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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

 Mitigate organizational risk throughout the employee life cycle. Coach Program Directors in the management and development of staff. Ensure agency protocols are consistently practiced in the areas of performance management, progressive discipline and employment terminations. Updated the process for completing employment verification during the recruitment and selection of candidates in order to comply with DHS regulations. Manage a comprehensive compensation and benefits program… Show more  Mitigate organizational risk throughout the employee life cycle. Coach Program Directors in the management and development of staff. Ensure agency protocols are consistently practiced in the areas of performance management, progressive discipline and employment terminations. Updated the process for completing employment verification during the recruitment and selection of candidates in order to comply with DHS regulations. Manage a comprehensive compensation and benefits program. Review plan designs and recommend plan changes that meet budget requirements. Establish and administer salary ranges for all exempt and non-exempt positions. Co-chair the Wellness Committee which manages health promotion programs and in-house professional development opportunities. Recognized by Hennepin County as a 2017 Wellness by Design Bronze winner. Guide program leaders and other staff through organizational changes, including reductions in workforce and realignment of programs. Chair Culture Committee which established staff values that clarify the agency's culture and staff's commitment to the mission, clients and each other. Introduced an agency-wide peer-to-peer recognition program to promote staff engagement.  Invited by board of directors to participate on the search committee for the Executive Director. Participated in the evaluation and selection of an executive search firm. Served as liaison between the executive recruiter, other search committee members, leadership and staff. Selected assessment tool for candidates and first-round interview questions based on organizational needs. Show less

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

 Guided senior management team through the performance management and progressive discipline processes. Led the process to revise performance review forms for exempt and non-exempt level employees. Wrote Memos of Understanding for all performance issues, including safety violations. Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state employment statutes. Rewrote the employee handbook and recommended updates that aligned with business standards. Reformatted… Show more  Guided senior management team through the performance management and progressive discipline processes. Led the process to revise performance review forms for exempt and non-exempt level employees. Wrote Memos of Understanding for all performance issues, including safety violations. Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state employment statutes. Rewrote the employee handbook and recommended updates that aligned with business standards. Reformatted and updated all job descriptions to ensure consistency across departments. Managed the complete recruitment and selection process. Established new partnerships with recruitment agencies and other referral partners. On-boarded 41 employees in 2014. Administered the separation process for voluntary and involuntary terminations. Ensured favorable outcomes during unemployment hearings. Exited 34 individuals in 2014. Supported training needs of senior managers and employees. Led the process to design a training program for Assembly Technicians, reducing time to proficiency by 30%. Facilitated employee-driven committee in the development of core values and mission. Designed program to introduce the values company-wide. Show less

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

 Contracted with Wellness Works Grant as a Intervention Coordinator through the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health. Recruited manufacturing companies to participate in a workplace study on smoking cessation. Presented to management teams and employee groups on the benefits of various smoking cessation tools and resources. Complied with study protocols in administrating employee surveys on health habits and opinions.  Contracted with HRAnswerLink as an HR Pro. Responded… Show more  Contracted with Wellness Works Grant as a Intervention Coordinator through the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health. Recruited manufacturing companies to participate in a workplace study on smoking cessation. Presented to management teams and employee groups on the benefits of various smoking cessation tools and resources. Complied with study protocols in administrating employee surveys on health habits and opinions.  Contracted with HRAnswerLink as an HR Pro. Responded to client inquiries from across the United States in a concise and timely manner. Offered expertise in employee relations and performance management, policy and process development, and compliance issues related to FLSA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA. Designed and presented presentations for HR.com, including Creating a Company-Wide Employee Communication Strategy, Meaningful Performance Appraisals: Personalized Goals and Feedback, and Staying in Compliance with FMLA Regulations. Show less

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

 Advised clients on a range of topics, including performance management, progressive discipline, involuntary terminations, reductions in workforce along with compliance issues, such as FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Workers' Compensation Insurance, and drug and alcohol testing regulations. Revised client policies, procedures and protocols to incorporate industry best practices and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.  Created leadership program for 16-person executive team. Lead… Show more  Advised clients on a range of topics, including performance management, progressive discipline, involuntary terminations, reductions in workforce along with compliance issues, such as FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Workers' Compensation Insurance, and drug and alcohol testing regulations. Revised client policies, procedures and protocols to incorporate industry best practices and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.  Created leadership program for 16-person executive team. Lead discussion of “Crucial Conversations” and DiSC assessment. Designed and rolled out 360 surveys. Guided participants in identifying professional goals for fiscal year. Developed performance management program for 10-person executive team. Partnered with Vice Presidents during individual coaching sessions to establish department goals that reflected new company vision. Advised on establishing SMART goals for managers and employees. Developed a comprehensive recruitment and selection process with step-by-step instructions to ensure consistent hiring practices across all departments. Improved employee retention through the use of pre-employment assessments, pre-employment drug screens, motor vehicle record checks, criminal background checks, employment verifications, and reference checks.  Designed and presented HR programs for RJF platform, Central Minnesota SHRM, RSM McGladdry’s HR Roundtable, Manufacturers Alliance’s HR Leader Alliance, Hermantown Chamber of Commerce, and client management teams and employee groups. Show less

Baltimore, Maryland Area

 Promoted and relocated to assume responsibility for newly established region of Washington, D.C., Maryland and Southern Pennsylvania. Expanded team of HR Representatives from 3 members to 10 members. Exceeded annual performance requirements in employment development, strategic development, client satisfaction and client retention. Presented and secured approval for a recognition program rewarding employees for exceptional performance and accomplishments. Implemented in-house… Show more  Promoted and relocated to assume responsibility for newly established region of Washington, D.C., Maryland and Southern Pennsylvania. Expanded team of HR Representatives from 3 members to 10 members. Exceeded annual performance requirements in employment development, strategic development, client satisfaction and client retention. Presented and secured approval for a recognition program rewarding employees for exceptional performance and accomplishments. Implemented in-house client workshops designed to highlight the employee life cycle and offer networking opportunities between clients and HR Representatives. Administered budget of $600,000 and oversaw client revenue of approximately $3 million. Show less

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

 Authored the company’s first guidebook for HR Representatives, which included internal procedures, company resources and implementation strategies for services and products. Selected as founding member of Quality Circle Program to field test new services and products, and invited to provide “Day in the Life” perspective during corporate orientation of new HR Representatives. Evaluated client needs and recommended management strategies to address issues, including employee… Show more  Authored the company’s first guidebook for HR Representatives, which included internal procedures, company resources and implementation strategies for services and products. Selected as founding member of Quality Circle Program to field test new services and products, and invited to provide “Day in the Life” perspective during corporate orientation of new HR Representatives. Evaluated client needs and recommended management strategies to address issues, including employee relations, progressive discipline, recruitment and selection, employee benefits, job descriptions, company policies and employee handbooks. Show less