• Established a regional HR Operations team consisting of five geographically dispersed HR Coordinators, reporting directly to me, with the purpose of providing a shared services model of HR administration in order to improve business efficiency• Managed the HR Operations function for entire central United States region consisting of fifteen states and 7,000+ employees• Defined, created, and executed several new, standardized, and streamlined processes to maximize efficiency in HR data administration and employee data maintenance• Member of an HR committee responsible for the design, testing, and implementation of a comprehensive HRIS platform for the entire organization

• HR Manager for entire division, reporting to the President• Directed all things related to human resources, including, but not limited to: talent acquisition, talent development and training, employee relations, union relations, benefits and leave administration, investigations, management counsel, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws• Led a team that was responsible for health and safety initiatives, training, environmental programs, and worker’s compensation

• Primary HR Partner to the Vice Presidents of Lennox stores and supply chain distribution network, consisting of 1,000+ employees geographically dispersed across the U.S. and Canada• Led business leaders in employee talent reviews, creating succession plans and career development plans for top talent• Key HR partner for resolving employee relations issues and investigations• Spearheaded various manager trainings on subjects such as employee performance management techniques and employee performance improvement action plans• Facilitated team effectiveness training exercises in order to help teams identify areas of strengths, opportunities, and action plans to improve overall team effectiveness• Lead for compliance programs across the United States and was the primary HR leader for California employment law

• Lead HR partner for a five-state region as well as talent acquisition lead for corporate headquarters and parent company• Partnered with sales and operations managers to recruit, on-board, develop, and retain top talent• Responsible for tracking and submitting all aspects of changes during an employee’s life cycle (i.e.: hires, transfers, promotions, demotions, leaves, terminations, etc.)• Handled all employee relations, performance management initiatives, and investigations• Systems administrator and primary trainer for HRIS system• Evaluated and implemented compliance programs