Helping businesses navigate the crazy world of Human Resources

Lead the implementation of our day to day operations related to human performance with a focus on balancing our three key areas: employee experience, customer experience and financial results – in order to achieve our Organizational Strategic objectives as set forth in the Strategic Plan. Lead creation and implementation of sustainable Employee Lifestyle Team systems and operational infrastructure that support our business needs, provide our desired employee and customer experience. • ELT Business Systems• Compensation and Benefits• Performance Management• Risk Management, 401(k), Workers Compensation and Safety• Leadership of HR & Training Operations

- Manage department consisting of eleven Human Resources Professionals in five locations.- Project manage implementation of ATS and integration with HRIS.- Evaluate and improve existing processes to ensure consistency, compliance and risk management.

 Project managed HR functions during significant transitions related to divestitures and acquisitions. Participated on strategic team to evaluate performance, research options and eventually divest subsidiary. Manage team of HR professionals in Minnesota and Texas locations providing day to day human resources support and address escalated concerns. Designed and implemented career path program for growing department. Trained new team members on HR policies and procedures. Documented and enhanced HR policies to ensure compliance with state regulations.

 Fulfilled HR duties as they related to acquisitions and divestitures in Minnesota, earning awards for going “above and beyond” to ensure the processes went smoothly.  Developed multiple training programs to address deficiencies, several of which were implemented across the country.  Organized responses to employee opinion surveys, including conducting employee focus groups. Administered front-line employee self-promotion program.  Acted as Safety Administrator for multi-state operating group.

 Created and implemented HR policies and procedures from scratch for start-up company. Worked in conjunction with attorney to create Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. Negotiated employee benefits and administered plans. Created and documented job descriptions.

 Acted as company liaison for union matters. Supervised staff of two. Established DBE status with the state of MN for company, including EEO reporting. Performed compliance testing for company 401(k) plan. Implemented unique benefits to differentiate company from other employers. Organized and facilitated continuing education courses for employees. Designed performance evaluation program for non-union employees. Acted as Chief Financial Officer for company, earning “excellent” credit rating.