HR & Management Solutions
Who We Are
HR On-Call is a minority-owned Human Resources firm created to meet the needs of Southern California small businesses, nonprofits and entrepreneurs. Ten years ago, a prior business model had its roots in sourcing and staffing for a wide range of professional talent for successful clients. HR-On-Call offers a stellar array of talent to meet your Human Resources or Staffing needs. Each individual has held leadership or executive positions in top companies with management consulting expertise. HR On-Call meets the diversity challenge by engaging a group of independent thinkers that work wonderfully as a team while representing many ethnicities and each gender.
What Makes the HR On-Call Team Unique
HR On-Call has great partnerships with a wide range of southern California professional service firms, many with national operations. Inside our Business Resources, we can assist with marketing support, legal counsel, web, IT help and tax compliance. With our unique selection of business partners, we will get the solution you need for your organization. We are proud of the HROC success stories that demonstrate our commitment to your business success.
Walter Wong
Managing Director, President of HR On-Call, Inc.
With more than 20 years of experience in Human Resources, Walter embraced his entrepreneurial talents and founded an HR company over a decade ago. Walter achieved his goal to build a premier HR & Staffing consulting firm to serve public, private and non-profit companies.
Walter is a seasoned consultant with business management, human resources, and employment background in numerous functions and industries such as sales, healthcare, insurance and financial services, information technology, engineering, manufacturing, customer service and the human resources industries.
Walter relocated to California in 2000 from Connecticut where he was employed in a variety of leadership roles as HR a professional with several Fortune 500 Insurance Corporations. In addition, Walter’s experience includes working for one of Connecticut’s largest private general hospitals as a senior HR Consultant managing their employment functions.
Roger Soucy
Senior HR Consultant
Roger brings a wealth of telecommunications, defense and manufacturing industry experience as a hands-on HR executive and role model. His work with process improvements, strategic planning that aligns HR and the business and a willingness to pitch in to get the job done have made him a very valuable asset. Roger works by developing others and communicating goals that drive desired results. After leaving the armed forces, Roger acquired his MBA. Talent Acquisition, employee relations, Compensation and benefits along with compliance requirements are areas where Roger’s organizational skills and HR expertise shine. Roger works as a counselor in his spare time.
Enrique Baltierra, SPHR
HR Executive & Management Consultant
Enrique brings a rare mix of Human Resources expertise, accredited Organization Learning behavioral skills and an international background to his work as a consultant or as an HR executive business partner. He brings expertise 25 years of expertise from investment banking, manufacturing and public utilities. Enrique has top-notch certifications for coaching/development and completion of 360 assessments. He developed successful diversity plans and initiatives for a number of companies ranging from small businesses to America’s top corporate environments. Enrique receives excellent reviews for his ability to navigate and facilitate in dynamic work environments.
Senior HR Consultant
Joanne has more than 25 years of exemplary business acumen and compensation and benefits expertise. She worked for the leading firm handling compensation and benefit challenges for Fortune 100 companies and entrepreneurial businesses. Joanne used her expertise to help large theme parks and the food services industry upon her move to southern California. She increased her offerings as a small business owner by adding maketing skills and event planning to her considerable portfolio. Joanne received her Bachelor of Science degree form Ithaca College. Though residing on the West Coast now, she keeps adventurous spirit by remaining a dedicated Red Sox fan.
Senior HR Consultant
Yvonne has a blend of senior executive expertise, entertainment industry savvy and twenty years of HR knowledge. A strong generalist portfolio coupled with being a benefits and compensation, talent acquisition and strategic business partner make her an enduring and valuable asset. Yvonne's background includes highly visible high technology project work with business units that meet performance, budget and time sensitive deadlines. Her executive partners laud her strategic vision, planning and innovation. She works with expatriates, global entities and on immigration concerns for individuals hired in the US. She is renowned for her level of counsel and immediate knowledge of which resource to apply to resolve unique challenges.
