Director of Human Resources

• Jan 2016 - Present

As Director, I provide support to up to 120+ employees in Nebraska. Evaluation and establishment of Human Resources practices to ensure compliance. Coach and consult with leaders in the area of employee relations, performance management, and talent acquisition. Accomplishment highlights: - Plan, coordinate and implement Leadership Training program in partnership of a training vendor - Implementation of an Employee Training program for all 3 sites - Creation of performance… Show more As Director, I provide support to up to 120+ employees in Nebraska. Evaluation and establishment of Human Resources practices to ensure compliance. Coach and consult with leaders in the area of employee relations, performance management, and talent acquisition. Accomplishment highlights: - Plan, coordinate and implement Leadership Training program in partnership of a training vendor - Implementation of an Employee Training program for all 3 sites - Creation of performance evaluation process, expectations, training and tools for leaders within first month of employment -Developed the summer internship program in partnership with leadership goals to give a well-rounded experience to interns and include employee involvement - Coordinate efforts to become an Affirmative Action Employer -Partnered with local vendor to establish an Applicant Tracking System and tools to comply with Affirmative Action requirements -Development and rollout of Wellness program to include biometrics, activity and education Show less As Director, I provide support to up to 120+ employees in Nebraska. Evaluation and establishment of Human Resources practices to ensure compliance. Coach and consult with leaders in the area of employee relations, performance management, and talent acquisition. Accomplishment highlights: - Plan, coordinate and implement Leadership Training program in partnership of a training vendor - Implementation of an Employee Training program for all 3 sites - Creation of performance… Show more As Director, I provide support to up to 120+ employees in Nebraska. Evaluation and establishment of Human Resources practices to ensure compliance. Coach and consult with leaders in the area of employee relations, performance management, and talent acquisition. Accomplishment highlights: - Plan, coordinate and implement Leadership Training program in partnership of a training vendor - Implementation of an Employee Training program for all 3 sites - Creation of performance evaluation process, expectations, training and tools for leaders within first month of employment -Developed the summer internship program in partnership with leadership goals to give a well-rounded experience to interns and include employee involvement - Coordinate efforts to become an Affirmative Action Employer -Partnered with local vendor to establish an Applicant Tracking System and tools to comply with Affirmative Action requirements -Development and rollout of Wellness program to include biometrics, activity and education Show less

Human Resources Generalist/Supervisor- Global EIP Division

• Nov 2012 - Sep 2015

In my time at Valmont I acted as HR business leader, providing support to up to 700 employees in multiple US locations. Led, directed and mentored an HR team. Strong focus in the area of recruitment, filling 100+ manufacturing and administrative support positions annually. Coached and consulted leaders in the area of employee relations and performance management. Played a key role in ensuring that sensitive issues were documented and led difficult terminations when appropriate. Conducted… Show more In my time at Valmont I acted as HR business leader, providing support to up to 700 employees in multiple US locations. Led, directed and mentored an HR team. Strong focus in the area of recruitment, filling 100+ manufacturing and administrative support positions annually. Coached and consulted leaders in the area of employee relations and performance management. Played a key role in ensuring that sensitive issues were documented and led difficult terminations when appropriate. Conducted detailed investigations when necessary. Responded to unemployment claims and hearings. Facilitated compensation program for site and division. Accomplishment highlights: -Established monthly one-on-one meetings with leaders to assure that goals were aligned with the business and needs of the business were being met. -Partnered with Quality Team to implement Welding Assessment to ensure accurate applicant screening. -Regarded as division HR Leader in area of compliance; training and leading team in AAP, ADA, and investigations process, tools and expectations. -Gained experience with EEOC and DOL agencies, acting as representative of company. -Led the 2015 Valmont Internship program and developed the 2016 program structure. -Trained leaders in new system implementations and collaborated to rollout employee training. -Played key role in a business divestiture, anticipating and facilitating employee related events and acting as a liaison with acquiring company. -Established and implemented expectations for performance management process and tools. -Demonstrated high energy and integrity when coordinating efforts with agencies, high schools, colleges, military partners and all other outreach partnerships. Show less In my time at Valmont I acted as HR business leader, providing support to up to 700 employees in multiple US locations. Led, directed and mentored an HR team. Strong focus in the area of recruitment, filling 100+ manufacturing and administrative support positions annually. Coached and consulted leaders in the area of employee relations and performance management. Played a key role in ensuring that sensitive issues were documented and led difficult terminations when appropriate. Conducted… Show more In my time at Valmont I acted as HR business leader, providing support to up to 700 employees in multiple US locations. Led, directed and mentored an HR team. Strong focus in the area of recruitment, filling 100+ manufacturing and administrative support positions annually. Coached and consulted leaders in the area of employee relations and performance management. Played a key role in ensuring that sensitive issues were documented and led difficult terminations when appropriate. Conducted detailed investigations when necessary. Responded to unemployment claims and hearings. Facilitated compensation program for site and division. Accomplishment highlights: -Established monthly one-on-one meetings with leaders to assure that goals were aligned with the business and needs of the business were being met. -Partnered with Quality Team to implement Welding Assessment to ensure accurate applicant screening. -Regarded as division HR Leader in area of compliance; training and leading team in AAP, ADA, and investigations process, tools and expectations. -Gained experience with EEOC and DOL agencies, acting as representative of company. -Led the 2015 Valmont Internship program and developed the 2016 program structure. -Trained leaders in new system implementations and collaborated to rollout employee training. -Played key role in a business divestiture, anticipating and facilitating employee related events and acting as a liaison with acquiring company. -Established and implemented expectations for performance management process and tools. -Demonstrated high energy and integrity when coordinating efforts with agencies, high schools, colleges, military partners and all other outreach partnerships. Show less

