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Core Competencies• Strategic HR Leadership: Experience in establishing and leading HR functions, developing policies, and shaping organizational culture to support growth and strategic goals.• Employee Relations and Conflict Resolution: Expertise in managing complex employee relations issues, conducting investigations, and resolving conflicts to foster a positive work environment.• Benefits Administration: Proficient in overseeing and managing comprehensive employee benefit programs, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and alignment with organizational objectives.• Payroll Management: Skilled in managing multi-state payroll operations, including salary administration, merit increases, and bonus structures, with a focus on accuracy and regulatory compliance.• HR Policy Development and Compliance: Ability to create and implement HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements while adapting to organizational changes.• Performance Management and Employee Development: Experienced in developing and implementing performance management systems and training programs to enhance employee development and organizational effectiveness.• Project Management: Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams on HR projects such as policy updates, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and system implementations.• Team Building and Expansion: Demonstrated capability in building and expanding HR teams, managing recruitment, training, and performance reviews in a high-growth environment.

Portland, Me

Portland, Maine Area

Managed and executed Human Resources process changes in relation to the integration of Boston University’s new HRIS system. (SAP)Created, edited and maintained website content utilizing enterprise CMS.Revised and edited Boston University’s Employee Handbook Ensured all contributions were submitted and reviewed in accordance with project timeframes.

Primary role to act as conduit between Vice President and Directors, troubleshoot issues and plan resolutions, as well as manage projects in an HR department working at a 200:1 ratio in an organization of 10,000 FTE’s.• Developed, organized and managed 5 million dollar Human Resource budget.• Senior management liaison during HRIS implementation.• Project management lead including; - two year redesign and conversion of 500 plus page Human Resource website, www.bu.edu/hr; - Construction and Implementation of Equal Opportunity Office website, www.bu.edu/eoo; - New employee account creation solution involving extensive training program for over 300 hundred existing employees; - Implementation of university wide background checks ; - Execution of I-9 audit and conversion to (I-9) electronic solution for all existing and new employees.• Leadership in the setting and achieving of strategic and organizational goals.• Policy and procedural compliance including; - Massachusetts Personal Information Protection Act; - Information Technology disaster recovery planning; - City of Boston Ordinances; • Boston University emergency closing and BU Alert procedures.• Principle oversight for Human Resource website, maintenance and content.• Coordinated and planned bi-annual Boston University Management Conference for 1,000+ attendees.• Business contact for Satellite HR departments including; Occupational Health Services, Faculty Staff Assistance Office, Family Resources and Children’s Center.• Master of Ceremonies for Getting on Course for College program for employees and eligible dependents.• Accountable for Human Resource Metric report compilation and updates.• Managed yearly merit increase process and Human Resources staff reviews.• Directed the completion of the university organization charts containing over 9,000 employee entries..

Daily administration for Human Resources, including accounts payable and receivable functions, maintaining employee records, managing office supply inventory as well as desktop computer support.Managed hiring, training and scheduling of Human Resources student employees.Provided backup support for Records Administrator assisting with unemployment claims, employment verification and workers compensation.Treasurer for annual Boston University United Way Campaign.University liaison for Society of Retired Faculty and Staff. Duties included planning annual luncheon, organizing logistics of monthly meetings and coordinating group activities and events.

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Policy Planning And Administration, Higher Education Administration

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), History/Secondary Education And Teaching

Activities and Societies: Women's basketball team