Aaron Pacello
Dodge City,KS
Summary
Human Resources Executive with 10 years of progressive HR experience and advanced knowledge of employment law, compensation, recruitment and employee relations. Engages with HR service providers and suppliers on HR systems, payroll, insurance and training and development to promote high performing organization with efficient operating systems, professional and skilled staff and sound financial resources. Maintains strong stakeholder focus and service-oriented attitude with excellent organization and interpersonal. Expertise includes benefits administration, compensation, employee relations, and HRIS build, implementation and management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Human Resources
Boot Hill Casino & Resort
Dodge City, KS
02.2023 - Current
- Managed the onboarding process, providing new hires with necessary tools for success from day one.
- Directed each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and onboarding.
- Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
- Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution, and employee accountability.
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Managed complex employee relations issues, reducing legal risks and maintaining a positive work environment.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Developed comprehensive employee training programs, resulting in a more skilled workforce.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes within the HR department to identify areas of improvement.
- Led HR department restructuring, optimizing team resources for improved productivity and effectiveness.
- Mitigated risk exposure through diligent workplace safety practices and proactive policy enforcement.
- Conducted thorough job analyses to develop accurate position descriptions and salary structures.
- Established performance management systems to align individual goals with organizational objectives.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Facilitated build, implementation, and maintenance of entire HCM (UKG) for the organization.
Human Resources Manager
Walmart Supply Chain and Logistics
Loveland, USA
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Manage 3 transportation facilities (CO, WY, NE) and all employees associated to transportation as it relates to Human Resources
- Oversee and direct day-to-day operations of all HR related functions (recruiting, hiring/transfers, terminations, payroll, workers compensation, learning and development, employee relations and investigations
- Address and resolve all employee, customer and supplier concerns objectively and timely
- Interpret and provide guidance to employees and facility leadership as it relates to company policy as well as state and federal law
- Seek, implement and leverage digital transformation and change
- Champion culture and drive success through servant leadership
- Serve as a community liaison through increasing involvement and support in local communities.
Human Resources Operations Lead
Colorado Department of Human Services
Denver, USA
11.2018 - 04.2022
- Manage and evaluate all employees of the HR Operations team
- Oversight and tracking of all HR actions processed by HR Operations team for entire organization
- Strategic implementation of new HR processes improving efficiency and effectiveness
- Provide counsel to CDHS leadership regarding employee relations, organizational policy and employment law
- Develop and implement Human Resources strategic plan for continued organizational success.
Human Resources Lead
Walmart Supply Chain and Logistics
01.2013 - 11.2018
- Extensive knowledge of HR policies and procedures for effective communication and application in the workplace
- Execution of personnel procedures for compliance and mitigation of people or policy concerns
- Facilitation of worker's compensation, benefits and other employee programs
- Tracking and analysis of HR data.
Skills
- HRIS (UKG)
- Benefits Administration
- Compensation
- Employee Relations
- Performance Management
- HR analytics
- Compliance Management
- Records Management
- Human Resources Management
- Workers Compensation
- Unemployment Claims
- Budget Administration
Certification
- Colorado Department of Personnel and Administration Leadership Program Graduate
- State of Colorado Professional Certification Program Completion: SPCP-Selection
- State of Colorado Professional Certification Program Completion: SPCP-Job Evaluation
- Current study and coursework toward obtaining SHRM-CP certification by Fall 2024.
- State of Kansas Public Notary
Awards
- CDHS Office of Administrative Solutions Employee of the Quarter Recipient, 2018, 2022, Colorado Department of Human Services
- CDHS Office of Administrative Solutions Employee of the Year Nomination, 2021, 2021, Colorado Department of Human Services
Affiliations
- SWKS SHRM Member
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
Boot Hill Casino & Resort
02.2023 - Current
Human Resources Manager
Walmart Supply Chain and Logistics
04.2022 - 11.2022
Human Resources Operations Lead
Colorado Department of Human Services
11.2018 - 04.2022
Human Resources Lead
Walmart Supply Chain and Logistics
01.2013 - 11.2018