Director of Human Resources & Administrative Services

• Apr 2023 - Present

HR Manager

• Apr 2022 - Jan 2023

• Member of the Executive Management team; manage all HR strategic initiatives, policies, programs and procedures. • Successfully restructured the HR department; identified gaps in HR processes and worked to correct them • Manage and develop the HR team • Provide support, coaching, and guidance to the Executive Management team, management, and staff • Ensure timely and consistent corrective action on employee disciplinary issues • Manage the relationship with the… Show more • Member of the Executive Management team; manage all HR strategic initiatives, policies, programs and procedures. • Successfully restructured the HR department; identified gaps in HR processes and worked to correct them • Manage and develop the HR team • Provide support, coaching, and guidance to the Executive Management team, management, and staff • Ensure timely and consistent corrective action on employee disciplinary issues • Manage the relationship with the Union • Successfully implemented new HRIS software (ADP) Show less • Member of the Executive Management team; manage all HR strategic initiatives, policies, programs and procedures. • Successfully restructured the HR department; identified gaps in HR processes and worked to correct them • Manage and develop the HR team • Provide support, coaching, and guidance to the Executive Management team, management, and staff • Ensure timely and consistent corrective action on employee disciplinary issues • Manage the relationship with the… Show more • Member of the Executive Management team; manage all HR strategic initiatives, policies, programs and procedures. • Successfully restructured the HR department; identified gaps in HR processes and worked to correct them • Manage and develop the HR team • Provide support, coaching, and guidance to the Executive Management team, management, and staff • Ensure timely and consistent corrective action on employee disciplinary issues • Manage the relationship with the Union • Successfully implemented new HRIS software (ADP) Show less

HR Manager

• Mar 2018 - Feb 2022

•Member of the Executive Management team; managed all HR strategic initiatives, policies, programs and procedures from planning and development through implementation; determined which initiatives would assist the company in achieving its objectives and would have the greatest positive impact to the company’s overall success •Provided support, coaching, and guidance to the Executive Management team, management, and staff •Performed a wide range of HR activities, including but not limited… Show more •Member of the Executive Management team; managed all HR strategic initiatives, policies, programs and procedures from planning and development through implementation; determined which initiatives would assist the company in achieving its objectives and would have the greatest positive impact to the company’s overall success •Provided support, coaching, and guidance to the Executive Management team, management, and staff •Performed a wide range of HR activities, including but not limited to, recruitment, talent development, workforce planning, performance management, leave management, and benefit management •Developed and maintained effective recruitment programs to increase employee retention and reduce turnover •Ensured timely and consistent corrective action on employee disciplinary issues •Served as Safety Officer for the company; participated on the safety committee; educated staff on safety related issues; conducted monthly safety inspections •Served as back up to the Accounting Department for bi-weekly payroll Show less •Member of the Executive Management team; managed all HR strategic initiatives, policies, programs and procedures from planning and development through implementation; determined which initiatives would assist the company in achieving its objectives and would have the greatest positive impact to the company’s overall success •Provided support, coaching, and guidance to the Executive Management team, management, and staff •Performed a wide range of HR activities, including but not limited… Show more •Member of the Executive Management team; managed all HR strategic initiatives, policies, programs and procedures from planning and development through implementation; determined which initiatives would assist the company in achieving its objectives and would have the greatest positive impact to the company’s overall success •Provided support, coaching, and guidance to the Executive Management team, management, and staff •Performed a wide range of HR activities, including but not limited to, recruitment, talent development, workforce planning, performance management, leave management, and benefit management •Developed and maintained effective recruitment programs to increase employee retention and reduce turnover •Ensured timely and consistent corrective action on employee disciplinary issues •Served as Safety Officer for the company; participated on the safety committee; educated staff on safety related issues; conducted monthly safety inspections •Served as back up to the Accounting Department for bi-weekly payroll Show less

HR Business Partner

• 2016 - 2017

•Aligned employees and management in order to achieve HM.CLAUSE's business objectives •Served as a consultant to management on HR related issues •Acted as an employee advocate and change agent •Proactively assessed the functions HR-related needs, and provided an efficient and timely resolution •Maintained an effective level of business literacy as it relates to the business unit’s financial position, its mid/long-term goals and objectives, its culture, and its performance… Show more •Aligned employees and management in order to achieve HM.CLAUSE's business objectives •Served as a consultant to management on HR related issues •Acted as an employee advocate and change agent •Proactively assessed the functions HR-related needs, and provided an efficient and timely resolution •Maintained an effective level of business literacy as it relates to the business unit’s financial position, its mid/long-term goals and objectives, its culture, and its performance •Analyzed trends and metrics in partnership with the HR team to develop solutions, programs, and policies •Worked closely with management and employees to improve relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention •Served as the first stop, dedicated point of contact for all HR related questions/concerns of the function’s employees •Provided training, coaching, and mentoring to local HR Support when applicable Center of Excellence: Talent Acquisition •Responsible for the complete management of Talent Acquisition within HR Operations Show less •Aligned employees and management in order to achieve HM.CLAUSE's business objectives •Served as a consultant to management on HR related issues •Acted as an employee advocate and change agent •Proactively assessed the functions HR-related needs, and provided an efficient and timely resolution •Maintained an effective level of business literacy as it relates to the business unit’s financial position, its mid/long-term goals and objectives, its culture, and its performance… Show more •Aligned employees and management in order to achieve HM.CLAUSE's business objectives •Served as a consultant to management on HR related issues •Acted as an employee advocate and change agent •Proactively assessed the functions HR-related needs, and provided an efficient and timely resolution •Maintained an effective level of business literacy as it relates to the business unit’s financial position, its mid/long-term goals and objectives, its culture, and its performance •Analyzed trends and metrics in partnership with the HR team to develop solutions, programs, and policies •Worked closely with management and employees to improve relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention •Served as the first stop, dedicated point of contact for all HR related questions/concerns of the function’s employees •Provided training, coaching, and mentoring to local HR Support when applicable Center of Excellence: Talent Acquisition •Responsible for the complete management of Talent Acquisition within HR Operations Show less

