Shawna Malan
Ogden,Utah
Summary
Accomplished and performance-driven HR/Payroll and Accounting leader with a can-do attitude and over two decades’ experience planning and managing diverse HR functions, payroll and accounting to ensure employee and organizational development. Visionary HR business partner with forward-thinking leadership style and acute business instinct; adept at leading talent recruitment/retention, benefits/compensation, employee relations functions, payrolls, and bookkeeping. Seasoned servant-leadership skills to assess HR, ER, and business issues, create continual improvement plans, and adopt efforts to boost efficiency, streamline operations, and slash costs. C-suite business partner with expertise in establishing corporations and navigating achievements toward organization vision by leading in front, building cultures, and instilling core values. Well-versed in creating and implementing fair employment policies to ensure compliance with regulations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Asset Manager/Owner
Hillcrest Rentals Management
01.2025 - Current
- Managed asset allocation strategies to optimize portfolio performance and minimize risk exposure.
- Analyzed market trends to inform investment decisions and enhance asset growth potential.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline reporting processes and improve data accuracy.
- Developed risk assessment frameworks to evaluate potential investments and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Legal compliance, tenant and lease relations, property management and vendor relationships.
HR Manager
UST Manufacturing LLC
01.2015 - 01.2024
- Spearhead end-to-end HR operations, such as staff hiring, onboarding, and training, benefits administration, employee relations management, and performance optimization. Process time, attendance, and payroll for over 350 employees by deploying ADP. Draft staff agreements and resolve issues arising from team and organizational scenarios. Coordinate human resource documentation, 401(k) administration, FMLA, COBRA and employee engagement.
- Devised and executed strategic HR and corporate policies, while ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
- Improved staff retention rate, team productivity, and organizational efficiency through direction leadership.
- Steered efforts for coordinating company events, employee rewards, and other recognitions.
- Grew team size from 82 to 350+ employees, established HR department, and directed routine operations.
Office HR/Administrator
Eide Bailly LLP (formerly Schmitt, Griffiths Smith & Co. LLC)
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Oversaw a wide array of HR and administrative functions, such as employee recruiting/management, HR documentation, payroll administration, and HR policy implementation. Collaborated with senior managers to develop performance improvement plans and create training-related documents. Facilitated strategic planning and execution of HR policies by partnering with senior management. Cultivated professional relationships with staff and management at all levels.
- Ensured streamlined running of application, hiring, onboarding, and management processes.
- Supported driving inclusion and diversity efforts to maintain fair and equitable hiring and retention practices.
- Managed HRIS system communications/changes, processed payroll with HRIS vendor, and conducted internal audits to ensure compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Management and Operations
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Human Resources Management
- Employee Lifecycle Management
- Process/Performance Management
- Employee Empowerment & Engagement
- Organizational & Cultural Transformation
- Benefits & Compensation Administration
- Full Cycle Payroll and Time Records
- Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
- Strategic Business Advisory
- Hiring/Retention Planning
- Succession Planning
- Due Diligence and Acquisition Management
Websites
Certification
- Professional Human Resources
- Business Writing Essentials, QuickBooks Online, SAGE 500
- Industrial Relations/Human Resources – University of Phoenix
- Notary Public – State of Utah
Timeline
Asset Manager/Owner
Hillcrest Rentals Management
01.2025 - Current
HR Manager
UST Manufacturing LLC
01.2015 - 01.2024
Office HR/Administrator
Eide Bailly LLP (formerly Schmitt, Griffiths Smith & Co. LLC)
01.2008 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Management and Operations
University of Phoenix
Additional Experience
- Business Owner | Malan Poulson LLC / Malan Construction– Ogden, UT (Business sold in 2019)
- Full cycle Construction Bookkeeping and Administration
- QuickBooks Accounting/ AP/AR, Reconciliation/ Collections/Change Orders/Job Detail and Cost Accounting Management
- Human Services Specialist | State of Utah/ Human Services - Ogden UT