Experience

Saint Louis University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Consultant

  • Sep 2021 - Present



Aclara

• United States
• Utilities
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Regional HR Manager

  • Oct 2018 - May 2021

  • Partner with geographically dispersed business leaders to provide consistent and proactive support and guidance on planning, organizing and administering HR initiatives in support of business goals, i.e. employee engagement. • Take the lead on performing employee relations investigations and strategies for assigned business units. • Coach and counsel employees and managers and effectively challenge decision-makers resulting in win-win resolutions for employees and the organization. Key accomplishments: ➢ Managed union avoidance strategy for project location being organized by the IBEW ➢ Developed front-line supervisor/leadership training curriculum to address gaps in management skills resulting in reduced litigation risk to the organization ➢ Introduced incentive programs for rank and file as well as supervisory staff resulting in increased retention ➢ Oversaw integration of Aclara into Hubbell culture and systems as a result of acquisition ➢ Successfully managed COVID contact-tracing and associated compensation and leaves of absence Show less



Scottrade

• United States
• Financial Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• HR Generalist

  • Aug 2016 - Jan 2018

  • Partnered with business leaders to provide support in planning, organizing and administering human resource programs and initiatives in support of business goals. • Collaborated with and provided guidance and direction to management and associates on HR issues, activities, policies, programs and processes. • Coached and counseled employees and managers and effectively challenged decision-makers resulting in win-win resolutions for the business and the organization. Key accomplishment: ➢ Managed projects leading to successful TD Ameritrade transition prior to position being eliminated Show less



Mom365

• United States
• Photography
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Employee Relations Manager

  • Nov 2015 - Jul 2016

  • Partnered with executives and HR department managers in bringing the company’s human capital goals in line with the overall business goals and objectives. • Acted as an employee champion and change agent. • Partnered with management on coaching, performance management, job analysis, policies and processes. • Ensured compliance with applicable federal, state and local employment laws. Key accomplishment: ➢ Managed project revising job descriptions to ensure ADA and FLSA compliance Show less



Alliance Water Resources

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Feb 2014 - Apr 2015

  • Served as a member of the corporate management team, charged with aligning human resource programs with organizational strategies. • Partnered with local and division managers on full scope of HR support. • Advised, consulted and trained leaders and coworkers on human resource policies and procedures related to coaching and performance management, talent acquisition, employment laws and other related areas. Key accomplishment: ➢ Conducted benefits review resulting in enhanced offerings and significant savings on commissions Show less



Mercy

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resource Manager

  • Oct 2011 - Feb 2014

  • Provided proactive HR consultation directly connected to the immediate and long-term business needs of the hospital. • Recognized business challenges and human capital needs of all assigned business units to ensure alignment of strategies and programs to the broader goals of the organization. • Established partnerships across the HR and business functions to provide value-added service and support in a variety of HR functions including performance management, employee relations, management training and organizational development, compensation and benefits administration, employee engagement, rewards and recognition. Key accomplishment: ➢ Launched employee uniform program in conjunction with hospital branding campaign Show less



University of Missouri-Columbia

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager HR Support Services

  • Sep 2007 - Oct 2011

  • Responsible for aligning organizational objectives with employees and management in designated business units, assessing and anticipating HR-related needs. • Served as the strategic HR partner with senior leadership, maintaining an effective level of knowledge about the business units’ culture, short and midrange plans and competition. • Acted as an employee champion and change agent, as needed. • Advised, consulted, coached and trained managers and employees on employment law and university policies on employee/labor relations, talent acquisition, records management, compensation, job analysis, performance management, and related areas. • Acted as campus grievance officer. Key accomplishments: ➢ System-wide team reengineered total rewards system, collapsing the number of titles and pay ranges ➢ Developed and implemented a first line supervisor training certification program Show less



A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc.

• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Employee Relations Specialist

  • Oct 1999 - Sep 2006

  • Spent the first year of employment as a compensation consultant analyzing new and existing positions, writing job descriptions, conducting salary surveys and administering the firm’s salary and wage policies. • Promoted to a newly created employee relations position after one year. Coached home office and branch managers on disciplinary and talent management issues, conducted workplace investigations and departmental needs assessments, and provided policy interpretations to employees at all levels. Key accomplishments: ➢ Developed employee relations documentation system as a bolt-on application to PeopleSoft, resulting in enhanced metrics and reporting ➢ Coordinated the first reduction in force in company history Show less