As the Northwest Regional HR Manager, I am responsible for directing the daily human resources activities and human resource needs of my assigned region. I provide support and services to staff and management to maintain and improve all aspects of the employee experience. I resolve employee relations issues and problems and coordinate the performance management process for my region. I drive to improve the engagement of staff and collaborate with senior management and other HR Leadership. As the Regional HR Manager, I build relationships with both staff and managers throughout my region. I partner with my plant and regional management teams to align HR policies, procedures, and programs with company goals, objectives, and operating principles.

Joined as a key member of the plant management team to provide advice and coaching to department managers as well as provide leadership and support in all functional areas of human resources including employment, employee records, employee relations, performance evaluations, employee development, training and special projects - this includes compliance with federal and state employment law, implementation of company policy, compensation, staffing, training, benefits administration, payroll functions and recruiting.

Recruited to start-up and manage the Human Resources Department. This included the full development of the department’s operations, systems and programs. Worked with the management team to create HR policies and procedures, recruit employees and develop effective onboarding, training and incentive programs. Manage HRIS database, leave-of-absence program and personnel records, administer HR budgets, goals and strategies, and handle employee workplace concerns.

Recruited to start-up and manage the Human Resources Department. This included the full development of the department’s operations, systems and programs. Worked with the management team to create HR policies and procedures, recruit employees and develop effective onboarding, training and incentive programs. Manage payroll, healthcare and 401k benefits enrollment and databases, leave-of-absence program and personnel records, administer HR budgets, goals and strategies, and handle employee workplace concerns.

Began as a Human Resources Coordinator with a concentration on recruiting. During my career, assisted the Controller with payroll for 150+ employees, closing month ends, cleaning up the GL accounts and running accounting reports. Later began assisting the Lead Chemist with all safety and hazardous communication and training before completely managing the Safety and Hazardous Communications and Training department. Conducted all safety, HR and ITAR training. Developed and maintained a plant-wide safety awareness program, policies and training as well as an ERP (Emergency Response Plan). My role turned into a Human Resources Administrator with concentrations in recruiting, training, onboarding, health and safety, payroll and executive assisting.