To evolve the culture of TxDOT by recruiting, hiring and retaining a diverse workforce through various programs, initiative, strategies and training.

HR Specialist for TxDOT. My primary role is to conduct EEO investigations which includes preparation of investigation plans, preparing interview questions, interviewing of complainant, witnesses and respondent, summarizing findings, creating closeout memos, discussing findings with directors. In addition to investigations, I also create and provide presentations on Employee Conduct, Workplace Violence, Ethics, Disciplinary Actions and other related HR matters. My roles also include providing general HR support to managers and other HR Specialists. Other tasks include reviewing and consulting on disciplinary actions format, content and disciplinary action level and acting as a subject matter expert on disciplinary actions and the Peoplesoft module related to disciplinary actions. I also serve as a Open Records backup for the HR department. As such I receive requests, gather responsive information, perform any redactions necessary and respond to the requestor.

Served as the primary Human Resources contact for all HR related issues for over 200 employees. Responsible for all aspects related to hiring personnel such as job posting, reviewing applications, working with managers to complete hiring process, completed due diligence and administered new hire paperwork. Worked with and counseled supervisors on handling of performance issues, behavior issues and attendance issues. Assisted supervisors on performance evaluations.Served as a resource for employees with regards to benefits, health insurance, FMLA, ADA and other personnel issues. Handled processing of FMLA and ADA requests. Provided information to managers and employees with regard to agency policy and procedures.

Responsible for performance management support agency wide. Provide advice, counsel and resolution to HR Staff and managers on a broad range of HR issues including policy interpretation, attendance issues, behavior and work performance issues, employee development and employee evaluations. Served as a subject matter expert for other HR professionals. Assisted in reviewing and analyzing proposed state regulations. Interpreted HR policies and procedures. Maintained confidentiality of sensitive issues. Represented TxsDOT in unemployment claims. Represented TxDOT in Appeals Process if an employee chose to appeal an adverse action. Assessed incidents involving violence in the workplace. Conducted training on violence in the workplace and supervisor training on the disciplinary process. Worked with supervisors to determine appropriate level of disciplinary action.

Staffing Supervisor for temporary staffing agency. Worked with clients to establish needs. Defined critical success factors needed to establish job/position success. Screened, interviewed, and presented viable candidates to the client. Administered new hire paperwork, including drug screening, background checks, safety training, and e-verification. Discussed with client any employee issues and addressed issues with employees. Maintained on going communication with clients to stay abreast of any issues and upcoming personnel changes. Visited site locations to better understand needs and culture of client. Maintained personnel files and processed payroll.

- Recruited, interviewed and hired management for store operations- Actively recruited internal and external candidates for non-exempt and exempt positions.- Taught classes in behavior based interviewing techniques.- Oversaw the staffing of over 20 new stores.- Sourced candidates through cold calls, referrals and social networks.- Conducted background checks and did drug screenings.- Administered new hire paperwork- Served as business partner to the operations units of the organization- Developed a pipeline of applicants for positions throughout the organization.- Developed and maintained strong collobarative relationships with hiring managers

Supervised a department of 200 to 250 partnersTrained, coached and developed partnersAdministered ongoing feedback to partnersAchieved departmental budget and goalsDelivered superior customer service by leading and motivationg partners

- Managed both exempt and non exempt employees- Created and implemented strategies to support the company's business objectives- Acquired an in-depth knowledge of inventory control, ordering and receiving product- Conducted sales forecasts, budget prepartion and manpower planning to acheved desired goals-Ensured a positive customer environment- Trained and developed subordinates