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Tempe, Az

Tempe, Arizona

Led task delegation and performance management of 1-3 direct reports. Oversaw recruitment, benefits, employee relations, policies, handbook, training, performance, FMLA, OSHA, Cobra, payroll, employee events, and management consulting, as well as directing budget and resource allocation for HR department and building facilities. Directed facility management and reviewed and selected HVAC, electrical, plumbing, furniture, and janitorial vendors based on bids. Served as HOA Treasurer/VP.Achievements:• Ensured seamless operations and full legal compliance by establishing and implementing formal Human Resources department including correcting exempt / nonexempt status of employees, and creating employee handbook and company policies eliminating or reducing potential litigation. • Slashed attrition 5% through implementation of multiple health benefit options, adding additional benefits such as short and long term disability, and changed retirement from company match only retirement accounts to 401k with employee and employer contribution. • Boosted HR productivity 10% by researching and sourcing new payroll vendor with single sign on system for timekeeping, HRIS, and benefit renewal and tracking. New system reduced and eliminated number of redundant process and unnecessary steps for managers and payroll / HR staff. • Successfully orchestrated relocation of corporate office without any early closure of office hours, and zero impact to customers. Ensured on-time and budget compliant completion of construction through close collaboration with Architects and hands-on management of contractors throughout the construction process including the creation of space plans, design and flooring options.• Facilitated dismissal of litigation claim from disgruntled employee by partnering with attorney to gather information needed for case and discovery including providing proper documentation and evidence supporting consistent adherence to company policy throughout the company.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Administered all new hire paperwork, executed background checks, and led on-boarding process. Generated reports, performed audits, and communicated updates on open positions for Director of Recruitment and other HR staff.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Directed human resource functions for 150 personnel for the East division and 20 employee Design center.Achievements:• Enhanced comprehension of new performance management process by communicating new procedures to all Division Leadership, including Division President through key participation in corporate rollout. • Improved temp-to hire and temporary construction candidate quality while significantly reducing cost-per-hire and increasing hiring manager satisfaction by researching, qualifying, and selecting two new employment agency vendors. • Facilitated timely and permanent resolution of employee relations issues between management and personnel including providing all appropriate documentation and written follow-up increasing overall job satisfaction and employee retention.

Shakopee, Minnesota

Supervised Human Resources department and front desk with 1 direct report and 2 indirect HR representatives in Idaho and Oregon consisting of 175 exempt and non-exempt employees, handling all HR functions including payroll, as well as, worker’s compensation, liability / risk, and auto insurance.Oversaw resource allocation and management for $350k budget. Administered all benefits including pension & 401k plans, executed cost accounting, and oversaw recruiting, safety programs, and DOT monitoring with random drug testing. Collaborated with attorneys for H1B visa's and partnered with brokers for insurance renewals. Achievements:• Delivered $125k in company savings, as well as tax savings for personnel by preparing and presenting proposal to senior management demonstrating cost effective benefits and savings by changing to pre-tax benefit deduction.• Slashed 3rd party fees 10%-20% by reducing payroll frequency and processing time, from 3 separate payroll processors to 2 and brought payroll down to bi-weekly and monthly. • Reduced turnover, while providing equitable pay, and ensuring competitive market position by utilizing market surveys, internal equity and external equity for benchmarking and development of comprehensive compensation evaluation.