Plan and administer policies relating to all phases of human resources and compliance activities. Provide strategic support and organizational development guidance to managers. Ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.Design and role out a new Performance Management System to Management and Front Line employees.Conduct internal and external market data analysis nationally and within local labor market and provide proposal for equity adjustments (if applicable) to CEO. Design and streamline the employee recruitment process for all levels of the business, to include formalized interview process, offer letters, new hire training program, employee career center, remote recruitment process and employee referral program.Design and update job profiles for all positions within Desert Orthopedics.Implement new ADA Accommodation process and train Managers on the new process/program.Recruit, interview and tests potential candidates and partner with hiring managers to fill vacant positions.Plan and conduct new hire orientations.Maintain and analyze records of benefits plans participation such as insurance and pension plan, employee transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations.Coordinate management training in supervisory skills, recruitment & retention, terminations, talent development, performance reviews and employee relations. Partner with management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.Administer benefits programs such as life, health, dental and pension plans, paid time off, sick leave, leave of absence, and employee assistance. Recommend, design, and administer employee rewards and recognition programs. Manage workers' compensation cases. Represent organization at employee-related hearings and investigations. Serve as the compliance officer for Desert Orthopedics.

Provide HR leadership/partnership and support to the business ensuring achievement of business strategies. Flawless execution of HR programs and practices while providing expert counsel to management on employment law, conflict resolution, performance management and policies. Lead a local HR Staff of 5. Develop and maintain information systems that provide data for trend analysis. Timely resolution of employee relations concerns such as disciplinary actions, harassment, discrimination and misconduct complaints.Develop and provide continuous training on employment law, policies and employee relations to Management staff.Partner with Security and Facilities Manager to ensure workplace safety, to include training programs and workers compensation.Maintains equitable compensation programs to include base pay and bonuses.

As the Human Resources Director for the NW Region, I partnered with the Regional Leadership team to help develop, shape and execute the Regional business strategy. Provided HR Leadership support to a Staff of 67 and 102 Business Owner/Operators while managing the Human Resources department. Partnered with home office and Divisional leaders to create and implement Division wide initiatives in the areas of Staffing and Retention, Benefits and Compensation, Diversity, Performance Management and Succession Planning. Supported Operations Leadership by providing HR tools, programs, metrics and direction resulting in a high performing people culture.