Vice President Human Resources

• May 2023 - Present

Vice President, Human Capital & Culture

• Mar 2022 - Dec 2022

Lead Human Resources (HR) functions for VPs, DCFOs, CIOs, Directors, Managers, and up to 800 employees such as compliance, recruiting, retention, employee relations, employment law, strategic planning, compensation, health benefits, policies and procedures, and worker’s compensationServe actively on the executive leadership council for executive learning, overseeing corporate learning architecture, innovation, metrics, and employee engagementInstitute succession plans for the C-Suite, by reducing headcount by 20%, creating new jobs across the organization, and meeting 30% of goals and objectivesAdminister strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations, resulting in 25% savings and a more efficient workflow integrated with the organization’s systemsEmploy a high-level change by updating all job descriptions for talent to identify and develop people, processes, and systems to support the overall business strategy of the organizationSupervise compliance with policies and legal requirements such as Fair Labor Standards, EEOC guidelines, grievance procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local laws through investigations and resolving employee complaintsConstruct and administer HR policies, promote company culture, train employees, and assess compensation, including identifying and developing people, processes, and systems that support the organization’s overall business goalsGovern and implement initiatives for Risk Management throughout the entire agency, provide direction and oversight to develop and execute strategies and programs to minimize and mediate workplace disputes, and foster a positive and productive work environment for employeesDirected a high-performing HR team of up to 10 members; acting with integrity, developing trust-based relationships, and demonstrating strong teamwork capabilities Show less

Director of Human Resources & Administration

• Feb 2018 - Mar 2022

Directed a high-performing HR team of up to 10 members; acting with integrity, developing trust-based relationships, and demonstrating strong teamwork capabilitiesReduced administrative costs by over 40% through employee relations, salary administration, law inquiries, budget various automation, and process improvements to support company initiatives like HR analytics and systemsExecuted disciplinary action planning, including warnings, actions, and terminations, when necessary, while conducting investigations of sexual and other unlawful harassment claims to ensure validityFostered productivity and contain costs through increased employee engagement and change initiativesGuided and directed management in matters related to employee relations, compensation, benefits, training, EEO, diversity, employee development, performance management, policy interpretation, disability assistance, and employee communicationsWorked to establish positive employer-employee relationships and boost employee morale by identifying and implementing employee relations practicesSpearheaded workforce planning initiatives during organizational redesigns, such as facility closings, consolidations, growth, and acquisitions, while reducing job lossesAsserted responsibility for maintaining a team-oriented company culture that emphasized collaboration, continuous learning, and high performanceFormed strong business partnerships with managers and employees to promote a positive work environment and increase organizational efficiency Show less

Human Resources Director

• Mar 2008 - May 2018

Directed a high-performing HR team of up to 10 members; acting with integrity, developing trust-based relationships, and demonstrating strong teamwork capabilitiesOversaw bi-weekly payroll administration, coordinated payroll plans with HR policies, and procedures; ensured payroll plans were aligned with organizational budgets, including reviewing and revising HR policies to minimize legal risks by following current practices, federal and state labor lawsPerformed employee orientation sessions and recommended changes to the employee manual, explaining employment and benefit policiesRecognized and developed talent within and outside the organization for responsible positions through the development of staffing strategies, plans, and programsBuilt an engaging culture based on the values of respect, integrity, teamwork, accountability, and excellence among colleaguesInteracted with managers and employees to handle questions, interpret and administer contracts and resolve problem-solving issuesIdentified potential successors through talent review and developed plans to prepare them for promotionsDrove leadership development initiatives across the organization and contributed to diversity and inclusion thinking Show less

Human Resources Coordinator

• Oct 2004 - Mar 2008

Human Resources Administrative Assistant

• Mar 2003 - Oct 2004

Receptionist

• Jan 2002 - Jun 2003