Jessica Zaporowski
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Visionary Executive Director of Human Resources with comprehensive experience in labor law, strategic planning, policy development, and team leadership. Proven strengths include talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management. Highly adept at fostering a positive workplace culture, implementing innovative HR solutions, and driving organizational growth through effective human resources strategies. Successfully improved operational efficiencies in previous roles by developing and integrating streamlined HR processes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director of Human Resources
Mainline LLC
03.2025 - Current
- Successfully established an innovative performance management system, driving productivity improvements of 19%.
- Partnered with CEO and CFO to develop a workforce planning strategy that aligned with the company's 5-year growth plan, resulting in a 20% reduction in labor costs.
- Collaborated with senior leadership team to design and implement a new compensation structure that increased retention of top performers by 25%.
- Led a company-wide restructuring effort that resulted in a 15% reduction in operating expenses and a 20% improvement in employee satisfaction scores.
- Built the HR infrastructure to support the company's growth from 20 to 200 employees with the goal of 500 employees, including implementing new HRIS and ATS systems.
Executive Director of Human Resources
Barron Lighting Group
Glendale, USA
12.2019 - 03.2025
- Led the seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies into existing HR systems, optimizing efficiency and generating cost savings of $20k annually with implementation of new payroll system/HRIS.
- Developed and implemented an effective onboarding program, significantly reducing the employee adaptation period by 35%.
- Proactively managed the full spectrum of talent acquisition, resulting in a 25% increase in hires.
- Introduced compensation ranges and pay bands, revamped annual review process, and implemented quarterly goal-setting strategy.
- Directed performance management, employee relations investigations, and contract drafting.
Human Resources Manager
VincentBenjamin
Phoenix, USA
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Led the redesign of talent management frameworks, resulting in an 8% enhancement in team performance ratings.
- Developed a comprehensive training database comprising over 100 resources, which facilitated a 44% reduction in training time.
- Developed an employee wellness program that contributed to a 23% decrease in absenteeism.
- Supervised and managed eight separate payrolls for locations across 18 states.
- Directed a human resources team consisting of nine members.
- Wrote employee handbook for 18 states and oversaw compliance during multiple DOL audits and lawsuits.
- Conducted extensive employee relations and investigations, including onsite visits and temp workforce issues.
Human Resources Manager
FoxFarm Soil & Fertilizer
Scottsdale, USA
03.2018 - 11.2018
- Designed and implemented data-driven recruitment strategies, resulting in a 50% reduction in the time required for hiring.
- Organized, directed, and coordinated various personnel, training, and labor relations activities.
- Revamped self-funded benefits plan through RFP process, adding new programs and saving significant costs.
- Led multistate HR/payroll across CA and NC plants, with heavy travel for labor relations and union negotiations.
- Headed safety program in high-risk production environment; drove workers’ comp improvements using Six Sigma principles.
Human Resources Manager
Openforce
Phoenix, USA
12.2014 - 02.2018
- Developed a succession-planning program that resulted in five internal promotions within the first year.
- Developed and implemented an employee retention program, which led to a 35% decrease in turnover.
- Managed a team of five human resources professionals, thereby increasing the efficiency of the department by 18%.
- Built the HR infrastructure to support the company's growth from 15 to 500 employees, including implementing new HRIS and ATS systems.
- Partnered with Owner and CEO post-PE acquisition; frequent Board interaction.
- Oversaw benefits, payroll, hiring, audits, and employee relations.
Employment Law Paralegal
Clark Hill Law
Scottsdale, USA
01.2004 - 01.2014
- Supported attorneys on 200+ employment law cases across the U.S. and globally, developing expertise in compliance, investigations, and litigation strategy.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources And Employment Law
ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
Tempe, AZBachelor of Arts - English Literature
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZSkills
Legal Expertise:
- Contracts, Employment Law, Business Law, FMLA, Title VI
Technological Expertise:
- ADP, Rippling, Workday, UKG, Paycom, Paylocity, Assembly
Human Resources Expertise:
- Talent management
- Compensation design
- Employee relations
- Policy drafting
- Organizational development
- Training programs
- Union relations
Timeline
Executive Director of Human Resources
Mainline LLC
03.2025 - Current
Executive Director of Human Resources
Barron Lighting Group
12.2019 - 03.2025
Human Resources Manager
VincentBenjamin
12.2018 - 12.2019
Human Resources Manager
FoxFarm Soil & Fertilizer
03.2018 - 11.2018
Human Resources Manager
Openforce
12.2014 - 02.2018
Employment Law Paralegal
Clark Hill Law
01.2004 - 01.2014
Master of Science - Human Resources And Employment Law
ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Arizona State University