Leslie J French
Boerne,TX
Summary
Accomplished Director of Human Resources and Business Manager at Ponderosa Hotel Management Services, adept in benefits administration and fostering a positive work environment. Implemented cost-saving strategies, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and enhanced HR operations. Skilled in HR analytics and coaching, I significantly reduced legal risks and improved employee satisfaction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Human Resources
Ponderosa Hotel Management Services
Prescott, AZ
01.2006 - 05.2024
- Managed the onboarding process, providing new hires with necessary tools for success from day one.
- Directed each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and onboarding.
- Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
- Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution, and employee accountability.
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Managed complex employee relations issues, reducing legal risks and maintaining a positive work environment.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant labor laws, protecting both employees'' rights and the organization''s interests.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
Business Manager
Ponderosa Hotel Management Services
Prescott, AZ
01.2006 - 05.2024
- Implemented cost-cutting measures, resulting in substantial savings for the organization without compromising on quality or performance.
- Oversee all commerical insurance polices for renewals and revisions.
- Maintain relationships with numerous brokers for company insurance policies, benefit policies and 401K brokers.
- Maintained contracts for office equipment at main office and 6 hotels,
- Worked with investors with questions, concerns and hotel discounts.
- Manage and renew Liquor Licenses for 3 hotel properties.
Education
PHR - Human Resources
HRCI
05.2019
Skills
- Benefits Administration
- Compliance Management
- HR analytics
- Records Management
- Human resources administration
- Records Maintenance
- Payroll Management
- Onboarding, Training, and Development
- Human Resources Operations
- Payroll Processing
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Human Resource Information System HRIS
- Benefits and compensation management
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
Ponderosa Hotel Management Services
01.2006 - 05.2024
Business Manager
Ponderosa Hotel Management Services
01.2006 - 05.2024
PHR - Human Resources
HRCI