Lead the development, administration and implementation of new and existing HR processes and programs. Ensure compliance to federal and state employment law. Lead immigration team supporting employment sponsorship for foreign nationals by ensuring timely and accurate filing of H-1B transfers, extensions and amendments. Partner with attorneys in responding to RFEs, and PERM filing. - Performance Management: Implemented integration of employee management software and an informal, ongoing dialogue between managers and their direct reports that has employees feeling more engaged and empowered.- Learning and Development: Implemented LMS for compliance driven training resulting in ability to provide on-demand training to off-site employees throughout the United States and ensure compliance to California, New York, Connecticut, Maine, Delaware, and Illinois Sexual Harassment Training requirements.

Partner with small businesses with reducing the risks, costs and challenges associated with workforce management. Delivering HR-SURE® employee management solutions that are Simple, Understandable, Relevant and Empowering. Guiding small businesses towards a basic and comfortable level of HR independence.

Responsible for serving as key business partner in leading team of Human Resources Professionals and directing the HR function in support of global strategic business and organizational initiatives; leading and managing organizational change; building, developing and retaining talent, regulatory and legal compliance, and corporate communications for corporate functional groups (approximately 800+ employees) in multiple locations across North and South America and matrix globally. Functions include:Aftermarket, Engineering; Global Procurement & Supply Chain; Jerr-Dan Products; Finance & Accounting; Marketing; Domestic & International Sales; Legal; and Information Technology. Provided leadership and guidance for Talent Development Team as interim leader.

Hired by the CEO to build the Human Resource function by designing, implementing and executing of all aspects of human resources including recruitment, compensation/payroll, benefits, employee relations, training and development, and related technical systems. As member of the senior management team, share leadership responsibilities for achieving organizational objectives for growing organization.

Responsible for serving as key business partner in leading team of 8 and directing the HR function in support of strategic business and organizational initiatives; leading and managing organizational change; building, developing and retaining talent, regulatory and legal compliance, and corporate communications for Orlando Region impacting over 1200 Call Center, Field Operations and Support Departments. Responsibility also includes, employment functions including New Hire Orientation, Employee Relations, policy and procedures, coaching and counseling, EEO/AAP, OFCCP programs, employee records maintenance to include background checks, and compensation programs.

Direct the human resources functions at twenty seven locations nation-wide, including management orientation and development, succession planning and recruitment and partner with legal counsel in management of EEOC and NLRB Charges.

Provided support to business areas in developing, implementing, and integrating global strategy and tactics relevant to workforce diversity and workplace inclusion to achieve measurable effectiveness in all aspects of their business.

Provided domestic support to Walt Disney Park and Resorts in managing change in Labor Management Initiatives and projects such as the Role Clarity, Scheduling Pilots, and introduction of new labor management technology and processes for more than 60,000 employees.

Partnered with Vice President and Directors in aligning Human Resources Strategy with Business Goals and objectives for Walt Disney World Sales and Travel Operations to include, Resort Sales and Services, Special Program Sales and Business Development and Administration. Total client base of 650 exempt and non exempt employees.

Provided strategic direction and leadership to Human Resources Assistants in delivery of HR products and services for multi-site region consisting of Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, Disney’s Blizzard Beach, Fantasia Gardens and Winter Summerland with a total employee base of 1200 (exempt and non-exempt).

Negotiated, facilitated and determined outcome of Cast Member grievances in accordance to collective bargaining agreement while continuously fostering positive labor/management relations. UFCW, IATSE, Teamsters, American Federation of Musicians and Actors’ Equity.Provided advice and counsel to management on Walt Disney World policies, collective bargaining obligations, and employment law. Supported the 2004 Actors’ Equity and STCU Labor Union Contract Negotiations with expertise in 2 affiliates: (IATSE and UFCW).

Supported and upheld training and communication objectives as they related to leadership development, labor utilization, safety and modified work for Magic Kingdom Entertainment Team of 57 non-exempt Cast Members and 1,000+ exempt unionized Cast Members.Implemented and monitored implementation, integration and training of SAP (HRIS) system and EiSS (Entertainment integrated Scheduling System) for Magic Kingdom Entertainment team and became benchmark on integration for all WDW EiSS Implementation.

Managed Daily costuming operation for Tarzan Rocks!, Indiana Jones Stunt SpectacularManaged Daily Cosmetology operation supporting the following stage shows: Beauty and the Beast, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Fantasmic! and Atmosphere Characters. Coordinate cosmetology support for Special Events, Filmings, and Conventions at Disney’s MGM-Studios.Led dispersed teams consisting of up to 35 Cast Members, manage costume operations exceeding $2,000,000 in financial planning, procurement, construction and operational projects within Walt Disney World Resort in matrix reporting alignment to the General Manager at three of Disney’s Premium Resorts including, Disney’s Polynesian Resort, BoardWalk and Yacht and Beach Resorts.

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