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Marilyn Ennis

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Accomplished professional with several years of experience leading human resources operations and organizational planning. Well-versed in employment laws, performance appraisals, salary structure and benefits program management. Seasoned expert at protecting company interests and building successful office culture to promote employee retention and performance.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Human Resources

Mesa View Regional Hospital
Mesquite, NV
01.2023 - Current
  • Partner with executive leadership to align workforce strategy with clinical and operational goals, ensuring regulatory compliance, and workforce readiness.
  • Elevated employee engagement by 4% through targeted culture-building initiatives, including structured feedback mechanisms, and direct field leadership interaction.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to department heads on workforce planning, talent development, and organizational health.
  • Lead optimization of Oracle Cloud HRIS to streamline enterprise-level onboarding, data governance, and benefits administration.
  • Drive organizational effectiveness through field audits and strategic alignment of hiring practices with cultural and mission-driven objectives.
  • Worked closely with legal counsel on a variety of employment-related matters.
  • Prepared presentations to company executives regarding employee performance and retention trends.
  • Scheduled meetings with employees to address concerns and grievances.

HR Consultant

Ennis Consulting
Las Vegas, NV
01.2021 - Current
  • Provide HR advisory across industries on recruiting, onboarding, global operations, and training.
  • Partner with businesses to launch offices overseas, and improve culture, engagement, and HR systems.
  • Evaluated performance management systems in order to identify areas for improvement.
  • Developed and implemented an employee training program to increase job satisfaction.
  • Analyzed data related to workforce trends, turnover rates and hiring practices in order to make recommendations regarding staffing levels and recruitment efforts.

Director of Human Resources

Advatix/Xpdel
(Remote)
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Managed global HR across multi-state and international teams in the logistics and e-commerce sectors.
  • Oversaw compliance, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, training, and compensation.
  • Collaborated with leadership to drive people strategies across rapidly scaling teams.

Director of Human Resources

Healthcare CHF
Las Vegas, NV
01.2015 - 01.2021
  • Directed HR strategy for a healthcare system serving over 55,000 union members.
  • Managed HR operations across seven entities—compliance, investigations, and talent pipelines.
  • Launched mentoring, onboarding, and engagement programs to boost retention.
  • Led URAC and NHS audit preparation, sustaining 100% compliance.
  • Partnered on new center launches, recruited, and onboarded 700+ staff.

Director of Human Resources

Horizon Specialty Hospital
Henderson, NV
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Directed HR for long-term care hospitals, reducing agency usage by 50%, and saving $180K.
  • Enhanced onboarding, retention, and compliance; passed Joint Commission audits.
  • Created mentoring and leadership development programs.

HR Generalist II

Hillshire Brands
Traverse City, MI
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Supported union workforce in manufacturing environment; reduced grievances by 50%.
  • Oversaw compliance, HRIS analytics, union negotiations, and SAP/Kronos implementation.

Education

Master of Science in Management - HR Concentration

Kaplan University

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Psychology Minor

Nevada State College

Certifications

Skills

  • Oracle Cloud, ADP, UKG PRO, Workday, Ceridian, PeopleSoft, SAP, Kronos, iCIMS, OnShift, Microsoft Office, HRIS, MSS, and Taleo

Timeline

Director of Human Resources

Mesa View Regional Hospital
01.2023 - Current

Director of Human Resources

Advatix/Xpdel
01.2022 - 01.2023

HR Consultant

Ennis Consulting
01.2021 - Current

Director of Human Resources

Healthcare CHF
01.2015 - 01.2021

Director of Human Resources

Horizon Specialty Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2015

HR Generalist II

Hillshire Brands
01.2012 - 01.2014

Master of Science in Management - HR Concentration

Kaplan University

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Psychology Minor

Nevada State College

Certifications