Member of executive leadership teamDeliver expertise in the area of HR as a valued member of the executive leadership team. Involved in recruitment and retention of executive team and board members. Manage executive employee and board member relations.Human ResourcesSuccessfully changed the image and culture of the human resources department in one year. Developed strategic plan for human resources team to move the HR department from an ancillary department to a strategic partner of the organization. Champion a Recruitment and Retention task force to receive input from all levels of the organization as we work to improve all functions of HR. Implemented a change in HRIS systems from ADP to Paycor and continue to implement the roll-out of all available modules. Lead and motivate a team of 3 HR professionals to implement all Human Resources functions including recruitment, onboarding, benefits, safety, employee relations, training and development, policy and procedure development, and employment law compliance.

Lead and implemented all Human Resources functions including recruitment, hiring, benefits, safety, employee relations, training and development, policy and procedure development, employment law expertise.

Member of leadership teamCrucial member of the leadership team, conducting intense team building training for our team and other teams throughout a multi-cultural environment Human ResourcesLead and implement all Human Resources functions including recruitment, hiring, benefits,, safety, employee relations, training and development, policy and procedure development, employment law expertise. Key accomplishments: developed job descriptions, performance evaluations, development and disciplinary forms/processes, became well-versed in DISC behavioral assessments in development processes, leadership development program, developed mentoring program

Promoted to Colleague Relations ManagerProvided leadership to 4 Human Resources colleagues Facilitator, Performance Improvement TeamsFacilitated performance improvement teams for Emergency Department and Progressive Care Unit in a union environment which resulted in solutions to long-standing problems Halogen Software AdministrationProject Lead to implement new Performance Evaluation System – Halogen Software, provided training to all staff

Recruitment, Hiring, and BenefitsLead all recruitment efforts with goals for time to fill positions in mind. Implemented new procedures to refine recruitment and hiring efforts. Managed all aspects of employee benefits. Employee RelationsPromoted and practiced open communication in all areas of work. Handled employee grievances diplomatically and assisted managers in disciplining employees demonstrating objectivity at all times.Policy/Procedure DevelopmentDeveloped and implemented many new policies and procedures including a new attendance policy. Employment Laws/Joint Commission ComplianceMonitored employment laws to ensure compliance. Managed unemployment and worker’s compensation cases. Organized and made necessary changes in the department to achieve zero Joint Commission violations in 2008.Budget ManagementEnsured Human Resources, Training and Development, and Benefits budgets were under goal for both expenses and labor.Directed Training and Development and Employee Health employeesLead the coordinators of these two areas to ensure compliance in both areas and also to develop and/or refine processes. Project lead on implementing Halogen Software – a performance management system.Lead Organizational Growth and Learning Council (OGL) and Employee Activities Committee (EAC)OGL council was in charge of looking at the strategic initiatives that deal with employee issues. EAC was the fundraising arm of OGL that raised funds for and planned events such as the Employee Recognition and Christmas Banquets. Lead teams within these committees working with our Lean Coordinator to develop better processes.

Recruitment/Hiring/Staff UtilizationDeveloped a selective methodology to hire the best candidates. Invented a float pool of nurses to utilize employed staff to completely eliminate the use of agency staffing.Training/Staff DevelopmentTrained new employees for full-time and on-call scheduling positions. Designed and produced training manuals to assist in the training of full-time and on-call scheduling employees. Taught the human resources section of the general orientation and other in-services for all employees. Assisted in implementing and creating new written policy. Involved in employee discipline. SchedulingProvided leadership for the scheduling department resulting in increased customer satisfaction for Company Managers and staff. ComplianceRe-wrote and communicated new Employee Handbook. Developed and implemented a system to organize the handling of Worker’s Compensation Incidents. Worked closely with Corporate Compliance Officer and legal counsel to resolve all sensitive issues. Responsible for unemployment appeals and attending hearings. Administered investigations for all sexual harassment and many other employee grievances.Drug-Free Workplace CoordinatorCertified Drug Free Workplace Coordinator. Developed and taught drug free workplace program.

Server, then promoted to head server/trainer. Worked there during summer and other breaks all throughout high school and college.