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Grant E. Schmidt

Boulder,CO

Summary

Staffing and Employee Relations Expert with extensive experience in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding top talent to build diverse, high-performing teams. Known for conflict resolution, strategic vision-setting, and driving business innovation and growth. A charismatic leader skilled in team building, change management, and fostering trust among stakeholders, with a track record of helping organizations thrive in competitive industries and shifting economies.

Proficient in restructuring, process improvement, budget management, and compliance with employment laws, including union and non-union operations. Experienced in advising leaders on staffing strategies, disciplinary matters, and benefits management. Holds advanced degrees in organizational development and business management, combining strategic insight with operational excellence. Adept in employee hiring, training, development, and retention, delivering impactful human resources leadership in diverse industries.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

Sandstone Care
Denver, CO
01.2022 - Current
  • Lead the HR department during an 80% growth in employees over 12-months
  • Created structures and systems for sustainability to a disorganized department
  • Engaged in training opportunities to develop the members of the department
  • Served as the HRIS lead in seat assignment, PAFs, bonuses, incentives, annual pay increases, discipline and reviews
  • Trained organization leaders on progressive discipline and EEO matters
  • Collaborated closely with the Talent Acquisition Director on recruitment and retention planning
  • Lead bi-annual engagement surveys, weekly exit surveys, and 90-day stay surveys
  • Facilitated the organization's Employee Engagement and Retention Committee
  • Participated on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
  • Implemented strategies for growth sustainability with a focus on an 80% employee growth in the next 12-months
  • Organized a high performing Human Resources department for an equity backed organization
  • Lead the benefits administration for the organization
  • Collaborate with the finance and accounting departments on payroll, 401(k), and compensation

CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

Summit School District
Frisco, CO
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Rebuilt a disorganized department, branded from transactional to relational
  • Developed detailed systems and workflows for the life cycle of employees
  • Lead the annual benefits renewal process
  • Facilitated the transition from all paper to an HRIS
  • Served as the organization's Title IX Compliance Officer
  • Revised the recruitment and retention plan, to include employee recognition program
  • Planned and organized district-wide recruitment activities to attract top talent and facilitated orientation programs
  • Coached managers in progressive discipline, reassignment and termination of employees
  • Lead negotiator with multiple employee associations

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Superintendent)

Hanover School District
Colorado Springs/Fountain, CO
01.2012 - 01.2020
  • Implemented (utility costs) to view real-time data for load levels resulting in a 20% reduction in utility costs
  • Brought forward initiatives for: strategic plan development, cognitive coaching, audits, and BOD governance training
  • Created a culture of analytics by introducing data analysis protocol
  • Doubled budgeted reserves to increase cash flow position
  • Implemented leadership team structure for analytics, strategic planning, and shared leadership
  • Completed more than $2.5M in facilities improvements
  • Restructured facilities use and transformed operations by reconfiguring existing department roles and responsibilities
  • Facilitated vision, mission and strategic plan development and implementation
  • Developed individualized competency-based plans for job improvement, conducted personnel conferences with employees regarding performance, and complied with policies (and employment laws) by following succinct, thorough written correspondence
  • Recruited and developed a dynamic team of employees; many became leaders within the organization, serving on committees, and leading cohorts
  • Championed an operating model that built on internal strengths resulting in positive work climate
  • Planned and organized district-wide recruitment activities to attract top talent and facilitated orientation programs

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

EdisonLearning, Inc
New York, NY
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Served as a supervisor of a cross-functional management team, serving clients in the west region of the United States
  • Expertly managed and allocated resources using LEAN Six Sigma methodologies to enhance quality and efficiency
  • Focused on successful change management, increasing performance, closing gaps, business alignment and staff performance
  • Drove the complete transformation of the business model from struggling results to strong results, providing premier internal and external customer service, support, retention and back office
  • Partner with cross-functional leaders to examine operations, uncover gaps, and ensure alignment between processes and procedures
  • Tapped to serve on seven-member team to innovate and introduce a new product prior to equity backed sale
  • Endorsed by other CEO's for change management and organizational effectiveness consulting
  • Consulted, coached, mentored and trained leaders resulting in significant performance gains
  • Designed and delivered professional training and development programs
  • Created a culture of respect and accountability, resulting in high staff retention
  • Supervised and recommended employment, discipline, and dismissal of employees
  • Served as accessible liaison and point of contact for resolving employee-relations issues and answering questions

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Superintendent)

Falcon School District
Falcon, CO
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Built a new facility, and renovated multiple other facilities
  • Led the development and monitoring of a $100M budget
  • Re-organized the administration offices for efficiency and distributed leadership
  • Facilitated department visioning and commitment process
  • Revised job descriptions for greater specificity and to be aligned with organization's strategic plan
  • Defined the tools, processes and technology needed to increase efficiencies in all departments
  • Lead the development and alignment of operating systems
  • Utilized LEAN Six Sigma practices, including dashboard monitoring

DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Assistant Superintendent)

Del Paso Heights School District
Sacramento, CA
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Drove technology improvements for effectiveness and efficiencies
  • Increased staff morale and spirit
  • Jointly managed the merger and integration of five organizations for a combined revenue of $300M
  • Established a strong organizational vision while defining direction of innovation and transformation
  • Implemented interest-based bargaining with unions, serving as the organization's lead negotiator

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - Administration and Policy Studies

University of Denver

Masters of Business Administration - Change Management Specialty

University of Colorado

Masters of Education - Administration and Supervision

University of Phoenix

Bachelors of Science - Education

Millikin University

Skills

  • Grievance handling
  • HR analytics
  • Mentoring programs
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Team guidance
  • Onboarding process
  • Benefits administration
  • Workforce planning
  • Retention strategies
  • HR policy development
  • Compliance
  • Compensation design
  • Payroll management
  • Investigative oversight
  • Labor relations
  • Training programs
  • Leadership coaching
  • Career pathing
  • Labor law compliance
  • Exit interviews
  • Succession planning
  • Performance appraisals
  • Compensation structuring
  • Organizational development
  • Employee engagement
  • Benefits programs

Timeline

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

Sandstone Care
01.2022 - Current

CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

Summit School District
01.2021 - 01.2022

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Superintendent)

Hanover School District
01.2012 - 01.2020

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

EdisonLearning, Inc
01.2009 - 01.2012

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Superintendent)

Falcon School District
01.2008 - 01.2009

DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Assistant Superintendent)

Del Paso Heights School District
01.2005 - 01.2008

Doctor of Philosophy - Administration and Policy Studies

University of Denver

Masters of Business Administration - Change Management Specialty

University of Colorado

Masters of Education - Administration and Supervision

University of Phoenix

Bachelors of Science - Education

Millikin University

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