Utility is an innovative technology company creating groundbreaking digital systems for frontline professions that depend on speed, accuracy, and transparency in their work.Provide HR leadership for all recruitment, HR, and culture initiatives across the organization. Develop hiring strategies that align with projected headcount and priorities to bring in top talent. Work closely with hiring managers to understand their growth needs, requirements and expectations. Advise leaders and managers across disciplines on how to develop and nurture high-performing teams. Create learning and development initiatives to support, challenge, and inspire the middle management and leadership team. Refine policies and procedures to ensure compliance in a multi-state organization. Act as a strategic business partner to the senior leadership team, consulting, coaching, and advising on all HR related matters. Support and enhance culture initiatives with an emphasis on fostering connection and collaboration across teams and locations.

Allied Universal Executive Protection and Intelligence Services, Inc. is the leading corporate executive protection organization for high-profile Fortune 500 principals. Multi-state responsibility for regular employee base of 250 with concentration of employees in California. Responsible for overall human resources activities serving on the leadership team. Work closely and partners with line managers and employees to address a variety of workplace and employee relations issues and topics. Interpret, implement and answer inquiries related to HR policies and procedures, while ensuring consistency, and reinforcing adherence with local labor laws.

Valley River is an enterprise of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation. It is a state-of-the-art gaming and hospitality facility in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. Guests enjoy 60,000 square feet of gaming space, food market and 300-room full-service hotel.Responsible for the overall human resource function with a team of five. Reports to the General Manager with a dotted line to the VP of HR and Talent Development. Workforce metrics was reported to the tribal representative on a weekly basis. Oversight of talent acquisition and development, benefits and employee relations/engagement. Ensured compliance with tribal preference in hiring and promotion. Developed community partnerships with Tri-County Community College and Murphy Medical. Managed budgetary oversight of employee engagement committee and HERO volunteer activities. Ensured flawless execution of many employee relations activities to include: town hall meetings, GM chats, employee recognition awards, and engagement surveys. During my time at Valley River, we were recognized by Harrah's for customer feedback and "creating memorable experiences, personalized rewards and delight every guest, every team member, every time".

Provide HR leadership and oversight for multi-site, multi-state agribusiness operation with a highly diverse workforce (bilingual).BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND STRATEGY - Active participant in the strategic planning process establishing key relationships to influence decision-making. Monitor the legislative and regulatory environment for changes and impact on the organization. WORKFORCE PLANNING AND EMPLOYMENT - Identify workforce requirements to achieve short- and long-term goals resulting from high-growth and workforce reduction. Establish a framework for hiring, retaining and promoting to meet business needs. Monitor and manage visa programs: TN NAFTA, and TPS classifications. HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT - Develop, implement and evaluate programs that address employee training and development, performance appraisal and performance management. Select and implement employee training programs from third-party vendors.COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - Develop, select, implement, and administer compensation and benefits programs that support organizational goals and objectives. Analyze, select and management outsourced compensation and benefit providers. Serve as Plan Administrator, fulfilling fiduciary responsibilities related to compensation and benefit programs. Evaluate, monitor and provide internal consulting regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the impact on the organization.EMPLOYEE AND LABOR RELATIONS - Assess organizational climate by obtaining employee feedback through surveys and focus groups (Gallup Q12 and internally developed tools). Create, update and communicate workplace policies and procedures.RISK MANAGEMENT - Establish programs, procedures and policies in order to provide a safe, secure working environment and to protect the organization from potential liability.

• Pursue and promote total client satisfaction by proactively establishing strong professional relationships with clients to insure maximum client retention. • Align PEO services with identified client needs through an understanding of business plans and small business operations from an owner’s perspective.• Use knowledge from various human resource disciplines to help identify their application and impact on client’s business.• Implement programs to enhance productivity and reduce liability through improved communications and identify best HR practices for client. • Coordinate development and delivery of service strategy plans for assigned client base. Monitor execution to achieve agreed upon deliverables within agreed timeframe.• Lead and coach internal and external constituents through a planning process, new client transition process or team meeting. • Participate in prospect meetings with sales and service team members by phone, or in person as needed to provide insight of potential benefit to prospective client.• Develop, facilitate and manage client business strategy commitments and maintain relationship with clients.

