· Evaluated and selected market compensation survey data providers and completed surveys as required.· Worked with managers and executives to define roles across the company in order to benchmark all jobs against market-based descriptions.· Created and implemented an agile compensation structure focused on role-based market pricing and accommodating several levels of experience and expertise.· Recommended and implemented design changes to existing executive bonus program.· Trained all managers and executives on compensation structure, concepts, and bonus plan changes.· Set compensation guidelines and standards for both internal and external new hires and transfers, and provided recommendations for all compensation-related actions and changes.· Partnered with Finance to ensure accurate calculation of variable incentives and delivery of compensation documents and statements to employees.· Continued to function as a Senior HR Business Partner in addition to compensation role through June 2019.

· Coached leaders of assigned lines of business and departments on leading and managing their teams.· Provided consultation to managers on performance issues, employee relations issues, policy and programs.· Delivered quarterly metric data to business leaders to track performance, turnover, and demographics.· Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.· Assisted departments with organizational restructuring and employee changes.

· Coached leaders of internal customer groups on leading and managing their teams with a focus on driving talent management initiatives.· Formulated and delivered leadership training and orientation for all levels of management in a classroom setting.· Provided consultation to managers on performance issues, employee relations issues, policy and programs.· Ensured compliance and provided training on federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.· Assisted departments with organizational restructuring and employee changes.· Selected for Driving Change Program (Change Management training for high-potential employees)· Participated in change management initiatives including company rebranding and the rollout of new HR programming on a global scale.· Acted as a coach for the company-wide rollout of The 4 Disciplines of Execution, a Franklin Covey solution.· Recipient of Vision Achievement award for excellence in employee engagement.

·· Provided HR support for 300+ employees in a non-union manufacturing environment.· Managed employee relations by assisting operations leadership in performance management and organizational development, and by providing guidance & support to all employees.· Administrated benefit programs and assisted employees with their benefits questions/issues.· Participated in policy establishment and communication.· Interviewed and selected candidates for direct labor positions.· Formulated and delivered training and orientation sessions with temporary and core employees, and was responsible for tracking and reporting company-provided training. · Acted on behalf of the Safety Committee to establish Machine Safety Audits and an Employee Safety Suggestion program.· Participated on the HACCP committee responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the program.· Participated on the Special Events Committee and assisted in the coordination of wellness and social events.· Trained in ADP PC/Payroll and EZLaborManager, and acted as the back-up payroll administrator.

· Acted as the primary resource for the Lenexa, KS office for Human Resources related matters.· Partnered with internal management and the HR team to provide high-touch employee relations and consultation.· Developed, interpreted, and administered company and human resources policies and programs.· Worked with internal management and vendors to identify, recruit, and retain high-quality candidates.· Worked with the HR team and line management to implement, interpret and administer the compensation philosophy and programs.· Worked with the HR team, employees, vendors and third-party administrators to develop and implement cost-effective benefit programs.· Participated on an implementation team and provided employee and manager training for Ceridian Self-Service HR and time keeping modules.· Partnered with the Corporate Facilities Manager to ensure the efficient management of the Lenexa, KS facility, and that accurate and timely office services support was provided.· Supervised mailroom employees and front desk receptionist.

· Maintained personnel files to ensure compliance with legal, medical, and criminal check requirements.· Administered all employee benefit plans and acted as a contact for all benefit related matters.· Tracked and maintained FMLA and Worker’s Compensation files/claims.· Acted as a resource for employees and supervisors to provide guidance regarding company policies and procedures.· Placed recruitment advertisements, maintained advertising and recruiting contacts, and made suggestions for recruitment efforts. · Performed applicant pre-screening, participated in interviews, and contacted candidate references prior to making an offer of employment.· Conducted new hire orientation including HIPAA training, policy and procedure training, and benefits orientation.· Spearheaded annual Job Fair including all planning, promotion, scheduling, registration, and organization in partnership with the Council on Philanthropy.· Attended ADP HR/Payroll training and acted as the back-up for the payroll department.· Participated in two committees addressing employee appreciation and administration.· Responsible for inter-agency communications including the composition of the monthly system training calendar and inter-agency job postings.

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST – CDI | DEC 2004 – JULY 2005· Served on the Lead Management Team under new corporate leadership for all HR related matters. Community Development Institute replaced KCMC as the administrator of the Head Start program in the Kansas City Metro area in December of 2004.· Acted as a correspondent between the local office and the agency headquarters located in Denver, CO for all HR related matters.· Conducted regular orientation training sessions with all new staff, including policy and procedure training and benefits orientation.· Conducted meetings for current employees regarding benefit plans and acted as a contact for all benefit-related matters.· Maintained health-related personnel information and tracked all FMLA and Worker’s Compensation files/claims.· Responsible for recruiting and ensuring compliance with the EEOC.· Trained interviewers on legal interview questioning and procedures.BENEFITS COORDINATOR – KCMC | AUG 2003 – DEC 2004· Maintained and administered all employee benefit plans including Medical, Dental, 401(k), Section 125, Short and Long-Term Disability, Long-Term Care, Workers Compensation and the Employee Assistance Program. · Maintenance of benefit plans included enrollment and orientation, submitting changes and terminations, bill processing, and claims submission/tracking.· Performed HR functions including the maintenance of all employee files, entering employees into the payroll system, conducting employment verifications, pre-screening applicants, scheduling interviews, and checking employment references.· Administered the Personnel section of the ChildPlus database and composed the associated database training manual.