Partnered with hiring managers to recruit top talent that aligns with workforce plans that support the overall business and growth goals.Built onboarding and learning and development programs that drive employee performance in a data-informed, and metric driven mannerMaintained responsibility for the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local legislation.Developed and own the HR Operations road map with continued focus on streamlining and automating business processes to create a value added HR organization that can effectively support our growing districtInterpreted business strategy to drive programs and practices with a highly strategic focus around talent acquisition, compensation, performance management and talent developmentPartnered with key stakeholders to define, document, measure and optimize HR processes and maintain data integrityPartnered with the HR Leadership team to determine annual HR workforce/resource management plan; provide governance and oversight to the applicant processManaged and evaluated current processes to identify areas for improvement through process improvement and technical solutionsDeveloped a set of metrics to measure, evaluate and report on the health and effectiveness of HR programsManaged HR data with a focus on owning data quality and driving improvements, to deliver accurate, reliable and compliant workforce data with corresponding workforce reporting and analyticsProvided exceptional project management and customer servicePossessed a deep understanding of state and local laws and regulations as they pertain to employee related issuesServed as a trusted, independent counsel and advisor to the district and as a leader with HR expertise and perspectiveEstablished, built and maintained a culture to attract, select, develop and retain top talent and leadershipProvided leadership, guidance and professional development to direct reports

Developed, trained and supervised a team of compensation consultants focused on providing Leaders, Managers and HR professionals an "exceptional" experience addressing pay issuesEvaluated capability and provided strategic direction for maintaining and implementing the appropriate compensation tools, resources and key processesEnsured compensation programs and practices were in compliance with organizational policies, state and federal statutes, and legislationDeveloped salary increase budgets and pay structure adjustmentsUpdated and maintained compensation and job evaluation plansCommunicated with employees regarding questions/concerns regarding salaryMaintained all District salary schedules and pay documentsCoordinated the job analysis process for all employeesAnalyzed employee pay data and prepare reports as necessaryWorked on detailed pay projects for long periods while maintaining a high degree of accuracyPrepared and presented reports regarding compensation, salary proposals, and pay plans

Direct and oversee identification and development of best practice performance systems and methods to optimize individual, team, and organizational worker performance. Identify and create professional development opportunities that outline career paths, leadership development and succession planning.Develop the basic job knowledge and skills training (on boarding) for all key positions with a high level of execution.

Utilize a variety of assessment tools to design, execute and evaluate learning solutions and strategies in the areas of talent management, organizational effectiveness, performance improvement, leadership development, coaching and developmental planning. I also serve as an instructional designer for mentoring, coaching, national certifications, customer service, new employee orientation programs, strategic planning sessions and team building initiatives.

Utilize the Hogan Personality Assessment System to help public and non-profit agencies select and develop high-performing employees.

Facilitate and coach utilizing results from the Birkman Method, an online personality, social perception, and occupational interest assessment measuring and reporting behavioral strengths, motivations, expectations, stress behavior, and career profiles. The Birkman Method is the tool to understand self, understand others, and the interpersonal and career choices that can lead to success and well-being.