Experience

North Idaho Eye Institute

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  We are a locally owned comprehensive eye care facility, originally founded in the 1960s. We offer medical and surgical eye care at three locations with multiple ophthalmologists and optometrists to address your specific eye care needs. We are proud to be growing in a cooperative way with local hospitals and independent optometrists, in order to meet our community’s needs. We are also proud to employ over 120 staff whose hard work promotes our mission and enhances patient care everyday. We are a locally owned comprehensive eye care facility, originally founded in the 1960s. We offer medical and surgical eye care at three locations with multiple ophthalmologists and optometrists to address your specific eye care needs. We are proud to be growing in a cooperative way with local hospitals and independent optometrists, in order to meet our community’s needs. We are also proud to employ over 120 staff whose hard work promotes our mission and enhances patient care everyday.



Idaho Forest Group

• United States
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 200 - 300 Employee

• HR Manager

  • Jul 2021 - Oct 2022

  From its Coeur d’Alene, Idaho headquarters, the closely held, family-owned company is now one of America’s largest lumber producers, with capacity for over one billion board feet per year and markets around the globe. The company holds high standards when it comes to product, process and company objectives. This is a healthy, growing company big enough for its national and international markets, but with hometown ethics and pride in a job well done. Excellence is the goal in caring for our team… Show more From its Coeur d’Alene, Idaho headquarters, the closely held, family-owned company is now one of America’s largest lumber producers, with capacity for over one billion board feet per year and markets around the globe. The company holds high standards when it comes to product, process and company objectives. This is a healthy, growing company big enough for its national and international markets, but with hometown ethics and pride in a job well done. Excellence is the goal in caring for our team members, customers, and natural resources. Show less From its Coeur d’Alene, Idaho headquarters, the closely held, family-owned company is now one of America’s largest lumber producers, with capacity for over one billion board feet per year and markets around the globe. The company holds high standards when it comes to product, process and company objectives. This is a healthy, growing company big enough for its national and international markets, but with hometown ethics and pride in a job well done. Excellence is the goal in caring for our team… Show more From its Coeur d’Alene, Idaho headquarters, the closely held, family-owned company is now one of America’s largest lumber producers, with capacity for over one billion board feet per year and markets around the globe. The company holds high standards when it comes to product, process and company objectives. This is a healthy, growing company big enough for its national and international markets, but with hometown ethics and pride in a job well done. Excellence is the goal in caring for our team members, customers, and natural resources. Show less



Advanced Input Systems

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Mar 2018 - Dec 2021

  Responsible for all facets of HR for two US-based locations, fostering a customer-centric culture. I focused on highly collaborative relationships throughout the company to deliver strategic HR support for the leadership team. Focused on retaining key talent and recruiting key individuals to drive AIS to be a high-performance team in a competitive engineering environment. Responsible for all facets of HR for two US-based locations, fostering a customer-centric culture. I focused on highly collaborative relationships throughout the company to deliver strategic HR support for the leadership team. Focused on retaining key talent and recruiting key individuals to drive AIS to be a high-performance team in a competitive engineering environment.



Stimson Lumber Company

• United States
• Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• HR Business Partner

  • Sep 2015 - Mar 2018

  Stimson Lumber Company, with roots dating back to the 1850’s, is one of the oldest continuously operating integrated wood products companies in the United States. At Stimson, the focus of Human Resources is on building an employment brand and related employee support programs, such as meaningful career paths and development programs, that will support the vision of the company for the next generation, or even the next 100 years. We are a learning organization. We are patient, and committed to… Show more Stimson Lumber Company, with roots dating back to the 1850’s, is one of the oldest continuously operating integrated wood products companies in the United States. At Stimson, the focus of Human Resources is on building an employment brand and related employee support programs, such as meaningful career paths and development programs, that will support the vision of the company for the next generation, or even the next 100 years. We are a learning organization. We are patient, and committed to success. We accept mistakes and become better. And we not only commit to the belief that our people are the foundation of our success, we live our commitment every day. As an HR Business Partner I communicate with all levels of employees and strive to work in conjunction with our leadership to make Stimson a company with solid employment practices and a sterling reputation in the industry. I aim to maintain relationships across three mill locations in Northern Idaho and three mill locations in western Oregon with the desire to develop our leaders into a world class team. Show less Stimson Lumber Company, with roots dating back to the 1850’s, is one of the oldest continuously operating integrated wood products companies in the United States. At Stimson, the focus of Human Resources is on building an employment brand and related employee support programs, such as meaningful career paths and development programs, that will support the vision of the company for the next generation, or even the next 100 years. We are a learning organization. We are patient, and committed to… Show more Stimson Lumber Company, with roots dating back to the 1850’s, is one of the oldest continuously operating integrated wood products companies in the United States. At Stimson, the focus of Human Resources is on building an employment brand and related employee support programs, such as meaningful career paths and development programs, that will support the vision of the company for the next generation, or even the next 100 years. We are a learning organization. We are patient, and committed to success. We accept mistakes and become better. And we not only commit to the belief that our people are the foundation of our success, we live our commitment every day. As an HR Business Partner I communicate with all levels of employees and strive to work in conjunction with our leadership to make Stimson a company with solid employment practices and a sterling reputation in the industry. I aim to maintain relationships across three mill locations in Northern Idaho and three mill locations in western Oregon with the desire to develop our leaders into a world class team. Show less



