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Portland, Or

Tigard, Or

COLUMBIA ROOFING AND SHEET METAL – TUALATIN, OR MAY 2017 TO SEPTEMBER 2017Privately owned commercial roofing company focused on business excellence serving OR, WA and CA. Served as HR strategic business partner on Leadership Team, and collaborative partner and advisor to a diverse staff in a fast paced environment, reporting to the President. Managed day-to-day activities for full spectrum of Human Resources policies, programs and compliance including Recruitment and onboarding, Talent Management, Benefits and Leave, Worker’s Compensation, Employee Relations, and HRIS/Records Management.

Portland, Oregon Area

Alliance for a Healthier Generation - National Not-For-Profit July 2016 - March 2017 As HR Manager, provided organizational planning, talent management strategies and needs assessment processes in the areas of recruiting and retention, training & development, employee relations, compensation, HR policy & program, ethics and compliance for the Alliance's 100+ employees working in assigned offices (Portland & New York) and virtually across the nation. • Led 2016 organization-wide annual performance appraisal and merit process. Achieved timely application of merits within organizational strategic objectives. • Collaborated with senior staff and supervisors evaluating position and reclassification requests, reviewing and revising job descriptions, determining appropriate pay grades and salary ranges, and compensation adjustments. • Managed recruitment processes, collaborating with hiring managers on job descriptions, recruitment and hiring strategies, providing policy, process and salary guidance. • Provided managers with resources, timely follow-up, and support in successfully handling complex employee relations and performance related issues, employment law, ethics, compliance and policy interpretation.

Alexandria, Va

DIVISION OF EMPLOYEE RELATIONS & TALENT MANAGEMENT Supported a diverse, complex organization comprised of 28 departments and 3.5K employees. Provided consultation, coaching, education and decision-making support to managers, supervisors and HR Business Partners on complex policies and practices, investigations, employee relations, accommodations and leave issues, and other HR matters. Conferred with management across Compensation and Benefits, Risk Management, and Legal to determine business needs, promote roadmaps for engineering organizational change, and mitigate escalations. Consulted with Hiring Managers on talent acquisition initiatives, managed recruitments for senior level positions, advised and mentored on complex recruitments and strategies. Planned, managed, led and participated on key city and department-wide projects and task forces.

Alexandria, Va

ACTING DIVISION CHIEF – EMPLOYMENT & TESTING SERVICES [2000 TO 2005]Managed strategic planning and operations for employment and testing functions for jurisdiction of 22 departments representing 3.2K+ employees. Designed programs and policies for strengthening recruitment, selection and onboarding that guaranteed comprehensive adherence to AA, EEO, and ADA objectives. Analyzed workforce trends, including turnover, anticipated retirements, changing demographics and skills gaps; identified bench strength and areas for increased recruitment. Partnered with department directors and managers to build internal and external pipelines of high caliber and culturally diverse talent. Investigated claims of discrimination, improper and illegal processes, prepared reports of findings and made recommendations for action. Analyzed and promoted extensive metric analysis, data analytics, and innovative technology platforms. Provided consultation and education to managers, supervisors, and employees to support programs and consistent application of all employment processes. Supervised professional, technical, and clerical staff providing effective communication, coaching and mentorship.