Michelle Boot, Ms, Phr (She/Her/Hers) Email & Phone Number

Denver, Colorado, United States

Proven and dynamic VP of Human Resources and Employee Development with a robust focus on amplifying employee engagement, nurturing talent development, and cultivating a thriving organizational culture. A strategic leader with a demonstrated history of success and expertise in human resources management. An essential partner and coach experienced in guiding strategic planning, driving initiatives, managing change, and shaping organizational design in intricate settings. Proficient in team cultivation and leadership, adept at devising and executing inventive HR strategies that fuel organizational triumph. Oversight of all facets of human resources, encompassing practices and operations tailored to the evolving business landscape, elevating decision-making and approaches for fostering stability and expansion across the enterprise. Proficient in aligning HR strategies with business objectives, ensuring compliance, and instituting comprehensive engagement endeavors. Collaborative in implementing diversity and inclusion strategies, interpreting data into impactful engagement blueprints, and dedicated to fostering a motivated, diverse, and high-performing workforce.

Denver, Co

Engaged to build all aspects of HR from ground up after divestiture from parent company for actively growing portfolio of four companies with 1600 employees and 125 retail locations in 25 states. Partnered with managers on people related issues and employee relations, oversaw KPIs, goal attainment, recruitment, talent development, D&I processes and policies, performance management, and EEOC complaints.• Collaborated with benefits brokers on annual renewal strategy and plan changes, implemented full range of new benefits plans and vendors.• Led human resources aspects of two acquisitions adding over 850 employees at 75 locations across 12 states.• Implemented new ADP HRIS system including recruiting, benefits, and performance management modules.• Oversaw implementation and transition of 401(k) retirement programs.• Developed new employee handbook with revisions of all policies and procedures.

Denver, Co

Led team of seven high-performing HR professionals in recruiting, selection, and leadership development across divisions in accordance with all state and federal regulations and laws. Partnered with HR Director to develop departmental and system-wide policies and procedures. Provided professional consultation to all managers to ensure legal and appropriate alignment of people with process.• Reduced total recruitment time by streamlining processes; updated job posting language to provide consistent marketing message.• Expanded candidate reach by implementing LinkedIn career and recruitment page.• Designed and delivered supervisor leadership training.

Aurora, Co

Steered all store HR functions including strategic planning, organizational development, employment law compliance, recruitment and retention, succession planning, training and development, benefits administration, payroll, compensation, employee relations, management development and performance management.• Designed and implemented approaches to improve work structure and motivation to achieve desired strategic goals.• Developed and implemented involvement strategy, increased employee engagement survey score from low and disengaged to highest in market.• Created and championed strategic facilitation process to identify and establish integrated talent management and succession planning strategy to ensure pool of ready leaders.

Master Of Science, Organizational Leadership, Human Resource Management

Bachelor Of Science, Business Management / Marketing

Certificate, Human Resource Management