Nov 2019 – Aug 2024 · 4 yrs 9 mos · Asheville, North Carolina · Hybrid

• Member of the County’s executive leadership team and advisor to Departmental leaders.
• Developed and established the County’s talent management, organizational development, learning and development, employee engagement and retention, and compensation divisions. Orchestrated HRIS systems improvements by implementing a learning management system, establishing an employee relations case management and conflict of interest system, and reimagining Workday recruitment and other modules for efficiency.
• Conducted a comprehensive human resources audit of policies and benefit plans compliance and implemented innovative solutions to address findings.
• Led an in-house compensation and classification study and developed system parameters

Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 · 1 yr · Austin, Texas Area

• Developed and executed the human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization, specifically in the areas of succession planning, talent management, change management, organizational and performance management, employee relations, training and development and compensation.
• Trusted business partner to the Executive team and Departmental leaders, translated business strategies and objectives into the appropriate HR actions in support of the mission.
• Enhanced management competencies and introduced process improvements through data-driven reorganizational activities.
• Successfully implemented a high deductible health plan in response to high renewal rates, resulting in cost savings and enhanced benefits options.
• Revised recruitment marketing efforts and redesigned the on-boarding experience for all positions.
• Led all visa initiatives to include an expatriate hire at our location in Angers, France.
• Coached business leaders on team building, performance management and organizational effectiveness.
• Reengineered the annual performance appraisal process.

Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 · 2 yrs · Odessa/Midland, Texas Area

• Responsible for all aspects of human resources and payroll functions to include: internal communication, change management, payroll administration, HRIS/analytics, compensation/benefits, employee relations, health and wellness, recruitment and retention and organizational development.
• Member of and advisor to the Executive team.
• Orchestrated HRIS systems improvements: implemented a workflow system and audited data to create more accurate reporting and comprehensive employee metrics. Created system reporting documentation to establish a standard process for annual reporting.
• Streamlined talent management, leadership development and compensation programs.
• Reengineered the Human Resources department adding a recruiter and an ATS system to create efficiencies and budget savings relating to the University’s recruitment efforts.
• Managed and oversaw all human resources reporting to ensure state and federal compliance and promote diversity initiatives.
• Served as the Chief Human Resources Officer for the UTPB STEM Academy (K-8th grade)

Jan 2012 – Jan 2016 · 4 yrs · St. Bonaventure, NY

• Directed for all aspects of human resources and payroll functions to include: internal communication, change management, HR & payroll administration, HRIS/analytics, compensation/benefits, employee relations, health and wellness, recruitment and retention and organizational development.
• Advisor to the Executive team, directed all human resources, payroll and organizational development/training operations.
• Provided life cycle recruitment efforts for executive and dean hires. Created a robust onboarding program.
• Designed, facilitated and delivered compliance and professional development training to employees and management. Proactively coached and counseled management to reduce discipline issues.
• Conducted a comprehensive human resources audit of policies, benefit plans and payroll compliance and implemented innovative solutions to address findings. Created, recommended and implemented policies.
• Created, reviewed and reported on predictive analytics and employee metrics for a potential merger.

Jan 2002 – Oct 2012 · 10 yrs 9 mos

• Directed all human resources functions to include: internal communication, change management, payroll administration, HRIS/analytics, compensation/benefits, employee relations, union negotiations, benefits administration, recruitment and retention and organizational development.
• Streamlined all HR policy/practices for all University’s remote locations, traveled to all US locations to connect with leadership and create employee engagement.
• Expertly recruited all executive level positions, strategically enhancing the leadership team for the University.
• Spearheaded HR operations for the establishment of new campuses in Arizona, Greece, and Ukraine, pioneering remote hiring initiatives to expand adjunct opportunities.
• Contributed as a key member of the University’s union negotiation and collective bargaining teams.
• Collaborated with Information Technology to successfully oversee the conversion to a new HR Content Management (HCM) software system.
• Introduced Title IX policies and validated compliance with new regulations from the Department of Education and the Office of Civil Rights.
• Instructed graduate-level hybrid and online courses, and developed academic online shells for HR courses taught internationally.