Human Resources Administrator

• Nov 2018 - Present

Manager, HR Governance

• Jun 2017 - Feb 2018

• Serve as a strategic leader, responsible for the design, implementation and communication of the VDSS Human Resources Governance strategy. • Ensure all HR governance programs, including Policies and Procedures, Employee Relations, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Quality Assurance are comprehensive, sustainable, and support the long and short-term performance of the organization. • Provide strategic and operational leadership in the design, development, implementation, administration and communication of HR governance programs, including policies and standard operating procedures, employee relations and management of the formal grievance procedure, the equal employment opportunity (EEO) program, a comprehensive quality assurance program, and other governance/risk management initiatives. • Develop agency governance/risk management philosophy and supporting policies and procedures.\ • Partner with VDSS leaders to leverage governance practices to ensure that employees are treated fairly, consistently, and in compliance with the law and recognized best practices, costs are controlled and people management practices are aligned with the organization’s overall strategy and its vision, mission, and values. • Manage the administration of governance programs, including HR policies and procedures, employee relations, EEO, and quality assurance. • Provide supervision and development of direct reports. Interviews, hires, trains employees; plans, assigns and directs work; appraises performance, rewards and disciplines employees; addresses complaints and resolves issues with governance staff. • Partner with communications staff to create related materials, prepares and conducts conference calls/webinars and ensures distribution of information to relevant audiences. Show less

Human Resources Manager

• Sep 2015 - Jun 2017

Responsible for human resources functions at DTS. • Develops and administers various human resources plans and procedures; communicates changes personnel policies and procedures and ensures proper compliance is followed. • Maintains knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and ensures company compliance. • Recommend HR strategic and tactical plans to support the business goals. Act as an internal consultant to the business on people and organizational issues • Responsible for recruiting, staffing and on-boarding within organization; conduct new employee orientation; post/maintain job postings using various avenues • Manage changes to benefits package; on-going responsibility for benefits program • Develop and revise policies and procedures. Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed. Evaluates programs and results of department in relation to established goals. Ensure compliance. • Establish and maintain human resources records. Show less

Human Resources Manager

• Mar 2013 - Sep 2015

Maintains and enhances The StoneHill Group's human resources by planning, implementing, directing and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices. Maintains and enhances The StoneHill Group's human resources by planning, implementing, directing and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices.

Director HR Manager Generalist

• Jan 2011 - Jul 2014

Networking meetings & events Researching Industry Leaders Tracking Industry Trends Participating in Industry Discussions Networking meetings & events Researching Industry Leaders Tracking Industry Trends Participating in Industry Discussions

HR Manager/Stores

• 2004 - Jun 2010

• Advised field HR and Store Management on HR policy, procedure, legal and employee relations issues.• Developed HR policies and procedures, assisted on HR questions and issues. Project Manager for multiple HR programs.• Resolved employee relations issues• Developed/revised human resources procedures, policies, processes and HR programs• Training Facilitator• Managed Unicru (Kronos) ATS• Project Manager on implementation of electronic internal Job Posting System • Project Manager on H1N1 HR Response Planning• Chairman and voting member of Lowe’s Employee Relief Committee• Managed customization of electronic internal job posting system. Managed pilot and successful release to field. Show less

Career Development Specialist

• 2003 - 2004

• Project Manager for the Gallup Survey program for stores, corporate and distribution centers

Area HR Manager

• Feb 1995 - Jan 2003

• Provided leadership and guidance to district and store management on succession planning, leadership development, positive employee relations, legal compliance, staffing and human resources policies and procedures • Indirect reports included 28 HR leaders • Facilitated leadership training on HR policies, management development, diversity and harassment • Key partner to district/regional team on succession planning model. • Investigated and resolved employee relations concerns Show less