Bernice Wheelock, SPHR

Bernice Wheelock, SPHR, has a diverse background in human resources, spanning over two decades. Their most recent position was as the Director of Human Resources at Fluid Components International, where they were responsible for developing and executing people-focused initiatives and ensuring compliance with HR policies and practices. Prior to this, Bernice worked as an HR Manager at ePlace Solutions, where they managed the company's internal HR division and provided HR support and guidance to policyholders nationwide. Before that, they served as a Senior HR Generalist/HR Manager at Edeniq, Inc., overseeing recruitment, onboarding, staff development, benefits administration, and HRIS. Bernice also gained experience as an HR Consultant at Paychex, consulting small to medium-sized businesses on best HR practices. In their earlier years, they worked as an HR Generalist at the County of Fresno, where they managed various HR functions, including recruiting, employee relations, risk management, and workers' compensation. Throughout their career, Bernice has demonstrated a strong understanding of employment law compliance and has fostered productive work environments through the implementation of policies and procedures.

Bernice Wheelock, SPHR, pursued their education at the California State University of Fresno from 1988 to 1994. During this time, they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology. Prior to their college education, they attended Clovis High School. Bernice Wheelock further enhanced their professional credentials by obtaining the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification from the HR Certification Institute in May 2018.