Develop policy handbooks addressing organizational goals, objectives, regulations, policies & state and federal employment laws and all aspects of human resources (i.e. recruitment, talent management, training, onboarding);Evaluate organizational strategies and design succession planning.Develop job descriptions and compensation/benefits; Investigate & recommend discipline action of violations of handbook, employment laws, procedures, & regulations; identify/resolve compensation issues;Ensure compliance with state & federal employment & safety laws, procedures & regulations;Consult management addressing human resource and labor relations issues;Develop contract language; negotiate labor agreements; write Severance Agreements, Disciplinary letter, various communications;Investigate & prepare summary of allegations affecting issues of compliance/non-compliance with laws, procedures, policies, rules, regulations, etc.; Consulting, mentoring employees & management for effectiveness

Managed employee and labor relations operations to support district priorities, strategies & progress;Consulted, coached & trained senior management and staff regarding HR subjects, such as FLSA, FMLA, ERISA, federal/state labor laws, EEO, I-9 forms;Monitored overall implementation of systems for evaluating, structuring, assessing and improving employee performance;Managed and processed resolution procedures, i.e. grievances, arbitrations, disciplinary matters, discrimination charges, personnel complaints/issues and conflicts;Conducted investigations & implemented corrective actions; collaborated with Legal Counsel & management to resolve employee behaviors, morale issues, and various work related matters.

Adjunct Professor: English; Legal Research and Writing; Business Writing; Theories of Labor and Employment Law; Constitutional Law; Commercial Law; Business Law; Bankruptcy; and Race, Religion and the Law;Organized & delivered Human Rights Seminars addressing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Issues; Facilitated academic accreditation and approval from American Bar Association for Paralegal Studies Program

Interpreted and negotiated labor agreements with unions; Trained and developed management negotiating teams regarding bargaining strategies, contract proposals and interpretation of labor agreements;Facilitated conflict resolution, including grievances through arbitration and Unfair Labor Practices, Analyzed and implemented data applicable to labor issues; prepared legal documents; advised and consulted with legal counsel;Coached management/HR staff regarding collective bargaining accountabilities and employment issues, including recruitment, hiring procedures, diversity, EEO, Affirmative Action, employment policies, practices, personnel regulations and protocols and other HR matters, as needed.

Negotiated, monitored labor agreements with labor unions& non-represented employee groups;Coordinated and trained management on employee relations and human resources matters;Develope3d strategies/contract proposals and counter-proposals;Investigated and resolved issues/complaints regarding EEO, BOLI, FLSA, ADA, FMLA, OFLA and Unfair Labor Practices.