Human Resources Director

• May 2023 - Present

Senior Human Resources Manager

• Aug 2021 - Jun 2023

Recruited to develop HR program for start-up Biofuel Company with operations in California, Texas, and South Dakota. • Researched employment law and pay practices, reviewed with outside counsel, wrote employee policy for state (CA/TX/SD) and federal compliance, implemented and communicated change to employment practice.• Coordinated onboarding of recent joint venture with UGI Energy Services energy including setting up new company, participated in discussion re implementation of separate file storage within IT infrastructure, coordinating business practice with JV mgmt. team, build out company HR platform including payroll, benefits, time & attendance, performance reviews, employee handbook, and safety training.• Reviewed HRIS system, recommend upgrade to ADP Workforce Now to automate manual processes, managed HRIS conversion.• Standardized recruiting process• Reviewed and suggested changes to Performance Review program and automated manual process with implementation of ADP Workforce Now Talent module.• Designed training for Performance Reviews, Open enrollment, ADP rollout, Onboarding, and other programs.• Reviewed compensation program, benchmark salaries, STI, LTI to Mercer Compensation Data and other salary survey resources.• Reviewed Paid Time Off benefit, designed presentation to implement benefit to move from separate vacation and sick time program to PTO, recommended similar work experience in assigning PTO benefit table, created competitive practice for recruiting and retention incentives, received board approval.• Reviewed current health care benefit, recommended merging health care plans, adding pre-tax benefits and Employee Assistance Program, recommended changing broker to ADP and utilize ADP Workforce Now for benefit file feed option.• Managed employee relations including conflict management, recommendation of action plan and coordination with legal counsel. Show less

Human Resources Director

• May 2016 - Dec 2021

Recruited to facilitate organizational change, align strategic goals, develop, and amend HR policies and procedures for 70 corporate and field employees in Texas and Oklahoma. • Trained management team on hiring best practices reducing agency spend and employee turnover. • Redesigned and standardized performance review process from a manual process to cloud-based employee portal which allowed for continuous feedback and goal tracking. • Established Employee Relations across 4 regional offices impacting hiring, onboarding, and terminations with positive outcomes. • Developed company’s first-ever progressive disciplinary program to insulate the company from legal risk and ensure consistent and fair discipline processes which concluded 40 terminations with zero incidence. • Guided management on litigation avoidance through standardized use of brief, respectful and fair separation practices. • Led 3 HRIS conversions: Automated workflow, brought benefits administration in-house, streamlined time consuming manual processes across on-boarding, enrollment and payroll significantly increasing accuracy, efficiency, and employee engagement. • Updated Employee Handbook to current state and federal compliance. • Integrated Primexx Subsidiary, Rock Ridge Royal Land Lease Sales Company of 25 offsite employees into parent company over a 6-month period. Devised motivating incentives to increase employee satisfaction and productivity. • Managed Benefits, 401K, unemployment claims, OSHA compliance, Workers Compensation and Health Care Open Enrollment. • Served as Cares Act Specialist working closely with CFO, Executive Team, and outside vendors during pandemic to make sound, rapid compliance decisions to benefit the organization and employees alike. • Created company intranet through ADP Workforce Now to connect employees to work-relevant information, bolster collaboration and engagement by reinforcing Primexx company culture and organizational values. Show less

Managing Director

• Feb 2015 - Dec 2021

Contract HR Services Firm specializing in Employee Relations, Benefits, HRIS and Employment Law • Wrote employment policies in response to HIPAA audit for health care company including protection of private health care information, security measures, enforcement and breach notifications. • Provided continued HR services to previous energy client after position was eliminated due to market downturn and Blackstone Private Equity management change (new CFO and General Counsel). Contract HR Services Firm specializing in Employee Relations, Benefits, HRIS and Employment Law • Wrote employment policies in response to HIPAA audit for health care company including protection of private health care information, security measures, enforcement and breach notifications. • Provided continued HR services to previous energy client after position was eliminated due to market downturn and Blackstone Private Equity management change (new CFO and General Counsel).

