Human Resources Manager

• Aug 2021 - Present

Human Resources Business Partner

• Nov 2018 - May 2021

Responsible for partnering with leadership team members to identify, build and execute people strategies that meet M3's business objectives. Understood the critical business and people priorities and worked to proactively develop initiatives that supported the growth of M3 and maintained the culture. Responsibilities included partnership across the organization on performance management, organizational design, change management, talent development, total rewards, culture and engagement, inclusion and diversity and HR compliance. Show less

Vice President Human Resources

• Oct 2016 - Mar 2018

As a member of the executive team, I created a vision of the HR function of the organization by providing strategic, long term recommendations for company culture, benefits, and people planning.Directed people strategy with focus on employee engagement, team development, and overall company culture; held responsible for ensuring company culture through transitions.Decreased employee turnover by 25% in key departments through targeted recognition and retention efforts; had near 0% turnover in key leadership and technology departments.Managed a $1.2 million dollar budget; tasked with finding cost savings up to $100,000 on multiple occasions. Pivotal in merger & acquisition of a company resulting in employee growth from 100 to 1,000 nationwide.Overhauled the existing performance management process and created advancement tracks within departments for promotions and compensation.Managed HR team of six including interns and remote employees.Consistently demonstrated the ability to adjust quickly and pivot on objectives as company needs changed. Show less

Director of People & Culture

• Feb 2016 - Oct 2016

I joined EatStreet to lead the creation of an in-house HR department; evaluated current processes and eliminated existing Professional Employer Organization (PEO) in first three months. Evaluated and implemented a HRIS system and new benefits in less than four months and was responsible for negotiating benefits rates with vendors.Implemented a 401k plan and established a 3% company match resulting in 75% employee participation.Responsible for auditing HR documentation and recommending improvements; responsible for mitigating risk and ensuring legal compliance.Led the Diversity and Inclusion committee and organized efforts to actively reach out to minority groups which resulted in an increase of minority applicants by 30%. Show less

Human Resources Manager

• Dec 2013 - Dec 2015

During my tenure as a Human Resources professional, I established HR functions and managed benefits, payroll, recruitment, and all employee relations including delicate, confidential and sensitive situations professionally.Managed annual open enrollment period; analyzed cost and proposals to provide competitive benefits.Enforced adherence to employment laws and regulations; advised management and implemented changes. Increased employee participation in company 401k plan to 90% due to analyzing data trends and gaining feedback from employee population. Provided strategic recommendations on recruitment and competitive pay and personnel management. Managed benefits, new hire orientations, terminations, and recruiting in a fast-paced environment.Handled terminations and departures; managed over 70 departures and multiple company restructuring.Maintained a high level of accuracy and thoroughness in record keeping and documentation; organized, detail oriented, ability to multi-task and switch priorities easily. Show less

Human Resources Business Partner

• Oct 2012 - Dec 2013

As Shoutlet's first Human Resources Generalist and Recruiter, I developed all Human Resources processes and procedures including all day to day items regarding recruitment, benefits, on-boarding and personnel exits. Partnered with the training team to develop a robust on boarding training program for new hires.

Human Resources Assistant

• Dec 2011 - Oct 2012

Department of Justice University of Wisconsin-Madison, Office of Human Resources Department of Justice University of Wisconsin-Madison, Office of Human Resources

Human Resources Assistant

• Jul 2010 - Oct 2011

In my role as an HR Specialist, I recruited, interviewed, and hired top quality creative and marketing professionals for Fortune 500 clients. I performed full-cycle recruiting and negotiated salary and start date with new hires. I conducted monthly new hire orientations including 76 orientations and 55 terminations in three months. I was instrumental in company growth from less than 200 employees to over 260 employees in less than one year. In my role as an HR Specialist, I recruited, interviewed, and hired top quality creative and marketing professionals for Fortune 500 clients. I performed full-cycle recruiting and negotiated salary and start date with new hires. I conducted monthly new hire orientations including 76 orientations and 55 terminations in three months. I was instrumental in company growth from less than 200 employees to over 260 employees in less than one year.

Human Resources Assistant

• Jul 2008 - Jul 2010

Supported the researching and recruiting efforts of quality engineers for Bjorksten | bit 7 and its Clients. Company needs were often one of a kind and required highly specialized professionals who could make projects happen. Supported the researching and recruiting efforts of quality engineers for Bjorksten | bit 7 and its Clients. Company needs were often one of a kind and required highly specialized professionals who could make projects happen.

Educational Recruiter

• Apr 2008 - Jul 2008

ITT Technical Institute offers degree programs in Electronics Technology, Computer Technology, Drafting and Design, Business, Criminal Justice, and Health Sciences. As an Educational Recruiter, my role was to guide prospective students through the process of beginning school. ITT Technical Institute offers degree programs in Electronics Technology, Computer Technology, Drafting and Design, Business, Criminal Justice, and Health Sciences. As an Educational Recruiter, my role was to guide prospective students through the process of beginning school.

Human Resources Assistant Recruiter

• Jun 2003 - Apr 2008

CapTel, Inc. is a captioning service for the deaf and hard of hearing community where real-time captions are provided by Captioning Assistants using voice recognition software. As the Recruiter Assistant, I was responsible for the hiring of Captioning Assistants. CapTel, Inc. is a captioning service for the deaf and hard of hearing community where real-time captions are provided by Captioning Assistants using voice recognition software. As the Recruiter Assistant, I was responsible for the hiring of Captioning Assistants.