Passionate about advancing the success of small to mid-sized organizations, UpLevel HR delivers comprehensive HR solutions tailored to your organization's needs:• Tap into specialized expertise to tackle complex HR challenges beyond your in-house capabilities.• Seamlessly outsource HR functions, easily adaptable to your organization's evolving needs and budget.• Enhance your recruitment capabilities with targeted expertise for specific roles or opt for full or partial outsourcing of recruitment activities.Our services include HR consulting, outsourcing, recruitment, compensation, compliance audits, handbook development, benefits administration, payroll management, and staff training and development.Let's elevate your HR strategy together.

During my tenure, I was responsible for the hands-on direction and leadership of HR for this fabricator of cultured marble, granite and glass products with over 230 employees and 3 manufacturing facilities.

As a key member of this 100+ non-profit staff, I was directly responsible for the overall leadership, evaluation, and administration of the HR function.

Responsible for providing hands-on support and leadership in staffing, employee relations, and staff development for this 24/7, 600+ employee high-tech manufacturing and engineering company serving the semiconductor industry. Led HR efforts towards company's first ISO/TS16949 certification, becoming the first automotive industry supplier in the nation to obtain this certification.

Created and implemented talent development strategies to identify skill gaps and provide focused programs to address emerging needs. Led employment branding campaigns and events that not only improved candidate flow but candidate quality and fit. Improved retention in a high turnover industry by creating feedback forums, ongoing training and development opportunities, and progressive pay structures.

Led the direction and administration of the HR function for this start-up software development consulting business. Grew consultant team by 50%, developed and maintained HR structure including recruiting, policies, procedures, benefits and payroll administration, employee relations, and training and development.

Responsible for leading the college recruiting programs for this 1200+ employee, global nuclear engineering organization. Strategic and directional lead for recruiting and managing programs for new grads, interns, and co-ops. Community liaison and board member for local school programs. Speaker and mentor for college programs.