Experience

Belgrade School District

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Director

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Belgrade, Montana, United States The Director of Human Resources is a member of the Superintendent’s Executive Cabinet and is responsible for planning, directing and integrating the broad and comprehensive resource and personnel services for Belgrade School District. The Human Resource Director has a major role in supporting the District’s efforts in monitoring and maintaining internal and external relations and promoting positive employee relations while serving as a key resource for any and all issues within the realm of… Show more The Director of Human Resources is a member of the Superintendent’s Executive Cabinet and is responsible for planning, directing and integrating the broad and comprehensive resource and personnel services for Belgrade School District. The Human Resource Director has a major role in supporting the District’s efforts in monitoring and maintaining internal and external relations and promoting positive employee relations while serving as a key resource for any and all issues within the realm of human resource. Plans, direct and integrates a broad and comprehensive range of human resource and labor relations services for Belgrade School District Consults and advises Administrators, the Superintendent, and the Board of Trustees on appropriate human resource and labor relations, procedures and coaches them in carrying out their responsibilities on personnel matters. Supervises the human resources department, substitute management and other programs or staff as assigned Performs labor relations, bargaining with the bargaining units and administers all collective bargaining agreements with recognized employee groups of the district and interprets negotiated agreements with employees. Administers and manages employee benefit programs and serves as a resource person regarding the districts health, dental, disability, life insurance, vision, optional retirement plans and all forms of leave of absence. Monitors internal and external compliance issues: keeps apprised of legal requirements governing human resources and labor management, disseminates information and answers legal questions Directs, manages and oversees the formulation, interpretation and implementation Show less



Allan Hancock College

• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Human Resources Operations Coordinator

  • Apr 2021 - Jun 2023

  Santa Maria, California, United States *Sensitivity to an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students *Human resources systems including applicant tracking, performance, learning, and Banner HRIS * Provide direction and training to incumbents in the Human Resources Department serving in the position of Human Resources Assistant or Student Worker. * Supports internal personnel investigations as necessary. * Maintains salary schedules… Show more *Sensitivity to an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students *Human resources systems including applicant tracking, performance, learning, and Banner HRIS * Provide direction and training to incumbents in the Human Resources Department serving in the position of Human Resources Assistant or Student Worker. * Supports internal personnel investigations as necessary. * Maintains salary schedules for all employee groups as negotiated; maintains eligibility status records for all employee salary schedule step and longevity increases in accordance with collective bargaining agreement guidelines. * Serves as a technical resource to the Director, Human Resources to collect, synthesize, and present data pertaining to collective bargaining and the resolution of grievances and employee relations investigations * In collaboration with the various constituent groups, coordinates the research, design, planning and implementation of college wide-employee professional development and training needs. * Monitors and tracks expenditures for the professional development budget; maintains memberships and liaison relationships with state professional development organization; prepares purchase requisitions and budget transfers electronically. * Prepares and maintains reports and surveys for professional development and maintains system to track staff development events and activities. * Communicate and coordinate with various district departments as appropriate to ensure efficient operation of professional development and training events. * Coordinate compensation and classification studies, including review and analysis related to reclassifications, restructures, reorganizations or other requests. * Implements, interprets, and researches legislation, policies and employee contracts pertaining to personnel, payroll, retirement reporting, and collective bargaining. Show less



