Human Resources Director

• Mar 2023 - Present

Principal Human Relations Analyst

• Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

Oversaw professional, technical and support staff, answering questions and helping to resolve any HR issues that arose. Partnered with other staff to recruit and source qualified candidates and offered recommendations to senior leadership on potential staff members. Administered all formally adopted health, retirement, workers' compensation, drug & alcohol, and employee incentive programs. Created, evaluated, and validated, selection instruments such as written, oral, and/or performance… Show more Oversaw professional, technical and support staff, answering questions and helping to resolve any HR issues that arose. Partnered with other staff to recruit and source qualified candidates and offered recommendations to senior leadership on potential staff members. Administered all formally adopted health, retirement, workers' compensation, drug & alcohol, and employee incentive programs. Created, evaluated, and validated, selection instruments such as written, oral, and/or performance examination activities. Conducted thorough classification studies to determine the scope of work in each role and then prepare and revise classification specifications as needed. Managed the complex City self-insurance plans including health insurance and workers' compensation benefits. Collaborated with senior leadership to develop and implement negotiated labor agreements. Built positive relationships with all department heads to open new lines of communication that improved overall cohesion and effectiveness. Show less Oversaw professional, technical and support staff, answering questions and helping to resolve any HR issues that arose. Partnered with other staff to recruit and source qualified candidates and offered recommendations to senior leadership on potential staff members. Administered all formally adopted health, retirement, workers' compensation, drug & alcohol, and employee incentive programs. Created, evaluated, and validated, selection instruments such as written, oral, and/or performance… Show more Oversaw professional, technical and support staff, answering questions and helping to resolve any HR issues that arose. Partnered with other staff to recruit and source qualified candidates and offered recommendations to senior leadership on potential staff members. Administered all formally adopted health, retirement, workers' compensation, drug & alcohol, and employee incentive programs. Created, evaluated, and validated, selection instruments such as written, oral, and/or performance examination activities. Conducted thorough classification studies to determine the scope of work in each role and then prepare and revise classification specifications as needed. Managed the complex City self-insurance plans including health insurance and workers' compensation benefits. Collaborated with senior leadership to develop and implement negotiated labor agreements. Built positive relationships with all department heads to open new lines of communication that improved overall cohesion and effectiveness. Show less

Assistant City Clerk/Human Resources Analyst

• Nov 2001 - Oct 2022

Spearheaded all administrative duties within the City Clerk's Office, preparing and distributing City Council agenda packets, offering technical support to the City Clerk, supporting elected officials as needed, and more. Managed the intake and filing of campaign statements, as well as the processing of all liability claims, including coordinating with third party administrator to settle liability claims and/or respond to claimant appropriately. Directed all recruiting including selection… Show more Spearheaded all administrative duties within the City Clerk's Office, preparing and distributing City Council agenda packets, offering technical support to the City Clerk, supporting elected officials as needed, and more. Managed the intake and filing of campaign statements, as well as the processing of all liability claims, including coordinating with third party administrator to settle liability claims and/or respond to claimant appropriately. Directed all recruiting including selection activities, sourcing and hiring qualified candidates for roles. Coordinated classification and compensation to ensure cohesion across the organization. Directed employee relations, building positive rapports with staff, responding to questions, and resolving issues. Partnered with City leaders to lead and successfully resolve labor negotiations, securing mutually beneficial agreements and avoiding any work stoppages. Managed the intake and processes of all workers' compensation claims, including coordinating with third party administrator to settle workers' compensation claims and assist employees with questions regarding their claims. Overhauled the outdated policy and procedures manual to update documents with more current language that aligned with company goals and existing rules and regulations. Show less Spearheaded all administrative duties within the City Clerk's Office, preparing and distributing City Council agenda packets, offering technical support to the City Clerk, supporting elected officials as needed, and more. Managed the intake and filing of campaign statements, as well as the processing of all liability claims, including coordinating with third party administrator to settle liability claims and/or respond to claimant appropriately. Directed all recruiting including selection… Show more Spearheaded all administrative duties within the City Clerk's Office, preparing and distributing City Council agenda packets, offering technical support to the City Clerk, supporting elected officials as needed, and more. Managed the intake and filing of campaign statements, as well as the processing of all liability claims, including coordinating with third party administrator to settle liability claims and/or respond to claimant appropriately. Directed all recruiting including selection activities, sourcing and hiring qualified candidates for roles. Coordinated classification and compensation to ensure cohesion across the organization. Directed employee relations, building positive rapports with staff, responding to questions, and resolving issues. Partnered with City leaders to lead and successfully resolve labor negotiations, securing mutually beneficial agreements and avoiding any work stoppages. Managed the intake and processes of all workers' compensation claims, including coordinating with third party administrator to settle workers' compensation claims and assist employees with questions regarding their claims. Overhauled the outdated policy and procedures manual to update documents with more current language that aligned with company goals and existing rules and regulations. Show less