Smiths Power - PDI|ONYX|PolyPhaser|Transtector

• Hayden, Idaho

• Senior HR Generalist

  • Jul 2014 - Sep 2015

  •Fostering a customer-centric culture in our global shared services organization with highly collaborative relationships. Focused on increasing the strategic value of HR to the business •Support employee relation matters for the region •Handle escalated HR issues and general human resources services to the employee population, answering HR related inquiries while maintaining in-depth knowledge of legal requirements, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance •Assess and… Show more •Fostering a customer-centric culture in our global shared services organization with highly collaborative relationships. Focused on increasing the strategic value of HR to the business •Support employee relation matters for the region •Handle escalated HR issues and general human resources services to the employee population, answering HR related inquiries while maintaining in-depth knowledge of legal requirements, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance •Assess and anticipate HR-related needs while proactively communicating needs and developing integrated solutions •Brand and market unified and consistent policies and procedures •Analyze trends and metrics for assigned areas to provide support, develop solutions, programs and policies and foster open communication with business partners and employee population •Implement best practice, plans and strategies, and continually monitor effectiveness •Contribute and foster new and existing employee programs and focused HR initiatives •Hands on implementation, standardization and utilization of policies, procedures, and programs •Ensure legal compliance as it relates to employment •Support business strategy, including integration as well as business expansions, restructuring and relocations •Monitor competitiveness and design changes to maintain competitive compensation and benefit schemes •Support organizational development initiatives through succession planning, targeted development plans, and performance management by ensuring they are implemented and followed •Responsible for HR Metrics in the assigned business(s) •Give and receive counsel from other members of the Senior Management team. View the business needs of the group holistically •Comply with and ensure department compliance with Company health, safety and environmental policies Show less •Fostering a customer-centric culture in our global shared services organization with highly collaborative relationships. Focused on increasing the strategic value of HR to the business •Support employee relation matters for the region •Handle escalated HR issues and general human resources services to the employee population, answering HR related inquiries while maintaining in-depth knowledge of legal requirements, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance •Assess and… Show more •Fostering a customer-centric culture in our global shared services organization with highly collaborative relationships. Focused on increasing the strategic value of HR to the business •Support employee relation matters for the region •Handle escalated HR issues and general human resources services to the employee population, answering HR related inquiries while maintaining in-depth knowledge of legal requirements, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance •Assess and anticipate HR-related needs while proactively communicating needs and developing integrated solutions •Brand and market unified and consistent policies and procedures •Analyze trends and metrics for assigned areas to provide support, develop solutions, programs and policies and foster open communication with business partners and employee population •Implement best practice, plans and strategies, and continually monitor effectiveness •Contribute and foster new and existing employee programs and focused HR initiatives •Hands on implementation, standardization and utilization of policies, procedures, and programs •Ensure legal compliance as it relates to employment •Support business strategy, including integration as well as business expansions, restructuring and relocations •Monitor competitiveness and design changes to maintain competitive compensation and benefit schemes •Support organizational development initiatives through succession planning, targeted development plans, and performance management by ensuring they are implemented and followed •Responsible for HR Metrics in the assigned business(s) •Give and receive counsel from other members of the Senior Management team. View the business needs of the group holistically •Comply with and ensure department compliance with Company health, safety and environmental policies Show less



