*Assisted with recruiting efforts including attendance at career fairs, posting positions, interviewing, reference and background checks, and pre-employment testing. • Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals and ensure a smooth onboarding experience.*Answered employee questions and or concerns regarding Human Resource policy, procedures, or employee handbook interpretations. *Assisted with employee disputes, disciplinary actions, off-boarding, exit interviews, voluntary and involuntary terminations. *Assisted with the company performance management system including compiling and maintaining personnel statistics, performance records, job descriptions, onboarding plans, and ensuring quarterly employee development meetings and annual reviews are completed timely. *In accordance with Powell standards, assist with developing, measuring, improving and achieving key human resource measurable performance indicators. *Assisted with educating employees in regard to Powell benefit plans and serve as the liaison between them and applicable third party representatives for each benefit. *Participate in and help plan company events held for the benefit and recognition of employees (picnics, luncheons, retirement parties, birthdays, work anniversaries and other team building functions). *Worked with Finance to maintain the payroll system. Verify withholding and/or deductions associated with employee pay are accurate. *Remained informed of current employment laws and assisted with ensuring that all employment policies align with federal and state law. • Assist with Powell safety program, including enforcement of policies, development and delivery of monthly training, and maintenance of safety programs and training.

*Directed the HR operations for multi-location social gaming clubs throughout TexasResponsibilities include: employee on-boarding, health care & benefits enrollments and terminations, exit interviews, workplace incident investigations, company wide data collection and compilation, responding to attorney general and state agency notices, review and payment of invoices, unemployment claims, and ensuring legal compliance with state and federal regulations*Utilized HRIS System ADP*Utilized Workforce Management Software (Deputy)*Updated, audited, and maintained accurate records of 600+ employees*Updated and edited all employee handbooks for all positions throughout the organization*Excellent critical thinking, leadership, presentation, written, and oral communication skills*Worked alongside senior management and stakeholders in a collaborative manner to assist with operations, training, and problem solving *Handled employee concerns. Use of diplomacy to address issues between employees and upper management. *Verified and investigated employment claims. Upholding the highest standards of ethics in all aspects of operations*Created, distributed, and reviewed team member and guest surveys to improve operations*Upheld a customer service focus to maintain and build strong relationships with stakeholders*The ability to effectively perform in a fast-paced, start-up environment and comfortable creating new systems and procedures with limited resources through implementation*Coordinated and helped to conduct multiple training conferences*Extremely responsive and reliable