Melissa Chaney Pytel Email and Phone Number

I am a seasoned human resources professional with a passion for labor relations, HR strategy, and organizational development. I have a proven track record of providing expert knowledge and support to leaders and affiliate HR departments on HR-related issues, and negotiating collective bargaining agreements with unions.Over twenty years of executive leadership experience in Human Resources. This includes developing and implementing comprehensive total rewards packages in line with the business objectives of the organization. This includes maintaining competitive wage and benefit packages that allow for the recruitment and hiring of top talent with an eye on the fiscal impact to the organization. Ability to monitor to changing market trends and adjust strategies when needed to be in the forefront of the market. Focus on being a market leader, not a follower.Twenty years of experience working closely with governing boards, executive officers and department heads. Responsible to coordinate and implement board policy, goals and objectives.Frequently served as liaison to other agencies/departments regarding matters of mutual interest.While always serving in a nonpartisan position, implement programs, policies and projects which face seemingly insurmountable political hurdles. Experienced at creating, facilitating and implementing strategic plans. Developed innovative programs, policies and projects that have withstood the test of time.Initiated performance focused budgeting with associated key metrics in multiple organizations. Adept at creating/fostering an innovative culture of collaboration and engagement.Directed paradigm shifts in organizational focus, particularly during financial crisis. Ablilty to communicate to staff, policymakers and key stakeholders the importance of continuous evaluation and the need to modify the status quo when needed.Key integrator of technology into the workplace. Served in various roles from management oversight to technical support to key user. Develop and implement training programs, performance metrics, surveys and other mechanisms that facilitate the ability to delegate yet monitor and hold staff accountable to ensure that both external and internal customers receive the highest possible levels of service.