Credent Wealth Management, a $1.5B+ AUM RIA firm, provides clients with exceptional financial management services and investment experience.- Developed company strategies for recruiting and hiring based on the Culture Solution book and SHRM best practices, including active & passive applicant sourcing, role description creation, interviewing, onboarding, and retention practices.- Created new, online applicant pipelines, sourced, and recruited financial, client service, and corporate professionals for all offices (Texas, Indiana, and Michigan)- Created, maintained, and analyzed data trends on turnover, PTO, benefit premiums to company cost, compensation comparisons locally and nationally, and cultural engagement of employees- Handled all state and federal investigations, unemployment claims, and worker's compensation; compiled and analyzed historical data, reviewed employee personnel files, responded to inquiries, and implemented necessary changes and training to address corrective actions- Analyzed, presented, and created open enrollment for annual benefits, ensuring cost effectiveness for employer and employees on the benefits offered, communication on access and use, and proper payroll deductions were being calculated- Administered all benefit aspects for employees, worked directly with vendors/TPAs, setup provider portals, and collaborated with Accounting/Payroll personnel to ensure accuracy of deductions and enrollment- Reported to Executive/Leadership Team regarding COVID-19 pandemic concerns, executive orders, FFCRA regulation, and what employment guidance should be considered for the protection of employees, clients, and their families

Ellison Bakery Inc produces an assortment of baked cookie, crunch, and inclusion food products for multiple, major food retailers and wholesalers. As the company HR Director, it is my responsibilities to ensure from the beginning and after separation of the 100+ employees' time here, that the company remains in compliance with all Federal and State laws regarding employment, payroll, benefits, OSHA/Worker's Compensation, FMLA, and other HR-related policies and procedures.Responsibilities & Achievements- Improved overall HR role and functions from out-of-date practices through technology-driven updating of time keeping, payroll, and employee record procedures and company standards for all 100+ employees, including; - Semi-automated weekly payroll processing for all hourly employees - Generated weekly General Ledger reporting, Child Support & Garnishment setup and payment, and invoicing handled between Human Resources and Accounting - Combined multiple, non-integrated software databases to track PTO, FMLA, LoA, and attendance more effectively - Setup direct labor cost data retrieval through payroll software, which is used by Executive Management and Ownership - Networked with multiple Staffing Agencies in use of the company, assisting in tracking 80+ leased employees on a weekly basis for time keeping, payroll, workplace injury/accident reporting, and invoicing- Improved and oversaw hiring process of all production-level employees, including; applicant sourcing through internal and external methods, criminal conviction record search and review, interviewing, I-9 verification, training setup, employee & HR record upkeep, and benefit enrollment.- Establish a positive and professional relationship with fellow employees, Supervisors, and Management to promote behavioral and environmental changes that would increase productivity and morale

Providing Human Resource consultation, services, and training to small to medium-sized employers and business clients, in multiple industries. Responsibilities include:- Employment and labor law compliance- Skillsoft/Skillport training management software- Conflict and EEoC claim investigation, review, and resolutions- Multi-state new hire reporting- Personnel file management, audit, and retention procedures- Pre-employment screening management (E-Verify, Criminal Check, Drug Screening)- Handbook and policy review, drafting, and updating- FMLA/LoA tracking and processing- Client service invoice trackingImproved Human Resource tracking for client employees’ FMLA/LoA through current HR Microsoft Dynamics Darwin software, allowing for overall better communication between HR, payroll, and benefits departments.Upgraded New Hire Reporting process to multi-state online reporting for all clients’ employees, and administering all company site location login informationCreated and presented training classes to clients, employees, and business owners over HR compliance laws and issues; such as OSHA, FMLA, Form I-9, personnel files, etcProvided counsel and advice to small-business owners, executive directors, and upper management on all employee-related trainings, orientations, conflict resolution, separations, handbook policies, and other compliance-related issuesPartnered with sales team to incorporate outside HR audits and handbook reviews to services provided

- Employee Relations - Policies & procedures, referral program, and discipline- Recruitment/Staffing - Career/Job postings, employment screening, interviewing, and orientation- Human Capital Analysis - Turnover and retention, GP/Payroll, Multi-Worksite and BLS/CES reporting, and unemployment claims- State and Federal Employment Law - Wage & Hour, FMLA/medical, and labor relations within 25+ states including California- HR Information Systems - Internal website upkeep (posters, internal forms, and job descriptions), and payroll systems and modules Collaboration with regional and corporate management to interpret and administer state and federal laws and regulations across 25+ states, counsel HR policies, procedures, conflict resolution & disciplinary actions, and other labor relation issues.Incorporated background criminal screening and tracking during recruitment process. Also successfully implemented and tracked Harassment Video Training for all Manager-level employees nationwide. Oversaw the 2010-11 HIRE Act initiative, recovering over $150k in tax credits and retention benefits, and also the Federal WOTC program for all new hires through ADP services. Assisted in-house and outside counsel with labor relation, and wage & hour litigation. Monthly Gross Profit / Payroll analysis of all store locations. Design and creation of the company Career Site with IT, and job posting format.

Responsible for completing individual project work consisting of podcast research and development for premium usage, marketing, client reporting documentation, and other IT projects.

Collaborated with the State Personnel Department employees and other interns in the development, organization and execution of projects using time and project management. Reviewed applications using PeopleSoft; conducted background and work experience checks; interacted with a diverse population during job fairs; led department meetings on finished projects.