Aileen Smith
Boulder City,USA
Summary
Results-focused Human Resource professional with strength in Employee Relations. Several years of experience in Human Resources and Management. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes.
Human resources professional with substantial experience in driving organizational success through strategic HR initiatives. Demonstrates strong focus on team collaboration and consistently achieving results. Known for adaptability, reliability, and ability to manage diverse HR functions, including employee relations and performance management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Human Resources Business Partner
Caesars Entertainment
Las Vegas, NV
04.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with senior leadership to define and implement HR strategies and initiatives to support strategic business objectives
- Advise on a full range of Employee Relations cases and performance management for Team Members within the Corporate population
- Implement strategies to drive Team Member engagement
- Advise on the Corporate leave programs to include ADA, FMLA and Child Bonding Leave
- Advise client groups on compensation associated with career progressions, promotions and off-cycle increases
- Continuously improve processes and programs
- Identified high-potential Team Members and advise leaders on strategies and initiatives to ensure their retention and growth
- Collaborated with leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives.
- Led diversity and inclusion initiatives, promoting equitable workplace practices.
- Facilitated training programs to enhance workforce skills and performance metrics.
- Ensured legal compliance in all HR practices, preventing potential lawsuits and fines.
Employee Relations and Labor Relations Integrity Manager
Caesars Entertainment
Las Vegas, NV
10.2020 - 04.2023
- Oversaw two properties with 7000 Team Members and 14 Union Contracts
- Responsible for conducting thorough Team Member investigations of employee and labor relation issues
- Participated in grievances and arbitrations associated with Union Bargaining Agreements
- Provided advice and technical expertise on employee and labor relations matters to management
- Cultivated strong relationships with Team Members and Management to ensure effective communication and credibility
- Supported Management with reduction in force actions including notification meetings
- Reviewed and ensured that all new policies and procedures are ethical and in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations and Union Bargaining Agreements
- Participated in unemployment hearings and effectively represent the Company
Employee Relations Specialist II
Allegiant Travel Company
Las Vegas, NV
03.2017 - 09.2020
- Provided coaching to employees across the region on issues of employee relations, compensation, benefits, wage and hour, training, staffing, workforce planning/job releveling, performance management and skill assessment
- Partnered with and helped management to determine and execute organizational objectives and strategies that supported the culture, company direction and business needs of their organizations, as well as across functions
- Conducted thorough, confidential investigations of complex employee issues
- Recommended course of action with effective resolutions that applied knowledge and understanding of HR guidelines and employment laws, ensuring ADA compliance while reducing liability to company
- Participated in employee/manager mediations and the employee grievance process
- Ensured management and staff were fully educated on the proper interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements, personnel, compensation, performance management and grievance policies
Human Resources Executive Team Leader
Target
Las Vegas, NV
05.2015 - 03.2017
- Advise managers and employees on employee relations policies and procedures
- Coach managers and supervisors on employee performance issues
- Investigate employee issues and complaints, keep record of highly confidential employee information
- Ensure compliance with state and federal statutes and regulations
- Develop the store scheduling strategy and monitor payroll
- Responsible for recruiting and anticipating staffing needs both long and short term
- Conduct new hire orientation, exit interviews and compile results to analyze trends
- Provide assistance on the annual performance review by coaching and developing leadership
- Communicate new policy changes, operational changes, pay and benefits information, Assist with all employee related events and store needs
- Responsible for all culture and engagement activities
Operations Manager
Station Casinos
Las Vegas, NV
07.2008 - 04.2015
Education
Associates Degree -
Clara Fey Gymnasium
Germany05-2007
Skills
- Human Resources
- Human Resources Management
- Performance Management
- Employee Relations
- Labor Relations
- Internal Investigations
- Disciplinary Action
- Payroll
- Kronos
- Ultipro
- Employee Orientation
- Benefits Administration
- Management
- EEOC
- ADA
- FMLA
- Administrative
- Recruiting
- Scheduling
- Policy Interpretation
- Leadership
- Excel
- Oracle
- Employee relations
- Policy implementation
- Retention strategies
Certification
- PHR Certification, September 2020 – May 2027
- HIPPA Certified
Languages
Fluent in written and spoken German
Timeline
Corporate Human Resources Business Partner
Caesars Entertainment
04.2023 - Current
Employee Relations and Labor Relations Integrity Manager
Caesars Entertainment
10.2020 - 04.2023
Employee Relations Specialist II
Allegiant Travel Company
03.2017 - 09.2020
Human Resources Executive Team Leader
Target
05.2015 - 03.2017
Operations Manager
Station Casinos
07.2008 - 04.2015
Associates Degree -
Clara Fey Gymnasium