SkySkopes

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Director

  • Oct 2019 - Feb 2021

  Camarillo, California, United States HR Department for about 50-125 FTE's in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems sector * Manage all internal and external HR related matters * Created interactive and innovative employee engagement during COVID-19 pandemic * Created new policies and benefit programs to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic * Coaching executive team on HR strategies * Manage organizations benefits and program implementation * Ensure legality and consistency of proper implementation of policies and practices… Show more HR Department for about 50-125 FTE's in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems sector * Manage all internal and external HR related matters * Created interactive and innovative employee engagement during COVID-19 pandemic * Created new policies and benefit programs to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic * Coaching executive team on HR strategies * Manage organizations benefits and program implementation * Ensure legality and consistency of proper implementation of policies and practices * Creation and enforcement of all HR policies and programs * Create a company-wide Performance Management program * Strategically align HR functions with the organization goals and objectives * Participate in developing organizational policies and procedures * Recommend strategies to motivate employees * Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, conducting phone screens and interviews, and issuing employment contracts * Investigate and resolve employee matters * Coordinate employee development plans and performance reviews * Perform orientation and routine training * Manage and Oversee a team of HR & Payroll professionals * Manage the organization's employee records and prepare reports * Administer payroll and monitor compensation budgeting * Keep up to date with the latest HR trends and best practices Show less



Unique Vacations, inc

• Human Resources Generalist

  • May 2019 - Jul 2019

  Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area • Responsible for full cycle of talent acquisition and recruitment process; advertising positions, interviewing, scheduling with department manager, hiring, processing back ground & reference check. • Administers various human resource plans and procedures for all organization personnel; assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains the employee handbook and the policies and procedures manual. • Assist the… Show more • Responsible for full cycle of talent acquisition and recruitment process; advertising positions, interviewing, scheduling with department manager, hiring, processing back ground & reference check. • Administers various human resource plans and procedures for all organization personnel; assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains the employee handbook and the policies and procedures manual. • Assist the Directors with employee relation issues, progressive discipline action, performance reviews, worker compensation claims, unemployment claims and FMLA Leave. • Assist Sr. HR Director with employee eligibility for benefits plans. Organizes and manages annual open enrollment communications and election process. Maintain and distributes list of new and cancelled employees under each benefit plan. Verifies benefit billing accuracy and processes for payment. • Participates in developing department goals, objectives and systems. • Develop and maintain affirmative action program; files EEO-1 report annually; and maintains other records, reports and logs to conform to EEO regulations. • I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification; periodically audits Forms I-9. • Reports, maintains and monitors all workers' compensation case files; follows-ups • Conducts recruitment effort for all exempt and nonexempt personnel; conducts new-employee orientations; monitors career-pathing program; and writes and places advertisements. • Manage New Hire Orientation and Onboarding • Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. • Maintains company organization charts and the employee directory; Provide on a monthly basis copies to the CEO, Sr. HR Director of HR & Director of Employee Relations. • Maintain applicant tracking system. Show less



TMF Group

• Netherlands
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Operations Specialist

  • Dec 2018 - Apr 2019

  Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area *HR operations support for the North America and Caribbean regions. Totaling about 254 employees *HR for a Multinational region, and learning Labor laws in; US., Canada, BVI, Cayman, and Curacao. *Maintains Employee and Company records and database in HRIS. *Employee Onboarding and Exit processes *Benefits Administration to include; open enrollments, status changes, terminations, LOA'S, and address benefit questions. *HR Reporting *Training & Compliance *Create, develop… Show more *HR operations support for the North America and Caribbean regions. Totaling about 254 employees *HR for a Multinational region, and learning Labor laws in; US., Canada, BVI, Cayman, and Curacao. *Maintains Employee and Company records and database in HRIS. *Employee Onboarding and Exit processes *Benefits Administration to include; open enrollments, status changes, terminations, LOA'S, and address benefit questions. *HR Reporting *Training & Compliance *Create, develop, maintain job descriptions *Payroll Liaison between departments *Maintain Org charts *Maintain employee handbook, and stay in compliance, coordinate with outside legal counsel *Oversight for Workers Compensation program Show less



Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District

• United States
• Utilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Generalist / Specialist

