director of people culture resume example

• Strategic planning of opening new properties, required human capital, intentional culture development and mitigating risk.
• Developed, designed and implemented a compensation system, including job evaluation, performance review with scorecards, revised pay ranges and market assessment strategy for all employees/job titles. Led the compensation strategy and data accumulation to make pay competitive, fair, legal and rewarding for all employees.
• Instrumental in developing policies, procedures, training and performance development across 21 properties located in a multi-state environment (CA, NV, AZ). Frequently traveled to each state for training, disciplinary processes and other related HR duties.
• Led the transition from using a PEO provider to in-house HRIS and payroll system utilizing ADP Workforce Now. Estimated annual savings of $45,000.
• Conducted investigations, consulted executive team and recommended disciplinary actions, coaching, terminations and other actions.
• Oversaw talent acquisition and onboarding program.
• Maintained and ensured company legal compliance with all local, state and federal laws, in addition to establishing organizational standards and policies.
• Represented the organization at legal hearings, EEOC Claims and Fair Labor & Housing claims resulting in no financial payouts under my tenure.
• Planed employee recognition programs, editor of the monthly newsletter and social media for HR branding.
• Managed 1 direct report; HR Administrative Assistant.

Started as a part-time employee while maintaining my full time job. in the beginning, this small startup inspection company only had 3 employees and so I was hired to help with all the Administration, Operations, Accounting and Human Resources functions until going full-time in December 2010.

• Strategically coordinated operations according to objectives and capabilities, effectively allocating resources to meet demands
• Applied problem-solving, process development and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
• Researched processes to improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
• Acted as the point person for financial audits, safety audits, OSHA and Human Resources.
• Oversaw & directed all human resource functions; partnered on operational tasks with the President and Vice President.
• Developed Policies and the Employee Handbook; trained and notified employees as changes were introduced.
• Processed Payroll on Paychex and Quickbooks.
• AR/AP utilizing Quickbooks
• Oversight of compensation, benefits, employee relations and recruiting.
• Applied for certifications through the state and government for possession of nuclear testing sources.
• Managed employee safety and health program.
• Recruited critical hires through associations for Level 2 & 3 inspectors and verified credentials and training..
• Facilitated expansion planning and talent acquisition to second location in Oklahoma with 125+ employees.

• Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
• Provided guidance on policies and procedures to harmonize responses, provide appropriate investigation actions and reach resolution of grievances.
• Directed and controlled various benefit programs, including 401K, medical, dental and vision packages.
• Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for 115 employees.
• Maintained company compliance with all local, state and federal laws, in addition to establishing organizational standards.
• Created organizational filing systems for employee records, health, I-9 and other correspondence.
• Reduced employee turnover rate from 24% to 6% in 4 years through employee friendly policies, recognition, compensation and benefits programs
• Consulted and coached a team of six mid-level managers in hiring, training and the evaluation process across 5 clinics.