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Brandy Grubaugh

Tucson

Summary

Knowledgeable HR Executive with proven background in senior leadership roles, driving strategic initiatives and fostering organizational growth. Successfully led cross-functional teams to achieve key business objectives, enhancing operational efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction. Demonstrated expertise in project management and strategic planning.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Director, People Operations

eegee’s
07.2023 - Current
  • Spearheads HR strategy for 30+ locations across Tucson and Phoenix focusing on optimizing talent acquisition, employee retention, and culture alignment
  • Implemented leadership development courses for all levels of management
  • Oversees a team of HR professionals, including specialists in benefits, talent acquisition, learning and development, employee relations, to ensure seamless HR support across all corporate locations
  • Leads initiatives that improved employee engagement and reduced turnover through the development of innovating recognition programs, succession planning, and professional development opportunities tailored to quick-service industry employees
  • Partners closely with cross-functional leadership (operations, finance, marketing) to drive workforce planning and alignment with business goals

Senior Human Resources Consultant

Banner University Medicine
02.2021 - 07.2023
  • Supported 28+ clinics across Tucson market
  • Partnered and consulted with over 50 ambulatory and acute leaders, building strong business relationships
  • Collaborated with leaders to align and implement strategies to promote retention/engagement; workforce planning by evaluating vacant/new positions in conjunction with budget allowance; talent development and succession planning for executive-level leadership positions; created and facilitated diversity and inclusion training; and process redesign/improvement
  • Coached front-line, managerial, and senior leaders on engaging in difficult conversations with staff, performance and behavior management, and other areas where guidance was sought
  • Assesses current and future training needs and designs/facilitates appropriate training for leaders and employees
  • Designed and successfully launched a new onboarding program, called NEO-Extender, to promote inclusion and reduce new hire turnover
  • Analyzed data and metrics to create solutions for driving performance and business goals
  • Monitored labor relations activity and identified potential threats
  • Aligns HR strategies for clinic acquisitions
  • Conducted investigations and environmental scans into clinics where turnover and/or complaint submission was high, made recommendations on employee-relations matters, assisted employees with leave of absence and ADA requests

Employee Relations Coordinator

Pima County Sheriff’s Department
11.2018 - 02.2021
  • Conducted employee harassment, discrimination, and workplace bullying investigations and wrote detailed reports documenting conclusive analysis
  • Assessed liability to organization and made recommendations to executive leadership
  • Created tracking system for open and resolved cases
  • Developed lesson plans and regularly facilitated various HR trainings to 1400+ employees
  • Partnered with the AZ Center for Disability and DIRECT Center for Independence to develop and facilitate a course that trains law enforcement officers on improving interactions with people with disabilities
  • Researched and examined data to identify trends
  • Prepared government required EEOP Utilization Report
  • Maintained security and confidentiality of all complaints and investigations

Recruitment & Hiring Specialist

Pima County Sheriff’s Department
07.2014 - 11.2018
  • Utilized recruitment databases, such as ADP Enterprise, Virtual Edge, and NEOGOV, to begin hiring requisitions, disposition candidates, send offer letters, and onboard new hires
  • Screened and tracked 100+ candidates across 30+ requisitions at a time
  • Analyzed fiscal year budget to determine vacant and funded positions
  • Assisted leaders in developing preferred qualifications for job postings
  • Scheduled interviews and polygraph exams, managing multiple calendars
  • Maintained employee department files to include medical and background information, employee appraisals, and disciplinary actions

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Franklin University
Columbus, Ohio
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
05.2006

Skills

  • Workday
  • Paycor
  • AwardCo
  • Microsoft Office
  • Team player
  • Time management
  • Conflict management
  • Public speaking
  • Data analytics
  • Collaborate cross-functionally
  • Policy administration
  • Employee Training
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Team building
  • Effective communication
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Hiring and retention
  • Strategies and goals
  • Reporting expertise

Certification

  • First-Aid Mental Health, National Council for Mental Wellbeing, 01/01/26
  • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), Society for Human Resources Management, 07/01/25

Timeline

Senior Director, People Operations

eegee’s
07.2023 - Current

Senior Human Resources Consultant

Banner University Medicine
02.2021 - 07.2023

Employee Relations Coordinator

Pima County Sheriff’s Department
11.2018 - 02.2021

Recruitment & Hiring Specialist

Pima County Sheriff’s Department
07.2014 - 11.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

University of Arizona

Master of Business Administration -

Franklin University

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