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Provided all HR support to 240 Corrections and Support staff in a therapeutic community correctional center.• Supervised two support staff in the oversight of recruiting, payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, EEO, ADA, Workers’ Compensation, time and attendance, policy interpretation, etc. • Served as a member of the Executive Committee• Reported directly to the Warden

Recruited to direct the HR function for a specialty division of Advogent, which provided physician and nurse education programs on a full spectrum of pharmaceuticals. Division operated a large call center that marketed services, provided a resident team of researchers, physicians, pharma reps, curriculum developers and a cadre of instructors, which fulfilled on-site and local/regional instructional services on a nationwide basis.Engineered the HR function through myriad corporate changes from growth to a peak of 850 multi-state personnel through several major RIFs. Led HR through a company acquisition that resulted in a major restructuring of the HR Department.Recruited, interviewed and evaluated all exempt and non-exempt staff. Handled benefits administration for medical, dental, vision, EAP, 401K, stock plans, STD/LTD, life insurance, COBRA and flex spending. Directed ADA, FMLA, OSHA, employee retention and employee recognition programs.Inherited and won four EEO cases without outside legal assistance. Achieved zero EEO claims throughout a near 10-year tenure. Served as company representative at unemployment hearings.Authored and provided formal training relevant to employee handbook, new hire orientation, harassment, diversity, performance requirements, company policies & procedures and ethics.Handled myriad additional duties involving event planning and orchestration, payroll, media and advertising, community relations, legal/government compliance reporting. Managed the business office, facilities and security programs and provided operations support to the VP/Director of Operations.

Contract Nursing Services Provider to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (12,000+ Staff)Ground up developed and managed the HR function for a personnel services subcontractor to the U.S. Navy's second largest hospital and medical/clinical services operation.Recruited, oriented and placed nursing and medical services personnel annually ranging from short-term temp to long term medical and surgical support assignments.Supervised a support staff of five and administered benefits, staff evaluations, payroll, employee relations, policy development, terminations, workers' compensation, STD/LTD, 401K, EEO and AA programs. Served as Executive Director and formal HR liaison/spokesperson for the organization.Managed myriad defense contracts of diverse profiles and configurations. Monitored and ensured compliance and handled emergent out-of-compliance and contract payment scenarios.