Leads and directs the routine functions of the HR Department with a strong emphasis on ensuring a positive employee experience for all staff. Provides support and guidance to management and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.Assists with the oversight of current recognition programs and suggests new ways of showing staff appreciation.Works with the leadership team to develop and support a strong management team and to assist with other staff development initiatives. Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.Promotes mental health initiatives to assist staff with their overall wellness. Oversees compliance maintenance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.Conducts audits as needed to ensure compliance and accuracy. Suggests and implements ways to streamline processes and improve efficiency in the department, with a strong focus on utilizing technology as a tool to achieve this.Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.Oversees pay, benefits, and leave administration, as well as policy development and enforcement. Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization’s human resource and talent strategy, particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.

Managed and coordinated all functions of the agency's Human Resources Department.Developed, oversaw, and facilitated in-house training by creating training materials, registering employees for training, acting as trainer, issuing online materials and tests, and following up with employees who require additional assistance.Demonstrated effective public speaking and communication skills to deliver in person training to all levels of staff at the agency, in group settings and one-on-one in various topics, such as orientation training, job specific training, and leadership training.Ensured a productive and motivated work force by giving employment related counseling to supervisors and employees, including carrying out disciplinary procedures.Oversaw the annual and probationary performance evaluation process, including training supervisors in the evaluation process and providing counsel on the completion of the evaluations.Investigated claims of harassment and misconduct, and practices effective use of mediation and other tactics to remedy each situation.Maintained legal and regulatory compliance by staying up to date on government regulations, developing new policies, and providing professional advice to the Executive Director and administrative staff.Developed and updated policies and procedures for the agency as needed.Generated and presented reports to respond to external surveys, helped to analyze trends by maintaining employee files and tracking personnel data.Successfully decreased staff vacancies by executing effective recruiting and interviewing practices, and by supporting new employees through the hiring and orientation process.Advised on the development of new positions within the agency, which includes restructuring the organizational chart, determining position classifications, and creating job descriptions.Managed all processes in the areas of compensation, attendance/leave, grievance/discipline, and medical/disability benefits.

Duties mirror that of Director of Human Resources position.

A human services agency serving individuals with intellectual and development disabilities.∙ Oversaw several programs including three After-School Respite programs, twenty cases of community programming, and in-home care reimbursement funds∙ Worked to increase funding and program performance, resulting in 17% program enrollment expansion and the creation of two new programs∙ Supervised close to thirty employees, with duties including providing guidance and feedback on job performance and carrying out disciplinary procedures

A human services agency geared towards assisting those with disabilities.∙ Created and ran work skills, job preparation classes, and living skills classes for teenagers with developmental disabilities

∙ Waited tables and prepared food∙ Assisted in the training of new servers

∙ Performed cashier duties of cashing out customers, giving change, and bagging groceries