I partner with small business owners to save you time and money by advising you and implementing time-consuming human resources projects, such as: * Employee complaints / conflict management – how to handle issues before they become problems* Hiring and retention* Writing clear and effective job descriptions* Posting your job openings where they will be seen by qualified candidates* Reviewing resumes and screening candidates* Effective interviewing techniques * Making competitive salary offers* Performance management – how to hold employees accountable for results* Policy creation/implementation – if they aren’t in writing, they are hard to enforce* Training – for hourly employees, supervisors and leaders * Compliance with employment laws – Getting your Employee Handbook up to date

Hands-on manager of all HR activity, supporting 130 employees at multiple locations. Collaborated with senior leadership to achieve organizational priorities Coached employees on performance, company policies, and conflict resolution Recruited and hired both hourly trades and salaried technical professionals Administered benefits programs; controlling costs while offering value to employees Ensured that training plans reflected priorities for leadership, safety certifications and soft skills

Led a high-performing HR team supporting 600+ US and international personnel employed at multiple locations Prioritized retention of critical talent with rewards and recognition programs Partnered with stakeholders to innovate and adapt HR initiatives to a changing environment Strategized with senior leaders to develop plans to accomplish corporate objectives Investigated employee complaints and allegations; took corrective action if needed

Supported HR Generalists on complex employee issues; recommended appropriate action. Managed department budget, audits and compensation market analysis. Spearheaded employee communications and systems changes when company unexpectedly changed hands, gaining confidence of employees by keeping benefits costs in line

Researched and implemented insurance plan which reduced health care costs by 20% Partnered with managers to recruit ‘hard-to-fill’ positions, advised supervisors and employees on performance and conduct issues, resolved sensitive employee relations matters in consultation with legal counsel.Reduced employee turnover by training supervisors to effectively handle conduct and performance issues.

Collaborated with supervisors to recruit and retain employees with the best talent and fit Investigated alleged discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, took disciplinary action if needed Improved quality of management by co-creating and overseeing a comprehensive training program in basic employment law, which empowered supervisors