Lead the Agency’s HR programs and implemented policies as they applied to employee relations, compensation, benefits, performance, recruitment and training to support organizational goals.Lead the recruitment process by advertising open positions, growing a candidate pipeline to support staffing needs and projects, fostering relationships with candidates, conducting and facilitating the interview process.Managed performance review process and successfully integrated a 90-day review for new hires; coached management on handling performance issues.Counseled and provided guidance to employees and management to resolve issues and conflicts.Maintained and recommended competitive compensation data to management and processed payroll in compliance with federal and state laws.Worked with individual employees and managers on employee relations issues including medical accommodations (including ME FMLA); made recommendations to management towards resolutions. Provided and delivered required trainings including annual harassment and ergonomics training as well as ongoing training and development for management.Made recommendations to management regarding comprehensive employee benefits, facilitated open enrollment, and answered employee questions regarding coverage.

Managed the human resource function for a family owned business with 140 employees across two states; responsibilities include recruitment and onboarding; policy compliance and state/federal regulations adherence; employee relations; performance management; benefits administration and open enrollment implementation.Implemented and ensured policy compliance along with compliance to local, state and federal laws and regulations.Maintained candidate pipeline, assessed staffing needs, and conducted interviews; onboarded new employees and conducted orientation.Transitioned company to an automated performance review system (annual and 90-day) to ensure fair performance management; Provided and delivered required trainings including annual harassment training as well as ongoing training and development for management.Worked with individual employees and managers on employee relations issues including medical accommodations (including FMLA), performance issues, and various investigations; made recommendations to management towards resolutions.Lead company through open enrollment and implemented a new health program and provider to all employees.Maintained ADP Workforce Now.

Managed daily functions of the human resources department while supporting the Senior Director, HR. Responsible for overseeing multiple job postings and applicant tracking, interviewing, logistics, onboarding and benefits administration.

I managed the daily operations of a growing team of about 50 employees. My responsibilities included keeping the region in compliance with MaineCare regulations as well as state and federal employment laws; orienting new staff to company policies and procedures; processing payroll; maintaininging accurate records including personell files, client files, and tracking information. I developed and streamlined a new hire process and regional orientation.

Payroll SpecialistMaintained detailed field payroll records while ensuring confidentiality; updated payroll data to ensure salary adjustments, benefit contributions, and special payments comply with schedules and standards; partnered with Human Resources to produce final paychecks for separated employeesHuman Resources AssistantMaintained an employee filing system (500 to 1,000+); created, distributed and processed new hire paperwork; reviewed employment applications for accuracy and completeness;ensured accuracy of payroll in HRIS systems, employment records, and status changes; processed and investigated background checks; projects included: electronic I-9 implementation; Department of Transportation regulations research and compliance; creating background check guidelines to accommodate multiple positions (e.g. financial positions, drivers, non drivers, etc.); created, updated and maintained company policies, documents, and forms; provided administrative support to team of 10+ HR professionals

Marketing / Graphic Designer: assisted in re-imaging and branding the store; created merchandise brochures, print ads, and posters using Adobe PageMaker and InDesignPublic Relations and Event Planning: assisted in spreading