Aug 2021 – Jan 2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Zug, Switzerland · Remote

• NEAR Foundation
• ● Strategic planning and performance management leader.
• ● Design and implementation of compensation structures.
• ● Enhanced employee engagement through onboarding, engagement programs, and DEI initiatives.
• ● Developed, initiated, and completed project plans to open global entities with all connected operations, benefits, reporting, and systems.
• ● Responsible for Global HR Compliance, Policy Development and Interpretation, Program Management, HR Programs, HRIS/ERP Systems, Audits, Talent Management, Manager Coaching, Employee Experience, Investigations.

Apr 2020 – Aug 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos · San Francisco Bay Area · Remote

• ● Developed and executed the processes for a Global Leave Management program to support a 2,500 globally distributed employee population.
• ● HRBP - Responsible for Global HR Compliance, Policy Development and Interpretation, Program Management, HR Programs, HRIS/ERP Systems, I-9 Remediation, Audits.
• ● Global expansion support (19 countries) including HR Compliance, policy & process initiatives. Audit preparedness.
• ● Successful Zendesk launch and subsequent training and testing support.
• ● Workday, Compliance, and Leave Specialist for Global workforce.

Dec 2016 – Jan 2020 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Reno, Nevada · On-site

• ● As the head of the HR function, built vision, strategy, and execution for all facets of the Human Resources team to support 1,400 employees.
• ● Provided guidance and direction to the President and leadership team as an executive coach and organizational consultant, as well as lead TMCC Shared Governance.
• ● Successfully closed out employee relations issues, avoiding litigation. Served in the following specialized roles:
• o ADA Coordinator
• o Civil Rights Investigator
• o Title VII/IX Coordinator
• o Hearing Officer
• ● Provided a high level of customer service and institutional support in the following areas:
• o Employment, Employee Relations, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Compliance, Process Improvement, Policy Development and Interpretation, Program Management, EEO, AAP, Grievances, Contract Negotiation and Interpretation, CBA, Compensation, Benefits, HR Programs, HRIS/ERP Systems.
• ● Implementation of Workday HRIS
• ● Boosted efficiency and productivity by leading organization-wide system implementations and integration for Workday go-live and subsequent training and testing support.
• ● Plan & implement a comprehensive range of HR programs and services, including talent management and improving employee engagement.
• ● Assessed and improved efficiency in processes, policies and programs.
• ● Successfully negotiated faculty contract.
• ● Respond to and investigate reported issues of harassment, discrimination and other violations of policy, NRS, NAC, and Federal Law.
• ● Counsel leadership and managers on employment policies, contract interpretation, NRS, procedures and practices.
• ● Advise all levels of managers, supervisor, and employees in developing job descriptions, resolving benefits issues, and providing guidance on compensation programs, personnel policies and procedures.
• ● Develop annual employment reports; maintain EEO and AAP reports and logs.

Jan 2011 – Jan 2016 · 5 yrs · Carson City, NV

• Chromalloy is a global manufacturing and technology company that operates in 17 countries around the world with over 4,000 employees. Headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL. Subsidiary of Sequa / The Carlyle Group
• Provided HR leadership for the Nevada and California Chromalloy sites, including the expansion into Mexico.
• Employee Relations – Increased employee satisfaction index year over year by 18% and reduced ethics hotline calls by 100% in four years.
• Initiated HR analytics to measure employment, talent management, trends and waste.
• Development and implementation of employee retention strategies.
• Established team building and training for supervisors and managers.
• Responsible for recruiting, budgets, policy, benefits, compliance, onboarding, drug program.
• Responsible for the development of a robust applicant tracking system to improve EEO/AAP reporting process.

Jun 2007 – Oct 2011 · 4 yrs 4 mos · Sacramento, California, United States

• ● Provided Human Resources and Operations leadership 2 locations.
• ● M&A
• ● Employee Relations
• ● Annual budget forecasting and analysis.
• ● Managed HR, administrative, accounting, and IT employees
• ● Provided cost-saving analyses in several areas of the business.
• ● Improved employee onboarding experience.
• ● Administered training and policy/procedure programs
• ● Fostered a strong culture of talent management and employee engagement.