United States
Strategic and results-driven Senior Human Resources Leader with 15+ years of progressive experience in HR Operations, HR Management, Employee Relations, Compliance, Talent Management, Leave of Absence Administration, and Organizational Development. Proven success partnering with executive leadership to develop and execute human capital strategies that improve employee engagement, strengthen organizational culture, drive operational excellence, and support business objectives across healthcare, nonprofit, manufacturing, retail, and service industries. Expertise includes Employee Relations, HR Operations, HR Compliance, Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, Talent Retention, Change Management, HR Policy Development, Employment Investigations, Benefits Administration, HRIS Implementation, Leadership Development, Succession Planning, and Leave Management including FMLA, ADA, and multi-state leave administration. Experienced leading large-scale HR teams and supporting organizations with workforces exceeding 30,000 employees. Demonstrated success designing and implementing scalable HR programs, centralized employee relations functions, compliance initiatives, HR service delivery models, and enterprise HR systems. Recognized for building collaborative partnerships with senior leaders, coaching managers through complex employee matters, and creating practical solutions that align employee experience with organizational goals. Skilled in navigating organizational change, acquisitions, workforce transitions, and high-growth environments while maintaining strong employee engagement and operational efficiency. Most recently, provided strategic HR consulting and interim HR leadership support for nonprofit and corporate organizations, including employee relations investigations, HRIS implementation support, onboarding and offboarding processes, compliance guidance, and fractional HR leadership services. Prior leadership experience includes senior HR roles with Allina Health, Life Time, G&K Services, Tennant Company, Ecolab, and Target Corporation.
At Versique, serve as an HR Consultant providing strategic and operational HR leadership support for nonprofit and corporate organizations. Current consulting engagements include interim HR leadership, employee relations investigations, HR Operations management, HRIS implementation support, onboarding and offboarding processes, recruiting, compliance guidance, and leave of absence administration. Partner with organizational leaders to strengthen employee relations practices, improve HR processes, support workforce planning, and deliver scalable HR solutions aligned with business objectives. Recent assignments have included interim VP of HR leadership, employee relations consulting, and fractional HR management support during periods of organizational growth and transition.
At Allina Health, led the Employee Relations function for a workforce of more than 30,000 employees, overseeing a team of 25 specialists and 5 HR leaders across a complex healthcare environment. Directed enterprise-wide employee relations strategies, compliance initiatives, workplace investigations, and policy governance while partnering closely with senior leadership to support organizational objectives and strengthen workplace culture. Successfully built and centralized the employee relations and compliance function, expanding the team and implementing standardized processes that improved operational efficiency, consistency, and service delivery across the organization. Developed and launched a comprehensive employee relations metrics dashboard that provided executive leadership with actionable workforce insights, trend analysis, and data-driven decision-making support. Recognized for driving high employee engagement and team performance, achieving a 95% engagement score among direct reports and helping foster a strong culture of collaboration, accountability, and employee support. Played a key role in HR policy compliance, union discussions, workplace safety initiatives, and organizational risk management within a highly regulated healthcare environment.
At Life Time, served as Director of Human Resources with leadership responsibility for HR Operations, Employee Relations, Leave Administration, HRIS analysts, and call center HR support functions across a dynamic, fast-paced organization. Partnered with executive leadership to drive strategic HR initiatives that supported organizational growth, operational efficiency, compliance, and employee engagement. Led key HR transformation initiatives, including the implementation of a new HR technology platform integrating ServiceNow and Workday, improving HR service delivery, operational workflows, and employee access to HR resources. Supported the successful acquisition and integration of five companies while helping maintain continuity, compliance, and workforce engagement during periods of change. Directed HR training initiatives focused on compliance, leadership coaching, benefits, and employee relations while supporting new club openings and organizational expansion efforts.
At G&K Services, served as Director of Employee Relations and Compliance, providing strategic leadership for enterprise-wide employee relations, HR compliance, policy development, and workforce engagement initiatives. Partnered closely with senior HR and legal leadership to manage complex employee relations matters, employment litigation support, compliance reviews, and organizational risk mitigation across a national workforce. Led initiatives to standardize HR policies and employee relations practices, improving consistency, compliance, and operational effectiveness throughout the organization. Played a key role in supporting employee retention and engagement during a significant acquisition period while implementing enhanced case management processes to improve efficiency and issue resolution.