Direct the Global Human Resource function and activities for a staff of 500+ through Global operational shifts. • Partnered with leadership to identify and implement strategic workforce planning initiatives with consideration for cost-effectiveness and employee skillsets; ensures alignment of with global business objectives.• Managed M&A people-focused activities including benefits administration, HRIS and organizational structure; perform detailed analyses to identify opportunities for growth and efficiency while ensuring alignment with business strategies.• Serves as the sole administrator of all Human Resource programs related to employment practices, payroll, leave, recruitment, compensation, benefits, and employee relations in compliance with applicable employment laws.• Delivered complex analyses of HR data; identifying key trends that drive business decisions and initiatives including employee engagement and overall business process.

Directed the Human Resource functions and initiatives for a staff of 400 employees ensuring alignment to overall business strategy.• Partnered with leadership and employees to strategically align HR activities such as recruiting, classification, employee relations, and coaching with business objectives. • Provided advice and counsel to management regarding employee relations issues including performance management, conflict management, discipline, and terminations.• Developed compensation plans and career-pathing opportunities to foster workforce growth and development.• Identified risks and solutions related to Workers’ Compensation claims through job shadowing; utilized data collected to reduce claims and associated costs.• Administered full scope of leave and benefits programs including broker and plan selections based on workforce needs; negotiated renewal rates resulting in significant cost savings and conducted annual open-enrollment.• Responsible for all regulatory compliance reporting (DOL Quarterly Earnings, EEO-1, statistical reporting, etc.).• Promoted a positive working environment and improved employee morale through development of trusting relationships with all levels of staff and use of open-door communication.Accomplishments:• Created and implemented a comprehensive wellness program; identified areas of focus based on employee interest, and promoted program use through participation incentives.• Managed the implementation of the ADP Workforce Now HRIS including RFP, vendor selection, testing, data transfer, and rollout; implementation resulted in the streamlining a paperless administration of employee records, benefits enrollment, recruiting and onboarding.

Supported over 1,100 nationwide employees in the administration and implementation of Human Resource activities while ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws.• Provided coaching thought leadership to regional directors and managers regarding policies, compliance, terminations, disciplinary issues, and general HR concerns.• Managed employee lifecycle changes aligned to M&A activity; analyzed benefit offerings, communication plans, onboarding, and integration. • Managed the leave administration process (FMLA, WC, STD/LTD) for all associates.• Served as the primary point of contact for all employee relations, unemployment claims, and appeal hearings.• Conducted internal audits ensuring compliance with Federal I-9 Guidelines, DOL, OSHA, and other regulations.• Managed the H-1B and L-1B Visa Sponsorship process for new associates and completed all required annual reporting (quarterly earnings, EEO-1, ACA).Accomplishments:• Developed formal performance appraisal process founded in SMART methodology aligned to role-specific criteria.• Facilitated the configuration and integration of ADP and ICIMS to streamline onboarding and recruiting processes.

• Managed operational HR functions for the US location included employee onboarding, payroll processing, benefit administration, recruiting, employee relations, and Visa sponsorship processes. • Developed and provided interpretation of Human Resources policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures for all internal departments.• Managed the business function for the IT department by maintaining CRM database, vendor management records, equipment ordering, and asset tracking.Accomplishments:• Partnered with global HR leader to implement a competency-based performance management system in effort to create consistency across the organization; completed the RFP process and ROI analyses to determine the best fit.