Experience

Columbia College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer

  • Jan 2022 - Present

• Associate Director of Human

  • Oct 2007 - Jan 2022

  • Assisted in leading the Human Resources department into the strategic position it currently has achieved; assuming responsibility of all recruitment, benefit administration, employee relations, payroll, student employment, training and compliance.• Administer the execution of HR services across multiple locations throughout the country and strategically partner with all levels of business leaders.• Consult with supervisors and employees on College policies and procedures, disciplinary actions, dispute resolution and performance management issues.• Handle complex investigations related to HR matters.• Utilize effective judgment, problem solving and decision making skills.• Maintain consistencies amongst departments in carrying out policies and procedures.• Oversee the recruitment for all open positions: employment postings, screenings, interviewing, background and reference checks, job offers and salary negotiations.• Manage and facilitate all employee benefits: annual benefits renewal, open enrollment, qualifying event changes, monthly reconciliation of insurance plans, liaison between College employees and insurance agents with regards to all aspects of the College’s benefit plans.• Execute and achieve compliance with employment laws and HR policies across multi-states.• Write and implement employment policies and procedures college-wide.• Implementing classification and compensation study for all College positions.• Analysis of all job descriptions.• Worked with an outside vendor to obtain compensation comparables.• Partnered with management to ensure internal equity.• Serve as an advisor for employee staff association.• Worked with a team to implement an array of employee events.• Supervised the implementation of various technology programs college-wide for recruitment and applicant tracking, time and attendance, and performance management.

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Oct 2006 - Jan 2022

  • Teach Management 364: Workforce Planning and Employment.• Instruct students, in an online class setting, on recruiting in a Human Resources environment.• Provide challenging objectives, with real world examples and exercises, to give students a true picture of Human Resources within the corporate world.



Kilgore's Medical Pharmacy

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • May 2018 - Jan 2022



Nicholson Kovac

• Kansas City, Missouri Area

• Human Resources Manager

  • Jul 2006 - Oct 2007

  • Oversaw the recruitment and hiring processes. • Utilized a working knowledge of employment laws and practices. • Developed and administered company policies and procedures. • Oversaw the administration of all employee benefit programs. • Managed employee relations and provided consulting services to employees and management. • Managed payroll processing for all employees semimonthly. • Implemented an internship program to enable students to see life in an advertising agency. • Attended various career fairs to recruit and promote the agency. • Utilized effective judgment, problem solving and decision making skills. • Developed, prepared and maintained employment records. • Oversaw workman’s compensation program. • Utilized good written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees.