Experience

Town of Paradise Valley

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Director

  • Feb 2023 - Present



Maricopa County

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Group Manager

  • Jul 2021 - Feb 2023

  Strategic partner to leadership and stakeholders to drive HR initiatives and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws. Advises on employee relations including discipline, investigations, complaints, talent management and retention, performance management. Conducts employee investigations as needed. Supervises team of HR professionals. Strategic partner to leadership and stakeholders to drive HR initiatives and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws. Advises on employee relations including discipline, investigations, complaints, talent management and retention, performance management. Conducts employee investigations as needed. Supervises team of HR professionals.



Clallam Transit System

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative Services Manager

  • Apr 2018 - Jul 2021

  Strategic partner to the General Manager and Board of Directors in delivering HR and operational programs. Consulted with leadership and advised on collective bargaining and employment law matters. Conducted employee investigations as needed. Oversaw the delivery of effective employee relations processes including investigations, discipline, grievances and performance management in a union environment. Collaborated with management, labor representatives, and legal counsel as needed… Show more Strategic partner to the General Manager and Board of Directors in delivering HR and operational programs. Consulted with leadership and advised on collective bargaining and employment law matters. Conducted employee investigations as needed. Oversaw the delivery of effective employee relations processes including investigations, discipline, grievances and performance management in a union environment. Collaborated with management, labor representatives, and legal counsel as needed. Supervised HR professionals.

• Human Resources Administrator

  • May 2016 - Mar 2018

  Established HR department and professional services. Consulted and advised on employee relations, talent management, compensation, benefits and performance management. Conducted sensitive employee investigations as needed. Collaborated with labor representatives and legal counsel as needed. Provided training on HR topics.



Nippon Paper Industries USA

• Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Analyst

  • Sep 2011 - May 2016

  HR professional responsible for talent management and onboarding of professional, trades, administrative and entry-level operator/laborer positions. Provided guidance and support for administration of the collective bargaining agreement. Conducted employee investigations as needed. Administered compensation, benefits, and leave programs. Prepared personnel actions and maintains employment data in HRIS (KRONOs). Processed and monitored employee leaves of absence, including personal and… Show more HR professional responsible for talent management and onboarding of professional, trades, administrative and entry-level operator/laborer positions. Provided guidance and support for administration of the collective bargaining agreement. Conducted employee investigations as needed. Administered compensation, benefits, and leave programs. Prepared personnel actions and maintains employment data in HRIS (KRONOs). Processed and monitored employee leaves of absence, including personal and Family & Medical Leave Act Leave, and short-term disability. Led work of HR assistant. Show less HR professional responsible for talent management and onboarding of professional, trades, administrative and entry-level operator/laborer positions. Provided guidance and support for administration of the collective bargaining agreement. Conducted employee investigations as needed. Administered compensation, benefits, and leave programs. Prepared personnel actions and maintains employment data in HRIS (KRONOs). Processed and monitored employee leaves of absence, including personal and… Show more HR professional responsible for talent management and onboarding of professional, trades, administrative and entry-level operator/laborer positions. Provided guidance and support for administration of the collective bargaining agreement. Conducted employee investigations as needed. Administered compensation, benefits, and leave programs. Prepared personnel actions and maintains employment data in HRIS (KRONOs). Processed and monitored employee leaves of absence, including personal and Family & Medical Leave Act Leave, and short-term disability. Led work of HR assistant. Show less



Washington State Department of Corrections

• Public Safety
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Aug 2003 - Aug 2011

  Responsible for overall administration of a comprehensive HR program at two remote prisons. Responsible for all employee and labor relations activities. Managed a high-volume of employee investigations, disciplinary actions, and appeals. Managed employee grievances up to and including arbitration. Provided support to represented and non-represented employees in custody, healthcare, food service, training, business/accounting, warehouse, HR, maintenance, information technology, records… Show more Responsible for overall administration of a comprehensive HR program at two remote prisons. Responsible for all employee and labor relations activities. Managed a high-volume of employee investigations, disciplinary actions, and appeals. Managed employee grievances up to and including arbitration. Provided support to represented and non-represented employees in custody, healthcare, food service, training, business/accounting, warehouse, HR, maintenance, information technology, records management, administration, and clerical departments. Managed various leaves of absence including Family & Medical Leave Act Leave, military, education, and other approved absences. Conducted sensitive investigations as needed. Provided training on various HR topics. Supervised paraprofessional and professional HR employees. Show less Responsible for overall administration of a comprehensive HR program at two remote prisons. Responsible for all employee and labor relations activities. Managed a high-volume of employee investigations, disciplinary actions, and appeals. Managed employee grievances up to and including arbitration. Provided support to represented and non-represented employees in custody, healthcare, food service, training, business/accounting, warehouse, HR, maintenance, information technology, records… Show more Responsible for overall administration of a comprehensive HR program at two remote prisons. Responsible for all employee and labor relations activities. Managed a high-volume of employee investigations, disciplinary actions, and appeals. Managed employee grievances up to and including arbitration. Provided support to represented and non-represented employees in custody, healthcare, food service, training, business/accounting, warehouse, HR, maintenance, information technology, records management, administration, and clerical departments. Managed various leaves of absence including Family & Medical Leave Act Leave, military, education, and other approved absences. Conducted sensitive investigations as needed. Provided training on various HR topics. Supervised paraprofessional and professional HR employees. Show less



Mainestreet Emporium

• Clallam Bay, Washington

• Owner and Manager

  • Jan 2000 - May 2004

  Purchased sole proprietorship that offered movie rentals, espresso and gifts. Managed all financial aspects of business including payroll; local, state and federal taxes; accounts payable and receivables; purchasing and merchandising inventory. Managed all human resources functions including hiring, training, disciplinary action and supervision of store employees. Purchased sole proprietorship that offered movie rentals, espresso and gifts. Managed all financial aspects of business including payroll; local, state and federal taxes; accounts payable and receivables; purchasing and merchandising inventory. Managed all human resources functions including hiring, training, disciplinary action and supervision of store employees.



Washington State Department of Corrections

• Public Safety
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Consultant Assistant

  • Nov 1998 - Dec 1999

  Primary customer service representative for HR Department; responding to employee and public inquiries. Processed HR actions and entered into HRIS. Recruited and certified applicant pools for consideration. Conducting onboarding of new employees. Maintained employee evaluation program and union employee position bid system.

• Personnel Officer 1/2

  • Jul 1997 - Oct 1998

  Strategic partner who provided guidance and interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement, HR-related rules and policies. Responsible for grievance administration, investigations and discipline, performance management, employee leaves of absence, and general consultation and advisement for all areas of HR. Supervised HR employees.

• Human Resources Consultant Assistant

  • Nov 1995 - Jun 1997

  Primary customer service representative for HR Department; responding to employee and public inquiries. Processed HR actions and entered into HRIS. Recruited and certified applicant pools for consideration. Conducting onboarding of new employees. Maintained employee evaluation program and union employee position bid system.

• Fiscal Technican - Payroll

  • Sep 1993 - Oct 1995

  Processed employee payroll and benefits and entered into payroll/HRIS. Conducted new employee orientation for represented and non-represented employees. Gathered overtime data for reporting and responded to employee inquiries.