HR Generalist/Recruiter

• 2012 - 2016

• Recruited key personnel for the organization through the development and implementation of strategic sourcing strategies • Handled employee relations to include: counseling, legal & regulatory issues, conflict resolution, policies & procedures, leaves of absence, worker’s compensation, safety, and terminations in accordance with labor laws and state and federal guidelines • Designed and implemented management training classes to ensure compliance and consistent management throughout the… Show more • Recruited key personnel for the organization through the development and implementation of strategic sourcing strategies • Handled employee relations to include: counseling, legal & regulatory issues, conflict resolution, policies & procedures, leaves of absence, worker’s compensation, safety, and terminations in accordance with labor laws and state and federal guidelines • Designed and implemented management training classes to ensure compliance and consistent management throughout the organization • Established recruitment policies and procedures to ensure efficient operation of the human resources department recruitment process • Designed and implemented an injury and illness prevention program that meets OSHA guidelines Show less • Recruited key personnel for the organization through the development and implementation of strategic sourcing strategies • Handled employee relations to include: counseling, legal & regulatory issues, conflict resolution, policies & procedures, leaves of absence, worker’s compensation, safety, and terminations in accordance with labor laws and state and federal guidelines • Designed and implemented management training classes to ensure compliance and consistent management throughout the… Show more • Recruited key personnel for the organization through the development and implementation of strategic sourcing strategies • Handled employee relations to include: counseling, legal & regulatory issues, conflict resolution, policies & procedures, leaves of absence, worker’s compensation, safety, and terminations in accordance with labor laws and state and federal guidelines • Designed and implemented management training classes to ensure compliance and consistent management throughout the organization • Established recruitment policies and procedures to ensure efficient operation of the human resources department recruitment process • Designed and implemented an injury and illness prevention program that meets OSHA guidelines Show less

HR Generalist

• 2006 - 2010

•Responsible for managing the Human Resources department •Counseled managers on all Human Resources related issues •Point of contact for employees with questions related to recruitment, benefits, retirement, company policy, training, employment law, etc. •Handled worker’s compensation, disability, and harassment claims •Assisted in coordinating both company and Human Resource related initiatives (ACE, EH & S, health and wellness, Ethics training, etc.) •Responsible for managing the Human Resources department •Counseled managers on all Human Resources related issues •Point of contact for employees with questions related to recruitment, benefits, retirement, company policy, training, employment law, etc. •Handled worker’s compensation, disability, and harassment claims •Assisted in coordinating both company and Human Resource related initiatives (ACE, EH & S, health and wellness, Ethics training, etc.)

HR Generalist

• 2004 - 2006

•Responsible for staffing a 450 person facility including more than 20 programs •Interviewed, assessed, and selected potential candidates by phone and in person •Advertised open positions both internally and externally and worked with managers to create and revise job descriptions •Assisted applicants through new hire process and coordinated critical clearances, including criminal background checks, FACIS checks, reference checks, drug testing, physicals, TB tests, and I-9… Show more •Responsible for staffing a 450 person facility including more than 20 programs •Interviewed, assessed, and selected potential candidates by phone and in person •Advertised open positions both internally and externally and worked with managers to create and revise job descriptions •Assisted applicants through new hire process and coordinated critical clearances, including criminal background checks, FACIS checks, reference checks, drug testing, physicals, TB tests, and I-9 documentation •Point of contact for employees with questions related to recruitment, benefits, retirement, company policy, training, employment law, etc. •Conducted new-hire orientation, sexual harassment training and benefits training. Developed materials and curriculum for new-hire orientation. •Worked with the Department of Justice, Department of Social Services, and Community Care Licensing to ensure compliance with state and federal employment regulations Show less •Responsible for staffing a 450 person facility including more than 20 programs •Interviewed, assessed, and selected potential candidates by phone and in person •Advertised open positions both internally and externally and worked with managers to create and revise job descriptions •Assisted applicants through new hire process and coordinated critical clearances, including criminal background checks, FACIS checks, reference checks, drug testing, physicals, TB tests, and I-9… Show more •Responsible for staffing a 450 person facility including more than 20 programs •Interviewed, assessed, and selected potential candidates by phone and in person •Advertised open positions both internally and externally and worked with managers to create and revise job descriptions •Assisted applicants through new hire process and coordinated critical clearances, including criminal background checks, FACIS checks, reference checks, drug testing, physicals, TB tests, and I-9 documentation •Point of contact for employees with questions related to recruitment, benefits, retirement, company policy, training, employment law, etc. •Conducted new-hire orientation, sexual harassment training and benefits training. Developed materials and curriculum for new-hire orientation. •Worked with the Department of Justice, Department of Social Services, and Community Care Licensing to ensure compliance with state and federal employment regulations Show less