Austin, Texas, United States
Hi there! Thanks for visiting my profile. I am a dynamic and results-driven People Operations leader with over 18+ years of experience designing and implementing strategies that empower organizations to thrive. My passion lies in creating exceptional employee experiences, building robust operational frameworks, and aligning people strategies with business goals. With a proven ability to lead teams and execute innovative projects, I specialize in optimizing operations, fostering employee engagement, and driving scalable solutions for growing companies. Leadership & Team Development Guided and developed teams across People Operations functions, coaching individuals at all career stages to excel in strategic planning, problem-solving, and effective communication with senior leadership, managers, and employees. People Strategy & Analytics Partnered with leadership to craft and implement data-driven people strategies, aligning workforce planning, employee engagement, and talent management with organizational objectives. Operational Excellence Built and scaled People Operations functions from the ground up at multiple organizations, successfully navigating resource constraints and complex challenges. Introduced sustainable processes for compliance, employee onboarding, and organizational development. I am passionate about transforming people-focused operations into strategic enablers of business growth.
Managed HR and compliance strategy for a $45M multi-subsidiary organization, supporting both corporate and field-based teams across varied work environments. • Directed enterprise-wide HRIS implementation across multiple subsidiaries, successfully centralizing payroll, benefits, and recruitment systems to drive operational efficiency and data integrity. • Redesigned company-wide HR policies and led cross-functional employee relations case management, standardizing compliance practices and mitigating legal risk. • Conducted and resolved complex and sensitive employee relation matters, including workplace conflicts and leadership escalations, with professionalism and discretion. • Boosted 401(k) plan participation by 19% through targeted employee education campaigns and personalized financial wellness initiatives. • Developed and implemented hybrid work and safety protocols tailored to multi-site operations, ensuring business continuity and workforce protection during transition periods. • Collaborated on tax credit research and studies, helping secure substantial financial incentives through compliance-driven documentation and strategic program alignment. • Oversaw full-cycle payroll operations with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and multi-state compliance across subsidiaries.
Developed HR strategies and drove organizational alignment during a critical acquisition period for a $40M energy technology company. • Led end-to-end onboarding, benefits negotiation, and employee engagement initiatives, delivering seamless experience for manufacturing and technical teams during a period of operational growth. • Advised and partnered with senior leadership on complex employee relations cases, performance management, and compliance, ensuring consistent application of policies and mitigation of organizational risk. • Directed safety program oversight and workers’ compensation strategy, partnering with safety coordinators to reduce incidents and ensure regulatory compliance across production environments.
• Provide coaching and counseling services for managers, enhancing and supporting best practices and performance management • Assist management with employee terminations, preparing severance packages and conducting exit interviews • Work directly with Legal Department and outside HR counsel on high-level employee relation issues • Oversee Benefits Programs, reviewing plan design, negotiation, modeling for Self-Insured Program, working with insurance brokers on claims, and working with Finance Department to ensure proper maintenance of budget • Collaborate with Safety Coordinator to ensure compliance with all rules and regulations, and process all workers compensation claims. File OSHA reports, including annual OSHA 300 reporting requirements • Point of contact for Remote Employee Base, encompassing seven locations and 200 employees in Field Services, Manufacturing and Sales • Oversee Wellness Committee Program with 10 members • Researched and implemented the most successful Employee Recognition Program for MGAM, resulting in 94% engagement---Maintain integrity of program through daily monitoring, approving reward redemptions and providing overall support
• Developed and managed $400K employee training and development program budget, developing needs assessments and working with managers and employees to determine and implement necessary training • Managed FMLA and leave of absences, short and long-term disability claims, and workers compensation claims • Regularly reviewed polices and handbooks, making updates as needed • Assisted management with EEOC claims • Worked with outside counsel on all immigration applications, postings and approvals • Created quarterly New Employee Orientation- multiday new employee orientation covering all aspects of the company, including an Operations, Facilities, and Manufacturing tour • Researched and added new Ancillary Benefit Programs for employees, providing critical and long-term care insurance • Awarded Reel Performers Customer Service Award 2011