Chief Human Resources Officer

• Jun 2023 - Present

Executive Vice President of Human Resources

• Sep 2019 - Jul 2023

Serve as part of the executive team of the organization, including board interactions and high level decision making Directly supervise HR and Training Departments (7 positions) Develop and direct agency processes related to HR and Training Oversee entire benefit package (retirement, welfare plan, EAP, etc.) Serve as chief employee relations advisor Develop, deliver, and manage agency management training Develop, write, revise and interpret agency personnel policies Develop… Show more Serve as part of the executive team of the organization, including board interactions and high level decision making Directly supervise HR and Training Departments (7 positions) Develop and direct agency processes related to HR and Training Oversee entire benefit package (retirement, welfare plan, EAP, etc.) Serve as chief employee relations advisor Develop, deliver, and manage agency management training Develop, write, revise and interpret agency personnel policies Develop and monitor performance review process Manage unemployment claim process Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements as required by federa,l state, and local employment laws. Show less Serve as part of the executive team of the organization, including board interactions and high level decision making Directly supervise HR and Training Departments (7 positions) Develop and direct agency processes related to HR and Training Oversee entire benefit package (retirement, welfare plan, EAP, etc.) Serve as chief employee relations advisor Develop, deliver, and manage agency management training Develop, write, revise and interpret agency personnel policies Develop… Show more Serve as part of the executive team of the organization, including board interactions and high level decision making Directly supervise HR and Training Departments (7 positions) Develop and direct agency processes related to HR and Training Oversee entire benefit package (retirement, welfare plan, EAP, etc.) Serve as chief employee relations advisor Develop, deliver, and manage agency management training Develop, write, revise and interpret agency personnel policies Develop and monitor performance review process Manage unemployment claim process Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements as required by federa,l state, and local employment laws. Show less

Instructor

• Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

Co-instructor of the Leadership Steuben Program, which consists of ten 3 hour sessions presented to leaders at various employers through the Steuben County area. Co-instructor of the Leadership Steuben Program, which consists of ten 3 hour sessions presented to leaders at various employers through the Steuben County area.

Human Resources Manager

• Apr 2016 - Aug 2019

My role was to develop and implement HR strategies, policies and procedures for a Cooperative Extension of 300 employees. Areas of focus were: development and revision of policies and procedures related to increasing equity and inclusion, developing more inclusive recruitment strategies, writing and revising position descriptions for all regular positions, and working with various committees on staff development, equity and inclusion, wellness, safety, and staff appreciation. I also worked… Show more My role was to develop and implement HR strategies, policies and procedures for a Cooperative Extension of 300 employees. Areas of focus were: development and revision of policies and procedures related to increasing equity and inclusion, developing more inclusive recruitment strategies, writing and revising position descriptions for all regular positions, and working with various committees on staff development, equity and inclusion, wellness, safety, and staff appreciation. I also worked on a comprehensive training program which matches key competencies with training programs in an easy to use web platform, and am developing in person trainings for staff and supervisors to increase knowledge and skills in multiple areas. I conducted all workplace investigations and provide guidance throughout performance management and evaluation processes. I provided guidance and assistance to one administrative staff in administration of the HRIS and payroll systems and general HR function, supervised two regular staff who run the front desk, and provided supervision and learning opportunities to HR Interns from the local university, in addition to serving as a resource to all management staff and administrative staff in organizing and developing systems for more effective work. I have also provided consulting/ mentoring assistance to another non-profit in general HR, in addition to doing a complete revision of their employee handbook. Show less My role was to develop and implement HR strategies, policies and procedures for a Cooperative Extension of 300 employees. Areas of focus were: development and revision of policies and procedures related to increasing equity and inclusion, developing more inclusive recruitment strategies, writing and revising position descriptions for all regular positions, and working with various committees on staff development, equity and inclusion, wellness, safety, and staff appreciation. I also worked… Show more My role was to develop and implement HR strategies, policies and procedures for a Cooperative Extension of 300 employees. Areas of focus were: development and revision of policies and procedures related to increasing equity and inclusion, developing more inclusive recruitment strategies, writing and revising position descriptions for all regular positions, and working with various committees on staff development, equity and inclusion, wellness, safety, and staff appreciation. I also worked on a comprehensive training program which matches key competencies with training programs in an easy to use web platform, and am developing in person trainings for staff and supervisors to increase knowledge and skills in multiple areas. I conducted all workplace investigations and provide guidance throughout performance management and evaluation processes. I provided guidance and assistance to one administrative staff in administration of the HRIS and payroll systems and general HR function, supervised two regular staff who run the front desk, and provided supervision and learning opportunities to HR Interns from the local university, in addition to serving as a resource to all management staff and administrative staff in organizing and developing systems for more effective work. I have also provided consulting/ mentoring assistance to another non-profit in general HR, in addition to doing a complete revision of their employee handbook. Show less