Qualfon

• United States
• Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Recruiter

  • Aug 2012 - Jul 2014

  •Provide employee relations support to operations including investigations, terminations, resignations, and corrective actions •Ensure site compliance with workers compensation according to state and federal laws •Secure adherence to ADA laws and guidelines as applicable to company •Unemployment insurance compliance and reporting •Provide training as opportunities arise with supervisors around employee relations •Knowledge of the basic HR and employment laws, rules and… Show more •Provide employee relations support to operations including investigations, terminations, resignations, and corrective actions •Ensure site compliance with workers compensation according to state and federal laws •Secure adherence to ADA laws and guidelines as applicable to company •Unemployment insurance compliance and reporting •Provide training as opportunities arise with supervisors around employee relations •Knowledge of the basic HR and employment laws, rules and regulations for both Idaho and Washington, as well as federal laws. •Development and Implementation of company policies and programs •Site FMLA and leave administration in accordance with state and federal laws as well as company policy •Confidential maintenance of employee records and files both electronic and paper form •Communicate corporation policies, procedures and human resources information to employees •Assist with employee benefit administration, open enrollment, and general inquiries •Responsible for hiring and maintaining the most qualified candidates and employee base •Full-cycle recruitment, applicant screening, interviews, position placement, record keeping, and hiring of all new employees •Growth of client account 350% in one year and additional growth of 50% with another client group •Internal job posting management, offer letter generation, salary negotiations •Paperless onboarding process implementation, maintaining the hiring records in applicant tracking system, report generation for tenure and tracking purposes •Employee relations, provide training as needed to supervisors •Well versed in Oracle based programs, Microsoft Office, proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook •Perform Human Resources administrative tasks Show less •Provide employee relations support to operations including investigations, terminations, resignations, and corrective actions •Ensure site compliance with workers compensation according to state and federal laws •Secure adherence to ADA laws and guidelines as applicable to company •Unemployment insurance compliance and reporting •Provide training as opportunities arise with supervisors around employee relations •Knowledge of the basic HR and employment laws, rules and… Show more •Provide employee relations support to operations including investigations, terminations, resignations, and corrective actions •Ensure site compliance with workers compensation according to state and federal laws •Secure adherence to ADA laws and guidelines as applicable to company •Unemployment insurance compliance and reporting •Provide training as opportunities arise with supervisors around employee relations •Knowledge of the basic HR and employment laws, rules and regulations for both Idaho and Washington, as well as federal laws. •Development and Implementation of company policies and programs •Site FMLA and leave administration in accordance with state and federal laws as well as company policy •Confidential maintenance of employee records and files both electronic and paper form •Communicate corporation policies, procedures and human resources information to employees •Assist with employee benefit administration, open enrollment, and general inquiries •Responsible for hiring and maintaining the most qualified candidates and employee base •Full-cycle recruitment, applicant screening, interviews, position placement, record keeping, and hiring of all new employees •Growth of client account 350% in one year and additional growth of 50% with another client group •Internal job posting management, offer letter generation, salary negotiations •Paperless onboarding process implementation, maintaining the hiring records in applicant tracking system, report generation for tenure and tracking purposes •Employee relations, provide training as needed to supervisors •Well versed in Oracle based programs, Microsoft Office, proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook •Perform Human Resources administrative tasks Show less



Qualfon/Center Partners

• United States
• Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Human Resources Recruiting Assistant

  • Mar 2012 - Sep 2012

  •Assist in interviewing/hiring process, pre-screen and testing of applicants, processing of New Hire paperwork, building of employees in HRMS •General filing/Record keeping, completing verification of employment, building of employees in HRIS system •Development and implementation of leadership training program •Handle inquires about HR information from employees •Petty Cash tracking, supply order fulfillment and tracking •Vendor relations & special project… Show more •Assist in interviewing/hiring process, pre-screen and testing of applicants, processing of New Hire paperwork, building of employees in HRMS •General filing/Record keeping, completing verification of employment, building of employees in HRIS system •Development and implementation of leadership training program •Handle inquires about HR information from employees •Petty Cash tracking, supply order fulfillment and tracking •Vendor relations & special project management •Development and implementation of processes related to HR statistics •General Receptionist duties such as invoices, answering of phones, agent interactions, general organization of front office, enforcement of company dress code and other company policies

• HR Recruiting Assistant/Receptionist

  • Oct 2010 - Mar 2012

  •Assist in interviewing/hiring process, pre-screen and testing of applicants •Unemployment cases and hearings success rate of 70% •General filing, record keeping, and verifications of employment •Experience in HRMS entering of employees, processing of New Hire paperwork •Revamp and execution of the rehire process for various company locations •Coordination of Benefits and Vendor Fair 2012 for 600+ employees •Handle inquires about HR information from employees •General… Show more •Assist in interviewing/hiring process, pre-screen and testing of applicants •Unemployment cases and hearings success rate of 70% •General filing, record keeping, and verifications of employment •Experience in HRMS entering of employees, processing of New Hire paperwork •Revamp and execution of the rehire process for various company locations •Coordination of Benefits and Vendor Fair 2012 for 600+ employees •Handle inquires about HR information from employees •General Receptionist duties such as invoices, answering of phones, agent interactions, general organization of front office, enforcement of company dress code and other company policies