Human Resources Generalist

• Jul 2010 - Nov 2012

Contributed to an HR team, supporting a lean manufacturing leadership team and employees. Provided guidance in areas related to employment policies and employee relations issues. Focused on all staffing functions and recruitment efforts designed to attract quality candidates for hourly and salary positions for Omaha, Colorado and California manufacturing locations; filling up to 40+ full time positions annually. In addition, coordinated 5 staffing agencies to fill ongoing temporary needs… Show more Contributed to an HR team, supporting a lean manufacturing leadership team and employees. Provided guidance in areas related to employment policies and employee relations issues. Focused on all staffing functions and recruitment efforts designed to attract quality candidates for hourly and salary positions for Omaha, Colorado and California manufacturing locations; filling up to 40+ full time positions annually. In addition, coordinated 5 staffing agencies to fill ongoing temporary needs. Responsible for time keeping and preparation of payroll file. Coordinated activities, functions or programs designed to impact retention. Facilitated benefits enrollment for new and annual enrollment. Developed safety experience by coordinating injury program. Accomplishment highlights: -Execution of training program for leaders and employees. -Played a key role in revitalizing and developing the Safety Committee. -Accountable for achieving and reporting metrics in areas of Human Resources and Safety. -Became site time & attendance expert, implementing an upgrade and ensuring accurate reporting. Show less Contributed to an HR team, supporting a lean manufacturing leadership team and employees. Provided guidance in areas related to employment policies and employee relations issues. Focused on all staffing functions and recruitment efforts designed to attract quality candidates for hourly and salary positions for Omaha, Colorado and California manufacturing locations; filling up to 40+ full time positions annually. In addition, coordinated 5 staffing agencies to fill ongoing temporary needs… Show more Contributed to an HR team, supporting a lean manufacturing leadership team and employees. Provided guidance in areas related to employment policies and employee relations issues. Focused on all staffing functions and recruitment efforts designed to attract quality candidates for hourly and salary positions for Omaha, Colorado and California manufacturing locations; filling up to 40+ full time positions annually. In addition, coordinated 5 staffing agencies to fill ongoing temporary needs. Responsible for time keeping and preparation of payroll file. Coordinated activities, functions or programs designed to impact retention. Facilitated benefits enrollment for new and annual enrollment. Developed safety experience by coordinating injury program. Accomplishment highlights: -Execution of training program for leaders and employees. -Played a key role in revitalizing and developing the Safety Committee. -Accountable for achieving and reporting metrics in areas of Human Resources and Safety. -Became site time & attendance expert, implementing an upgrade and ensuring accurate reporting. Show less

