Human Resources Manager responsible for establishing and executing HR practices that support strategic business goals and employee engagement.

Created and developed a thriving HR department as the solo practitioner for the organization. • Assist managers with recruitment, hiring and onboarding for up to 40 staff in two locations. • Design and implement employment policies in line with company goals, including the creation of job descriptions, operations guide and employee handbook. • Investigated counsel, and advise supervisors and staff on employee relations issues such as performance improvement, discipline and terminations. • Administer company benefit program by acting as liaison between vendors and employees to advise employees on eligibility, coverage and other benefit matters. • Lead the company’s philanthropic efforts coordinating events and special projects throughout the year. Efforts included 3 major annual projects benefiting Susan G Komen, Dreams Come True of LA and Toys for Tots and multiple special fundraising projects such as a community cookbook, employee Movie Night and GI Go Fund. • Implement corporate health and wellness programs drawing 80% staff participation in quarterly challenges, workshops, flu shots and fitness activities while also decreasing overall premium costs. • Manage Employee performance evaluation process. • Coordinate Employee Continuing Education training program utilizing internal structured internal programs and partnering with external vendors such as Dale Carnegie and ATD.

Managed the application and award process for Incumbent Worker Training grant program clients resulting in over $124K of training funds

Assisted Home Owners to successfully meet all federal program requirements by analyzing applicant data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policy and proper documentation.

Partnered with core business leaders on human resources-related issues, while leading staff to be a reliable resource for staff on various employment areas. • Assisted managers with recruitment, hiring and onboarding of non-exempt staff • Investigated, counseled, and advised supervisors and staff on employee relation issues • Supervised HR Coordinator, responsible for processing non-exempt employee payroll and uniform program using SAP and KRONOS • Provided employees and supervisors with policy interpretation and enforcement • Coordinated open enrollment and annual health fair • Assisted in coordination of employee appreciation events such as annual Blue Bayou Family Day, holiday socials, annual health fair and retirement luncheons. • Coordinated incentive programs by tracking performance and award eligibility