As SHIP8 INC. HR Director, I lead a team of professional HR team members in developing and implementing HR strategies that drive organizational success. I am passionate about creating a positive employee experience and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. I am dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and creating a safe and inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.

Manufacturing company offering outdoor and aviation products with 3 locations in the State of Alaska. Human Resource Manager in this 100+ employee growing company. This newly created position is offering me the opportunity to build the HR functions creating and/or upgrading all policies, benefits, processes and talent across all functions in support of an extraordinary growth plan which is seeing the company continue to grow despite previous market conditions.

Security Level – Federal Contractor with T1 level Immigration and Customs Enforcement clearanceTook over operations of a poorly running HR Department for a federal contractor at an Immigration Detention facility with over 200 employees with a staffing plan that called for 315 employees.• Managed the administration and implementation of human resources policies, programs and practices with 1 staff member in a unionized workforce.• Managed progressive disciplinary process in a Union environment.• Serve as advisor to the Facility Administrator and Management staff on all HR related issues.• Oversaw the full life recruiting process with a current deficiency of 56 open positions. The processing of all new employees and changes of status. Implementing new internal processes to streamline processes to ensure consistency. Conduct new hire orientation and annual training on personnel policies. Assures compliance with government contractor and contractual policies on all staffing decisions.• Manage workers compensation claims and coordination between employee and carrier.• Monitor unemployment claims, manages FMLA, ADA and leave request.

• Ensure continued documentation of HR Operations processes. Prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for continuity and knowledge retention and transfer.• Process Personnel Action Requests (PAR) forms in People First and routes as appropriate.• Assist supervisors with recruitment efforts and in preparing requisitions for advertising in People First and gives guidance as necessary in the interview process. Prepare offer letters and complete onboarding/orientation processes.

Ensure high quality human resources support for the business: HR planning, performance management, legal compliance, administration, employee communication, organizational management, health benefit planning and execution, payroll administration, talent management, compensation, training, employee relations, event planning and general office administration. ADP workforce Now, ADP payroll, Empower, Paycor

Managed the full life cycle recruiting process by assessing candidates’ skills, cold calling, playing matchmaker between candidate and management, overseeing the interview process, extending offer, and onboarding.• Searched, sourced and screened potential candidates, utilizing multiple online resources• Conducted in-person interviews to thoroughly evaluate candidates• Negotiated salary, discuss benefits, relocation, sign-on bonus and coordinate new hires• Managed the process from interview through offer• Lead training classes for hiring managers on interviewing skills using behavioral interview questions

Responsible for providing leadership & direction in HR functions inside a manufacturing plant including: Payroll, Staffing, Training, Benefits Administrations, Employee Relations and Progressive Discipline, Safety, Policy Development, Performance Management, Affirmative Action and OSHA reporting, Workers Compensation and Unemployment.My role also included responsibility for all onsite Accounting functions AR/AP as well as inventory and order processing of all maintenance and office supplies/equipment.