Dynamic HR professional with extensive experience at TriWest Healthcare Alliance, excelling in strategic planning and employee engagement. Proven track record in leading change management initiatives and developing talent strategies that enhance productivity. Adept at fostering relationships and implementing compliance-focused policies, driving organizational success through effective problem-solving and resourcefulness.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SR. HUMAN (RESOURCES) CAPITAL GENERALIST
TriWest Healthcare Alliance
09.2015 - Current
Responsible for up to 500 employees in multi-state locations including contact center, VAMC embedded staff, and telecommuting program
Handled complex FMLA/ADA and Workers' Compensation administration, compensation and benefits issues
Engaged in high volume full cycle recruiting process with strict deadlines
Conducted full and complex investigations with thoroughness and delivered appropriate resolutions
Worked closely with business partners and employees to improve working relationships, build morale, foster employee engagement, and increase productivity and retention
Served as a trusted and credible partner to designated business groups, understanding their needs and proactively recommending HR solutions
Reviewed data analytics, exit interview results, and engagement results for designated business groups and developed proactive HR strategies/solutions to address people related issues
Identified, recommended and developed specific training needs for designated business groups
Led change management initiatives
Led onboarding and offboarding efforts, ensuring consistent application of policies and procedures
HR MANAGER
Lowe's
08.2011 - 09.2015
Member of executive team, responsible for resolving employee relations issues, developing talent, recruiting and employee development strategies to guarantee store profitability
Provided HR guidance and support to management on employee-related issues, including performance management, disciplinary action, terminations, and policy interpretation with consistency and fairness
Partnered with leadership concerning progressive disciplinary actions to mitigate litigation exposure & government action
Accounted for the execution & administration of long, mid, & short-term recruiting & staffing plan
Established, reviewed & reported metrics on Affirmative Action goals, time to fill, number of hires, etc
Completed comprehensive investigations that were often complex
Oversaw onboarding and offboarding processes to support employee life cycle and ensure compliance
HR CONTRACTOR
Medtronic (Kelly Services)
07.2010 - 08.2011
Contract position responsible for process development, special projects in recruiting, training, talent development, talent management, diversity initiatives, and internship program
Led HR team in interstate restructuring of talent acquisition process freeing managers to focus on mission-essential tasks
Reviewed, revised & implemented Talent Management program & process in order to align with strategic staffing plan
HR MANAGER
Sunwest Employer Services
01.2007 - 07.2010
Responsible for internal HR and IT programs, and partnered with company clients on Human Resources
Programs included employee development, training, recruiting processes, handbooks, policies, compliance, investigations and employee relations
One direct report
Established tracking system that reduced unemployment insurance rates for company and clients
Designated E-Verify as a value-added service to PEO clients
Partnered with executive staff to create other value-added HR services for new business and client retention
Provided support, problem-solving & coaching on employee relations, including performance plans, legal compliance
Conducted and resolved employee relations matters through thorough investigations with appropriate outcomes
Developed and enforced HR policies and programs with a focus on compliance and consistent execution of procedures
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS -
The Ohio State University
Skills
Strategic planning and partnerships
Process development
Leadership
Startup operations
Relationship building
Supervision
Adaptability
Resourcefulness
Documentation
Project leadership
Change management
Multitasking
Problem-solving
Risk management
Investigative resolutions
Policy application consistency
Employee engagement strategies
Onboarding and offboarding
Certification
Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR), Current
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