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Denver, CO, US

Greater Denver Area

• Attained a role inspiring teams, redefining HR information systems and coaching executives by providing HR insights for the largest privately-owned fine jewelry retailer nationwide. Delivered the knowledge and tools.
• Enriched relationships between HR and Operations as liaison, and by pairing an HR Generalist with each Regional Director as business partner to advise on diverse HR issues: recruiting, hiring, discipline, etc.
• Collaborated on a major business transformation as trusted advisor to senior leadership, working closely with the operations team to restore the business to profitability in two years.
• Decreased turnover from 65%+ to ~35% while reducing recruiting costs through strategic use of agencies to source better-qualified candidates and relentless training to elevate performance.
• Championed major improvements in HRIS by sourcing and implementing the full Kronos suite of HR software to replace SAP and improve performance in payroll processing, scheduling, benefits and more.
• Pioneered implementation of the Kronos HR/PR/WTK software as one of the first clients nationwide to adopt the full suite of products. Led three major HRIS conversions including two for Kronos HRIS.

Greater Denver Area

• Actively recruited as a key member of the HR team, progressing through continually increasing responsibilities while facilitating growth from ~300 to 950+ employees in retail stores and the corporate office. Coached.
• Led talent management and empowered HR team as coaches by creating comprehensive on-site management training that inspired confidence in managers to navigate complex employment issues.
• Transformed HRIS from a DOS-based Ceridian system to Kronos, to improve performance.
• Led initiative as Director to aggressively restructure benefit plans to minimize employee cost increases and sustain benefit levels to employees, while maintaining employer costs within budget.

Greater Denver Area

Greater Denver Area

Lake Tahoe, CA

• Led the full spectrum of HR functions with a focus on recruiting, payroll and benefit administration for a busy ski resort. Coordinated H2B visas for ski instructors from sister properties in Chile, Australia and New.
• Streamlined processes to screen and onboard 1,000 seasonal employees in a single week.
• Restructured compensation of the Vehicle Department to improve equity and manage risk. Foundational background in Human Resources including Assistant Director of HR at the Radisson Hotel Denver.