Marie Badders
Lake Mary
Summary
Strategic HR and operations leader with 20+ years of progressive experience spanning ministry, municipal government and large nonprofit organizations. Proven track record of advancing from administrative roles to executive leadership by driving organizational growth, HR transformation, and system-wide process improvements. Expertise in full employee lifecycle management, HRIS implementation, compensation strategy, compliance, and leadership development. Known for building scalable systems, strengthening culture, and aligning people strategies with organizational mission.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief of Staff, Administration
Northland Church, A Church Distributed
01.2020 - Current
- Lead HR operations for 150+ employees across 15+ ministries and 2 separate 501c3 entities, managing payroll of $5M to $8M
- Advise senior leadership on employee relations, optimizing organizational structure and enhancing HR strategy
- Design and implement organization-wide performance management system
- Develop organization-wide compensation structures and pay scales aligned with industry standards
- Ensure compliance with employment laws, policies, and reporting requirements
- Partner with Finance on payroll accuracy, audits, and workforce planning
- Oversee full employee lifecycle: recruiting, onboarding, development, and separation
- Deliver management training in hiring, performance, compliance, and leadership practices
Accounting Clerk, Finance
Northland Church, A Church Distributed
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed weekly accounting of tithes and offerings, ensuring accurate record-keeping using PushPay and Financial Edge
- Coordinated volunteer finance teams to facilitate payroll audit processes, enhancing accuracy and compliance
- Processed invoices and payment requests for church operations.
- Reconciled bank statements to ensure account accuracy.
- Maintained accurate financial records using accounting software.
Limited Term HR Specialist
City of Altamonte Springs
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Updated documentation and trained staff on processes for enhanced efficiency.
- Facilitated team transition during departure to maintain operational continuity.
- Supported team members to ensure a seamless handover of responsibilities.
Deputy Director, Human Resources
City of Altamonte Springs
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Led enterprise HRIS transition (AS400 → Tyler Munis) impacting 500+ employees
- Directed payroll, pension administration, and employee data systems, enhancing accuracy and reliability of employee information
- Managed city-wide open enrollment and benefits programs, ensuring compliance and accessibility for all employees
- Oversaw annual merit process for 375+ employees across departments
- Designed and delivered training programs for employees, supervisors, and leadership, fostering skill development and organizational growth
- Developed policies, procedures, and training materials for new HR systems
- Acted as department head in absence of HR Director
- Supported compliance with public records laws and government regulations
HR Administrator
City of Altamonte Springs
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Managed city-wide open enrollment and benefits programs, ensuring compliance and accessibility for all employees
- Oversaw annual merit process for 375+ employees across departments
- Designed and delivered training programs for employees, supervisors, and leadership, fostering skill development and organizational growth
- Managed employee records and maintained up-to-date HR databases.
- Coordinated recruitment processes and scheduled interviews with candidates.
- Assisted in developing employee orientation and training programs.
County Director
Special Olympics Florida – Seminole County
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Led county-wide program to enhance support for athletes, volunteers, and community partners
- Managed $80K+ budget through effective fundraising, grant writing, and securing sponsorships
- Built and led volunteer leadership teams and committees to strengthen community engagement
- Acted as spokesperson and community representative
Training & Program Coordinator
City of Altamonte Springs
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Developed educational materials for various training programs.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for training events.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
- Assessed training needs through surveys and feedback sessions.
- Collaborated with departments to align training objectives with goals.
- Implemented tracking systems for participant progress and completion rates.
- Administered training programs to new hires and supervisors.
Staff Assistant → HR Intern
City of Altamonte Springs
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Managed administrative tasks for city department operations and staff coordination.
- Assisted in scheduling appointments and maintaining calendars for city officials.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies, ensuring availability for staff needs.
- Established HR operations framework for onboarding, employee relations, and training
- Coordinated citywide employee programs and events, enhancing internal communications
- Assisted in large-scale workforce initiatives and collaborated with quality improvement teams
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (HR Management)
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FLSkills
- HR Leadership & Strategy
- Organizational Development
- Compensation & Benefits Design
- HRIS Implementation & Optimization
- Employee Relations & Compliance
- Performance Management Systems
- Payroll & Workforce Planning
- Training & Leadership Development
- Compliance regulations
- Employee relations
- Collaborative mindset
- Budget planning
- Policy management
Core Expertise
- HR Leadership & Strategy
- Organizational Development
- Compensation & Benefits Design
- HRIS Implementation & Optimization
- Employee Relations & Compliance
- Performance Management Systems
- Payroll & Workforce Planning
- Training & Leadership Development
Timeline
Chief of Staff, Administration
Northland Church, A Church Distributed
01.2020 - Current
Accounting Clerk, Finance
Northland Church, A Church Distributed
01.2019 - 01.2020
Limited Term HR Specialist
City of Altamonte Springs
01.2019 - 01.2020
Deputy Director, Human Resources
City of Altamonte Springs
01.2016 - 01.2019
HR Administrator
City of Altamonte Springs
01.2012 - 01.2016
County Director
Special Olympics Florida – Seminole County
01.2008 - 01.2014
Training & Program Coordinator
City of Altamonte Springs
01.2006 - 01.2012
Staff Assistant → HR Intern
City of Altamonte Springs
01.2004 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (HR Management)
University of Central Florida