Employee Relations Advisor

• Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

Employee relation advisor for Extend Health Call Center during Medicare and Affordable Care Act enrollment season. • Provided interpretive guidance to 700 benefit brokers (Extend Health Call Center) on HR policies and practices and associate disputes. • Advised and resolved state and federal compliance, EEOC, wage and hour, harassment, ADA, discrimination, and FMLA. • Fostered relationships with management to identify employee relations issues and resolve effectively. • Initiated and conducted timely investigations, advised corrective action, termination and exit processes for compliant separations. • Engagement ended as WTW absorbed Employee Relation Function in acquisition EHCC by WTW. Show less

Human Resources Director

• Aug 2013 - Feb 2015

Position was created to build HR function and support HOA, 3 master planned communities, and 50 corporate employees. • Cultivated best place to work culture. Fostered employee buy-in through community driven activism, action-driven employee surveys, and performance management aligned with organization’s long-term goals and employee’s personal development. • Payroll management, Benefit selection and administration, compensation benchmarking, and wellness programs development. • Wrote HR procedure and policy, conducted employment law research and coordinated HB-1 Visas. • Full cycle recruitment and employment screening from new hire onboarding through employee separations. • Retention practices centered on employee coaching, training, job design, and compensation benchmarking. • Selection and conversion of HRIS program from AS400 to Paycom. • Position eliminated and downgraded to HR Assistant. Show less

Human Resources Manager

• Apr 2005 - Oct 2012

Served on Strategic Planning Committees including Human Resources, Finance, and Business Process for 90 employees. • Developed and administrated health, welfare, and benefit plans. • Wrote procedure and policy for HR, authored handbook, and safety manual, conducted employment law research. • Conducted salary surveys, compensation benchmarking, and restructured compensation program to remain competitive. • Oversight for performance management, recruitment and retention strategies and Employee screening. • Performed workforce reporting, unemployment claims, terminations, safety training, employee investigations. • Position ended with organizational restructure. Show less

Project Consultant

• Aug 2003 - Apr 2005

Accounting and payroll projects for various clients including: • Managed payroll for 500+ union shop defense contractor (airline) during medical LOA. • Client billing for small law firm. • Processed payroll (16 states) for benefit brokerage firm during transition in organization. • Payroll conversion project from for manufacturing firm (union shop). Software: QuickBooks, ADP, ABRA, Lawson, POS, Timeslips and Microsoft Office products Accounting and payroll projects for various clients including: • Managed payroll for 500+ union shop defense contractor (airline) during medical LOA. • Client billing for small law firm. • Processed payroll (16 states) for benefit brokerage firm during transition in organization. • Payroll conversion project from for manufacturing firm (union shop). Software: QuickBooks, ADP, ABRA, Lawson, POS, Timeslips and Microsoft Office products

Human Resources/Benefits Administrator

• Jul 2002 - Jul 2003

Managed Benefits and HR functions for with 2500 employees in 6 states. • Participated in ADP / HRIS conversion. • Audited 2500 employees and their dependent’s records to ensure 100% data integrity throughout HRIS conversion. Managed Benefits and HR functions for with 2500 employees in 6 states. • Participated in ADP / HRIS conversion. • Audited 2500 employees and their dependent’s records to ensure 100% data integrity throughout HRIS conversion.

