Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions and resolving issues; conduct investigations as needed. Ensure compliance with corporate policy, fair employment practices and government regulations and recommend needed changes. Effectively communicate with project managers regarding change orders, approvals, and additional services related to AIA billing to maximize project efficiency. Corresponds with subcontractors to maintain compliance with stored material documentation, lien waivers and certified payrolls. Process weekly payroll and prepare monthly union reports for all trade unions.

Worked on the 3 Rivers Protection and Overflow Reduction Tunnel Project. This tunnel is a 5-mile tunnel that will collect and transport sewage from 22 outfalls of combined sewer overflows to the sewage treatment plant. It is expected to reduce combined sewer overflows into the three area rivers by 90 percent, a reduction of 850 billion gallons on average a year, putting the city of Fort Wayne into compliance with federal mandates. The tunnel has a life expectancy of 100 years and costs over $188 million. It is the largest public-works project in Fort Wayne's history.Manage office staff and assist in their development and retention through coaching and mentoring. Support project operations by answering human resource and performance questions. Implement internal controls necessary to maintain compliance with policies and procedures. Support project staff in working knowledge of JD Edwards and SAP Success Factors. Manage employee onboarding and terminations. Maintain EEO records for reporting. Process payroll including time entry according to union agreements. Manage accounts payable including processing invoices, monitor insurance certificates for subcontractors and setup of new vendors.

Track compliance of paperwork and medical testing in accordance with over 250 customer location requirements. Assist with training and professional development for a staff by creating standard and specialized training based on organizational and job needs. Further develop and present safety programs of OSHA regulatory guidelines to personnel in order to heighten safety awareness and help increase safety practices. Oversee transition of Hazardous Communication Standards to the Globally Harmonized System. Assists with recruitment initiatives and screening of candidates for positions. Responsible for workers' compensation tracking and maintaining OSHA 300 Logs. Provided advice to management and staff regarding day-to-day safety and human resource issues.

Worked jointly with others to improve the working environment and business processes of this environmental engineering company. Aimed to strengthen client relationships and ensure the successful continuance of business operations. Effectively balanced employee needs with company policy. Maintained and enhanced the organization's human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices. Processed all accounts payables and accounts receivables, payroll, and payroll taxes as well as environmental reporting to government agencies.

Achieved staffing objectives by recruiting and evaluating job candidates and advising client of best candidate. Maintained business relationship to ensure exceptional customer service.