Human Resources Director

• Jul 2019 - Present

Human Resources Manager

• Mar 2014 - Jun 2019

Manage and oversee all aspects of the human resource function, to include recruiting, hiring and retention, staff administration/payroll, policy development, benefits and compensation, EEO, wage/salary management, human resource strategy, development of various programs, performance management, employee relations, training, leadership development, and the oversight/support of staff. Member of the Corporate Human Resource Audit Team. • Improve strategies for staff selection, employee… Show more Manage and oversee all aspects of the human resource function, to include recruiting, hiring and retention, staff administration/payroll, policy development, benefits and compensation, EEO, wage/salary management, human resource strategy, development of various programs, performance management, employee relations, training, leadership development, and the oversight/support of staff. Member of the Corporate Human Resource Audit Team. • Improve strategies for staff selection, employee retention and training; prepare internal communications, interpret HR laws and regulations, and advise managers and administration on HR practices. • Ensure compliance with HR laws and regulations, while advising management on actions; manage FMLA, STD and compliance with ADA, to include all reasonable accommodation requests. • Develop and continuously update programs, formal job descriptions and performance review processes; manage legal and regulatory compliance in areas of employee and workplace policies. • Manage Workers Compensation claims/investigations and employee complaints, grievances and disputes. • Led the development of HR strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction. • Serve as the Corporate Human Resource Trainer in the development and facilitation of Leadership, Cultural Sensitivity, Harassment and other areas of training in collaboration with managers. • Manage the interviewing, hiring, training and performance of staff via Oracle/Success Factors; complete background/reference checks and compliance with e-Verify; decreased turnover by 20% in 2017. • Partner with plant manager on annual budget needs; renegotiated contracts with vendors and decreased overall costs for office/safety supplies. • Decreased recordable injuries through effective safety training and awareness; Zero incidents in 2017. • Reduced percentage of overdue performance reviews to <3% via training and focus on employee morale. Show less Manage and oversee all aspects of the human resource function, to include recruiting, hiring and retention, staff administration/payroll, policy development, benefits and compensation, EEO, wage/salary management, human resource strategy, development of various programs, performance management, employee relations, training, leadership development, and the oversight/support of staff. Member of the Corporate Human Resource Audit Team. • Improve strategies for staff selection, employee… Show more Manage and oversee all aspects of the human resource function, to include recruiting, hiring and retention, staff administration/payroll, policy development, benefits and compensation, EEO, wage/salary management, human resource strategy, development of various programs, performance management, employee relations, training, leadership development, and the oversight/support of staff. Member of the Corporate Human Resource Audit Team. • Improve strategies for staff selection, employee retention and training; prepare internal communications, interpret HR laws and regulations, and advise managers and administration on HR practices. • Ensure compliance with HR laws and regulations, while advising management on actions; manage FMLA, STD and compliance with ADA, to include all reasonable accommodation requests. • Develop and continuously update programs, formal job descriptions and performance review processes; manage legal and regulatory compliance in areas of employee and workplace policies. • Manage Workers Compensation claims/investigations and employee complaints, grievances and disputes. • Led the development of HR strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction. • Serve as the Corporate Human Resource Trainer in the development and facilitation of Leadership, Cultural Sensitivity, Harassment and other areas of training in collaboration with managers. • Manage the interviewing, hiring, training and performance of staff via Oracle/Success Factors; complete background/reference checks and compliance with e-Verify; decreased turnover by 20% in 2017. • Partner with plant manager on annual budget needs; renegotiated contracts with vendors and decreased overall costs for office/safety supplies. • Decreased recordable injuries through effective safety training and awareness; Zero incidents in 2017. • Reduced percentage of overdue performance reviews to <3% via training and focus on employee morale. Show less

Human Resource Manager

• Oct 2013 - Feb 2014

Managed and oversaw all daily human resource operations and employee relations, to include HR planning and program development, talent acquisition, supervised the activities of the payroll coordinator, served as the Manager on Duty (MOD) for multiple shifts with total supervision of hotel, and chaired the Safety Committee. • Created and facilitated mini-training series focused on leadership, recognition and morale. • Conducted thorough investigations & mediations to employee concerns and… Show more Managed and oversaw all daily human resource operations and employee relations, to include HR planning and program development, talent acquisition, supervised the activities of the payroll coordinator, served as the Manager on Duty (MOD) for multiple shifts with total supervision of hotel, and chaired the Safety Committee. • Created and facilitated mini-training series focused on leadership, recognition and morale. • Conducted thorough investigations & mediations to employee concerns and complaints. Show less Managed and oversaw all daily human resource operations and employee relations, to include HR planning and program development, talent acquisition, supervised the activities of the payroll coordinator, served as the Manager on Duty (MOD) for multiple shifts with total supervision of hotel, and chaired the Safety Committee. • Created and facilitated mini-training series focused on leadership, recognition and morale. • Conducted thorough investigations & mediations to employee concerns and… Show more Managed and oversaw all daily human resource operations and employee relations, to include HR planning and program development, talent acquisition, supervised the activities of the payroll coordinator, served as the Manager on Duty (MOD) for multiple shifts with total supervision of hotel, and chaired the Safety Committee. • Created and facilitated mini-training series focused on leadership, recognition and morale. • Conducted thorough investigations & mediations to employee concerns and complaints. Show less

