Dedicated HR professional with strong grasp of employment laws, compliance issues and benefits plans. Successfully introduces process improvements and staff-development initiatives to drive corporate goal attainment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner
Canyon Ranch Spa Club
Las Vegas, NV
02.2022 - Current
Provide strategic planning and tactical guidance to managers and team members, including coaching, counseling, employee relations, performance management, team member development and retention.
Work closely with business leaders in the following areas: (a) talent acquisition; (b) colleague engagement and development, (c) policy compliance; (d) investigations and workplace concerns; (e) strategic workforce planning and succession planning and serve as a strategic thought partner to business leaders.
The principal outcomes of this role are to grow the organization by identifying, recruiting, developing, and retaining talent.
Works collaboratively with HRDs and additional HR and business colleagues and is involved in the resolution of more complex HR related concerns, projects and opportunities.
Human Resources Director
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Hender
Henderson , NV
03.2021 - 01.2022
Plan, organize and direct all aspects of human resources management to ensure fair and equitable treatment of all employees, compliance with company policies, and manage legal aspects of employee/employer relationships.
Direct the hospital recruitment and retention program to ensure availability of appropriate staffing resources.
Serve as a resource to department managers and other employees.
Coordinate the general education program for all staff in conjunction with the education coordinator/employee health nurse.
Monitor employee health activities and workers’ compensation management.
Assist with benefits administration and ensure documentation for regulatory compliance.
Act as a liaison between corporate HR and hospital management
HR Supervisor
Southern Nevada Health District
Las Vegas, NV
08.2018 - 02.2021
Coordinate the recruitment, classification and payroll functions for the District
Develop and implement policies and procedures with staff and the concurrence of the Human Resources Administrator
Select, train, motivate and evaluate assigned staff; work with staff to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures
Direct, coordinate and review the work plan for assigned staff; resolve workplace problems; assign work activities and projects; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures
Ensure compliance with all federal and state statutes regarding Human Resources functions
Conduct special studies and investigations as assigned
Provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Human Resources Administrator and serve in the capacity of Acting Administrator in the absence of the Administrator
Prepare and review technical data and reports
Prepare class and compensation studies and participate in labor negotiations.
Manage the class and compensation policies for the District.
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints
Director Of Human Resources
Easterseals Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
08.2016 - 08.2018
Educated and advised employees on group health plans, voluntary benefits and 401(k) retirement plans.
Built a comprehensive employee recruiting strategy.
Conducted employment verifications and investigations.
Developed company personnel policies, standard operating procedures and employee handbooks.
Developed and enforced company policy and procedures relating to all phases of human resources activity.
Managed all aspects of leave administration, including employee notifications and vendor management, disability programs and health benefits.
Audited workplace, employee and management policies and procedures.
Sr. HR Generalist
Vitacost.com
Las Vegas, NV
12.2013 - 08.2016
Produce routine correspondence, documents and reports required of the department.
Maintain standard files of memos, correspondence, business documents and reports pertaining to department.
Maintain personnel files and conduct periodic audits for governmental compliance.
Assist in recruiting qualified candidates for all open positions.
Pre-screen all incoming applications and resumes.
Administer new hire offers.
Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures and programs.
Interact interdepartmentally and externally in a positive and professional manner.
Work under deadlines and take ownership of various projects.
Input and update information in HRIS system.
Assist in administering benefits programs.
Administer and track established employee review program.
Assist Human Resources Manager with assigned tasks.
Updated key human resource metrics, including turnover and terminations, using reporting tools on the HRMS database.
Conducted employment verifications and investigations.
Educated and advised employees on group health plans, voluntary benefits and 401(k) retirement plans.
Managed all aspects of leave administration, including employee notifications and vendor management, disability programs and health benefits.
Staffing Specialist
Wells Fargo
Las Vegas, NV
08.2013 - 11.2013
Administers and process the recruitment and onboarding process
Open requisition on Staff Management Create Requisition number.
Post requisition in Online Recruiting and database.
Pre-screen interviews.
Create and send offer letter Requisition is closed out in Online Recruiting Job Filled Disposition all declined candidates in the system.
HR Generalist
Vitacost.com
Las Vegas, NV
09.2012 - 08.2013
Produce routine correspondence, documents and reports required of the department.
Maintain standard files of memos, correspondence, business documents and reports pertaining to department.
Maintain personnel files and conduct periodic audits for governmental compliance.
Assist in recruiting qualified candidates for all open positions.
Administer new hire offers.
Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures and programs.
Interact interdepartmentally and externally in a positive and professional manner.
Work under deadlines and take ownership of various projects.
Input and update information in HRIS system.
Administer benefits programs.
Perform new hire orientations Perform internal investigations Counsel employees on benefits plan provisions.
Perform other duties assigned.
Conducted employment verifications and investigations.
HR Generalist
Encore Productions, Inc.
Las Vegas, NV
02.2008 - 09.2012
Produce routine correspondence, documents and reports required of the department.
Maintain standard files of memos, correspondence, business documents and reports pertaining to department.
Maintain personnel files and conduct periodic audits for governmental compliance.
Assist in recruiting qualified candidates for all open positions.
Pre-screen all incoming applications and resumes.
Administer new hire offers.
Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures and programs.
Interact interdepartmentally and externally in a positive and professional manner.
Work under deadlines and take ownership of various projects.
Input and update information in HRIS system.
Administrator and process weekly/biweekly payroll for union and corporate employees Backup Trainer(s) as required.
Administer benefits programs.
Counsel employees on benefits plan provisions.
Administer and track established employee review program.
Assist Director of Human Resources with assigned tasks.
Perform other duties assigned.
Human Resource Administrative Assistant
Lake Las Vegas Resort
Henderson, NV
10.2005 - 02.2008
Perform new hire orientations, harassment and discrimination trainings
Track and maintain I-9, Health Card and TAM card records
Act as liaison between executive level managers and Human Resource Director
Intake, process and assistant in employee conflict resolutions
Maintain and process payroll information in Novatime software
Coordinate company activities such as fundraisers, and other employee events in a creative manner.
Type and process interoffice memos, letters, reports, manuals, spreadsheets, timesheets, expense reports, etc., with follow-up
Maintain and coordinate travel arrangements, prepare travel itineraries, and arrange business meetings
Maintain supply order, departmental files, new hire orientation packet information
Coordinated domestic and international travel arrangements, including booking airfare, hotel and transportation.
Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings and staff events.
Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
Regis University
Denver, CO
Skills
New employee orientations
Compensation and benefits
Termination procedures
In-depth knowledge of HR Compliance
Trained in FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC
MS Office proficient
Records maintenance
Employee recruitment
ADP Workforce Now
SharePoint Intranet software
Society for Human Resource Management
Audit preparation and reporting
Statistical reporting
Time management
Risk management processes and analysis
Team liaison
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner
Canyon Ranch Spa Club
02.2022 - Current
Human Resources Director
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Hender