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Shannon LeBlance
Human Resources
Litchfield Park,AZ
Summary
Dynamic HR leader with a proven track record driving compliance and employee engagement across multi-state operations. Expert in HRIS implementation and organizational design, I successfully reduced compliance risks by 90% while enhancing team collaboration and performance management. Passionate about fostering a thriving workplace culture and developing future leaders.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES / PEOPLE OPERATIONS
JOIN PARACHUTE
Austin, TX
05.2022 - 07.2025
- Scaled HR operations to support growth from 100 to 600+ employees across 33 locations in 10 states.
- Directed day-to-day HR operations with a strong focus on multi-state compliance, overseeing budgeting, policy implementation, organizational design, succession planning, and employee relations in alignment with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Advised on complex employee relations issues-such as disciplinary actions, grievances, and disputes-while ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation across multi-state operations.
- Implemented a comprehensive HRIS platform, improving compliance and across multiple states, resulting in a reduction of compliance risks by 90%.
- Automated onboarding processes, reducing onboarding errors, including I-9 compliance, by 98% and enhancing time-to-productivity.
- Redesigned leave management program, cutting compliance risks by 85% via standardized workflows and documentation.
- Executed accurate payroll processing post-HRIS implementation, reducing errors and improving efficiency.
SENIOR REGIONAL HR MANAGER / HR BUSINESS PARTNER
BPL Plasma
Austin, TX
12.2013 - 05.2022
- Led HR operations for 34 locations across 11 states, supporting a workforce of over 1,600 employees.
- Demonstrated expertise in recruitment, selection, onboarding, employee relations, performance management and benefit administration processes.
- Managed daily HR operations across multiple states, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations in policy execution, succession planning, and employee relations.
- Provided compliance-focused guidance on complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary actions, grievances, redundancies, and workplace disputes, ensuring alignment with applicable employment laws and internal policies.
- Led change management efforts during business expansions, acquisitions, and a corporate divestiture.
- Ensured compliance with EEO, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and other federal/state labor laws, reducing legal exposure.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to conduct pay equity audits, gathering and analyzing data to maintain fairness and competitive compensation practices.
- Designed leadership development programs that transitioned high-potential employees into management roles.
- Led an enterprise-wide engagement survey and implemented action plans that improved employee satisfaction by 15%.
- Partnered with legal to resolve complex employee relations issues, ensuring compliant and strategic outcomes.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Skills
- People operations management
- Data analysis
- HRIS implementation
- Employee relations
- Leadership development
- Organizational design
- Leave and benefits management
- HR policies development
- Risk and compliance management
- Performance management
- Succession planning
- Effective communication
- Coaching and mentoring
- Hiring and retention
- Employee engagement
- Multi-state operations
Certification
SHRM-SCP, Expired, 08/01/24
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkWork Location
RemoteHybridOn-SiteImportant To Me
Company CultureWork from home optionPaid time off401k matchHealthcare benefitsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingFlexible work hoursCareer advancementWork-life balanceInterests
Movies
Gardening
Wood-working
Traveling
Software
Microsoft Office
Timeline
DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES / PEOPLE OPERATIONS - JOIN PARACHUTE
05.2022 - 07.2025
SENIOR REGIONAL HR MANAGER / HR BUSINESS PARTNER - BPL Plasma
12.2013 - 05.2022
Troy University - MASTER OF SCIENCE, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
University of Arizona - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, NURSING
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