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Responsible for administering policies and programs covering employment, compensation, benefits, performance management, employee relations, recruiting and retention, and compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. • Analyze and compare internal positions against local, county, state and regional job markets for competitiveness and attraction of high potential candidates. • Provide performance management guidance to department heads on the process of evaluating employees, setting goals, conducting objective performance reviews, and recognizing and awarding performance to improve productivity. • Designed HR policies and procedures including creating an Employee Handbook, recruiting/hiring staff, initiating new hire onboarding and training programs. • Engage with benefits carriers to negotiate plans to increase employee coverage and lower out-of-pocket costs. • Develop, refine, implement and improve methods, procedures and tools to produce maximum effectiveness and efficiency in payroll processing. • Handle employee terminations, grievances and other sensitive matters in a discreet, respectful and fair manner; working closely with legal counsel and management to ensure compliance and offering recommendations for corrective action and continuous improvement. • Provide HR services and support to department heads to provide guidance on employee relations issues, procedures and guidelines and the interpretation of company policies. • Develop job profiles and source candidates from major job boards; select, interview and hire candidates to fulfill job openings. • Develop, implement and maintain a safety program to exceed OSHA requirements • Developed, implemented and delivered HR training with a focus on learning and developmental needs for business units, individuals and management.

Responsible for the strategic and tactical talent management for 19 locations in CA, CO, OH and MN • Evaluate and analyze turnover data, issues and root causes in order to provide recommendations to reduce employee attrition, improve retention and ensure hiring targets align with current and future employment needs. • Assist with managing employee communication and feedback through avenues such as employee satisfaction surveys, etc. • Serve as a strategic business partner to upper management and provide guidance on policies and procedures to insure the company is in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. • Establish and implement HR efforts that effectively communicate and support the company's strategic vision