Experience

Swift HR Solutions, Inc.

• United States
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Operations Consultant

  • Sep 2022 - Present



Sound Interview Professionals

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching

• Coach

  • May 2017 - Present

  - Supported clients from entry-level applicants to seasoned leadership professionals in interview & resume preparation, goal planning, and career mapping- Designed mock interviews, targeted discussion prompts, and custom worksheets to provide actionable feedback and meaningful follow up work - Shared trends and my HR perspective to give clients insights from “the other side of the desk” that are not usually available during job searches or performance discussions - Supported clients from entry-level applicants to seasoned leadership professionals in interview & resume preparation, goal planning, and career mapping- Designed mock interviews, targeted discussion prompts, and custom worksheets to provide actionable feedback and meaningful follow up work - Shared trends and my HR perspective to give clients insights from “the other side of the desk” that are not usually available during job searches or performance discussions



DIRECTV

• United States
• Entertainment
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Business Partner

  • Aug 2010 - Apr 2015

  - HR partner for multiple regional sports television networks; championed the unique business needs of the subsidiary company (television content provider) to the parent company (television content distributor and technology installer); designed or advised on necessary process and goal adjustments to maintain compliance and positive relationships- Partnered with leadership to identify, develop, and retain top talent; used innovative total rewards approach, stretch assignments, mentoring, and cross-functional rotation programs to increase employee engagement, overall business knowledge, and internal growth opportunities within the sports networks as well as with the parent company- Managed full cycle recruiting, offer letters, background and reference checks, and onboarding from interns to c-suite leadership; also managed payrolling service relationship in support of union workers for live sports production- Administered group insurance plans, transportation and parking benefits, employee inquires, and open enrollment processes- Maintained HR systems of record and employee files; updated workflows to streamline HR processes and increase consistency in record keeping with parent company- Developed successful HR internship program with learning goals, wide exposure to different HR functions and a variety of internal departments- Maintained current knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws and related requirements, as well as HR best practices



Sparling, a Stantec Company

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Mar 2007 - Aug 2010

  - Managed recruiting efforts; developed key relationships, implemented strategy, managed the interview and selection processes, coordinated recruiting referral program, tracked posting performance and metrics, and oversaw background and reference processes- Administered group insurance plans, transportation and parking benefits, corporate pass programs and other benefits; handled selection and renewal processes, staff inquiries, and program evaluations- Managed annual group insurance bid process, renewal, and open enrollment- Served as administrator of HR systems such as ATS and HRIS; handled upgrades and system failures, disseminated information, provided training, and maintained a full understanding of system capabilities- Managed safety and health compliance in all states; provided training, responded to accidents and injuries, managed claims, and proactively identified and addressed related needs- - Managed intern program; assessed needs, nurtured relationships with university contacts, and oversaw recruiting, orientation, performance assessment, and departures- Handled contractor engagements; engaged temporary talent at competitive rates and oversaw contract and firm requirements, as well as orientation and departure processes- Handled Affirmative Action plan development, VETS-100, federal and state surveys- Coordinated leaves of absence including medical, military, and other state or federally-mandated leaves- Provided guidance and insight on employee relations and work performance issues and responded to general staff inquiries- Participated in the design and delivery of training programs- Maintained current knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws and related requirements as well as HR best practices- Represented the firm at outside events; coordinated on-site events in support of HR initiatives- Redesigned and managed company-wide new hire orientation process- Assisted in development, overhaul, and roll-out of Employee Handbook



Catalysis

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Generalist

  • Apr 2006 - Mar 2007

  - Recruited to re-join Catalysis in the HR department and rapidly took on generalist duties in support of the director of human resources- Within 4 months, solely responsible for occupational safety and health issues, managing multiple recruiting processes, handling day-to-day benefits issues, and managing time and attendance tracking- Assisted in development and overhaul of Employee Handbook.- Completed RFP of janitorial service to save company $10,000 per year without compromising service- Reduced recruiting fill time by driving the hiring process, utilizing HR network, and adding efficiencies- Developed and maintained customized, site-specific response library, trend charting, and reporting system for online client campaigns