Candace Alas

Candace Alas is an experienced Human Resources professional currently serving as a Human Resources Manager at the County of Orange, OC Waste & Recycling since January 2023. Prior experience includes roles as Employee Relations Analyst and various positions within the County of Orange's EEO Access Office from May 2017 to January 2023, where responsibilities included developing and maintaining employment practices in compliance with regulatory requirements. Previously, Candace held multiple positions at Nordstrom from April 2005 to May 2017, including Employee Relations Specialist and Regional Human Resources Compliance Advisor, overseeing compliance for over 13,000 employees across several states and enhancing HR processes and policies. Candace holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from the University of Colorado Boulder.