Senior HR Consultant
Hitomi brings more than 20 years of HR expertise to consulting after working in the auto and defense industry. Her project management skills receive enthusiastic approval for the speed with which her contributions make a difference. Hitomi has worked with in small groups as well as in large environments where her attention to detail saves organizations time and money. Workflow process mapping, conflict resolution and excellent interpersonal skills make her a top member of any HR team. She has successfully completed succession planning initiatives, implemented performance management goals alongside outstanding compliance and regulatory knowledge. Hitomi has extensive knowledge of compensation and benefits at all levels of an organization.
Senior HR Consultant
Judy has almost 25 years of HR and operations expertise. Her skill at implementing HR functions from the ground up in multiple environments makes her a small organization’s best resource. Judy has superb analytical skills that range from experience with wage and job analysis to working with businesses to set up records and systems that meet legal requirements and agency scrutiny. Working with handbooks, policy, procedures, and executive management propel Judy to the forefront of business partners at many organizations as a treasured advisor. Her communication and organization skills are top notch after working in entrepreneurial environments.
Cheryl Elston-Lumpkin
Senior HR Consultant
Cheryl garners numerous speaking engagements due to her successful career in HR as a mentor, executive and board member. Cheryl has a diverse background working inside entertainment conglomerates and within the hi-tech, publishing and retail industries. Cheryl’s skills with aligning the best talent with the right role have made her indispensible to numerous executives and business leaders. Her HR expertise with resolving complex work flow production challenges and HR training and development made her a top contributor and outstanding leadership role model. Cheryl served on numerous boards and as an advisor on a number of high profile community projects in several locations nationwide.
Victor Melendez
Senior HR Consultant
Victor brings a MA in Human Resources Management as well as experience as the state of Arizona's EEO Director. A decade of health care experience as a human resources professional working with 9 hospitals, 8000 employee population and hundreds of clinics demonstrates keen management knowledge in the public and private sphere. Victor builds relationships and is sought as a mentor because of his strong commitment to leadership development. Victor approaches resolves issues at their core saving clients and business partners precious time and funds.
What Makes the HR On-Call Team Unique
- We customize our services and solutions to meet your business need at great rates.
- We work as a team and use the collective combined experience of our blue chip consultants for your solution.
- We are affordable for small businesses and nonprofits.
- Our business partners and affiliates combine to give you resources from one provider.
- Our HR knowledge averages 20 years in leadership roles for each member of the team.
HR On-Call has great partnerships with a wide range of southern California professional service firms, many with national operations. Inside our Business Resources, we can assist with marketing support, legal counsel, web, IT help and tax compliance. With our unique selection of business partners, we will get the solution you need for your organization. We are proud of the HROC success stories that demonstrate our commitment to your business success.
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The HR On-Call Team
Walter Wong
Managing Director, President of HR On-Call, Inc.
With more than 20 years of experience in Human Resources, Walter embraced his entrepreneurial talents and founded an HR company over a decade ago. Walter achieved his goal to build a premier HR & Staffing consulting firm to serve public, private and non-profit companies.
Walter is a seasoned consultant with business management, human resources, and employment background in numerous functions and industries such as sales, healthcare, insurance and financial services, information technology, engineering, manufacturing, customer service and the human resources industries.
Walter relocated to California in 2000 from Connecticut where he was employed in a variety of leadership roles as HR a professional with several Fortune 500 Insurance Corporations. In addition, Walter’s experience includes working for one of Connecticut’s largest private general hospitals as a senior HR Consultant managing their employment functions.
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Roger Soucy
Senior HR Consultant
Roger brings a wealth of telecommunications, defense and manufacturing industry experience as a hands-on HR executive and role model. His work with process improvements, strategic planning that aligns HR and the business and a willingness to pitch in to get the job done have made him a very valuable asset. Roger works by developing others and communicating goals that drive desired results. After leaving the armed forces, Roger acquired his MBA. Talent Acquisition, employee relations, Compensation and benefits along with compliance requirements are areas where Roger’s organizational skills and HR expertise shine. Roger works as a counselor in his spare time.
