Develop and facilitate all aspects of human resource operations, practices, programs and employee relations for a highly regulated non-profit residential and community-based care community. Oversee 400 employees and 2 home health subsidiaries, receiving 2 direct reports from HR Generalist and Payroll & Benefits Specialist. Lead all coaching and counseling for executives, directors and managers. Instrumental in directing all executive, quality and compliance board meetings, ensuring cross-functional collaboration and training. Deliver HR updates on personnel movement, payroll and process improvements to the CEO as a key member of the Senior Management team. Coordinate and execute people management policies, yearly audits and quality assurance standards to maintain compliance. Drive leadership, direction and strategy to all human resource initiatives.Establish and manage relationships with department directors and managers to effectively reduce turnover, retain employees and revise employment policies. Played an integral role in developing a new payroll system, comprised of an HRIS to streamline efficiency in new hire processes, recruitment and benefits program.

Held direct accountability for coordinating all US and Canada HR initiatives for a fast-growth, competitive outdoor performance clothing and retail company. Established relationships with Global Partners to determine hiring needs, personnel management and pay increments. Provided direct reports to the Global Head of HR, ensuring compliance, budget analysis and leadership for 250 employees. Established reputation for implementing policies, job descriptions and special projects to align with global markets. Spearheaded benefits requirements, recruitment, relocation and compensation data.Collaborated with global leaders on turnaround actions, growth plans and cultural development programs.

Coordinated and led HR consultation, business solutions and personnel management for 360 employees within a highly trafficked outdoor apparel company. Delivered aggressive leadership to 6 Vice Presidents and corporate teams to support sufficient staffing and hiring needs. Worked closely with the Finance Director to maintain pay levels within budget constraints. Hands-on involvement in developing business opportunities by assessing personnel capacity, HR programs, employment practices and processes.Commended for proactively leading bi-weekly development sessions in support of HR training and strategic planning.

Optimized human resource planning and management for 20 national retail locations, manufacturing departments and corporate headquarters. Accountable for reporting to the President, corporate HR and local leadership on employee relations, compensation, recruiting efforts and matrix planning. Participated in monthly business review meetings and annual/bi-annual performance review programs. Entrusted with coaching executives and managers on company HR/employee guidelines. Oversaw the annual budget, providing financial oversight and risk mitigation techniques.Engaged leadership teams on talent assessment and recruitment, with a keen focus on retaining “A” talent. Recognized for a 21% reduction in time-to-fill over a 12-month period.Achieved 94% in HR audit/process and 93% in HR compliance.Earned the Kohler Special Recognition Award for outstanding performance and contributions.

This was a temporary contract position while visiting Australia for one year.