Experience

DART - Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Des Moines, Iowa, United States · Manage all aspects of Human Resources, including payroll for 120 unionized and 180 administrative employees, Compensation and Benefits, Leadership Training, Employee Relations, HR Compliancy (EEO, FTA Triennial Review), Recruiting/Onboarding, Leave Management (FMLA)Performance Management, Diversity and Inclusion program. · Responsible for developing the HR department fiscal year budget. · Devise the HR Departmental Strategic Work Plan. Not only working strategically moving forward, but… Show more · Manage all aspects of Human Resources, including payroll for 120 unionized and 180 administrative employees, Compensation and Benefits, Leadership Training, Employee Relations, HR Compliancy (EEO, FTA Triennial Review), Recruiting/Onboarding, Leave Management (FMLA)Performance Management, Diversity and Inclusion program. · Responsible for developing the HR department fiscal year budget. · Devise the HR Departmental Strategic Work Plan. Not only working strategically moving forward, but also reviewing and implementing processes to save time and money for HR foundational processes. · Collaborate with the Leadership team to create a 1-, 3- and 5-year strategic plan and how Human Resources will help move the company forward. · Work with both union and nonunion representatives concerning company policies and procedures and the union contract. · Represent the company in union grievances, contract clarifications and contract negotiations. · Completed the implementation of a new HRIS, moving from Great Plains to UKG. · Manage an HR Team of two, a Human Resources Generalist and a Payroll and Benefits Specialist. · Oversee DOT compliance including logs, timesheets, MVRs and driver qualification files. Show less



Mittera

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Sep 2019 - Aug 2022

  Urbandale, Iowa, United States · Lead 6 manufacturing facilities located across the country, totaling 600 employees in all HR pillars. Working with all levels of employees including skilled machine operators, sales personnel, General Managers, and the C-Suite team. · Oversaw an acquisition adding 1000 employees/7 facilities to double our company size. Including the rebuild of additional Employee Handbooks and orientating all newly acquired employees. · Manage and execute large group or companywide layoffs, including… Show more · Lead 6 manufacturing facilities located across the country, totaling 600 employees in all HR pillars. Working with all levels of employees including skilled machine operators, sales personnel, General Managers, and the C-Suite team. · Oversaw an acquisition adding 1000 employees/7 facilities to double our company size. Including the rebuild of additional Employee Handbooks and orientating all newly acquired employees. · Manage and execute large group or companywide layoffs, including manager preparation and communication to employees. · Created LEAD, a Leadership Training Program for up-and-coming leaders as well as tenured leaders, covering company specific topics and HR topics. · Compliancy reporting for multiple facilities · Mentored all newly placed HR Managers and General Managers. · Supported Safety Team and responsible for reporting all OSHA requirements. · Oversaw DOT compliance including logs, timesheets, MVRs and driver qualification files. Show less



Architectural Arts Millwork

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Oct 2018 - Dec 2019

  Des Moines, Iowa, United States · Manage all HR functions, payroll, hiring, compensation reviews, training, and development. · Open Enrollment Process, communicated with vendors, employees, data entry in timely manner. · Guide managers through corrective action/terminations to reduce employee dissatisfaction and unemployment. · Expanded Employee Handbook, job offer letter and job description to build a solid foundation for employee expectations, such as attendance and job performance, to suit and support business… Show more · Manage all HR functions, payroll, hiring, compensation reviews, training, and development. · Open Enrollment Process, communicated with vendors, employees, data entry in timely manner. · Guide managers through corrective action/terminations to reduce employee dissatisfaction and unemployment. · Expanded Employee Handbook, job offer letter and job description to build a solid foundation for employee expectations, such as attendance and job performance, to suit and support business needs. · Oversaw DOT compliance including logs, timesheets, MVRs and driver qualification files. Show less



Lowe's Companies, Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Apr 2013 - Oct 2018

  Altoona, Iowa, United States · Executed HR standards for 150 employees, including payroll, employee relations investigations, benefit administration, leave management, unemployment hearings. · Ramped up seasonal staffing by 35% on a yearly basis. · Audited and enforced workplace policies and procedures. · Upheld Federal Contractor HR standards. · Worker’s Compensation prevention, investigation and completion. · Implemented Safety Team, coordinating safety tasks and safety classes, including CPR. · Oversaw… Show more · Executed HR standards for 150 employees, including payroll, employee relations investigations, benefit administration, leave management, unemployment hearings. · Ramped up seasonal staffing by 35% on a yearly basis. · Audited and enforced workplace policies and procedures. · Upheld Federal Contractor HR standards. · Worker’s Compensation prevention, investigation and completion. · Implemented Safety Team, coordinating safety tasks and safety classes, including CPR. · Oversaw DOT compliance including logs, timesheets, MVRs and driver qualification files. Show less