Provide operational continuity and staff coordination in support of the state committee, coordinating staff, and volunteers. Work directly with the supporting Regional Deputy Director to coordinate support from ESGR.Develop relationships with community partners interested in supporting military recruiting and employment outreach programs. Proactive communication and planning was established with Goodwill Industries, the Atlanta Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management and other military-friendly organizations and governmental agencies.Management of the volunteer recruitment program to ensure diversification and compliance with applicable Federal, DoD, and ESGR instructions.Assist with the management processes for the formulation of budget requirements supporting ESGR programs, operations and events. Assist with monitoring budget expenditures and with the funding justification for additional unplanned mission requirements.Facilitate day-to-day communications and activities among HQ ESGR, State ESGR Leadership and volunteers.

Drive organizational performance in a dynamic environment by developing, implementing and embedding human resource and organization development programs and strategies. Very comfortable and effective moving between hands-on tactical work and strategic project-based work, with a proven ability to develop strong, influential working relationships at all levels of the organization. Provide coaching to managers and employees, resolve conflict, interpret policy, implement programs, and respond to inquiries and questions. Ability to work autonomous - able to work independently in a virtual environment. Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced workplace. Competencies include: Learning agility; customer focus; listening and communication; drive for results; innovation; persistence, process- management, and business acumen.

Collaborated with CEO and CFO to stand-up a new organization in less than 30 days. Developed all key HR processes, documents and policies. Analyzed, selected and set-up payroll system and process. On-boarded 60 consultants to fulfill contract obligations.Through effective communication techniques, built a level of confidence and trust in a new/unproven organization. Employee retention rate was 95% in a critical period of start-up.Solicited and negotiated insurance plans (E&O, D&O, General Liability, Workers Compensation, etc.) for an appropriate level of risk management.Responsible for the oversight of immigration-related compliance to include: H1B new/transfer visa applications, Green Card requests and process, I-9 Compliance, e-Verify, etc.).

A Professional Employer Organization (PEO) providing a fully-integrated outsourced human resource solution.Demonstrated complex business-to-business sales skills by implementing a top down solutions based sales approach targeting C-level prospects. Responsible for business development through networking, tele-prospecting, leveraging centers of influence, targeted direct mail and e-mail campaigns.Converted prospects to clients with an effective account development system: Assessment, Analyze, Present, Negotiate and Close.

Full service professional services firm with a genuine commitment to professional, affordable and personalized service. Flexible HR solutions that provide a cost-effective solution on an outsourced basis. Get all of the expertise of having a HR Director on your executive team at a price that makes sense for your business as it grows.HR outsourcing advisory services to assist the business owner in selecting the right outsourcing partner (Professional Employee Organization or Administrative Service Offering).Areas of focus: Benefits Administration; Regulatory Compliance (HR Audit/Assessment); Compensation and Benefits (Selection, Management and Analysis); Training and Development (Employment Law, Management Development and Training Credits/Grants); Recruiting and Retention; Surveys (Organizational Climate, Exit Interview); Work Opportunity Tax Credits.Clients served in the following industries: Hardware Distributor (VAR), Information Security (VAR), Software Development, IT Staffing, Federal Prime Contractor, Retail, Hospitality, Restaurant, Manufacturing.For more information on our services: nancy.anheier@gmail.comTelephone: 904-525-9230 (FL) or 678-457-5390 (GA)

Netzee was an e-Commerce Solutions Provider to the Financial Services IndustryFormulated HR policies and procedures in the start-up and development of a high technology company from inception. Managed the integration of the HR function with five acquisitions. Developed workforce strategies to support tremendous growth of 900% in the first year. Devised communication strategies to create a positive empowered workforce and support on-going change management. Influenced the strategic direction of the organization as a Member of Executive Management Committee.

Agilysys (aka Pioneer Standard Electronics, Keylink Systems. Dickens Data Systems)Provided corporate leadership and direction for complex human capital strategic issues for a division of 1,000 employees. Led a staff of nine responsible for delivery of high-quality HR services.Developed management training curriculum and provided support in their development with internal coaching. Teamed with organizational leadership to successfully complete a merger (ProAmerica) and acquisition (Pioneer Standard). Protected shareholder value through the successful defense of various employment related claims (initial contact with EEOC through legal proceedings). Developed staffing strategy to serve as a roadmap for the tremendous growth of over 300%. Provided project management leadership for several payroll software conversions (ADP to Ceridian and Ceridian Windows to Source 500).