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Denver, Co, Us

Developed the overall HR function to include strategic HR analysis, HR policies, procedures, and programs to position the organization for growth. Trusted HR advisor to owners/leadership team and employees during performance management, benefit review, employee relations, employee engagement, obtaining visas and coaching. • Conducted HR Organization Health analysis to determine and create what was needed to develop the structure and systems to prepare the company for future growth. • Transformed HR operations by introducing a corporate-level benefit package with enriched plans and additional perks at cost savings.• Navigated the full talent lifecycle, from recruitment to development, ensuring top-notch talent acquisition and retention. • Strategically designed and executed the rollout of a Restricted Stock Unit Program, aligning employee incentives with company goals.• Organized employee functions, enhancing team cohesion while managing resources efficiently.

Trusted dedicated HR advisor for Key Accounts (over 200) in a variety of industries across all 50 states. Book of business of $650,000 annually.• Exceeded client satisfaction targets by understanding my client’s business needs and implementing strategic HR plans to achieve their company goals and revenue targets.• Ensured compliance by expertly navigating federal, state, and local employment laws, including complex regulations in CA, IL, NY, and NJ.• Developed comprehensive HR action plans encompassing policies and procedures, talent management strategies, employee relations, investigations, training, and change management.

Broomfield, Co, Us

Trusted advisor to SVP of Global Supply Chain, leadership team and employees in employee relations, compensation, staffing, organization design, succession planning, identifying key talent, employee engagement survey, performance management, recognition and creating a culture and environment that promoted an employer of choice. Oversaw a direct report in the LA Distribution Center. • Lead HR to uncover reasons for high turnover and low productivity at our LA Distribution Center. As a result of findings and collaboration with L&D, developed a program called “Step it UP” which improved overall employee turnover, improved productivity, and employee branding. • Led Supply Chain Compensation Strategy: developed job descriptions, job families, and aligned employee pay with market strategy. • Managed communications, logistics and employee relations when closing our Mexico Manufacturing (700 employees) and L.A. Distribution Center (200 employees) with no delays or legal issues.

Fort Collins, Co, Us

Provided strategic HR partnership with top leadership and their direct reports contributing to company goals in Sales, New Business, Engineering, Marketing, Finance, IT, Product Management, Customer Service and Latin America.• Influenced and supported all aspects of HR disciplines. (employee relations, compensation, talent development, succession planning, worker’s compensation, and employee engagement) • Facilitated training for Sales, Marketing, IT, Finance, Product Management to top leadership and direct reports (Strength Finders, Emergenetics, FMLA, Leadership and ADA). • Conducted 20% people reduction with grace and red carpet out mentality with no legal action.

Broomfield, Co, Us

Led the overall HR function across multi-locations of Colorado Mountain Express. Executive leadership team member responsible for strategic consulting and cultivating relationships with leadership and employees. Successfully passed Department of Labor random audits. Managed 2 direct reports. • Created HR action plan which included a defined recruitment process, federally compliant employee files, defined management accountability and responsibility.• Developed a HR team/department that created a culture of being helpful and approachable by increasing the high-level quality of service. • Established HR budget and reallocated funds, forming a partnership with an Alaskan Transportation company to create a talent pipeline with opposite seasonal needs.

Roseland, New Jersey, Us

Account management and HR consulting for various industries in San Antonio and Austin. Built strong client relationships, developed HR action plans, and facilitated on-site management/HR training. • Successful HR account portfolio management of over 50 small-med size businesses in first year of employment. 80% were in the first year of service with PEO organization. • Exceeded client survey satisfaction goal of 85% by building solid partner relations, providing HR solutions and action plans to accomplish business objectives.• Retained and held responsible for $2.5M of client revenue by establishing trust and credibility with client along with a proactive and responsive approach.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Senior Human Resource Generalist, 2004 – 2006 Senior Consultant Compensation, 2003 – 2004 Associate Director Human Resources, 2001 – 2003 HR Generalist, SBC Telecom, 2000 – 2001- HR Business Partner for sales, network planning operations, engineering, legal, HR, corporate development, corporate communications and external affairs organizations. Provided HR services in an advisory role in all disciplines of HR in a multi-region, multi-state environment. Led a team of 4 direct reports.