Organization-wide responsibility for leading generalist/employee relations, performance management, recruiting, and safety functions. Consults with senior leaders to help solve their most challenging business issues by providing guidance and expertise in needs assessment, organizational development (people, process, systems and tools) and change management; effectively collaborates with People Services leadership to deliver quality client solutions in a timely manner.Partners with leadership to develop a great workplace and high-performing organization by implementing and actively managing an action-oriented, strategic talent management process, which encompasses: -Assessment of leadership talent; identification of talent gaps and strengths;-Building company-wide understanding of competencies and performance standards required for high performance; -Annual talent reviews, including identification and support of high potential talent;-Succession planning, ensuring appropriate organizational bench-strength across key roles; planned job movement; and-Workforce planning.Ensures that employee relations issues are handled fairly in accordance with organizational values and in strict compliance with the law, minimizing EEOC charges and other claims via expert guidance to leaders, employees and the organization.Appropriately balances employee advocacy and management support in the practice of employee relations to create an accountable, high performance culture.

As one of the Regional People Services Director (RPSD) for UTI, I am responsible for leading the People Services function (HR) at a regional level with responsibility for multiple campus locations in Texas, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. I regularly partner with Campus Presidents, Directors, and Admissions Leaders to develop and implement people strategies, plans and programs to drive performance, foster positive employee relations, and talent management within my region.

Responsible for the People Services function (HR) at a regional level with responsibility for multiple campus locations in Texas. Partner with leaders to develop and implement people strategies, plans and programs to drive performance, fostering positive employee relations and talent management. UTI’s mission – to change the world, one life at a time – is a compass for the People Services department and our business to help drive outcomes every day.

Provided ongoing consultation with client groups to assess needs and provide management with recommendation in all areas of HR (compensation, employee relations, policy and procedure interpretation, and organizational development)

Provided ongoing consultation with client groups to assess needs and provide management with recommendation in all areas of HR (benefits, compensation, employee relations, policy and procedure interpretation, and organizational development)

Branch Training Specialist - Corporate trainer on a special project team assembled for acquisition support. Responsible for training and support in branch offices before, during, and post conversion.Office Supervisor - Recruiter for local businesses needing temporary/contract employees.