Denise Vanderhurst, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Experience

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  Aerotek

  Aug 2000 - Sept 2002

  HR Generalist

  • Direct supervision of 1 payroll processor and 2 administrative staff• Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources Operations to include: Compensation and Benefits Administration, Payroll Administration, Employee Relations, Loss Prevention, Risk Management, Recruiting, New Employee Orientation, Training and Development, Worker’s Compensation, ADA and EEO Compliance, Discipline and Documentation, FMLA Administration, etc.• Managed HRIS administration, facilities, purchasing and expenses• Handled employee relations including progressive discipline, harassment investigation/reporting, employee development, conflict resolution and performance appraisals• Administered drug testing and background investigation• Presented various HR related topics• Supervised, trained on, and conducted new hire orientations Show less

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  LMC Resources, Inc.

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

  HR Specialist

  • Provided consultation and guidance to 45+ clients of various industries with 1,700+ employees in multiple locations and States.• Assisted clients with appropriate procedure and language for conducting disciplinary action, counseling sessions, performance evaluations and terminations• Occasionally conducted disciplinary actions, counseling and terminations• Conducted investigations on employee complaints and provided reports on findings• Developed policies and procedures for guidebook addendums to remain in compliance with Federal and State laws• Assigned FMLA leave when applicable and monitored leave process• Responded to third party regulatory agencies--(Demand for wage payments, Human Rights Commission, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, etc.)• Responded to unemployment claims and coordinated and attended hearings• Developed working relationships and maintained positive rapport with clients• Developed and presented training programs such as diversity, conflict resolution, team building, FMLA, FLSA, ADA, and Situational Leadership• Created, reviewed and revised job descriptions and determined FLSA designations• Provided consultation on employee background check results consisting of criminal, credit, workers compensation, references, drug screen, and motor vehicle history Show less

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  Westwood College/Redstone College

  Dec 2005 - Dec 2014

  HR Director

  • Responsible for 1,700 – 3,000 staff and faculty personnel in different campuses and locations across the nation• Partnered with and provided consultation and guidance to all levels of leadership on a variety of topics including: employee relations, performance management, corrective action, federal, multi-state, and local laws, strategic planning, organizational development/process improvement, workforce design, talent selection and retention, conflict resolution, interpersonal strategies, records management, performance evaluations, risk management, Title IX, and policies and procedures • Direct supervision of 1 benefits specialist. Established performance and project goals (short and long-term), provided direction, mentoring and support on a daily/weekly basis as needed. • Significantly improved the leave of absence process to include compliance, tracking, time frames, documentation, flow charts, fact sheet and guidelines in compliance with FMLA, ADA, CFRA and other State specific regulations• Conducted a leadership training & development intervention that included a needs assessment, focus groups, interviews, surveys, gap analysis and competency identification and assessment• Partnered with executive management to create a new, 100+ employee, financial aid department from the ground up. This department’s success in Title IV compliance and streamlined processes saved the company millions of dollars over several years. Received “Excellence in Service” award from this department.• Responded to third party regulatory agencies--(Department of Labor, Human Rights Commission, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, etc.) and directly interfaced with legal counsel to prepare defense against employee lawsuits and third party agencies regarding charges of discrimination/retaliation and wage claims. Established a demonstrated track record of responses to said agencies resulting in a favorable outcome for the College. Show less

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  Diversified Human Resources

  Jul 2015 - Aug 2016

  Human Resources Consultant

  • Responsible for 40+ clients with 1,500+ employees (management, executives and business owners) in various industries across the nation• Provided consultation and guidance on all aspects of human resources operations to include: compensation and benefits, payroll, employee relations, loss prevention, risk management, recruiting, new employee orientation, onboarding, career planning, training and development, worker’s compensation, EEO-1 report review, recordkeeping, ADA, FMLA, FLSA and EEO compliance, discipline and documentation, FMLA administration, policy handbooks, management development, etc.• Created and delivered training programs specific to the clients’ needs• Partnered with clients during open enrollment by assisting in product plan decision making and delivering benefits information to employees via in person and web based presentations• Conducted HR audits covering 140 bullet points of compliance related items and strategized to resolve potential problem areas Show less

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  Denver Public Schools

  Apr 2017 - now

  Ensures strategic direction of performance programs, directs program operations, sets priorities and manages projects and engages in district-wide and community outreach to strengthen and improve the programs. -Lead and manage the Growth & Performance Operations team to ensure effective and efficient day to day operations and excellence in customer service; identify risks and implement solutions-Strategic planning across all performance frameworks and work streams-Lead and manage strategic projects focused on continuous improvement-Analyze data, trends and feedback to enable decision making-Union engagement: Bargaining; Lead member of the LEAD (DSLA) Collaborative Committee-Support strategies and structures for calibration and ensure consistency of implementation of employee growth and performance systems-Develop and maintain partnerships with central office leaders and teams and liaise with central office teams and external stakeholders to meet legal requirements-Accountable for evaluation data reporting to the Colorado Department of Education and Department of Justice Show less Managed the day to day operations for the district’s school leader (LEAD), central office (LIFT & CCE), and non-school based (Classified) growth and performance systems and ensured consistency and coherence across growth and performance programs.-Performed the Senior Program Manager responsibilities described in previous role -Led and managed the Growth & Performance Operations team -Created and maintained a strong, highly functioning Operations Team cadence with well established systems and structures, including organizational tools and supports -Designed a new competency based, culturally responsive performance evaluation in collaboration with stakeholders to replace two existing evaluations. Engaged with other school districts in research and with DPS leadership and senior leadership teams. Addressed change management processes and timelines-Developed partnerships with Human Resources Partners, Leadership Pathways & Development, Teacher Leader Learning, Portfolio, Labor & Employee Relations, MLE and other key stakeholders -Assessed, improved and deployed resources, systems and workflows and provided technical and logistical assistance to ensure stakeholders were supported throughout the performance life cycle-Served on the bargaining committee during DAEOP negotiations-Cultivated a collaborative relationship with the president of the DAEOP employee association -Ensured compliance with state statutes (SB-191) and collective bargaining agreements-Served as the Employee Space Champion and AYS implementation lead for Growth & Performance Show less Led and managed a comprehensive, competency based performance management system that supports goal setting, performance assessment, identification of opportunities for professional development and talent and career planning for non-instructional staff. -Implemented and managed the central office and education support professionals (LIFT, CCE & Classified) performance systems including strategy, data analysis, planning, communication, training and other projects-Engaged frequently with stakeholders, leadership and senior leadership to drive strategy development and quality implementation-Conducted stakeholder surveys and analyzed year over year rating data to identify process improvement opportunities and potential evaluator bias-Subject matter expert that liaised with HRIS and technology team to design and coordinate the business requirements, risks, issues and technology testing-Managed and performed day to day operations including technical systems management, drafting & publishing communications, tools and resources, customer service, and troubleshooting-Created and/or facilitated in person, virtual and asynchronous training on performance frameworks, goal setting and mid-year and end-of-year performance conversations-Researched, developed, piloted, and facilitated a comprehensive two-day workshop and lead a book club on Radical Candor for the entire HR team in service of creating a culture of ongoing continuous feedback-Strengthened the LIFT & CCE norming /calibration process by producing a comprehensive facilitation guide, an effective calibration activity, and preparation supports for leaders -Served as a CollaboRATE Leadership Team member Show less

  • Sr. Program Manager, Performance Frameworks & Accountability

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Systems and Operations Manager, Growth & Performance

    Oct 2019 - Aug 2022

  • Senior Program Manager, Growth & Performance

    Apr 2017 - Oct 2019