TRACY WARDEN
Quinton,VA
Summary
Responsive Human Resources Professional with well-rounded experience in all functional areas of HR, including labor law compliance, employee relations and performance management, leave of absence and ADA accommodations. Supports clients and effectively balances role of consultant and mentor with gatekeeper to control employer-related risks and grow client's management skills. Thrives on mentoring business owners and managers from small to mid-size employers with proven success at understanding unique business needs to establish genuine relationships as indispensable partner.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Human Resource Business Partner
Dominion Energy
11.2022 - Current
- Advisor to Management and employees providing information to ensure programs, policies and procedures are administered effectively, consistent and legal manner
- Collaborate and works with management to develop strategies and plans to address needs identified; and to integrate human resource strategies and plans with business strategies
- Coordinates administration of succession and workforce planning, test administration, transfer/relocation policy, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, salary, leadership training, etc
- Provides tools to address a wide variety of complex, HR issues and initiatives, including compliance, employee relations, investigations, equitable and consistent treatment of employees, change management, and problem resolution
- Provide interpretation of union contracts to line management and attend/participate in grievance process by providing input and advice to management and employees.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 15,000+employees company.
Director of Human Resources
Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Community Services Board
09.2020 - 10.2022
- Directs the Human Resources Division, ensuring the agency personnel policies comply with Board policy and state and federal laws, regulations, guidelines, licensure requirements, EEO requirements, and quality assurance guidelines
- Provides administrative support and consultation to the Board, Executive Director, and program directors as needed in agency personnel policies and procedures, employment legislation, rules and regulations, department and licensure mandates, and quality assurance guidelines
- Oversees agency recruitment and selection process with applicant screening, testing; interviewing; reference, criminal, driving record, background check, hiring; firing; employee orientations, and exit interviews
- Supervises utilization management activities within Human Resources division: ensures that staff is recruited, oriented, and training, and personnel records are audited and kept following quality assurance guidelines; serves as a member of the agency quality assurance committee
- Serves on the Senior Management Team; serves as a consultant to the Human Resources Committee of the Board; Chairperson of the Personnel Review Committee; Provides leadership and supervises the planning, development, and establishment of new, modified, and improved personnel programs, services, and activities
- Chairperson for the Health and Safety Committees; ensures compliance with federal and state laws concerning occupational health and safety codes
- Assists managers and employees by helping to identify and resolve problems and assisting management with all levels of employee relations
- Interprets existing and writes new personnel policies and procedures for Board approval based on employee feedback and provides technical assistance to the Executive Director and Board in all matters pertaining to human resources
- Provides considerable knowledge of administrative, managerial, and supervisory practices and techniques involved in directing personnel management programs and services.
- Improved employee retention by implementing strategic HR initiatives and conducting regular staff evaluations.
- Streamlined recruitment processes for increased efficiency in hiring top talent.
- Enhanced company culture by promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Managed complex employee relations issues, reducing legal risks and maintaining a positive work environment.
- Oversaw benefits administration, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness of offerings.
- Conducted thorough job analyses to develop accurate position descriptions and salary structures.
- Mitigated risk exposure through diligent workplace safety practices and proactive policy enforcement.
- Increased employee engagement with open communication channels and regular feedback opportunities.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant labor laws, protecting both employees'' rights and the organization's interests.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes within the HR department to identify areas of improvement.
- Fostered strong relationships between human resources staff members, encouraging collaboration on projects.
- Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
- Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
- Procured and Implimented new HR/Payroll Information System
Director of Human Resources
Longmont Humane Society
07.2017 - 08.2020
- Worked with Senior Management team as a strategic partner providing leadership to develop, guide, implement, and evaluate organization's human resource functions
- Responsible for policies and practices; employee relations; compliance; organizational development; performance management and compensation; benefits; payroll administration; recruitment, hiring and retention; training and development; planning and budgeting; the achievement of annual goals; and the fulfillment of the organization's mission.
- Streamlined recruitment processes for increased efficiency in hiring top talent.
- Increased employee engagement with open communication channels and regular feedback opportunities.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
Benefits & HRIS Coordinator
Arapahoe House
11.2016 - 07.2017
- Provided support to Arapahoe House leadership and employees by serving as the primary point person on all employee Benefits
- System administrator for HRIS system (Employee Self-Service and Workforce), Performance Evaluations and facilitates FMLA.
- Enhanced HRIS efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing automation tools.
Human Resources Manager
SEATTLE FISH COMPANY
07.2016 - 11.2016
- Determined functional requirements and needs of the Human Resource department based on interactions from reporting staff members and key organization stakeholders
- Reviewed company policies and strategic initiatives and recommend improvements to senior management
- Administrated the Human Resource annual budget and ensured all activities met industry, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency, reducing paperwork and manual tasks through automation.
Human Resources Generalist
Boulder Scientific Company
01.2012 - 07.2016
- Deployed strategic human resource programs like performance management, recruitment, training, employee surveys and communication
- Increased employee involvement through awareness events
- Audited the overall compliance to all legal requirements including: EEO, ADA, FMLA, ERISA, DOL, Workers Compensation and OSHA
- Strategically adjusted planning and policies to meet the requirements and intent of these organizations.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing effective communication strategies and open-door policies.
- Improved organizational culture and morale through the implementation of employee engagement initiatives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and execute diversity and inclusion initiatives, promoting an inclusive workplace environment.
- Administered benefits programs effectively, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims for employees.
- Coordinated company-wide events such as town hall meetings or wellness activities, boosting employee morale and fostering a sense of community within the organization.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decisionmaking.
- Served as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust.
- Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
- Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
Human Resources Administrator
Research Electro Optics, Inc
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits, and other details.
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork.
- Managed employee data and privacy to keep employee data confidential per organizational privacy policies.
- Prepared new hire letters, employee contracts, and corporate policies.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
Administrative Assistant II
State of Colorado
01.1998 - 01.2000
Education
Bachelor Degree Business Administration - Human Resources Management
Regis University
Denver, CO06.2020
Skills
- Collaborative Leadership
- Benefits Administration
- Talent Management/Training
- Payroll
- Employee Relations/Engagement
- Operational, Administrative, Performance Management
- Compliance Analysis
- Mentoring and Coaching
- State & Federal Labor Relations
- Leadership & Organizational Development
- Succession Planning
- HR analytics
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Senior Human Resource Business Partner
Dominion Energy
11.2022 - Current
Director of Human Resources
Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Community Services Board
09.2020 - 10.2022
Director of Human Resources
Longmont Humane Society
07.2017 - 08.2020
Benefits & HRIS Coordinator
Arapahoe House
11.2016 - 07.2017
Human Resources Manager
SEATTLE FISH COMPANY
07.2016 - 11.2016
Human Resources Generalist
Boulder Scientific Company
01.2012 - 07.2016
Human Resources Administrator
Research Electro Optics, Inc
01.2008 - 01.2012
Administrative Assistant II
State of Colorado
01.1998 - 01.2000
Bachelor Degree Business Administration - Human Resources Management
Regis University
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