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Leadership in full-cycle recruitment, benefits, compensation, payroll, 401k, budgeting, compliance, employee relations, and retention strategies for full-time, part-time, temporary, and union roles. Implemented new HRIS, ATS, and benefit vendors with a focus on process improvement and integration; generating considerable cost savings while increasing efficiencies and employee satisfaction. Provided consultation and support to partner organizations in the creative sector on behalf of the Greater Austin Performing Arts Center.

Austin, Texas Area

HR team-of-one supporting high growth tech startup focused on connecting people to nonprofit and social service programs. Streamlined all people operations and doubled staff size from 60 to over 120 employees.

Austin, Texas Area

Fostered a collaborative, supportive, results-oriented workplace culture. Oversaw all aspects of recruitment, onboarding and total rewards, along with wellness, recognition, and professional development initiatives. Attracted and retained top talent with amazing benefits, progressive policies, an active employee engagement committee and numerous workplace awards and designations.

Austin, Texas Area

Partnered with departmental HR Liaisons to streamline processes, define employment branding, write accurate and compelling job descriptions, source candidates, and screen applications for a high volume of positions at every level including trade, technical, and professional roles.Designed and implemented the County's first social media recruitment strategy and assisted in the creation of the County's first comprehensive Intern Program Policies and Procedures manual. Specialized in university outreach, promoting careers in the public sector.

Austin, Texas Area

Partnered with hiring managers and executive leadership to understand staffing needs, create recruitment plans, and leverage strong and diverse talent pools to fill positions quickly with highly qualified candidates. Designed and delivered onboarding for all full-time and part-time staff, contractors, interns and volunteers. Directed all aspects of innovative, high growth internship program including creation of job descriptions, university recruitment, resume review, interviewing, orientation, intern and mentor training and coaching. Grew program from 10 to over 40 successful hires per semester from a pool of 250 to 1000 candidates.Created and lead professional development opportunities including resume and interview workshops, staff panels, and a unique alumni program with over 500 members. Developed program policies, handbooks, budgets, record keeping and reporting mechanisms to ensure compliance and adherence to DOL and FLSA requirements.

Austin, Texas Area

Established infrastructure to manage and steward the organization’s large volunteer base, moving all applications online and creating processes which gave volunteers ownership, added learning opportunities, and ensured that the program was adding value to the team.