Human Resources/Payroll Manager

• May 2000 - Jan 2002

Recruited to manage payroll and human resources for 270 employees of a multi-holding company including resort development, water utility (construction) and railcar renovation owned by Clint Murchison Jr. • Employees were paid under six companies in two states(TX, OK), • Direct management of two payroll assistants. • Set up direct deposit program and streamlined cash transfers. Reviewed land contracts for commission payments. • Responsible for benefit administration, workers comp. and government compliance of ERISA, COBRA and HIPAA. • Accounting functions include payroll bank reconciliation, federal payroll tax filings (940, 941), state filings, benefit vendor invoice approval, pension plan administration and monthly general ledger reconciliation. • Firm Closed Show less

Professional Consultant- Accounting and HR

• Jan 1998 - May 2000

• Closing operations of commercial real estate firm (REIT). Assisted in year-end billings to commercial tenants (Impounds and Escalations). Responsible for collections, journal entries and reconciling prior ownership accounts receivable of CAM, Tax and Insurance on multiple California properties. • Maintaining Human Resources operations during transitional period for 18 attorney firm (Calhoun and Stacy) specializing in commercial litigation and insurance defense. Responsible for recruiting, support staff reviews, payroll, conflict management, recruiting and records management. Also responsible for firm human resources and benefit administration. Accounting functions include payroll bank reconciliation, payroll tax filings (940 & 941), attorney compensation schedules (client profitability reports), 401(k) plan, cafeteria plan and working closely with accounting manager (time & billing software, payroll journal entries, benefit deductions, vendor invoices). Led monthly meeting for staff and professionals also recorded minutes for shareholder meetings. • Streamline payroll operations of a 250-employee real estate firm (multi-family). Responsible for in-house payroll software conversion, state tax filing in six states (TX, LA, AZ, CO, FL, NM), federal tax filing, general ledger entries, garnishments, new hire screenings and direct deposit administration. Also responsible for the human resources administration of benefits and managed claims for HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA, EEOC, State Unemployment and U.S. Dept. of Labor. • Interim Human Resources Manager for manufacturing firm (trade show exhibit) of 90 employees (hourly, union, salary & commission). Audit payroll conversion from Timberline to ADP, process weekly payroll, vendor administration, new hire orientation, policy review, and assist in annual audit. Show less

Law Firm Administrator

• Jun 1994 - Aug 1997

: Recruited to run law firm as a corporation, including streamlining policies and procedures, managing time and billing program and financial reporting to shareholders. Responsible for daily operations for 13-attorney patent law firm (28-employees total). Duties included: • Client billing (Timeslips) of 1500 matters per month and accounts payable of foreign and domestic vendors. • Cash management duties include maintaining separate accounts for operating, payroll and trust for two separate law firms and maintaining line of credit. • Human Resources and Office management of law firm with direct management of five support staff. • Reconciled compensation programs for of counsel attorneys based on billable hours and collections. • Closed firm operations due to merger with Locke Liddell Sapp. Show less

CPA Firm Administrator

• Feb 1993 - May 1994

Recruited to manage operations of CPA firm. Duties included: • Client billing, accounts payable, cash management and collections. • CPE administration includes in-house CPE planning, licensing and registration for firm. • Human Resources administration includes benefit administration and payroll for 25 employees Recruited to manage operations of CPA firm. Duties included: • Client billing, accounts payable, cash management and collections. • CPE administration includes in-house CPE planning, licensing and registration for firm. • Human Resources administration includes benefit administration and payroll for 25 employees

Securities Administrator/Paralegal

• Apr 1983 - Jan 1993

4/83 to 1/93 Frisco, TX 75034 : Recruited to manage various functions of tax shelter limited partnerships over 10 year period for a 10,000 investor data base. Duties included: • Filed partnership and corporate registration documents to applicable states, drafted power of attorneys and financial research for confidential memorandum approval by SEC. • Wrote quarterly reports to investors, representatives, and wholesalers, maintained partnership records, prepared financial reports and audited accounts for K-1 and 1099 tax forms, reconciled investor capital account with bonding companies, banks and trustees. • Additional responsibilities included NASD and state licensing for two broker dealers, blue sky, various state and SEC filings (10K, 8-K, 10Q), UCC filings, EEOC and HUD claims, bankruptcy matters, vendor liens, drafting legal forms and litigation support for public and private limited partnerships and corporate securities. Show less