LASHANDA RIGSBY
Summary
Forward-thinking Human Resource professional proficient in hiring, developing and motivating employees. Able to build rapport at all levels and resolve issues in a timely manner. Able to communicate clearly and effectively while operating with a sense of urgency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resource Business Partner
Jasper.ai
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity and within company to reach business goals.
- Led implementation of Lattice as the performance management system.
- Led new hire orientation and new hire check-ins
- Created new polices to fit business needs.
- Coach managers and provide tips and insights to help grow them as leaders
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
- Conducted exit interviews with employees leaving company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
- Developed several trainings using WorkRamp including, new manager onboarding and performance management
Vice President, Human Resources
Monolith Brands Group
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Created full service HR department for a rapidly growing start-up
- Developed and implemented all policies and procedures
- Responsible for 140 employees across 9 states and 11 brands
- Provide training on harassment and ethics to all employees
- Lead talent evaluation for all newly acquired brands and make appropriate recommendations
- Designed performance evaluation process, including annual and mid year reviews
- Lead bi-weekly meeting with all managers to provide management coaching and discussion
- Designed new hire onboarding process, including a "Walk In My Shoes" program to introduce new hires to different departments and employees in a remote environment
- Standardized recruiting process
- Organized and led weekly HR meeting with C-suite executives
- Evaluated and chose appropriate software for the HR function, including an applicant tracking system and payroll software for all brands
- Collaborate with broker to bring all MBG companies under one umbrella for benefits, 401(k) and HRIS
- Oversaw hiring, adding valuable, talented professionals to strengthen management team.
- Ensure organization is legally compliant with federal and state laws
Human Resources Manager
Martin Marietta
06.2016 - 11.2021
- Led and provided direction for team of five
- Responsible for 800 employees across 4 states
- Created and executed division wide hiring events to boost number of applications and hires to balance business need with low unemployment rate, averaged 100 plus candidates per event
- Improved onboarding process to engage new employees and create a positive employee experience
- Train employees in various topics, including policies, safety and ethics
- Developed new hire survey to gauge success of onboarding and training process
- Increased internal recruiting efforts to help reduce cost of third party recruiters, reduced cost by $1M/year
- Monitored and addressed employee claims, including performance-based and harassment incidents, as well as calls to ethics hotline.
- Worked with legal team on issues related to pending litigation and EEOC claims
- Consulted with and coached managers on employee issues, salary/wage increases, company/legal compliance, and employee development/training
- Provided excellent customer service to all customers
- Managed all aspects of West Division recruitment process
- Assisted in developing succession plans and promotion paths for high potential employees
- Developed workforce planning based on historical date and future business need
- Managed COVID-19 protocols, procedures and pay
Owner
Fit Chick Express Lafayette
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Created personal training programs that addressed specific injuries or health problems
- Maintained detailed personal training records and updated progress after each session for each client served
- Measured clients' overall fitness by completing comprehensive evaluations and physician clearances
- Designed enjoyable and innovative customized training programs based upon fitness goals
- Educated clients on effective ways to exercise while on business travel, at home and on vacation
- Scheduled and conducted fitness orientation appointments with new members
- Cultivated positive relationships with class participants by teaching a variety of challenging and entertaining group fitness classes
- Created effective messaging using language, graphics and marketing collateral
- Developed partnerships with local businesses
Associate Director of Human Resources
Emergency Family Assistance Association
08.2009 - 03.2013
- Created and led the HR Department
- Completed and implemented a new performance evaluation program
- Coached supervisors on performance matters, including Performance Improvement Plans
- Instituted an investigation process for situations concerning harassment, discrimination and retaliation
- Formalized a compensation survey for non-profit organizations in Boulder County, which was used to create an internal compensation benchmark
- Chaired a LEAN process team to help improve organization efficiency
- Supervised a staff of four employees
- Managed and carried out all recruitment activities
- Facilitated the resignation/termination process of employees
- Conducted training sessions for the staff in HR-related topics
- Managed all benefits, including research/decision making, and held staff Q&A
- Provided orientation and training plans for new employees
- Conducted bi-monthly one-on-ones with all staff members
- Managed the creation of job manuals for each unique position
- Created a new hire survey to ensure onboarding for new hires was successful
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Human Resources
University of Colorado
2010
Associate of Arts - Business
Front Range Community College
06.2008
Skills
- Employee relations
- Strong communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Human resources management
- Recruitment strategies
- Strategic business partner
- Conducting Employee Surveys
- Coaching Leadership
- Employee Performance Management
- HR Support
- Advising on Strategies
- Managing Employee Relations
- HR Strategy
- Strategic Planning
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Policy Implementation
- Workforce Diversity
- Employee Referral Programs
- Talent Recruitment
- Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
- Human Resources Operations
- Forecast Employment Needs
- Performance Management Systems
- Advising Department Managers
- Company Leadership
- Exit Interviews and Processes
- Administering Disciplinary Procedures
- Onboarding, Training and Development
Certification
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Our strengths overextended often become our weaknesses.
Terry Benjamin
Timeline
Human Resource Business Partner
Jasper.ai
09.2022 - 03.2023
Vice President, Human Resources
Monolith Brands Group
11.2021 - 08.2022
Human Resources Manager
Martin Marietta
06.2016 - 11.2021
Owner
Fit Chick Express Lafayette
01.2013 - 01.2014
Associate Director of Human Resources
Emergency Family Assistance Association
08.2009 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Human Resources
University of Colorado
Associate of Arts - Business
Front Range Community College
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