Responsible for a wide range of responsibilities, from employee relations and hiring activities to leading DEI initiatives and performance management. As a trusted consultant, I provide strategic guidance to both Buxton and Elevar (a Buxton Company) employees, recommending communication strategies and process improvements to align both companies more closely.I serve as a change agent, steering and directing others while offering stability and personal support to employees navigating complex challenges. Taking a both tactical and strategic approach, I drive innovation in fast-paced environments. I consistently seek out opportunities to impact the organization's profitability, delivering value wherever possible. My ability to adapt, innovate, and support employees has been instrumental in my success as a People Operations leader.

As the Talent Acquisition Partner at Buxton, I developed and executed a comprehensive recruitment strategy and hiring plan for the entire organization. By partnering with local universities, I successfully increased inbound applications, enhancing our talent pipeline. I actively nurtured relationships with hiring managers, engaging in conversations to understand their needs and optimize the recruitment process for maximum effectiveness. Through these efforts, I significantly improved our ability to attract and hire top talent.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, I supported business units in the organization by understanding their needs and identifying top talent through strategic recruitment, for both warehouse operations and corporate positions. Within this role, I actively networked, engaged in community events and built a pipeline of potential future candidates. I have a passion for understanding business operations and used my skills to be an asset to the organization.

Engaged employees in safe and efficient work habits and environments, while partnering with the local community for a pipeline of top talent.Handled employee relations, performance management, accidents and injuries, backup payroll processing as needed, weekly training facilitation and instruction, and supported the plant director.

In addition to maintaining responsibility for several Business Partner activities, as the Corporate HR Manager I informed executive leadership on company people matters, benefit design and open enrollment strategy decisions, and supported thirteen field HR Specialists, the Corporate Benefits Manager, and partnered with Finance and Accounting on matters related to tax, payroll, and new software integration and implementation including Paychex.

As an HR Coordinator at Corsicana Bedding, I provided comprehensive administrative and business support to the VP of Human Resources and executive leadership team. I administered benefit plans, compensation reviews, employee development, recruitment, and employee relations. I coached management on performance evaluation, goal setting, and recognition to improve productivity. Handling sensitive situations confidentially, I worked closely with legal counsel, supervisors, and management. I identified internal talent, provided career advancement coaching, developed job descriptions, and collaborated with managers on sourcing, interviewing, and hiring. Additionally, I worked with executive leadership, sales, and marketing to draft and publish the monthly company newsletter.