Shared Business Network Human Resources Lead

• Oct 2013 - Mar 2016

I served as the Human Resources Lead for the Central Region of Cornell Cooperative Extension, Which includes Broome County all the way to Oswego County and all those in between. I am the H.R. "expert" for the individual associations (8 total), handling oversight of all H.R. processes in each association. I am currently working on the development of a website for all of the associations to use as an employee resource, as well as managing higher level HRIS processes. I am also a key player in… Show more I served as the Human Resources Lead for the Central Region of Cornell Cooperative Extension, Which includes Broome County all the way to Oswego County and all those in between. I am the H.R. "expert" for the individual associations (8 total), handling oversight of all H.R. processes in each association. I am currently working on the development of a website for all of the associations to use as an employee resource, as well as managing higher level HRIS processes. I am also a key player in the development of HR systems that will be used throughout the region and state. Proficient in the use of multiple HR related systems, including Workday, Taleo and Kronos (teach others to use these systems as general users and HR professionals). Show less I served as the Human Resources Lead for the Central Region of Cornell Cooperative Extension, Which includes Broome County all the way to Oswego County and all those in between. I am the H.R. "expert" for the individual associations (8 total), handling oversight of all H.R. processes in each association. I am currently working on the development of a website for all of the associations to use as an employee resource, as well as managing higher level HRIS processes. I am also a key player in… Show more I served as the Human Resources Lead for the Central Region of Cornell Cooperative Extension, Which includes Broome County all the way to Oswego County and all those in between. I am the H.R. "expert" for the individual associations (8 total), handling oversight of all H.R. processes in each association. I am currently working on the development of a website for all of the associations to use as an employee resource, as well as managing higher level HRIS processes. I am also a key player in the development of HR systems that will be used throughout the region and state. Proficient in the use of multiple HR related systems, including Workday, Taleo and Kronos (teach others to use these systems as general users and HR professionals). Show less

Human Resources and Training Manager

• Nov 2012 - Sep 2013

I handled "everything H.R." for a growing marketing company, including hiring, performance management, personnel management, compensation, and training. Building Human Resources systems from the ground up. More than 50% of employees telecommuted. Experience in sales management using Salesforce. I handled "everything H.R." for a growing marketing company, including hiring, performance management, personnel management, compensation, and training. Building Human Resources systems from the ground up. More than 50% of employees telecommuted. Experience in sales management using Salesforce.

Human Resources Manager

• Jul 2010 - Nov 2012

I have managed "everything HR" for about 100 employees, as well as handling all of Worker's Compensation and Employee Appreciation for an agency of 500 employees. In addition, I have become proficient in HRIS applications and have been involved in the implementation of new software. I also represent the agency in Public Relations events and participate in the agency's P.R. Committee, which handles all fundraising events for the company. I have managed "everything HR" for about 100 employees, as well as handling all of Worker's Compensation and Employee Appreciation for an agency of 500 employees. In addition, I have become proficient in HRIS applications and have been involved in the implementation of new software. I also represent the agency in Public Relations events and participate in the agency's P.R. Committee, which handles all fundraising events for the company.

Employee Services Coordinator

• Mar 2007 - Jul 2010

I created and implemented our agency's Wellness Program, revised and improved our Worker's Compensation practices, improved OSHA record keeping, created an active transitional duty program, and chaired various employee appreciation projects. This company has a variety of settings, that include Residential, office, and factory locations. I managed employee relations, worker's compensation, etc. for all of these locations.

Recruiting and Training Coordinator

• Jul 2000 - Mar 2007

Handled coordination of training for company of 500 employees, recruited for, interviewed, and recommended placement for all direct care and some management positions within the agency.