Melissa Wacasey
Fort Worth,Texas
Summary
Dynamic executive leader with a proven track record at Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County, specializing in strategic planning and talent acquisition. Expert in fostering employee engagement and enhancing workplace culture, driving significant improvements in retention and performance metrics. Adept at regulatory compliance and cross-functional collaboration to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County
Fort Worth, USA
10.2024 - Current
- Acted as strategic advisor to CEO and executive leadership, reporting workforce metrics and HR performance to the Board.
- Directed HR and operations functions, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while advancing organizational strategy and culture.
- Led full-cycle talent acquisition, workforce planning, and onboarding in partnership with department leaders.
- Managed total rewards, compensation, payroll, and benefits programs to ensure competitive positioning and employee satisfaction.
- Oversaw HRIS, personnel records, compliance reporting, and workforce documentation to maintain accurate and compliant HR operations.
- Managed workers’ compensation, insurance coordination, and legal consultations.
- Championed employee engagement, retention, recognition, and professional development initiatives to foster a positive workplace culture.
Vice President of Human Resources
Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County
Fort Worth, USA
02.2021 - 10.2024
- Provided executive leadership for HR, aligning strategy with mission and growth objectives.
- Oversaw benefits, total rewards, and compensation strategy to enhance employee satisfaction and align with organizational goals.
- Led performance management, employee engagement, retention, and recognition programs.
- Provided leadership in employee relations, conducted investigations, and mitigated HR risks to foster a positive workplace environment.
- Directed policy development, governance, and risk management to ensure compliance and integrity of HRIS and personnel records.
- Reported to CEO and Board on workforce metrics, compliance, and strategic HR initiatives.
Human Resources Director
Turnkey Project Services
Fort Worth, USA
05.2015 - 02.2021
- Directed full-spectrum HR operations, aligning talent strategy with business objectives.
- Led recruitment, workforce planning, onboarding, and background verification, improving retention and time-to-fill metrics.
- Administered benefits, leave management, employee relations, performance management, training, and workplace safety to support employee well-being and compliance.
- Directed employee engagement programs, internal communications, and recognition initiatives to enhance workplace culture and boost employee morale.
- Developed and implemented COVID-19 protocols and workforce safety standards, ensuring a safe workplace environment during the pandemic.
- Ensured regulatory compliance and maintained secure personnel records.
Education
Master’s - Human Resources Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL05-2016
Skills
- Executive leadership
- Strategic planning
- Change management
- Organizational development
- Performance management
- Talent acquisition
- Recruitment and retention
- Employee engagement
- Culture development
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team building
- Analytical thinking
- Problem solving
- Process improvement strategies
- Regulatory compliance
- Management skills
- Personnel development
- Effective communication
Certification
SHRM-CP, Society for Human Resource Management
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County
10.2024 - Current
Vice President of Human Resources
Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County
02.2021 - 10.2024
Human Resources Director
Turnkey Project Services
05.2015 - 02.2021
Master’s - Human Resources Management
Columbia Southern University