Cultivate and develop a hands-on relationship with managers and employees. Display active commitment to the mission, vision and values of Avina Women’s Care. Maintain an understanding of HR trends, best practices, regulatory changes, talent management and employment law. Apply this knowledge and communicate changes in policy, practice and resources to upper management. Prioritize management of recruitment and retention strategies through programs for recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling and disciplining staff. Oversee hiring process of employees; ensure background check, drug screen and offer process is consistent with company policies and competitive in the central Ohio market. Organize and manage onboarding and orientation processes for new hires. Administer exit interviews and implement succession plan strategies to ensure smooth role transitions within the organization. Maintain compensation, determining production, productivity, quality and customer-service strategies. When necessary, administer disciplinary actions and/or terminations of employment. Coordinate employee reward and recognition initiatives. Manage and conduct payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately and in compliance with government regulations.

Responsible for planning, implementing, directing and coordinating all HR strategies, policies, programs and activities in line with organizational objectives. Manage all aspects of employee relations and development, talent acquisition, organizational development, performance management, employee engagement, compensation, leave of absence and benefit administration. Handle broad-based complex information across departments with company-wide impact. Coach and mentor supervisors and associates. Set direction and vision for department. Establish priorities, develop policies and allocate resources.

Spearheaded overall administration, coordination and evaluation of human resources plans and talent acquisition strategies to ensure efficient daily operations for 3 offices with nearly 300 associates. Directed core management activities for surpassing typical human resources functions, including key components of change management related to talent acquisition, performance management, employee injury/illness reporting, training and development, performance improvement, strategy development, strategic planning, employee and management training, and payroll and benefit plan support.

Established, maintained and improved human resources operations for 2 locations in Columbus, OH with 200 associates. Sole HR manager fulfilling broad range of functions covering talent acquisition, performance management, worker compensation, unemployment, performance improvement, Affirmative Action (AA) planning, succession planning, employee retention, policy and procedure development, benefit administration and selection, payroll administration, record maintenance, new employee orientation, legal compliance, performance review process, BWC compliance and administration, and performance improvement.Delivered Results:* Developed and maintained annual budget for HR department; ensured all projects and operations complied with budget plan and developed strategies to generate savings.* Introduced numerous HR programs which supported employee development, employee health and welfare benefits, and productivity. Projects included:- Successfully rebranded HR Department from Human Resources to YES! (Your Employee Support) resulting to improve employee management and relationship, boost employee performance and unity within organization.* Created and implemented Thank You Thursday recognition program for co-workers, vendors & customers resulting to better employee job satisfaction while achieving desired organizational goals and productivity.- Changed performance review tool from lengthy multiple page document to streamlined 2-page document with new rating system that expedited process and minimize time consumed in completing review.* Actively participated in succession planning with president and other key leaders to identify top talent within organization and map out ways to ensure organization has best talent with compatible skills, capabilities, and experience.* Played pivotal role in successful implementation of new payroll system which reduced amount of time needed to process payroll, and enabled supervisors to expedite review and approval process.

Directed human resources operation and strategies for organization supported by nearly 500 employees. Developed and delivered viable solutions to help achieve organizational goals. Integral part of organization performing numerous functions including Bucks for Charity Coordinator, Campus Campaign Coordinator, Operation Feed Coordinator, and Member of Student Life HR Council; provided support to achieve organizational goals and establish workplace culture and environment while maintaining efficient operation.* Interfaced with Civil Service and CWA Union employees; worked closely with leaders for Civil Service Plans, Union Documentation and Agreements, and CWA Mediation Hearings.* Solely facilitated human resources functions for whole organization, as well as provided backup HR support to Department of Athletics and Blackwell Inn.* Created, organized and managed training and development projects for all levels addressing topics such as drug free workplace, time management, diversity and inclusion, wellness and nutrition, and sexual harassment.Delivered Results:* Organized recruitment events to fulfill all positions in organization through hosting in house job fairs, college recruiting and job fairs, networking and employee referrals.* Served as chairperson for Culture Action Team, Culture Strategist for University and Department and NCBI Diversity Trainer accountable for constantly reinforcing university culture through creating and planning fun events and developing strategies to promote university culture.* Implemented 360-degree performance review enabling group of coworkers to provide feedback about colleague performance. Initiative provided associates better insight of performance based on views of associates inside and outside of organization.

Oversaw and maintained all recruitment activities and hiring process through media, schools and job fairs to meet organizational requirements. Core duties included coordinating flow of applicants, background and reference checks, new employee orientation, position training, leadership and development training, management of all employee files, special project surveys, external audits, Workers’ Compensation and unemployment claims. Supervised two administrative staff.Delivered Results:* Interacted with all levels of employees and managers to communicate and resolve human resources related issues covering policies and procedures, federal and state laws and current employee requirements.* Oversaw recruitment efforts to meet staffing needs, which included developing job advertisements, preparing information on job openings, and placing job ads.* Efficiently handled and resolved highly sensitive issues in collaboration with human resources director through developing and implementing appropriate solution for employee relations issues.* Served as Drug Free Workplace Trainer and Coordinator accountable for maximizing effectiveness of drug-free workplace policy and program.* Created, organized and managed Thrive Award Employee Recognition program that rewarded excellent work provided by employees, while maintaining positive, engaged and productive workforce.