Dannielle Towle

Responsible for all aspects of HR management, consultation to senior management on strategic initiatives, including staffing plans, compensations, benefits, training, budget and employee relations. Manage HR policies, practices, compensation, benefits and employee relations. Provide Human Resource consulting services to management and to staff as needed. Created training programs and responsible for compliance in FMLA, ADA, AAP, EEOC, FLSA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, Hiring and Training systems. Mentor and coach leaders for effective performance management throughout the global organization. Report directly to the President.

• Ensured compliance with safety regulations by providing risk assessment training programs.
• Provided leadership coaching and mentoring support for employees at all levels of the organization.
• Lead and implemented HR strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with all labor laws.
• Conducted job analysis to create new position descriptions and revising existing ones.
• Launched wellness plans to reduce stress, boost morale and increase productivity.
• Developed high performing teams through effective recruiting techniques and selection processes.
• Handled employee discipline and termination to address policy infractions.
• Facilitated delivery of HR services by establishing and maintaining positive relationships with teams and leadership across organization.

Manage HR policies, practices, compensation, benefits and employee relations. Provide Human Resource consulting services to management and to staff as needed. Created training programs and responsible for compliance in FMLA, ADA, AAP, EEOC, FLSA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, Hiring and Training systems. Mentor and coach leaders for effective performance management throughout the global organization. Report directly to the President.

• Supervised HR Department employees by directing activities and monitoring performance.
• Resolved employee relations issues in a timely manner while ensuring equitable treatment of all personnel.
• Provided leadership coaching and mentoring support for employees at all levels of the organization.
• Lead and implemented HR strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with all labor laws.
• Facilitated delivery of HR services by establishing and maintaining positive relationships with teams and leadership across organization.
• Advised managers on best practices related to managing their teams effectively.
• Launched innovative incentive program to achieve low turnover rate in highly competitive market.
• Created compensation and benefits structures to align with market conditions and budget demands..

Manage all Human Resource, compensation, benefits, employee relations and recruitment. Provide Human Resource consulting services to management and to staff as needed. Oversaw and ensured compliance for FMLA, ADA, AAP, EEOC, FLSA, Hiring and Training systems. Mentor and coach leaders for effective performance management throughout the global organization. Responsible for the planning and development for three successful acquisitions. Report directly to the CEO.

• Recruited/filled over 40 positions in 9 months while helping rebuild Sales & Marketing and Engineering teams.
• Restructured, managed and recruited to meet the needs of the business growth (50% annual growth).
• Reduced turnover by a 33.5% change in 11 months.
• Conducted company-wide restructure plan; presented changes to the Board of Directors which approved them.
• Management Economic Projections winner.
• Led process of revising and updating Associate Handbook to comply with HR law.
• Project manager for new HRIS system that freed up a f/t employee, saving over $20k per year.

Manage all Human Resource operations including aligning our Department Plan with those for Corporate Strategy, HR, Education, and Corporate Action. Provide Human Resource consulting services to management and to staff as needed. Responsible for senior level recruiting in the medical field and all immigration matters. Mentor and coach leaders for effective performance management throughout the global organization. Also oversee management compensation, benefits, and payroll. Responsible for the planning and development for two successful acquisitions. Report directly to the CEO.

Maintained an open-door policy in order to facilitate HR support to all 1,100+ associates globally. Acted as an HR consultant to Management Team for all HR and associate relations issues and strategic planning. Managed implementation and maintenance of OSHA, COBRA, HIPAA & ERISA regulations. Oversaw and ensured compliance for FMLA, ADA, AAP,

EEOC, FLSA, Hiring and Training systems. Managed the Great Place to Work Institute process. Responsible for senior level

recruiting. Also developed and managed all company events, recognition, and internal communication. Reported directly to the VP of HR.

• Maintained annualized turnover of less than 6% (2% voluntary)
• Restructured the recruitment team to meet the needs of the business growth (14% annual growth). Cut time to fill positions from >90 days to
• Chaired/ managed ESOP & OCT (Ownership Communications Team) group of 25 with an annual budget of $100k.
• Conducted Company-wide cultural survey, analyzed the results, and used cross-functional focus group teams to develop and implement action plans to address organizational communication gaps.
• Established performance management systems for front line and senior managers. Implemented the well-received program through structured classes and ensured compliance through daily coaching and feedback.
• Successfully managed and processed 14 visa filings (H1-B, J-1, and TN) and finalized 4 green card cases in 1 year.

Communicated, implemented, and interpreted HR policies and practices to ensure fair and consistent administration. Observed and analyzed the execution of practices, identified problem areas, and recommended changes. Generalist responsibilities included compensation programs, training assessments and program delivery, safety, employee relations, cultural diversity, Workers’ Compensation claims, benefits/401k, associates’ reviews, and performance management.

• Staffed 3 Home Depot stores before opening, hiring and training 150-200 employees within 4 months.
• Effectively managed the Global Performance System, which provided policy, process, and tools for performance plans, career development, reviews and upward supervisory feedback and associate recognition programs.
• Implemented and maintained OSHA, COBRA, HIPAA & ERISA regulations. Oversaw and ensured compliance for FMLA, ADA, AAP, EEOC, FLSA, Hiring and Training systems.

As HR Manager was heavily involved in generalist duties such as training and development, the review and implementation of HR policies and procedures, division safety and Workers’ Compensation issues, termination protocols, performance management, succession planning, partner relations, etc. In addition:

• Coached and trained local HR and General Managers on partner issues.
• Conducted investigations of misconduct or harassment. Also conducted location HR compliance audits of personnel files, I-9's, timesheets/time clocks for overtime compliance and other areas.
• Oversaw and ensured compliance for FMLA, ADA, EEOC, Immigration, FLSA, Hiring System and Training Compliance. Managed OSHA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA regulations and issues.

Developed and implemented full gamut of HR programs including staffing, HRIS, compensation and benefits, 401k administration, recruiting best-qualified talent, training and development, safety, and employee relations. Assisted with OSHA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA guidelines and ensuring compliance with immigration laws. Office management responsibilities included AP/AR, payroll, financial reports, employee manual.