Lindsey Garbacz
Alameda,CA
Summary
Dynamic Human Resources Specialist with a proven track record within the Federal Government and private sector, excelling in talent management and HR program development. Adept at implementing effective recruitment & retention strategies and enhancing employee relations, while ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
US Mint (Treasury Dept.)
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Devise and implement recruitment strategies, long-term plans, and effective solutions to address immediate, high-visibility hiring needs based upon the facility's production demands, headquarters-level operational plans, and approved projected staffing plans.
- Manage the facility's workers' compensation program. Serve as the facility's technical expert and point-of-contact and provide authoritative technical advice and assistance to senior management, employees, and Office of Workers Compensation Program (OWCP) stakeholders concerning workers' compensation-related regulations, complex scenarios, and inquiries.
- Source and attend local career fairs to represent the agency and connect with job seekers.
- Advise plant management on predicted effects of proposed changes in position classification policy; devise and implement strategies to mitigate instances of position management and classification inconsistencies.
Human Resources Specialist
Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Analyze and report human resources staffing data
- Interpret federal staffing and placement laws/policies
- Assist in standard operating procedure (SOP) development
- Identify/resolve complex HR problems
- Assist management with program process improvement
- Ensure regulatory compliance of the staffing and placement program remains intact
- Interpret/analyze HR laws to provide guidance where few precedents exist
- Advise stakeholders on assessment and staffing needs
- Mentor/Train junior HR Specialists on recruitment and placement
- Apply a wide range of HR concepts, principles, laws, regulations, and practices to include OPM requirements, VHA specific policy for Title 5, Hybrid T38, and full Title 38 positions
Human Resources Manager
InStream
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy
- Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues
- Manage the recruitment and selection process/Exit process
- Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital
- Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the organization
- Maintain pay plan and benefits program
- Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs
- Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management
- Manage COVID-19 response, including managing positive worksite cases across numerous states.
Human Resources Coordinator
Charter Communications
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Maintain records and files in accordance with state and federal laws
- Process HR paperwork in a timely matter and in compliance with SOX regulations
- Facilitate new employee orientation and assist with on-boarding process
- Contribute to and maintain accurate HRIS data entry and payroll
- Educate employees regarding company benefits
- Assist HR leaders with the administration of leaves of absence and Workers’ Compensation
- Act as main point of contact for I9 verification for the building. Work with other areas to ensure compliance.
- Manage employee relations including referral bonus programs and submittals, monthly incentives, employee contests and awards, customer service week and step progression.
- Coordinate all advertising efforts including pricing, payment, graphics and implementation
- Enter all PeopleSoft adjustments including Supervisor changes and Career progression.
- Coordinate on site health events (i.e. flu shots, Open Enrollment)
Lead Recruiter
Care Team Solutions
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Responsible for recruiting and onboarding new healthcare professionals for travel contracts or direct placements in our network of highly rated healthcare facilities nationwide.
- Function as the focal point of client contact and consultation related to the planning and implementation of recruitment projects as assigned.
- Maintain and initiate research, sourcing, tracking and development of qualified candidate leads for search projects.
- Responsible for training junior recruiters.
Recruiting Specialist
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
09.2014 - 07.2016
- Responsible for recruiting and onboarding new healthcare professionals to work per diem, travel contract, or temp-to-permanent placement at any one of our facilities nationwide
- Assist Payroll and HR Departments by remotely handling all issues regarding Buffalo based employees (payroll functions, employee discipline, credentialing, and auditing employee files).
- Function as the focal point of client contact and consultation related to the planning and implementation of recruitment projects as assigned.
- Maintain and initiate research, sourcing, tracking and development of qualified candidate leads for search projects.
Skills
- Talent management
- Training development
- Compensation planning
- HR program development
- HRIS maintenance
- Union relations
- Policies implementation
- HR policy/procedure development
- Compensation and benefits
- Confidential document control
- Labor relations
- Special events planning
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist
US Mint (Treasury Dept.)
10.2023 - 05.2025
Human Resources Specialist
Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
07.2021 - 10.2023
Human Resources Manager
InStream
10.2019 - 07.2021
Human Resources Coordinator
Charter Communications
02.2018 - 10.2019
Lead Recruiter
Care Team Solutions
08.2017 - 02.2018
Recruiting Specialist
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
09.2014 - 07.2016
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