Providing business owners with expert human resources solutions, allowing them to concentrate on their core business competencies while ensuring compliance and best practices are expertly managed.

Collaborating with a diverse client base to develop and implement HR strategies tailored to their specific needs. Conducting HR audits and ensuring compliance with employment laws and industry regulations.Providing expert guidance in talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, and organizational development.

Drove initiatives for employee engagement and effective employee performance and development.Provided guidance and support to employees and managers regarding HR policies, procedures, and best practices. Managed employee relations including engagement, performance and discipline.Conducted workplace investigations and coached business leaders and employees through effective resolution of conflict, compliance, and performance challenges.Partnered with business leaders and recruiters for effective hiring and recruiting strategies and improved employee onboarding.Developed change management strategies to support organizational change initiatives. Drove process improvement in collaboration with business units and HR leaders.

Partnered with the Global HR team and with business managers across multiple business units. Represented HR in business decisions and aligned HR programs and initiatives with business needs. Partnered in the development and implementation of HR strategies and programs in alignment with global/regional/site objectives.Used data and metrics to identify trends and gaps and to drive innovation and improvement across HR functions.

HR Manager for internal employees of national PEO, including recruiting, onboarding, policies and procedures, employee engagement and performance, compliance, compensation analysis, and training. Coach internal managers on employee relations and performance management. Consulted with management team on organizational development, training, and succession planning.Consultant to clients and internal client service staff regarding best practices and compliance. Monitored HR and legislative trends and designed processes for best practices and compliance. Trained operations and client service staff.

Managed fundraising and political and community engagement for political action committees. Tripled annual fundraising within two years and fostered relations with local, state and federal government and representatives. Increased stakeholder engagement in political issues impacting them.Developed grassroots messaging to support the voice of agriculture while quickly adapting to evolving legislation.Participated in legislative outreach, and represented company interests on policy issues.

ILegal advisor to managers on issues of employment, labor and union relations, contracts, and compliance.Drove change management on workplace initiatives to improve employee engagement, efficiencies and culture.Investigated workplace harassment and discrimination claims. Investigated and resolved union grievances of working conditions, and represented the company at arbitration. Negotiated collective bargaining agreement.Managed employer policies and trained management in effective employee and union relations under the collective bargaining agreement.

Instructed criminal justice and paralegal students in legal research and writing.