Experience

Kingland

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Human Resources Director

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Ames, Iowa, United States Lead full-spectrum Human Resources for the organization, managing a team of HR professionals and partnering with all levels of leadership to execute HR programs and initiatives. -Manage, motivate and support HR team to successfully fulfill HR functions for the organization, including talent acquisition, compliance program & policy administration, benefits and leave administration, total rewards review, employee engagement and recognition -Partner with senior leadership, recommending… Show more Lead full-spectrum Human Resources for the organization, managing a team of HR professionals and partnering with all levels of leadership to execute HR programs and initiatives. -Manage, motivate and support HR team to successfully fulfill HR functions for the organization, including talent acquisition, compliance program & policy administration, benefits and leave administration, total rewards review, employee engagement and recognition -Partner with senior leadership, recommending and delivering on HR projects and programs to drive employee engagement and organizational performance -Develop and implement leadership training program -Lead ground-up DE&I initiatives Show less



The Iowa Clinic

• Sr. Human Resources Consultant

  • Nov 2016 - Jan 2021

  West Des Moines, IA Provided consultative HR services to all levels of leadership on Human Resources strategies to align with business goals and objectives. • Leadership coaching and development • Employee relations and performance management • Develop and implement training programs based on organizational needs • Organizational design to maximize resources and productivity • Project management such as COVID-19 response and strategy, employee engagement surveys and initiatives, policy… Show more Provided consultative HR services to all levels of leadership on Human Resources strategies to align with business goals and objectives. • Leadership coaching and development • Employee relations and performance management • Develop and implement training programs based on organizational needs • Organizational design to maximize resources and productivity • Project management such as COVID-19 response and strategy, employee engagement surveys and initiatives, policy administration, HR system implementation, unemployment administration Show less



Iowa State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Consultant

  • Feb 2016 - Nov 2016

  Ames, IA Provided consultative employee and labor relations support to units within the University. • Investigate employee conduct and performance concerns and recommend corrective action • Communicate and enforce University policies and procedures • Interpret and advise on collective bargaining agreement and manage employee grievance process • Family Medical Leave administration • Project management such as compliance initiative for FLSA regulation changes and unemployment… Show more Provided consultative employee and labor relations support to units within the University. • Investigate employee conduct and performance concerns and recommend corrective action • Communicate and enforce University policies and procedures • Interpret and advise on collective bargaining agreement and manage employee grievance process • Family Medical Leave administration • Project management such as compliance initiative for FLSA regulation changes and unemployment administration Show less



Qualcomm

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Manager

  • Jul 2013 - Jan 2016

  Greater San Diego Area Internal transfer to HR Generalist position in July 2013; Promoted to Manager, Human Resources in April 2014. Provide strategic HR support to leadership and employees in Real Estate, Facilities and Corporate Security business units. • Act as an internal adviser to management and senior leaders on strategic business decisions, human resource strategies, and leadership effectiveness. • Implement a variety of HR-related projects in support of business objectives. • Lead client… Show more Internal transfer to HR Generalist position in July 2013; Promoted to Manager, Human Resources in April 2014. Provide strategic HR support to leadership and employees in Real Estate, Facilities and Corporate Security business units. • Act as an internal adviser to management and senior leaders on strategic business decisions, human resource strategies, and leadership effectiveness. • Implement a variety of HR-related projects in support of business objectives. • Lead client organizations through the total rewards cycle, training needs, organization structure decisions, employee relations, diversity and inclusion, and other HR initiatives, collaborating with HR partners as needed.

• Staff Employee Relations Specialist

  • Oct 2011 - Jul 2013

  Greater San Diego Area -Case Management- Provide guidance and support to HR Generalists and management to effectively manage Employee Relations cases and execute on corrective action plans. Manage high-risk employee investigations, partnering with Legal counsel on termination recommendations. Oversee contingent workforce involuntary termination process. In all cases, ensure the dignity and respectful treatment of all parties involved. -Reductions in Force- Successfully manage small to mid-sized reductions in… Show more -Case Management- Provide guidance and support to HR Generalists and management to effectively manage Employee Relations cases and execute on corrective action plans. Manage high-risk employee investigations, partnering with Legal counsel on termination recommendations. Oversee contingent workforce involuntary termination process. In all cases, ensure the dignity and respectful treatment of all parties involved. -Reductions in Force- Successfully manage small to mid-sized reductions in force, partnering with management, HR and legal teams. -Leaves of Absence and Disability Accommodations- Specialize in and provide oversight for disability awareness and outreach initiatives, medical accommodations and complex leaves of absence. -Management- Provide oversight and mentorship for three ER Specialists. -Background Checks- Manage Company’s background check program. Review hiring decisions and ensure program is compliant with legal regulations.

• Sr. Employee Relations Specialist

  • Jul 2008 - Oct 2011

  I provide Employee Relations support and guidance to Human Resource Generalists and Management for Corporate functions at Qualcomm. My primary responsibilities include: -Case Management- Provide guidance and support to HR Generalists and management to effectively manage Employee Relations cases. Manage high-risk employee investigations and partner with Legal on termination recommendations -Reductions in Force- Successfully manage small-scale reductions in force, partnering with… Show more I provide Employee Relations support and guidance to Human Resource Generalists and Management for Corporate functions at Qualcomm. My primary responsibilities include: -Case Management- Provide guidance and support to HR Generalists and management to effectively manage Employee Relations cases. Manage high-risk employee investigations and partner with Legal on termination recommendations -Reductions in Force- Successfully manage small-scale reductions in force, partnering with management, HR and legal teams -Ethics and Compliance- Implement and manage our annual company-wide Code of Conduct Certification. Responsible for implementing, managing and communicating all Corporate HR policies and procedures to ensure the company is in compliance with current laws and regulations

• Human Resources Generalist

  • Jan 2006 - Jul 2008

  As an HR Generalits I partnered with management and functional HR to support, develop and deliver a full spectrum of HR solutions. Responsible for line support to three Senior Vice Presidents and 700 employees acting as a strategic business partner and member of the senior management staff. Primary responsibilities included: -Employee Relations (ER)- Partner with management to address the root cause of employee relations issues; coach managers on effective ER strategies and solutions;… Show more As an HR Generalits I partnered with management and functional HR to support, develop and deliver a full spectrum of HR solutions. Responsible for line support to three Senior Vice Presidents and 700 employees acting as a strategic business partner and member of the senior management staff. Primary responsibilities included: -Employee Relations (ER)- Partner with management to address the root cause of employee relations issues; coach managers on effective ER strategies and solutions; manage ER cases providing hands-on performance management counseling and documentation. -Compensation- Manage the semi-annual total rewards process to ensure recommendations are administered fairly and within program guidelines; work with management to ensure employees are accurately assigned to appropriate job titles and classifications; ensure managers understand and communicate compensation and performance management philosophies to employees. -Learning and Development- Partner with management and learning center to provide training needs analyses, programs and support for culture and climate assessments, employee development planning, organizational change and talent management. -Benefits- Partner with benefits specialists to ensure appropriate management of Leaves of Absence and accommodations. -Acquisition support- Partner with management and act as HR lead during all stages of acquisitions including due diligence, employee salary and title mapping, communication, orientation and integration. -Recognition and Retention- Develop implement and manage division-wide initiatives including New Hire Breakfast, employee recognition program, and employee rotation program. -Staffing- Partner with management to make decisions regarding employee assignments, hiring, transfers and headcount planning; Assisted in intern and HR rep recruiting and on-boarding.