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Margaret Louis

Summary

Results-oriented Human Resources professional with over a decade of experience in employee and labor relations, leadership development, and strategic HR management. Proven ability to lead complex investigations, drive cultural and organizational change, and implement talent management strategies that align with business goals. Adept at risk mitigation, policy administration, and developing comprehensive training and leadership programs. Skilled in managing employee relations for large teams, providing expert guidance on labor laws and compliance, and improving workforce retention and succession planning. Proficient in HRIS, employee engagement, and fostering a positive workplace culture.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager, Human Resources - Employee Relations & Leadership Development

CCS Medical
09.2023 - Current
  • Lead all employee relations activities, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and policy administration, ensuring fair and consistent application across the organization.
  • Design and implement leadership development training programs, fostering strong management teams and promoting continuous improvement in organizational leadership.
  • Oversee performance management processes, conduct training, and provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on human capital management practices.
  • Drive change and culture management initiatives, promoting a positive, inclusive workplace environment.
  • Develop and manage programs for employee retention, promotion, and succession planning, contributing to a 10% increase in employee engagement.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Spearheaded the development of a leadership development program, resulting in a 15% improvement in leadership effectiveness scores.
  • Successfully led complex employee relations investigations, reducing legal risks by 12%.

Human Resources Consultant - Employee Relations Specialist

11.2021 - 09.2023
  • Conducted thorough employee relations investigations and developed solutions to sustain positive employee relations across client organizations.
  • Delivered leadership training programs, aligning workforce strategies with HR policies and labor laws.
  • Performed HR research, tracked trends, and conducted gap analyses to implement data-driven HR strategies.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Reduced employee grievances by 20% through proactive training and early intervention strategies.

Human Resources Generalist

Kids Central Inc.
07.2020 - 11.2021
  • Supported hiring managers in interviewing and onboarding processes, improving new hire integration and retention.
  • Managed employee benefits, Workers' Compensation claims, and compliance with the Affirmative Action Plan.
  • Conducted employee relations activities, including investigations and policy enforcement, ensuring consistent application of HR policies.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Implemented a new employee onboarding process that reduced time-to-hire by 15%.

Employee Relations Specialist

State of Florida
06.2017 - 07.2020
  • Provided guidance on employee relations and performance management for over 2,000 employees, ensuring adherence to state laws and policies.
  • Investigated collective bargaining grievances and developed settlements, minimizing litigation risk.
  • Managed disciplinary actions and performance evaluations, fostering a culture of accountability and performance improvement.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Led successful grievance resolution initiatives, reducing grievances by 18%.

Human Resources Benefits Analyst

Spirit Airlines Inc.
07.2015 - 04.2016
  • Administered leave and workers' compensation programs, ensuring compliance with FMLA, ADA, and other employment laws.
  • Conducted investigations of fraudulent activity related to leave programs and implemented corrective actions.

Regional Human Resources Advisor

Charter Schools USA
07.2012 - 07.2015
  • Provided HR advisory services on hiring, compensation, benefits, and employee relations for multiple locations.
  • Managed pre-employment compliance and onboarding processes, ensuring adherence to HRIS standards and best practices.

Education

Bachelor’s - Disciplinary Studies

Keiser University

Skills

  • Strategic HR Leadership
  • Employee & Labor Relations
  • Leadership Development
  • Employee Investigations & Conflict Resolution
  • Workforce Retention & Succession Planning
  • Change Management & Organizational Development
  • Training Program Development
  • Performance Management & Talent Optimization
  • HR Compliance & Risk Mitigation
  • HRIS Systems: ADP
  • HRIS Systems: WorkForce Now
  • HRIS Systems: UltiPro
  • HRIS Systems: SalesForce
  • HRIS Systems: PeopleFirst

Certification

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification, 2023

Personal Information

Title: Senior Human Resources Leader

Timeline

Manager, Human Resources - Employee Relations & Leadership Development - CCS Medical
09.2023 - Current
Human Resources Consultant - Employee Relations Specialist -
11.2021 - 09.2023
Human Resources Generalist - Kids Central Inc.
07.2020 - 11.2021
Employee Relations Specialist - State of Florida
06.2017 - 07.2020
Human Resources Benefits Analyst - Spirit Airlines Inc.
07.2015 - 04.2016
Regional Human Resources Advisor - Charter Schools USA
07.2012 - 07.2015
Keiser University - Bachelor’s, Disciplinary Studies
Margaret Louis