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Determine pay recommendations to ensure consistency and alignment with policy and practice. Resolve problems by having crucial conversations with program leaders regarding comp analyses and fiscal impact. During the discovery of compression or EPEWA scenarios, navigate through and consider the political, fiscal, and possible employee relations aspect of the correction. Provide various solutions to reach compliance while taking into account these factors and the impacted unit’s current fiscal… Show more Determine pay recommendations to ensure consistency and alignment with policy and practice. Resolve problems by having crucial conversations with program leaders regarding comp analyses and fiscal impact. During the discovery of compression or EPEWA scenarios, navigate through and consider the political, fiscal, and possible employee relations aspect of the correction. Provide various solutions to reach compliance while taking into account these factors and the impacted unit’s current fiscal and operational state. Show less

Industry Navigator, Business, Financial Services, Accounting, BankingDevelop and strengthen the opportunity network for MSU Denver students through the following:• Analyzing specific industry trends and the ways in which our students can acquire the skills, expertise, and career readiness to transition their student experience into meaningful careers.• Working with students to support their preparation to secure internships and other career development opportunities.•… Show more Industry Navigator, Business, Financial Services, Accounting, BankingDevelop and strengthen the opportunity network for MSU Denver students through the following:• Analyzing specific industry trends and the ways in which our students can acquire the skills, expertise, and career readiness to transition their student experience into meaningful careers.• Working with students to support their preparation to secure internships and other career development opportunities.• Partnering with local employers, faculty, staff, and students to ensure all are prepared for mutually beneficial and impactful experiential learning opportunities.• Leverage a portfolio of prospective and current employers. Show less

Counsel students in order to determine internship goals, and to educate them on resume writing, interviewing, and job search techniques.Evaluate students’ learning experience by monitoring internships for academic rigor via employer site visits and ongoing communication.Develop internship opportunities and build/maintain relationships with employers and community partners.Engage and promote the Applied Learning Center through projects and events.Mediate and solve complex… Show more Counsel students in order to determine internship goals, and to educate them on resume writing, interviewing, and job search techniques.Evaluate students’ learning experience by monitoring internships for academic rigor via employer site visits and ongoing communication.Develop internship opportunities and build/maintain relationships with employers and community partners.Engage and promote the Applied Learning Center through projects and events.Mediate and solve complex problems with students and employers. Collaborate with faculty to identify departmental goals and outcomes as related to internships.Facilitate presentations for classes and student organizations. Show less

Handled talent acquisition (PeopleFluent and Taleo), affirmative action, and employee relations for the Gambro Renal U.S. team at Baxter. (Baxter's acquisition of Gambro was completed in September 2013.)

Coach employees and managers on various issues including career development, performance management, leaves of absence, and retirement plans. Administer self-funded and fully-insured health and welfare plans including life, disability, medical, dental, vision, stop loss, flex and COBRA.Interviewing and seletion.Facilitate resolution of employee relations issuesOversee leave of absence policies, procedures, and daily administrationAdminister workers compensation, and OSHA… Show more Coach employees and managers on various issues including career development, performance management, leaves of absence, and retirement plans. Administer self-funded and fully-insured health and welfare plans including life, disability, medical, dental, vision, stop loss, flex and COBRA.Interviewing and seletion.Facilitate resolution of employee relations issuesOversee leave of absence policies, procedures, and daily administrationAdminister workers compensation, and OSHA reportingAdminister qualified and non-qualified retirement plansAssist in compensation administration Show less

Facilitated recruitment, selection, employee relations, and job description developmentCompleted compensation and benefit surveys Coordinated annual IPEDS data on behalf of HR for CCDPerformed an extensive internal audit of HR and Payroll systems as a part of Banner implementationParticipated in the development of the performance evaluation process and training for classified and non-classified employees Represented CCD on system-wide HR/Payroll HRIS conversion team (Banner… Show more Facilitated recruitment, selection, employee relations, and job description developmentCompleted compensation and benefit surveys Coordinated annual IPEDS data on behalf of HR for CCDPerformed an extensive internal audit of HR and Payroll systems as a part of Banner implementationParticipated in the development of the performance evaluation process and training for classified and non-classified employees Represented CCD on system-wide HR/Payroll HRIS conversion team (Banner ERP Show less

Primary user for student information system (SIS) Provided oversight of the academic advising programFacilitated sessions in new student, parent, and faculty orientations Managed the publication of the Schedule of Classes and Master Facilities ScheduleDeveloped the content for the Student Handbook and College CatalogEstablished and implemented academic policy for the CollegePerformed degree audits and developed graduation plans for juniors and seniorsTrained faculty… Show more Primary user for student information system (SIS) Provided oversight of the academic advising programFacilitated sessions in new student, parent, and faculty orientations Managed the publication of the Schedule of Classes and Master Facilities ScheduleDeveloped the content for the Student Handbook and College CatalogEstablished and implemented academic policy for the CollegePerformed degree audits and developed graduation plans for juniors and seniorsTrained faculty advisors on advising, including prerequisite sequencing and rotation schedulesConferred degrees in preparation for graduation ceremoniesSupervised Associate Registrar, Academic Records Coordinator, and work study students Show less

Administered employee benefits Participated in soliciting RFPs, implementing changes in carriers, and open enrollment Reconciled insurance bills, facilitated communication with carriers regarding status changes, and managed departmental budget Conducted orientation sessions for new employeesHandled employee relations issuesCounseled management staff on employment issuesConducted employment interviews Trained management staff on how to conduct performance appraisals

Educated students regarding labor markets and compensation bands for various fieldsConducted mock interviews and feedback sessions with university studentsCritiqued resumes and coached students on how to obtain degree-related experiencesAdministered and interpreted various interest and personality inventories in order to identify values, skills, interests, and to facilitate students in reaching career goalsCounseled students on any issues affecting school performance… Show more Educated students regarding labor markets and compensation bands for various fieldsConducted mock interviews and feedback sessions with university studentsCritiqued resumes and coached students on how to obtain degree-related experiencesAdministered and interpreted various interest and personality inventories in order to identify values, skills, interests, and to facilitate students in reaching career goalsCounseled students on any issues affecting school performance, decision-making, and life transitions Show less

Center for Community Participation - Case Management; Conducted intake assessments with individuals in order to collaborate and determine the most appropriate job fitAccompanied individuals with disabilities to job sites, identified necessary accommodations, and collaborated with employers to implement accommodationsCo-facilitated training sessions on Traumatic Brain Injuries to employers and coworkers; Courses: Compensation, FMLA, Workers Comp, ADA