Streamline and expedite HR operations to maximize the productivity of new hire orientation, onboarding, and training operations for 400 employees. Effectively manage, motivate, and coach high-performance teams. Direct benefits administration, payroll, succession planning, resourcing, and talent acquisition activities. Ensure daily operations are in compliance with organizational standards, as well as local, state, and federal employment laws, and HIPAA regulations. Proactively identify and address employee claims related to performance or harassment incidents in a timely fashion to prevent disruptions in workflow, conflicts, and dissatisfaction. Manage workers compensation cases and 401K, medical, dental, and vision benefit packages. Act as a liaison between multiple business divisions and cross-functional teams to improve HR activities. Utilize compliance tools and analytical skills to quickly identify deficiencies and mitigate audit risks.♦ Steered increases in employee engagement and HR team results by coordinating ongoing performance reviews and motivational strategies ♦ Skillfully developed and implemented filing systems that optimize the efficiency and traceability of confidential employee records and reports

Coordinated, planned, and managed hiring and recruitment processes for a 200-employee company. Provided valuable training and guidance for management personnel to understand policies and enforcement actions for preventing employee legal discrepancies. Conducted orientations, onboarding, and town hall meetings to maintain transparency and open communication throughout the company. Kept lines of communication open with senior leadership to discuss managerial needs, solutions, and business improvement strategies. Leveraged effective policies and procedures to mitigate issues and resolve grievances. ♦ Achieved significant growth in team engagement and performance through the implementation of forward-thinking initiatives♦ Continuously strengthened existing leadership and HR industry skills including performance management, learning and development, resourcing, talent acquisition, HIPAA compliance, and payroll / benefit administration

Sourced, recruited, interviewed, and hired qualified talent that met position requirements and organizational goals for a 150-employee company. Applied effective interpersonal and negotiation skills to secure cost-effective contracts with new hires. Creatively designed and executed engaging marketing strategies for driving increases in lead generation. Oversaw the creation and management of job descriptions on various job boards. Worked collaboratively with senior leadership in resolving employee conflicts.

Spearheaded the strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of application credentials, and initial interview / pre-screening process to create specific candidate pools for career opportunities. Positively represented the company and showcased new hiring opportunities while attending industry-specific recruiting events and job fairs. Conducted thorough evaluations of candidates to determine their strengths and weaknesses; led to an increase in the successful placement of talent.