Human Resources Generalist

• Feb 2007 - Jul 2010

As the sole HR representative, firm partners held me accountable for all HR related functions for 180 employees in multiple states. Sought talented engineers, drafters and designers to fill off highway industry roles through relationships with colleges. Maintained HR programs in the area of benefits, retention, performance management. payroll preparation and employee relations. Accomplishment highlights: -Strengthened communication in this multistate business by collaborating with… Show more As the sole HR representative, firm partners held me accountable for all HR related functions for 180 employees in multiple states. Sought talented engineers, drafters and designers to fill off highway industry roles through relationships with colleges. Maintained HR programs in the area of benefits, retention, performance management. payroll preparation and employee relations. Accomplishment highlights: -Strengthened communication in this multistate business by collaborating with IT manager and a firm partner to implement Sharepoint site for employee tools and knowledge share -Built relationships with college programs to help create a pipeline of candidate potentials -Partnered with benefits providers to build benefits education and enrollment -Created cost saving to firm by integrating a new benefits administrator -Collaborated with partners to facilitate terminations and layoffs Show less As the sole HR representative, firm partners held me accountable for all HR related functions for 180 employees in multiple states. Sought talented engineers, drafters and designers to fill off highway industry roles through relationships with colleges. Maintained HR programs in the area of benefits, retention, performance management. payroll preparation and employee relations. Accomplishment highlights: -Strengthened communication in this multistate business by collaborating with… Show more As the sole HR representative, firm partners held me accountable for all HR related functions for 180 employees in multiple states. Sought talented engineers, drafters and designers to fill off highway industry roles through relationships with colleges. Maintained HR programs in the area of benefits, retention, performance management. payroll preparation and employee relations. Accomplishment highlights: -Strengthened communication in this multistate business by collaborating with IT manager and a firm partner to implement Sharepoint site for employee tools and knowledge share -Built relationships with college programs to help create a pipeline of candidate potentials -Partnered with benefits providers to build benefits education and enrollment -Created cost saving to firm by integrating a new benefits administrator -Collaborated with partners to facilitate terminations and layoffs Show less

Human Resources Generalist

• Dec 2005 - Dec 2006

Supported HR Director and collaborated with HR Team to provide customer service to all administrative and distribution center employees. Acquired valuable generalist experience in employee relations, benefits administration and in staffing, Recruited qualified candidates for various levels of the organization. Including acting as a liaison with staffing agencies. Accomplishment highlights: -Revitalized company Intranet to create a location to share employee information… Show more Supported HR Director and collaborated with HR Team to provide customer service to all administrative and distribution center employees. Acquired valuable generalist experience in employee relations, benefits administration and in staffing, Recruited qualified candidates for various levels of the organization. Including acting as a liaison with staffing agencies. Accomplishment highlights: -Revitalized company Intranet to create a location to share employee information. -Implemented a low cost wellness program to motivate employee fitness activity. -Coordinated all retention programs and events to positively impact culture. -Managed Workers Compensation program and prepared OSHA reports, participated in safety committee meetings and addressed safety issues. -Revised and enhanced employee discount program. Show less Supported HR Director and collaborated with HR Team to provide customer service to all administrative and distribution center employees. Acquired valuable generalist experience in employee relations, benefits administration and in staffing, Recruited qualified candidates for various levels of the organization. Including acting as a liaison with staffing agencies. Accomplishment highlights: -Revitalized company Intranet to create a location to share employee information… Show more Supported HR Director and collaborated with HR Team to provide customer service to all administrative and distribution center employees. Acquired valuable generalist experience in employee relations, benefits administration and in staffing, Recruited qualified candidates for various levels of the organization. Including acting as a liaison with staffing agencies. Accomplishment highlights: -Revitalized company Intranet to create a location to share employee information. -Implemented a low cost wellness program to motivate employee fitness activity. -Coordinated all retention programs and events to positively impact culture. -Managed Workers Compensation program and prepared OSHA reports, participated in safety committee meetings and addressed safety issues. -Revised and enhanced employee discount program. Show less

Assistant Manager

• Jul 2005 - Dec 2005

Sales Associate

• Mar 2000 - Nov 2004