Director of Human Resources

• Jan 2023 - Oct 2023

Director of Human Resources

• Jun 2021 - Jan 2023

Senior HR Business Partner

• Apr 2012 - Jul 2020

Responsible for managing employee relations and human resources compliance initiatives for assigned groups. Accountable for proactively implementing less difficult solutions to organizational and people-related challenges based upon prior experience and understanding of routine human resources management practices. Responsible for answering questions and providing guidance to other HR staff members and business partners. Serves as employee advocate for fairness and consistency within… Show more Responsible for managing employee relations and human resources compliance initiatives for assigned groups. Accountable for proactively implementing less difficult solutions to organizational and people-related challenges based upon prior experience and understanding of routine human resources management practices. Responsible for answering questions and providing guidance to other HR staff members and business partners. Serves as employee advocate for fairness and consistency within organization. Supports and fosters a workplace environment in which listening and collaborating with employees is critical. Maintains positive communications with management and staff to promote employee retention. * Provides consultation and direction to management and staff for assigned job groups regarding employee relations activities, conflict resolution procedure, corrective and disciplinary actions, terminations and other employee matters affecting employee relations. Advises management regarding personnel practices, policies and procedures and employment laws. . Participates and stays actively involved in employee communication activities. * Identifies and addresses employee relations concerns within assigned location(s). * Conducts assigned employee investigations for assigned employee population. Investigates informal open door concerns, such as working conditions and employee treatment. * Ensures assigned location(s) are in compliance with all state and federal employment, labor laws and governmental compliance requirements. Advises and counsels management in effective use of rewards and recognition programs to support employee engagement. * Conducts management/employee Human Resources training sessions. Audits training system for assigned locations training compliance. Assists Safety department with assigned location(s) OHSA injury logs, and work-related employee injury reporting. * Show less Responsible for managing employee relations and human resources compliance initiatives for assigned groups. Accountable for proactively implementing less difficult solutions to organizational and people-related challenges based upon prior experience and understanding of routine human resources management practices. Responsible for answering questions and providing guidance to other HR staff members and business partners. Serves as employee advocate for fairness and consistency within… Show more Responsible for managing employee relations and human resources compliance initiatives for assigned groups. Accountable for proactively implementing less difficult solutions to organizational and people-related challenges based upon prior experience and understanding of routine human resources management practices. Responsible for answering questions and providing guidance to other HR staff members and business partners. Serves as employee advocate for fairness and consistency within organization. Supports and fosters a workplace environment in which listening and collaborating with employees is critical. Maintains positive communications with management and staff to promote employee retention. * Provides consultation and direction to management and staff for assigned job groups regarding employee relations activities, conflict resolution procedure, corrective and disciplinary actions, terminations and other employee matters affecting employee relations. Advises management regarding personnel practices, policies and procedures and employment laws. . Participates and stays actively involved in employee communication activities. * Identifies and addresses employee relations concerns within assigned location(s). * Conducts assigned employee investigations for assigned employee population. Investigates informal open door concerns, such as working conditions and employee treatment. * Ensures assigned location(s) are in compliance with all state and federal employment, labor laws and governmental compliance requirements. Advises and counsels management in effective use of rewards and recognition programs to support employee engagement. * Conducts management/employee Human Resources training sessions. Audits training system for assigned locations training compliance. Assists Safety department with assigned location(s) OHSA injury logs, and work-related employee injury reporting. * Show less

Human Resources Manager

• May 2010 - Jul 2012

• Performs benefits administration to include functions such as enrollment, claims resolution, change reporting, and communicating benefit information to employees. • Responds to unemployment claims, files appropriate reports, monitors monthly invoice and claims, attend hearings, and other related functions. • Maintains applicant database, assist applicants in acquiring all necessary information to be considered for employment, other recruitment activities, including participation in job… Show more • Performs benefits administration to include functions such as enrollment, claims resolution, change reporting, and communicating benefit information to employees. • Responds to unemployment claims, files appropriate reports, monitors monthly invoice and claims, attend hearings, and other related functions. • Maintains applicant database, assist applicants in acquiring all necessary information to be considered for employment, other recruitment activities, including participation in job fairs, etc. • Conducts orientation training for new employees. • Responds to Worker’s Compensation claims, files appropriate reports, monitors monthly invoice and claims, and other related functions. • Responds to payroll inquiries and investigates and resolves discrepancies • Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems. • Records and respond to employee inquiries and employee relations issues Show less • Performs benefits administration to include functions such as enrollment, claims resolution, change reporting, and communicating benefit information to employees. • Responds to unemployment claims, files appropriate reports, monitors monthly invoice and claims, attend hearings, and other related functions. • Maintains applicant database, assist applicants in acquiring all necessary information to be considered for employment, other recruitment activities, including participation in job… Show more • Performs benefits administration to include functions such as enrollment, claims resolution, change reporting, and communicating benefit information to employees. • Responds to unemployment claims, files appropriate reports, monitors monthly invoice and claims, attend hearings, and other related functions. • Maintains applicant database, assist applicants in acquiring all necessary information to be considered for employment, other recruitment activities, including participation in job fairs, etc. • Conducts orientation training for new employees. • Responds to Worker’s Compensation claims, files appropriate reports, monitors monthly invoice and claims, and other related functions. • Responds to payroll inquiries and investigates and resolves discrepancies • Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems. • Records and respond to employee inquiries and employee relations issues Show less