Human Resource Generalist/Specialist

• 2007 - Oct 2013

Partnered in managing all aspects of human resources, to include strategy development, diversity hiring, staff administration, training and development, policy development, benefits and compensation, development of various programs, performance management, employee relations, and the support of all staff. Delivered advisement, assistance and follow-up on company policies, procedures, and documentation. Managed and drove compliance with all HR-related policies, procedures and systems, while… Show more Partnered in managing all aspects of human resources, to include strategy development, diversity hiring, staff administration, training and development, policy development, benefits and compensation, development of various programs, performance management, employee relations, and the support of all staff. Delivered advisement, assistance and follow-up on company policies, procedures, and documentation. Managed and drove compliance with all HR-related policies, procedures and systems, while leading the coordination and resolution of specific policy-related and procedural problems/inquiries. • Created and established performance management, training, hiring and orientation programs. • Led all aspects of interviewing, hiring, recruiting, wage/pay and retention activities; processed payroll via KRONOS and conducted investigations regarding employee complaints and concerns. • Acted as the main point-of-contact for all company human resources policies; handled and addressed grievances, complaints, policy violations and investigations. • Acted as a liaison between employees and management; administered FMLA, STD, Worker’s Compensation and unemployment claims; ensured compliance with ADA. • Led the identification, recruiting, hiring, onboarding and training of talent with a focus on seasonal needs, promoted succession planning opportunities, and trained managers on EEO/hiring guidelines. • Administered benefits and facilitated open enrollment processes and trainings; managed the re-design and launch of the Shoe Safety ordering and recording system • Organized and coordinated Team Member Appreciation Week, corporate events and other activities; scored 98.9% or higher on all annual human resource audits. • Led a complete refocus on team member performance reviews resulting in 100% completion of overdue reviews within the first 3 months of joining the company. Show less Partnered in managing all aspects of human resources, to include strategy development, diversity hiring, staff administration, training and development, policy development, benefits and compensation, development of various programs, performance management, employee relations, and the support of all staff. Delivered advisement, assistance and follow-up on company policies, procedures, and documentation. Managed and drove compliance with all HR-related policies, procedures and systems, while… Show more Partnered in managing all aspects of human resources, to include strategy development, diversity hiring, staff administration, training and development, policy development, benefits and compensation, development of various programs, performance management, employee relations, and the support of all staff. Delivered advisement, assistance and follow-up on company policies, procedures, and documentation. Managed and drove compliance with all HR-related policies, procedures and systems, while leading the coordination and resolution of specific policy-related and procedural problems/inquiries. • Created and established performance management, training, hiring and orientation programs. • Led all aspects of interviewing, hiring, recruiting, wage/pay and retention activities; processed payroll via KRONOS and conducted investigations regarding employee complaints and concerns. • Acted as the main point-of-contact for all company human resources policies; handled and addressed grievances, complaints, policy violations and investigations. • Acted as a liaison between employees and management; administered FMLA, STD, Worker’s Compensation and unemployment claims; ensured compliance with ADA. • Led the identification, recruiting, hiring, onboarding and training of talent with a focus on seasonal needs, promoted succession planning opportunities, and trained managers on EEO/hiring guidelines. • Administered benefits and facilitated open enrollment processes and trainings; managed the re-design and launch of the Shoe Safety ordering and recording system • Organized and coordinated Team Member Appreciation Week, corporate events and other activities; scored 98.9% or higher on all annual human resource audits. • Led a complete refocus on team member performance reviews resulting in 100% completion of overdue reviews within the first 3 months of joining the company. Show less

Assistant Director of Student Life

• Jan 2001 - Jan 2007

Managed and led a 25-person team charged with ensuring the delivery of a safe and healthy lifestyle to over 120 students through effective training and supervision. Partnered in all aspects of the onboarding process, training, staff performance evaluations, policy development, strategic planning, accountability and terminations. • Partnered in implementing strategies designed to enhance the overall educational experience and involvement of students through the development of social… Show more Managed and led a 25-person team charged with ensuring the delivery of a safe and healthy lifestyle to over 120 students through effective training and supervision. Partnered in all aspects of the onboarding process, training, staff performance evaluations, policy development, strategic planning, accountability and terminations. • Partnered in implementing strategies designed to enhance the overall educational experience and involvement of students through the development of social, leadership, cultural, and wellness programs. • Interfaced with parents, therapists, teachers and admissions to ensure student needs were met; collaborated with other departments to ensure effective operational compliance. • Created measurable learning outcomes associated with programming and developed innovative methods to measure those outcomes. • Created and implemented a Student Life Employee Training Manual and Standard Operating Procedures. • Successful created and maintained Senior Appreciation Week and facilitated the Adopt-A-Highway project as another volunteer opportunity for students to participate in. Show less Managed and led a 25-person team charged with ensuring the delivery of a safe and healthy lifestyle to over 120 students through effective training and supervision. Partnered in all aspects of the onboarding process, training, staff performance evaluations, policy development, strategic planning, accountability and terminations. • Partnered in implementing strategies designed to enhance the overall educational experience and involvement of students through the development of social… Show more Managed and led a 25-person team charged with ensuring the delivery of a safe and healthy lifestyle to over 120 students through effective training and supervision. Partnered in all aspects of the onboarding process, training, staff performance evaluations, policy development, strategic planning, accountability and terminations. • Partnered in implementing strategies designed to enhance the overall educational experience and involvement of students through the development of social, leadership, cultural, and wellness programs. • Interfaced with parents, therapists, teachers and admissions to ensure student needs were met; collaborated with other departments to ensure effective operational compliance. • Created measurable learning outcomes associated with programming and developed innovative methods to measure those outcomes. • Created and implemented a Student Life Employee Training Manual and Standard Operating Procedures. • Successful created and maintained Senior Appreciation Week and facilitated the Adopt-A-Highway project as another volunteer opportunity for students to participate in. Show less