NICHOLE CHOLODEWITSCH

• Provided strategic and legal recommendations to the executive team.
• Site visits throughout the United States to various construction sites.
• Directed recruiting efforts including the interview process, salary negation based on the GEO zone and back ground checks.
• Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
• Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
• Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
• Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
• Supervised administrative and customer service functions by responding to general employee inquiries, addressing employee relations issues and scheduling meetings.
• Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct.
• Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
• Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.
• Coordinated work activities for HR managers, specialists and recruiting agents.

• Assisted with employee development program design and execution and advanced initiatives to encourage staff participation.
• Oversaw investigations for employment-related claims and provided investigation and consultation support to managers.
• Facilitated requests for paid and unpaid leaves of absence and short-term and long-term disability to minimize workflow disruption.
• Led, directed and managed innovative and comprehensive HR products and services delivery that served to frame and advance company mission.
• Partnered with external stakeholders to provide human resource solutions that developed leaders, attracted and built quality workforce and transformed company into high performing organization.
• Implemented and updated compensation program by rewriting job descriptions and conducting and reviewing merit increases.
• Developed and implemented human resources policies and procedures and disseminated through employee handbooks, communications and meetings.
• Partnered with leaders on HR and business functions using consultative approach to proactively identify and address issues and concerns.
• Evaluated employee onboarding programs and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management.

• Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
• Directed each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and onboarding.
• Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
• Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution, and employee accountability.
• Collaborated on hiring and training of new employees, professional growth of staff and team building and motivation.
• Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
• Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
• Developed succession plans and promotion paths for staff.
• Conducted investigations and assisted with handling employee complaints involving Affirmative Action and EEOC to promote equitable workplace.

I was promoted from the HR Manager, overseen by an elected official, to the Director of Human Resources after developing their HR Department into a stand alone, autonomous department. All job duties from the Manager position carried into the board appointed Director position, listed above.

• Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
• Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
• Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
• Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
• Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
• Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
• Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.

• Facilitated dialogue between participants, family and program workers to provide best possible program and individualized program.
• Provided leadership for program workers and attendees, guiding day-to-day activities and facilitating [Type] environment.
• Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
• Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
• Advertised job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards.
• Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data.
• Responded to employee inquiries to clarify payroll issues regarding wages, deductions and taxes.
• Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
• Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.