Experience

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  Foley's department store

  Oct 1998 - Jan 2004

  • Interacted daily with 250 employees, which increased to 350 with seasonal hires, focused on: employee relations, employee morale, safety, career growth, and questions about benefits, payroll, and policies• Developed and managed hiring strategy, represented company at job fairs, and coordinated new hire required paperwork and training• Advised management and counseled employees on performance management and conflict resolution; investigated complaints, recommended action to management• Administered hourly compensation program; oversaw annual performance appraisals and awarded merit and promotional increases• Created and facilitated training workshops for managers on: interview techniques and hiring procedures, reporting Workers' Compensation claims, writing and delivering performance appraisals and corrective actions• Managed employee recognition programs and events• Administered all leaves of absences and employee benefit programs• Executed employee terminations, processed and represented company in unemployment claims and hearings Show less

  • Human Resources Generalist

    Jun 2000 - Jan 2004

  • Area Sales Manager

    Oct 1999 - May 2000

  • Manager in Training

    Oct 1998 - Sept 1999
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  Lmc resources, inc.

  Nov 2004 - Jan 2006

  Human resources specialist

  • Provided consultation to 25 client companies with 2,000 employees in ten states• Worked closely with business owners, senior executives, and frontline managers to provide employee relations and performance management advice; served as point of contact for employees with human resource related questions, concerns, and complaints• Wrote employee handbooks with customized policies for clients in variety of industries; advised implementation of company policies, ensuring fair and consistent management practices and adherence to state and federal laws• Performed job analysis, wrote and revised job descriptions, determined exempt or non-exempt status, and led clients and their employees through ADA accommodation process• Coached proper procedure, language, and documentation for writing and conducting disciplinary actions, counseling sessions, RIFs, and terminations• Reviewed background and reference check results with clients, advised client on hiring decisions• Performed in-depth investigations, compiled all findings into summary reports, made recommendations for resolution to clients, and when appropriate, consulted with outside legal counsel• Conducted training seminars and presentations for groups of up to 125 people on hiring and retention, team building, conflict resolution, corrective action and counseling employees, sexual harassment and discrimination• Responded to government agency requests, such as Department of Labor Demand for Wages Show less

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  Clifton gunderson llp

  May 2006 - Jun 2008

  Human resources manager

  • Managed HR function for Colorado region, consisting of 180 employees and partners• Oversaw full cycle of experienced-hire recruiting; developed salary offers and sign-on bonuses/relocation packages; implemented employee referral program effectively tripling applicant referrals• Managed performance review and pay-for-performance compensation programs including biannual merit rewards and promotions; developed compensation procedures and guidelines ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness• Managed $40K performance-based employee recognition program; designed and implemented complementary low/no cost employee appreciation program which had 1,000 certificates awarded in the first year• Collaborated with Partners and Senior Managers to improve individual and team performance, assess training and developmental needs, resolve employee relations issues, and investigate and address employee concerns/complaints• Facilitated training and on-going coaching on interviewing techniques, performance management, pay-for-performance compensation program, management and formal mentor program• Founded and co-led strategic leadership team comprised of Partners and Senior Managers charged with the mission of creating a best place to work• Managed annual employee engagement survey analysis, development of action plan, and presentation of results and action plan; produced results for Colorado with 10% increase for regional office from prior year and 10% higher score relative to firm's national average• Utilized behavioral profile tool to develop staff, increase effective communication and team cohesion• Provided one-on-one coaching to Partners utilizing 360-degree assessment; interpreted results and assisted with development of action plans Show less

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  Indiana university, school of optometry

  Apr 2010 - May 2021

  Human resources business partner

  • Provided expertise and administrative guidance on all facets of human resources for School with 330 employees and faculty, 190 Adjunct Volunteer Affiliates, and 350 students• Developed and managed internal HR policies and procedures, while interpreting and ensuring compliance with Indiana University policies and procedures as well as federal and state laws• Served as a liaison to Indiana University Human Resource office, Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs, and other University offices • Developed compensation procedures and guidelines, ensuring internal equity and competitiveness; partnered with Fiscal Officer over 5 years to budget an additional $90K to raise support staff pay• Oversaw recruitment process; advised hiring managers/committees on interviewing techniques; consulted with faculty and managers on hiring decisions; formulated compensation; oversaw job offers; visa processing• Managed employee relations, addressed issues that impacted productivity, morale, and motivation; investigated and provided recommendations to supervisors and leadership that addressed employee(s) concerns/complaints and suggestions• Worked with supervisors on performance management and corrective action process; supervised assessment of policy violation and/or unsatisfactory performance; recommended appropriate action, coached through process, and reviewed and oversaw administration of written documentation• Consulted with management on organizational development and structure, reporting relationships, and staffing levels• Worked with supervisors on creation and evaluation of position descriptions, recommended equitable salaries, and maintained accurate and current position descriptions• Recommended and helped implement interventions aimed at optimizing organizational performance and maximizing efficiency, such as process improvements; suggested actions to increase employee performance, morale, and reduce turnover Show less

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  Denver public schools

  Aug 2022 - now

  Human resource partner