Human Resources Generalist

• Jan 2005 - Aug 2008

Provided guidance and coaching to employees, management, and faculty for twenty departments. Responsible for resolving complex compensation, employment and employee relations issues, benefits, performance management and policy interpretation requiring case by case analysis and advanced problem solving skills. Interpreted labor and EEOC laws; oversaw compliance with federal and state regulations. Conducted instructional and informational sessions with faculty, department heads… Show more Provided guidance and coaching to employees, management, and faculty for twenty departments. Responsible for resolving complex compensation, employment and employee relations issues, benefits, performance management and policy interpretation requiring case by case analysis and advanced problem solving skills. Interpreted labor and EEOC laws; oversaw compliance with federal and state regulations. Conducted instructional and informational sessions with faculty, department heads, supervisors and staff including the hiring process, performance management, difficult conversations, appropriate use of internet and e-mail, etc. With support from Senior Associate Dean for Finance, initiated committee to create leadership development program for administrators in School of Medicine and Dentistry. Created, implemented, proposed and piloted a Career Development program for the University through Multicultural Affairs and Inclusion Office for target group. Assessed needs of recruitment areas and develop customized recruitment strategies. Served as primary interface with departments to coordinate layoff activity. Provided outplacement services and developed, implemented and administered on-going services to assist employees with job searches. Show less Provided guidance and coaching to employees, management, and faculty for twenty departments. Responsible for resolving complex compensation, employment and employee relations issues, benefits, performance management and policy interpretation requiring case by case analysis and advanced problem solving skills. Interpreted labor and EEOC laws; oversaw compliance with federal and state regulations. Conducted instructional and informational sessions with faculty, department heads… Show more Provided guidance and coaching to employees, management, and faculty for twenty departments. Responsible for resolving complex compensation, employment and employee relations issues, benefits, performance management and policy interpretation requiring case by case analysis and advanced problem solving skills. Interpreted labor and EEOC laws; oversaw compliance with federal and state regulations. Conducted instructional and informational sessions with faculty, department heads, supervisors and staff including the hiring process, performance management, difficult conversations, appropriate use of internet and e-mail, etc. With support from Senior Associate Dean for Finance, initiated committee to create leadership development program for administrators in School of Medicine and Dentistry. Created, implemented, proposed and piloted a Career Development program for the University through Multicultural Affairs and Inclusion Office for target group. Assessed needs of recruitment areas and develop customized recruitment strategies. Served as primary interface with departments to coordinate layoff activity. Provided outplacement services and developed, implemented and administered on-going services to assist employees with job searches. Show less

Human Resources Representative

• Apr 2003 - Dec 2004

Advised supervisors on progressive counseling processes and procedures and other employment issues. Facilitated employee terminations and conducted exit interviews. Interpreted general labor laws and regulations and advised employees and managers. Coordinated all phases of recruitment activities. Reviewed all performance appraisals and provided appropriate feedback to supervisors. Developed and presented a variety of employee training programs, including supervisory… Show more Advised supervisors on progressive counseling processes and procedures and other employment issues. Facilitated employee terminations and conducted exit interviews. Interpreted general labor laws and regulations and advised employees and managers. Coordinated all phases of recruitment activities. Reviewed all performance appraisals and provided appropriate feedback to supervisors. Developed and presented a variety of employee training programs, including supervisory, orientation and diversity trainings. Supervised work of college intern. Served on Diversity Leadership Team and Wellness committee. Show less Advised supervisors on progressive counseling processes and procedures and other employment issues. Facilitated employee terminations and conducted exit interviews. Interpreted general labor laws and regulations and advised employees and managers. Coordinated all phases of recruitment activities. Reviewed all performance appraisals and provided appropriate feedback to supervisors. Developed and presented a variety of employee training programs, including supervisory… Show more Advised supervisors on progressive counseling processes and procedures and other employment issues. Facilitated employee terminations and conducted exit interviews. Interpreted general labor laws and regulations and advised employees and managers. Coordinated all phases of recruitment activities. Reviewed all performance appraisals and provided appropriate feedback to supervisors. Developed and presented a variety of employee training programs, including supervisory, orientation and diversity trainings. Supervised work of college intern. Served on Diversity Leadership Team and Wellness committee. Show less

Recruiting Coordinator

• Aug 2002 - Nov 2002

Audited internal recruiting and applicant tracking files for EEO compliance. Created and sent offer letters. Ensured compliance with policies pertaining to at-will employment, including pre-hire I-9, verifications and drug testing information. Collaborated with Hiring Managers regarding applicant progression and processes. Audited internal recruiting and applicant tracking files for EEO compliance. Created and sent offer letters. Ensured compliance with policies pertaining to at-will employment, including pre-hire I-9, verifications and drug testing information. Collaborated with Hiring Managers regarding applicant progression and processes.

Intern

• Jun 2002 - Aug 2002

Created and managed an employer database and served as point of contact for students and alumni. Created and managed an employer database and served as point of contact for students and alumni.

Co-op/Human Resources Associate

• Mar 2001 - Apr 2002

Provided first level HR support to 800 employees and staff in busy HR department. Responded to employee questions regarding benefits, recruiting, and general HR processes. Assisted employees in completing appropriate forms and ensured all record keeping requirements were met for I-9 and benefits enrollment. Assisted with recruiting and training processes. Provided first level HR support to 800 employees and staff in busy HR department. Responded to employee questions regarding benefits, recruiting, and general HR processes. Assisted employees in completing appropriate forms and ensured all record keeping requirements were met for I-9 and benefits enrollment. Assisted with recruiting and training processes.