Christina Leary
Nacogdoches
Summary
Human Resources leader with 20+ years of experience supporting employees, solving problems, improving workplace culture, and leading HR operations in nonprofit, corporate, manufacturing, and healthcare environments. Skilled in employee relations, hiring, compliance, HR policies, training, coaching, and supporting leaders through change. Strong record of building trust, improving communication, and helping organizations strengthen their teams.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Director
SAKS Of Love
01.2017 - Current
- As Founder and Director of SAKS Of Love, I established and lead a nonprofit dedicated to serving elderly individuals through compassionate, community-based support.
- I have successfully developed and implemented programs that addressed critical needs such as food insecurity, hygiene, heating, and seasonal assistance, while building strong partnerships with donors, volunteers, and community organizations.
- Through strategic leadership, fundraising, and hands-on program oversight, I expanded service reach across multiple counties, increased community engagement, and ensured meaningful, dignity-centered support for seniors in need.
Program Director
BCFS HHS
05.2025 - 12.2025
- As Program Director at BCFS, I provided strategic leadership and oversight for child and family services programs, ensuring compliance with all state, federal, and organizational requirements.
- I strengthened program operations by increasing intake and expanding the applicant pool through improved outreach and community partnerships, while effectively managing budgets, resources, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Through data-driven decision-making, staff development, and strong collaboration with stakeholders, I improved service delivery, maintained program integrity, and achieved positive outcomes for children and families.
Regional HR Partner
Baker Hughes
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Served as a strategic Regional HR Partner supporting unionized and non-union leadership across multiple locations.
- Collaborated closely with union representatives and site leadership to ensure consistent application of collective bargaining agreements, resolve employee relations issues, and mitigate labor risk.
- Provided guidance on grievance handling, disciplinary actions, and contract interpretation while maintaining positive labor-management relationships.
- Partnered with leaders on workforce planning, performance management, talent development, and organizational change initiatives.
- Led investigations, supported negotiations, and ensured compliance with labor laws and company policies, contributing to improved employee engagement, reduced disputes, and strengthened leadership capability.
Supervisor
Tyson Foods
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Successfully supervised daily production operations in a unionized environment, ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements (CBA), company policies, and safety standards.
- Partnered with union representatives and leadership to address employee concerns, manage attendance, performance, and conduct issues, and resolve conflicts professionally.
- Conducted investigations and administered corrective action in accordance with labor agreements, maintaining consistency and minimizing grievances.
- Coached and developed union hourly employees to improve productivity, quality, and engagement while fostering a respectful labor–management relationship.
- Supported successful audits by maintaining compliance with USDA, OSHA, and Tyson Foods requirements.
- Collaborated with HR, safety, and operations to support workforce planning, scheduling, and continuous improvement initiatives.
HR Leader
Methodist Retirement Communities
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Provided comprehensive HR leadership supporting skilled nursing and long-term care operations, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations governing nursing homes and geriatric care.
- Managed payroll and timekeeping processes, ensuring accurate, timely payroll while maintaining compliance with wage and hour laws and organizational policies.
- Served as system administrator for HRIS and time management systems, maintaining data integrity, troubleshooting issues, and supporting managers with training and reporting.
- Ensured compliance with ADA, FMLA, and related employment laws, managing reasonable accommodations and supporting an inclusive workforce serving aging populations.
- Led employee relations matters including investigations, performance management, and corrective action with a consistent, compliant, and compassionate approach.
- Partnered with nursing leadership and administrators to support staffing, scheduling, and workforce planning critical to resident care and survey readiness.
- Supported successful state surveys, audits, and inspections through accurate documentation, reporting, and regulatory preparedness.
- Coached leaders on documentation, payroll accountability, and HR best practices within a skilled nursing environment.
HR Director
Tri-County Community Action
11.2011 - 08.2019
- Provided strategic HR leadership for a multi-program community action agency supporting Department of Family Services, Head Start, CSBG, and LIHEAP programs in compliance with federal, state, and grant requirements.
- Directed full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for all programs, ensuring credentialing, background checks, and documentation met Office of Head Start Performance Standards and child-serving regulations.
- Managed payroll operations and timekeeping systems, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, wage and hour compliance, and audit readiness.
- Served as HRIS and systems manager, maintaining data integrity, overseeing system configuration, reporting, and training leadership on system use.
- Administered employee benefits and fringe benefits, including health, retirement, leave programs, and grant-funded benefits, ensuring compliance with funding source requirements and organizational policies.
- Oversaw comprehensive background check processes for employees and volunteers, aligning with Department of Family Services and Head Start mandates.
- Led HR compliance efforts tied to CSBG and LIHEAP funding, supporting monitoring visits, audits, and continued funding eligibility.
- Acted as a trusted advisor to the Executive Team, providing guidance on workforce strategy, risk management, employee relations, and organizational development.
- Partnered with the Board of Directors to support governance, HR reporting, policy approval, and compliance oversight.
- Directed employee relations, investigations, performance management, and corrective action with a fair, consistent, and mission-driven approach.
HR Specialist
Tyson Foods
01.2005 - 11.2011
- Supported high-volume recruitment efforts by coordinating job postings, interviews, pre-employment requirements, and hiring documentation for hourly and salaried roles.
- Led onboarding processes, ensuring new hires completed orientation, policy acknowledgments, and compliance training in alignment with company standards.
- Administered FMLA and leave-related documentation, tracking eligibility, maintaining accurate records, and partnering with HR leadership to ensure compliance.
- Coordinated employee appreciation initiatives and engagement activities to support morale, retention, and a positive workplace culture.
- Maintained accurate HR data entry in HRIS systems, ensuring employee records, status changes, and documentation were complete and audit-ready.
- Prepared and monitored attendance and absenteeism reports, supporting leadership with timely data for workforce planning and corrective action.
- Managed incoming and outgoing mail for the HR department, ensuring confidential documents were processed, tracked, and distributed appropriately.
- Provided daily HR administrative support to employees and leadership, responding to inquiries and directing issues to appropriate HR partners.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Panola College
Carthage, TXBachelor of Arts - Business Administration and Management
Wiley College
Master of Arts -
University of Arizona Global Campus
Skills
- HR Leadership & Team Development
- Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution
- Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
- HR Compliance & Employment Law
- Performance Management & Coaching
- Payroll Management, Benefits & Leave Administration
- HRIS & Data Reporting
- Training & Organizational Development
- Workplace Culture & Engagement
- Multi-Site HR Support
- Nonprofit Leadership & Community Partnerships
- Union Negotiations
Timeline
Program Director
BCFS HHS
05.2025 - 12.2025
Regional HR Partner
Baker Hughes
04.2022 - 12.2023
Supervisor
Tyson Foods
09.2021 - 04.2022
HR Leader
Methodist Retirement Communities
08.2019 - 06.2021
Volunteer Director
SAKS Of Love
01.2017 - Current
HR Director
Tri-County Community Action
11.2011 - 08.2019
HR Specialist
Tyson Foods
01.2005 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration and Management
Wiley College
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Panola College
Master of Arts -
University of Arizona Global Campus