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Social Solutions was acquired by Bonterra Tech in August 2021. Our company grew from 380 to 1,300 employees overnight. My role transitioned from Senior HR Manager to People Business Partner.

Austin, TX, US

Austin, TX, US

Dundee, Scotland, GB

Proactively partners with managers within assigned business functions in areas of engagement, recruiting, employee relations, and compliance providing solutions in support of the global organization and People Team strategy.

Round Rock, Texas, US

• Managed a variety of human resources functions to provide exceptional customer service to 100 employees and management including administering the benefit program to provide a competitive and advantageous plan.
• Administered benefits program by collaborating with brokers to negotiate and implement plans annually to align with company benefit strategy.
• Facilitates the open enrollment process including the creation of benefit plans into HRIS system, conduct open enrollment meetings and webinars to educate employees, and providing support to employees through open.
• Responsible for company ACA reporting requirements.
• Served on company reputation committee to build company brand, expand and improve client relationships, and develop employee engagement and recruitment through quarterly objectives.
• Assisted hiring managers with recruitment and selection of top talent.

Austin, Texas, US

• Responsible for evaluating and interpreting company policies and procedures. Ensured compliance with all company procedures and served as a central communication source concerning employment matters supporting 400.
• Supported Human Resources Director with strategic planning and quarterly reviews, which included in-depth data on employee turnover, retention and recruitment efforts.
• Served as resource for employees regarding interpretation of health and welfare benefits for enrollment, changes and termination.
• Ensured Joint Commission compliance for personnel records and professional licensure and certifications as set by company policy.
• Served as counsel to management pertaining to employee relations and execution of human resources policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the on boarding of all new hires, volunteers, students and vendors. Coordinated and facilitated new employee orientation educating new staff on benefits and policies.

• Provided various compensation, performance management, and benefit services to management teams and over 2,600 employees across multiple facilities.
• Completed annual salary surveys reporting data for all lines of business to ensure corporate compensation objectives are achieved. Prepared recommendations for market and equity increases.
• Coordinated communication and implementation of market and equity increases to employees and management.
• Performed job classification and job evaluation, and presented findings to management with recommendations.
• Coordinated benefit audits, provided specialty reports and census data to support the role of the Benefits Manager.
• Managed the annual performance appraisal process. Trained and provided support to management.

Responsible for overseeing and marketing various forms of support for students within the College of Education such as tutoring, workshop sessions, use of an open access lab and student advising.

Served as Human Resources representative responsible for daily administrative tasks and maintenance of personnel records. Acted as liaison between employees, managers and the corporate human resources headquarters of Harden Healthcare.

US

Internship in mid-size accounting firm provided exposure to general human resource functions. Primary duty was assisting with the daily human resource operations and recruiting entry-level and experienced professionals.

Bachelor Of Science, Human Resource Development

Master Of Science, Human Resource Development