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• Led and performed end of year data audits.
• Managed a team of Onboarding Specialists that processed up to 300 hires weekly.
• Led recertification of I-9 project.
• Led pre-employment project to resolve outstanding employment addendums.
• Partnered with HRIS Team to relaunch Workday system for Talent Acquisition.
• Designed and implemented Employee Referral Program for 10,000+ Team Member population.

• Planned, directed, and led Human Resource Management staff in order to carry out policies and procedures relating to all aspects of human resources activities for the SFS locations within the region.
• Partnered with Senior Vice President Operations to establish Human Resources strategy within the region, including employee engagement, employee turnover, labor relations and succession planning.
• Partnered with General Managers and Labor Counsel to negotiate Collective Bargaining Agreements where applicable.
• Coached and mentored Human Resource staff, including two Area HR Managers and one HR Coordinator.
• Ensured locations are in compliance with all company policies and procedures related to Human Resources.
• Recommended changes, new approaches, policies and procedures to influence improvement and efficiency of the division/organization.

• Carry out human resources responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies, procedures and applicable laws
• Assist employees with benefit enrollment and routine questions concerning benefits
• Maintain personnel, medical, background and confidential records
• Track and maintain attendance records to ensure compliance with attendance policy and prepare attendance disciplinary actions for local management.
• Maintain and manage leave of absence records to ensure compliance with state and federal family medical leave laws
• Assist Regional and Corporate HR with special projects and implementation of new programs

• Performed a broad range of labor relations activities including: contract administration, grievance investigation and resolution, pre-arbitration settlement negotiations, contract negotiations preparation, conduct.
• Provide guidance to client groups regarding contract interpretation and other aspects of employee relations activities in collaboration with organizational leadership.
• Initiated and tracked employee FMLA, including baby bonding, and medical leaves.
• Recruited and coordinated hiring and training skilled and non-skilled production workforce.
• Coached, counseled, and educated operations management on HR policies, processes, programs and strategies.
• Built and established daily rapport with production workers on the production floor.

• Helped drive the continued development of multi-state best-practices ER/compliance strategy for the organization with a focus on risk mitigation and governance including OSHA, ADA and FLSA.
• Built and maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders, in and outside the HR function, to help drive the ER agenda.
• Provided robust, timely and accurate work-place investigations into sensitive and complex employee relations matters.
• Designed, reviewed and implemented changes in recruitment materials to comply with market, legal regulations, and generational and regional differences making the processes more efficient.
• Developed and implemented performance management tool.
• Coached and counseled all levels of management with respect to performance management, fair employment practices and other HR/ER-related compliance issues.

• Provided guidance to management and staff regarding HR practices, policies, issue resolution, and compliance with federal and state law for a population of approximately 3000 employees including EEOC, ADA, OSHA, and.
• Administered training to employees and managers in Oracle, as necessary, for initiatives such as development plans, performance reviews and other HR related initiatives.
• Provided counsel in employee complaints/ investigations (including and not limited to employment claims, harassment, discrimination, etc.), and recommend appropriate/remedial action(s).
• Handled all claims pertaining to Workers Comp, FMLA and EEOC.
• Ensured that all HR policies are being adhered to amongst the business lines supported.
• Created HR programs and systems vs. maintaining those already existing.

Houston, Texas Area

• Advised and trained management on company compliance policies by conducting training session pertaining to HR related topics such as OSHA, ADA and FLSA.
• Developed departmental goals, objectives, and systems to align with company’s strategic planning efforts for company’s employee population.
• Conducted new hire orientation and processed new hire information using ADP HRB. Designed and implemented a new HR On-Boarding Program.
• Partnered with all levels of management, including division President, to recruit and hire key department personnel.
• Developed career mentor program for field leadership.
• Monitored and maintained all Workers Compensation, Unemployment, FMLA claims and other related benefit issues.

• Coached managers and employees with disciplinary and grievances for union/non-union related issues
• Tracked and maintained disciplinary, payroll and time off information
• Ensured compliance with local, state and federal regulations
• Implemented probationary review program and incentive programs for employees
• Handled HR workplace issues timely and confidentially
• Recruited hourly and management level employees

• Prepared compensation data and salary review data for company’s annual budget.
• Ensured compliance with local, state and federal regulations relating to FLSA, ADA and OSHA.
• Handled all claims pertaining to Unemployment, EEOC and FMLA.
• Coached and trained managers and employees concerning all disciplinary and grievance issues.
• Managed support staff of 5 employees.
• Drove talent management initiatives and addressed employee issues, including facilitating performance improvement plans, rewarding high performers, conducting investigations, facilitating departure of poor performers.