Janet Melancon, Sphr Email & Phone Number

Dallas, TX, US

Lead operations of the HR Dept including recruiting, onboarding, benefits, employee experience, employee relations, compliance, and integration of employees in mergers and acquisitions.

• Led Human Resources, Risk Management, Payroll, Accounting, and Employee Engagement.
• Prepared communication documents including employee announcements, FMLA, and ADA.
• Led efforts to identify and evaluate HRIS and engagement software for improved efficiency.
• Developed Call Taker position job description, pay proposal, and implementation plan.
• Led Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force for enhanced diversity and improved engagement.

• Led business analysis and process assessment, facilitated IT employee engagement, and provided executive support.
• Conducted assessment of IT communications system team efficiencies, led data gathering of computer equipment building contents value, and evaluated processes and programs for improved efficiency.
• Developed communication pieces including monthly updates to IT staff, messaging for department programs, and conducted research, analysis, and developed reports.
• Coordinated IT Dept events and activities, processed monthly purchasing card transactions, and facilitated Branding IT and Social Committee (BITSCOM).
• Key projects included compiling comprehensive chart of systems, applications, and software, analyzing financial practices of market cities, and facilitating creation of business process documentation for IT supply.

• Executive Coach and HR Leader with 10+ years of experience enhancing teams and partnerships through effective HR policies and cultivating higher education/municipal/private business relationships, achieving long-term.
• Participated in Webinars on leadership, trust, communication, human resources, team building, coaching, relationship building, etc.
• Attended six sessions of Graduate credit class on Nonprofit Management at UNT to expand my knowledge of the nonprofit sector.
• Volunteered with two nonprofit organizations Metrocrest Services (social services) and Water Tower Theater (Arts and Culture) by providing feedback and recommendations into revising and developing personnel policies.
• Mentored women through the nationwide career mentor non-profit organization, Kinetic-Her (now called Advanxing Women).
• Mentored college students seeking career advice and insights through UNT Mean Green Mentors.

• Strategic HR leader in the areas of Employee Engagement and Experience, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Organizational Development, Performance Management, Employee and Leadership Development, Marketing and.
• Led inaugural college internship program for 18 Departments resulting in the hiring of 24 college interns as a development opportunity for students in the community and a future pipeline for quality employees.
• Led Employee Health & Wellness Fair engaging 24 health-oriented vendors resulting in participation of 2,600 employees for increased exposure and education to improved wellbeing.
• Facilitated a trauma support initiative by conducting research, completing a proposal, making contact with 30 prospective consultants, and resulting in the hire of a consultant for assessment of employee readiness and.

• Executive Coach facilitating a coaching process that empowers clients to explore behaviors, develop and implement plans of action, and ultimately reach their goals for bottom line results. Specializing in leadership.
• Developed a multi-day seminar with topics that included leadership development, communication and conflict resolution for 110 participants to increase understanding of principles and practices, and access to templates.
• Served with three organizations for four months per assignment as Interim Director of Human Resources to continue a high level of service until a new incumbent was hired, led staff through the transition, and evaluated.
• Developed a proposal and awarded a contract for leadership coaching and skills development with a team of four coaches supporting an organization’s 14 executives for a period of four months in order to boost their.

• Served in strategic human resources capacity as client liaison diagnosing issues and collaborating with clients to achieve and implement tailored solutions.
• Led and edited a robust, monthly staff and faculty newsletter (HR Advisory) for three years addressing the latest trends and information that kept over 3,000 employees and their families fully informed.
• Developed and facilitated training in the areas of leadership and management, annual performance evaluations, and hidden benefits for more than 1,500 employees.
• Coached dozens of employees in enhancing awareness, addressing challenges, and implementing action steps for improved effectiveness.

• Led a team of 12 staff in the functional areas of compensation, benefits, self-insured health insurance, risk management and safety, talent management, recruiting, employee relations, civil service, training and.
• Initiated significant changes in departmental protocols and developed standard operating procedures to realize greater effectiveness in delivering outstanding service.
• Developed and implemented comprehensive updates to policies and procedures for improved effectiveness.
• Evaluated, streamlined and elevated employee recognition program, hiring process, and performance reviews to achieve greater employee engagement.

Master Of Science - Ms, Counseling Psychology

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Sociology, Cum Laude