• Led team in the identification of an HRIS for the national interim management for Head Start programs (CDI). Interviewed HRIS vendors, selected ADP Workforce Now and became the subject matter expert. Responsible for learning ADP Workforce Now, implementing it, resolving issues and providing solutions both virtually and in person for 15+ CDI Head Start programs and CDI. • Design, create and execute ADP trainings (instruction manuals, online training modules, Zoom trainings, etc.) for HR staff and other management team members.• Assist in the conversion of paper personnel files into electronic personnel files. Utilize reporting tools (ADP and Child Plus) for developing and generating reports to ensure accurate files and to respond to queries.• Develop and implement monitoring protocols for HR, legal, Head Start and early childhood education (ECE) licensing regulations. Conduct audits and create monthly action plans to ensure compliance with the regulations.• Lead and coordinate HR responsibilities during Startups (mass hiring fairs for immediate hire of 20 – 150 applicants pending the CDI HS program, in person and virtually): Design online career centers and onboarding setup using ADP Workforce Now. Create organizational charts, job descriptions, pay scales, presentations for onboarding; hire all staff and review paperwork; ensure ECE licensing requirements are met for employment.  Facilitate the transition of HS employees from the previous grantee to CDI HS through job offers, onboarding, conducting new hire orientations and training employees on the Employee Handbook, policies, procedures, etc. • Lead the equity, diversity and inclusion effort for our Workforce Strategic Planning team and assist our EDIT Team (Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Transformation Team) with quarterly programs, presentations and monthly blogs to increase staff retention and dialogue, and understanding and compassion for underrepresented communities and coworkers.

• Built the HR capacity at the local programs within a HUB and prepared it for transition. • Collaborated with Legal, Site Managers, HRFSs, consultants and local staff to implement and maintain Head Start within each community in preparation for the future grantee.• Provided onsite and remote support to local programs during Startups, ESUs, SAs and site visits.• Led the HR responsibilities during Startups: created job descriptions, organizational charts, pay scales, presentations for onboarding; hired all staff and reviewed paperwork; ensured licensing requirements were met through ongoing communication with the local licensing offices and review of licensing regulations. • Trained and monitored local HR staff on the CDI HS processes: determining employment eligibility, interviewing and hiring, obtaining background checks, creating personnel files, tracking staff electronically.• Implemented procedures through process review, training and monitoring, i.e., background checks, electronic job jackets, DOT processes, etc.

• Developed the program, College Hoodies 4 Kids, which advocates for kids through educational events; introducing kids to college benefits through workshops and distribution of college apparel.• Encourage and inform groups of five to 150 (i.e., Kids K-12, Brilliance Debutante, Women’s groups, W&M Alumni, Social Services, Toastmasters, etc.) through workshops and motivational speeches.• Conduct trainings for individuals and families in personal finance, household budgeting and financial software.

• Consulted for the Head Start (HS) National Interim Contractor by facilitating the transition of HS employees from the previous grantee to CDI HS through onboarding by reviewing pay, education credentials and employment eligibility. • Maintained continuation of HS services by conducting new hire orientations and training employees on CDIHS’s objectives, policies, procedures, extranet and coaching HR staff. • Assisted in recruiting and interviewing staff for programs; tracked data using spreadsheets and/or ADP; and created and maintained personnel and medical files.

· Managed department staff, interdepartmental teams and planned quarterly and annual staff meetings.· Implemented and monitored recruitment, placement and separation activities for 70+ employees.· Created and managed the HR budget for job postings, recruiting, employee retention and development.· Administered benefit packages to include medical, VRS retirement, types of leave, etc. Solicited vendor information, evaluated, negotiated and awarded contracts for benefit package proposals. · Monitored HR benefits and payroll-related expenditures to ensure accuracy in payment.· Managed the organization of personnel and medical files. Responsible for compliance with federal, state and local workplace laws, i.e., ADA, FMLA, OSHA, HIPAA.· Interpreted policies and procedures and counseled management, employees and retirees accordingly. · Made recommendations regarding promotions, training, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions and terminations. · Developed job descriptions, assessed qualifications of applicants, orchestrated interviews and negotiated job offers and benefits packages. · Assisted Information Systems department in choosing new agency software for payroll and HR.

· Managed the employment function of a non-profit community agency with 250+ employees. Recruited, interviewed and hired staff.· Established and administered $100K Career Development federal budget.· Promoted and organized job fairs with local technical and community colleges. Coordinated materials, displays and advertising for job fairs. Arranged for interviews and testing of applicable candidates.· Wrote and placed job advertisements: online, print and other media.· Conducted exit interviews and evaluated feedback for organizational improvements.· Developed, implemented and oversaw Career Development for the Head Start Program. Evaluated, encouraged and monitored employee’s educational progress per federal regulations.· Created and conducted in-service trainings such as Interview Training, New Employee Orientation and Employee Handbook Overview.· Organized and maintained all corporate training records. Tracked medical and licensing certifications for medical assistants as well as educational credentials for teachers, assistants and rehabilitative staff.· Used MS Access to build and implement an applicant tracking and a career development database.