Responsible for developing and executing a world-class People & Culture strategy at Integris, focusing on creating a dynamic work environment that puts "People First."• Lead initiatives that enhance employee engagement, foster diversity and inclusion, and drive talent development programs.• Implemented innovative HR policies and practices to attract, retain, and develop top talent, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.

Consults with business owners and company leaders on a variety of HR strategies and approaches. Advises and executes on the creation and establishment of HR strategy and programming, including best practices related to employee relations and engagement, talent acquisition, performance management, and leadership development and coaching. Acts in an Interim HR leadership capacity to provide support to the employee base. • Acting Head of HR for multiple organizations• Created and executed People & Culture strategy for various local start-up organizations and small businesses• Provide networking and development opportunities for HR professionals

Leads and directs all aspects of the company’s HR function. Charged with developing the HR strategy and executing to address all stages of the employee lifecycle. Provides counsel on issues including HR operations and compliance, organizational design, performance management, leadership development and coaching, succession planning, learning and development, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Elevated to serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team after the position was right-sized to account for the scope of the role. Recruited to the high-growth company to champion the development and implementation of the HR function as well as build a team and provide strategic vision and leadership to set and maintain organizational vision, strategy, and execution. Translated the mission and direction of the company and deployed a human capital strategy that aligned with business goals and objectives. Partnered and collaborated with Executive Leadership and advised on key organizational issues while coaching, developing, and guiding team members across the enterprise to build a culture of growth, curiosity, and accountability.

Elevated to partner with business leaders to support strategic programs related to human capital, including employee development, leadership development, talent acquisition, change management, organizational design, learning and development, total rewards, and employee engagement. Drove the creation of the HR strategy while leading and managing the HR team and subsequent programming and initiatives throughout the comprehensive employee lifecycle. • Recipient of three performance-based promotions during tenure with company. • Spearheaded the integration of People & Culture during the merger between Peak 10 and ViaWest, which resulted in the formation of Flexential. • Served as HR Business Leader and coach to peer-level leaders and senior management. • Formulated and introduced compensation planning, career pathing, and succession planning programs and training. • Devised an interactive onboarding and immersion program; utilized technology and live touchpoints to offer an enhanced and more personalized experience to new hire employees.

Execution of HR strategy and day-to-day direction of the HR Business Partners, Learning Manager, and Talent Acquisition team• Designed a “targeted hiring” program that established a recruiting funnel, career paths, and learning paths throughout the organization• Drove the employee engagement survey to 98% participation and maintained engagement levels over a two year period with 25% headcount growth• Performed a compensation audit that included job description reviews, benchmarking, salary bands, and salary leveling• Successfully defended multiple EEOC cases

Coaching, guidance, and support of the employee population and mid-level management; resolution of high-level employee relations matters• Developed an onboarding program that successfully cut first year turnover by 75%• Designed and matured a Manager Effectiveness Training Program that utilized various forms of learning methods to outfit leadership with skills and abilities to lead high performing teams• Established HR metrics; facilitated quarterly manager reviews• Created full-cycle communication program to enhance leadership capabilities and maintain employee engagement.

Established and progressed the HR infrastructure including policy & procedure creation, compliance, recruiting & onboarding, and benefits programs; handled employee relations• Implemented HRIS (ADP WorkforceNow)• Developed performance management process• Established companywide communication plan as related to people & culture