  • Oct 2015 - Nov 2018

  Jupiter, FL Started as an HR Generalist, now the role has morphed into a HR Specialist / Manager Reported directly for Executive Director No HR Labor litigation against the Organization the duration of employment. Implemented a new HR role for the Organization Implement a positive HR culture into the Organization Sole HR responsibilities for 81 employees in a State Government wastewater treatment facility. Duties include: Work with all levels of management on HR law Counsel employee… Show more Started as an HR Generalist, now the role has morphed into a HR Specialist / Manager Reported directly for Executive Director No HR Labor litigation against the Organization the duration of employment. Implemented a new HR role for the Organization Implement a positive HR culture into the Organization Sole HR responsibilities for 81 employees in a State Government wastewater treatment facility. Duties include: Work with all levels of management on HR law Counsel employee on discipline and job performance Work with Microsoft GP HRIS Write/update Policies and Procedures New Employee On-boarding Manage/Improve HR portal for internal website Records Retention ACA 1094-C and 1095-C compliance Manage FMLA, LOA Manage WC cases Update Job Descriptions Implement Monthly HR training for management and staff Advise leadership and employees on HR employment Laws Show less



DTI LLC

• United States
• Legal Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• HR Project Manager - (Temp - Contract)

  • Aug 2014 - Sep 2015

  Greater Atlanta Area Project manager for 1300 employee merger Organize, Scan, and transfer all new hire paper documents and upload to HRIS system( ADP Vantage) Enter I-9's Manage a team of 5 Use Taleo for performance reviews for entire company Temp Contract Job.



Saia Inc.

• Corporate HR Assistant - SAIA LTL Freight

  • Jul 2013 - Sep 2014

  Johns Creek GA •Assist in new hire process by setting interviews, coordinating pre-employment testing and job offers, performs new hire orientations and creates personnel files •Assist with coordinating safety documents, such DOT physicals, Drivers License renewals, and safety training Provide full administrative support to the HR Director and VP of HR by creating letters, maintaining departmental spreadsheets, preparing meeting presentations, coordinating department meetings and travel… Show more •Assist in new hire process by setting interviews, coordinating pre-employment testing and job offers, performs new hire orientations and creates personnel files •Assist with coordinating safety documents, such DOT physicals, Drivers License renewals, and safety training Provide full administrative support to the HR Director and VP of HR by creating letters, maintaining departmental spreadsheets, preparing meeting presentations, coordinating department meetings and travel, mailing, scanning, faxing, shredding, filing and other related duties. Completing inquiries to past employers. Review completed inquiries for discrepancies, obtain statements/proof of employment when required for issues with inquiries. Assist recruiters by setting up candidate interviews for hiring managers. Work in corporate environment Show less



Menards

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Coordinator

  • Feb 2013 - Jun 2013

  Effingham, IL •Store HR Coordinator supporting all aspects of HR for 175-190 team members •Handled payroll functions for the store location •Performed all functions of hiring process from screening applications, interview, and hiring



Computer Mainstream Corporation

• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Jr. Recruiter

  • Nov 2012 - Feb 2013

  Greater Atlanta Area Assist with staffing for Mail-rooms and Xerox Technicians Assist Recruiter with: -Job Posting -Setting up interviews -Candidate follow up -Review Applications -Phone Screen Applicants -Speak to hiring manager to find out about work atmosphere Send/review e-mails Sit in staffing meetings Learn about Bill Rates



CarMax

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• PT Sales

  • May 2012 - Feb 2013

  Norcross Ga Interact with customers to assist in the purchase of vehicle Sales Left to work at Menards



DeVry University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student

  • Sep 2010 - Dec 2012

  Decatur, GA College



United States Army Reserves

• Training Manager

  • Aug 2008 - Aug 2011

  Ft. Gordon Train and Develop 100 soldiers at a time on combat movements Make Presentations using PowerPoint or alternate methods of presentation Present my observation analysis of training to high level officers



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Infantryman

  • Oct 2003 - Aug 2008

  Ft. Stewart •Manage a team of 6 soldiers •Responsible for over $100,000 worth of equipment •Write monthly counseling statements •Conduct weekly training Deploy to Iraq for two tours of duty



Neptune Dive and Ski

• Sales Representative

  • Apr 2001 - Apr 2002

  Sell Ski and snowboard equipment Sell Scuba and wakeboard gear Edge and wax Skis and Snowboards