Mayor Pro Tem (2023 - current)Park & Recreation Advisory Committee Liaison (2019 - current)South Metro Fire Board (2019 - current)Economic Development Authority Commissioner (2019 - current)Public Works Committee (2023 - current)Public Safety Committee (2019 - 2022)

● Managed all HR functions through a focused lens on equity and inclusion and in adherence to all applicable laws and regulations.● Developed and implemented streamlined recruitment procedures for initial screening, phoneinterviews, follow-up interviews, discussing offers with hiring managers, and finalizing all hires toincrease efficiency, decrease hiring time, and improve candidate experience.● Served as a lead negotiator during collective bargaining for Rainbow Health’s first union contract;collaborated with internal union champions and external union contacts after negotiation to implementcontract changes and maintain positive and collaborative labor relations.● Facilitated onboarding processes, including staff welcome moments, orientation, benefits enrollment,and all applicable compliance training; finalized offboarding with exit interviews and asset recovery.● Created and implemented salary standards, policies, and processes and updating handbook, current policies, and processes in partnership with the CFO and CEO/Executive Director.● Consulted with and guided leaders on performance management, recruiting and hiring, interviewingguidelines, change management, employee engagement, and employee relations.● Prepared and maintained reports as necessary including data analysis for management, Board ofDirectors, auditors, funders, etc.● Managed benefits administration: negotiation with broker, surveyed employees for desired benefitsand recommended changes to plans based on needs, and executed open enrollment.● Handled all ADA and FMLA-related inquiries; providing guidance on reasonable accommodations andensuring policies and staff are in compliance and understand best practices regarding ADA and FMLA.● Conducted internal investigations by interviewing involved individuals, collected appropriate documentation, and took correct actions as needed, all in a confidential and timely manner.

● Led talent acquisition for corporate and retail exempt and non-exempt positions - mass hiring for new store openings, utilizing personal and professional networks, finding innovative ways to attract passive candidates, interviewing, and making hiring recommendations. ● Developed and implemented new talent acquisition practices for a new corporate office and retail locations. ● Provided advice, coaching, and guidance on variety of topics - change management, company policy, conflict management, interviewing candidates, employee engagement and retention, organizational development, etc. - to leaders at all levels. ● Assisted leadership in resolving employee relations issues, conducting necessary investigations, and developing disciplinary actions based on company policy. ● Created new organizational policies and evaluated and updated existing ones for all levels of employees and managers - interviewing guidelines, salary recommendations, onboarding checklists, hiring procedures, performance management, FMLA, employee injuries, etc. ● Drove organizational change by maintaining positive employee relations during significant times of transition and culture shift by addressing employee concerns, advising and providing recommendations to management, and providing clear communication to all employees as much as possible. ● Conducted investigations with store, area, and regional leadership involving harassment, theft, employee injury, and other policy violations and/or inappropriate behavior. ● Processed terminations, transfers, and promotions, and payroll changes with third-party payroll vendor.

Provided guidance on employee performance, policy adherence, and disciplinary issues for hiring managers in behavioral health units at Fairview Riverside Hospital. Conducted investigations with employees, managers, and union stewards, adhering to state and federal laws, HIPAA, and labor union contracts. Drove new organizational change management initiatives with assigned business units. Trained managers on disciplinary processes and forms on an ongoing basis and reviewed all documentation submitted by management for policy compliance and completion.

Manages day-to-day activity of four person HR department responsible for talent acquisition, benefits, payroll, compensation, employee engagement, performance management, and complete employee lifecycle for 550+ employees across 32 statewide locations. Owns full-cycle recruitment process, including reviewing resumes, conducting phone interviews, making recommendations to hiring managers for next steps and offers on positions ranging from entry level to executive level roles. Partners with leaders on performance management and employee issues. Conducts new leadership training and an introduction to HR during New Employee Orientation. Creates new position descriptions in partnership with hiring leaders based organizational need and determines best sourcing methods to attract top candidates. Participates in bi-weekly payroll processing, employee benefits conversations, monthly and quarterly reporting, exit and transfer interviews, onboarding new employees, internal investigations, and multiple employee engagement committees. Knowledgeable in Employment Law, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, AAP, etc. Other roles held: HR Specialist/Recruiter and HR Generalist/Recruiter.

Managed and led a team of six full-time recruiters, which including regular 1:1 meetings, ongoing staff training and development, meeting daily team call metrics and exceeding hourly team staffing quotas. Recruited locally and nationally to present qualified candidates for available clerical, engineering, legal, finance, HR and IT positions throughout the Twin Cities to ensure staff needs are met within specified budgets and timeframes. Created and implemented processes with hiring managers to secure efficient employee placement and retention by gaining a complete understanding of position requirements, team dynamics and company backgrounds. In depth full-cycle recruiting, including resume review and selection, initial phone and in-person interview process with new applicants, assessment testing, performance management, counseling, retention and termination. Created and maintained job postings on multiple job boards, including writing descriptions for revolving job opportunities using a variety of field-specific terms and requirements. Obtained and utilized a thorough understanding of employment and unemployment laws, including EEO, HIPAA, ADA, FMLA, etc. Maintained highest number of weekly staffing hours for the duration of employment.