• Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for directing all HR functions in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.• Designed and currently administers an effective recruiting process while ensuring company adheres to all Uniformed and Anti-Discriminatory laws in recruiting and selections while utilizing best practices.• Successfully developed and redesigned offer letters, new hire orientation and exit processes to include updated forms.• Updated employee handbook and Affirmative Action Plan• Communicate daily with employees regarding benefits plans; oversee benefits administration processes while maintaining legal compliance.• Plan administrator for the organization’s 401(k) plan and supplemental benefits. • Developed policies and tracking system for short-term disability, long-term disability and FMLA compliance.• Advises and collaborates with managers and supervisors in developing appropriate employee relations and disciplinary action responses and resolutions.• Oversee and work with HR Generalist regarding HIB visa process• Devise and develop policies for the following: travel, tuition and training, attendance, inclement weather, worker’s compensation, performance evaluation, harassment, FMLA, harassment, discipline and termination

• Responsible for directing the National 4-H Council's HR functions in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations• Currently developing an effective recruiting process while ensuring Council adheres to all Uniformed and Anti-Discriminatory recruiting and selection laws and best practices.• Administers Council's employment functions, including assisting managers in planning, sourcing, and hiring candidates; ensuring EEO compliance• Communicates with associates on pay and benefits plans; overseeing the payroll and benefits administration processes; and maintaining legal compliance.• Plan administrator for the organization’s defined benefits plan, supplemental benefits, and other retirement programs. • Developing tracking system for short-term disability, long-term disability and FMLA compliance.• Advises and collaborates with managers and supervisors in developing appropriate employee relations and disciplinary action responses and resolutions.

• Directed and managed all aspects of Human Resources (recruitment, wage and salary administration, personnel actions, position mapping, benefits, performance reviews) for 500+ employees.• Delivered all contract requirements timely and in accordance with contract performance standards.• Lead, directed, developed and maintained full responsibility for all direct report staff in the PMO• Coordinated quality control and safety functions.• Communicated client and company policies, operating philosophy, objectives and expectations to staff.• Resolved conflicts and problems while promoting partnerships, openness and effective communications.

• Provided various status reports and presentations on contract performance.• Directed and managed contract staff (500+), 10+ direct reports, budget, safety and quality.•Util ized effective communication to establish and promote partnerships among stakeholders to include direct staff, project employees, corporate partners and the customer.• Completed performance reviews and established effective leadership development plans for each direct repor/team member• Revised and achieved time-to-fill goals from three months to 21 days from posting to Date of Hire.• Ensured workplace was free of workplace violations, discrimination and met all state, federal guidelines.

• As a PMO Team Member coordinated administration and management of all company human resources policies, programs, procedures.• Supervised recruiters and administrative staff; coordinated and managed all full cycle recruitment activities, security/background checks/reference checks, benefits and training.• Developed project job descriptions, participated in job design, job classifications and provided advice to General Management and fellow management staff on appropriate SCA classifications.• Coordinated and assisted in preparation of Goals, Performance Reviews, and annual Merit Reviews; approved all pay actions.• Advised and assisted management in resolving employee work issues; Prepared disciplinary action documents; Coordinated formal complaints; conducted internal investigation with corrective action recommendations.• Established a successful working relationship with both union representatives/employees and non-union staff.• Responded to external compliant files with federal/state agencies and represented company at hearings.• Coordinated and participated in EEOC and OFCCP on-site investigations & compliance desk audits.