Lead HR Operations Team for PHS regional in-business HR support. And, act as HR Strategic Partner to assigned Hospitals in Eastern Washington.Coordinate with HR functions and Management to lead Union negotiations for various represented employee groups.Train managers in Leadership topics and conduct Organizational Development interventions as needed.Lead regional projects to develop the workforce. Examples include Nurse Technician program with regional universities and partnership with business journal and SHRM chapter to build regional best places to work methodology.Hire, develop and train new HR Strategic Partners and HR Generalists.

Reporting to the CEO, responsible for leading HR and Facilities functions. Locations include Spokane, WA; Washington D.C.; Seattle, WA; Sandpoint, ID; Beijing, China and remote sales staff. Member of the leadership team tasked with re-tooling a direct marketing company with a digital pivot and updated sales channels. Key contributions include development of HR team and functionality, implementation of new company-wide compensation system, implementation of Sirota employee engagement platform, implementation of online performance management and training platforms, turnover reduction and updated Technology and Marketing functions.

Responsible for building and leading the HR function for Americas’ operations in Oregon, Washington, California and various field sales locations. Developed an HR team of 18 across all functions: HR Business Partner, Comp & Benefits, HRIS, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Payroll and Training / Learning & Development. Key contributions include: transition from PEO to direct employer in USA; HRIS implementation (UltiPro); multi-state payroll implementation in E-Time; expatriate and work-visa support for global entity; built a compelling benefits and work-life program unique to Clean Energy (maintained at 75th percentile of market while holding costs significantly below market trends); strategic staffing for high-volume factory ramp-ups; implementation of ATS (iCims); established HR service center for both union and non-union environments, successfully supporting contract negotiation and avoiding further unionization in newly established plants.

Reporting to the Global VP of Customer Service, responsible for marketing plans and outbound marketing campaigns for a $125M business line. The position was provided as a growth opportunity outside the HR function. Key contributions include: 80% improvement in customer adoption of new global remote diagnostics program; launch of integrated marketing plan (international case study program, online registration, web-based marketing, direct mail, telemarketing and trade shows).

Reporting to the SVP of HR, responsible for all aspects of HR support to several business lines and various corporate functions with locations in Hillsboro, OR; Peabody, MA; Sunnyvale, CA; Acht, The Netherlands; and Mumbai, India. Key contributions include: strategic planning for business unit development and re-structuring; owner of N. America talent acquisition team; partner with corporate learning and development to deliver leadership and performance management training; owner of performance management & succession core processes; manager for Corporate HR support staff on both direct and dotted-line basis for North America HR Business Partners, Staffing, Immigration and Employee Relations functions.

Accelerant Networks was a "Fast 50" venture-funded startup. This fabless semiconductor company focused on high-speed communications chip design. Reporting to the CEO, my primary responsibilities included direct staffing in a high-growth environment, employee relations, performance management, employee development, compensation and benefits. Company was acquired.