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Enrique Baltierra, SPHR
HR Executive & Management Consultant
Enrique brings a rare mix of Human Resources expertise, accredited Organization Learning behavioral skills and an international background to his work as a consultant or as an HR executive business partner. He brings expertise 25 years of expertise from investment banking, manufacturing and public utilities. Enrique has top-notch certifications for coaching/development and completion of 360 assessments. He developed successful diversity plans and initiatives for a number of companies ranging from small businesses to America’s top corporate environments. Enrique receives excellent reviews for his ability to navigate and facilitate in dynamic work environments.
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Joanne WilliamsonSenior HR Consultant
Joanne has more than 25 years of exemplary business acumen and compensation and benefits expertise. She worked for the leading firm handling compensation and benefit challenges for Fortune 100 companies and entrepreneurial businesses. Joanne used her expertise to help large theme parks and the food services industry upon her move to southern California. She increased her offerings as a small business owner by adding maketing skills and event planning to her considerable portfolio. Joanne received her Bachelor of Science degree form Ithaca College. Though residing on the West Coast now, she keeps adventurous spirit by remaining a dedicated Red Sox fan.
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Yvonne V. VegaSenior HR Consultant
Yvonne has a blend of senior executive expertise, entertainment industry savvy and twenty years of HR knowledge. A strong generalist portfolio coupled with being a benefits and compensation, talent acquisition and strategic business partner make her an enduring and valuable asset. Yvonne's background includes highly visible high technology project work with business units that meet performance, budget and time sensitive deadlines. Her executive partners laud her strategic vision, planning and innovation. She works with expatriates, global entities and on immigration concerns for individuals hired in the US. She is renowned for her level of counsel and immediate knowledge of which resource to apply to resolve unique challenges.
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Hitomi NishinakaSenior HR Consultant
Hitomi brings more than 20 years of HR expertise to consulting after working in the auto and defense industry. Her project management skills receive enthusiastic approval for the speed with which her contributions make a difference. Hitomi has worked with in small groups as well as in large environments where her attention to detail saves organizations time and money. Workflow process mapping, conflict resolution and excellent interpersonal skills make her a top member of any HR team. She has successfully completed succession planning initiatives, implemented performance management goals alongside outstanding compliance and regulatory knowledge. Hitomi has extensive knowledge of compensation and benefits at all levels of an organization.
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Judy MinaSenior HR Consultant
Judy has almost 25 years of HR and operations expertise. Her skill at implementing HR functions from the ground up in multiple environments makes her a small organization’s best resource. Judy has superb analytical skills that range from experience with wage and job analysis to working with businesses to set up records and systems that meet legal requirements and agency scrutiny. Working with handbooks, policy, procedures, and executive management propel Judy to the forefront of business partners at many organizations as a treasured advisor. Her communication and organization skills are top notch after working in entrepreneurial environments.
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Cheryl Elston-Lumpkin
Senior HR Consultant
Cheryl garners numerous speaking engagements due to her successful career in HR as a mentor, executive and board member. Cheryl has a diverse background working inside entertainment conglomerates and within the hi-tech, publishing and retail industries. Cheryl’s skills with aligning the best talent with the right role have made her indispensible to numerous executives and business leaders. Her HR expertise with resolving complex work flow production challenges and HR training and development made her a top contributor and outstanding leadership role model. Cheryl served on numerous boards and as an advisor on a number of high profile community projects in several locations nationwide.
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Victor Melendez
Senior HR Consultant
Victor brings a MA in Human Resources Management as well as experience as the state of Arizona's EEO Director. A decade of health care experience as a human resources professional working with 9 hospitals, 8000 employee population and hundreds of clinics demonstrates keen management knowledge in the public and private sphere. Victor builds relationships and is sought as a mentor because of his strong commitment to leadership development. Victor approaches resolves issues at their core saving clients and business partners precious time and funds.