Highly competent and versatile Sr. HR professional with more than 20 years of consulting and corporate HR experience in large and small corporations. Particular experience in start ups, rapid growth, and turnaround situations.
SR. HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL
Employee Relations / Compensation & Benefits / Strategic Planning / Project Management / Process & Productivity Improvements / Budget & Cost Control / Compliance / International
• Highly competent and versatile Sr. HR professional with more than 20 years of consulting and corporate HR experience in large and small corporations. Particular experience in start ups, rapid growth, and turnaround situations.
• Effective, dedicated results-oriented manager with substantial experience in process improvement.
 Developed & implemented corporate HR strategy & plan for US subsidiary of global software vendor, gaining Board approval, working closely with sr. management team and legal advisors to ensure balance of management and employee satisfaction with legislative and regulatory compliance. Harassment Awareness policy implemented globally. Handbook became global standard.
 Managed merger of two 401k plans – HR cradle to grave management of project, resulting in company savings of 29% in administrative fees.
 Designed, planned, and implemented corporate benefits and compensation programs, policies, and procedures. Responsible for reviewing programs, suggesting, modifications, and ensuring achievement of competitive market position and other goals identified by the organization.
 Conducted competitive salary research for sales, marketing & professional services divisions, resulting in realignment salaries, commissions & bonuses to market rates achieving 37% savings in labor costs.
 Identified & negotiated with new corporate health insurance vendor in 2002, reducing corporate expenses by $49,479 with lower premiums while maintaining coverage levels for all & increasing benefit coverage for 63% of employees.
 Identified, gained management & Board approval for and executed new hire screening processes & new hire orientation, reducing turnover by 95% & reducing new hire ramp up time by 55%
Selected Accomplishments
Delivered 63% annual savings by redesigning the Health & Welfare plans. Prepared communications and partnered with vendor to implement the new design.
Relocation of 500 employees to new location. Partnered with Sr. Mgt. in the relocation of 500 employees nationally to newly opened Dallas location. Hands-on management of all phases of operation.
Development, implementation, facilitation, and evaluation of management liability training reducing regulatory and internal complaints by 85% at Sydran Services and 47% at Fritz Companies saving the companies over $1 million in annual savings.
Career History
ePartners Incorporated Corporate Human Resources
2006 – Present One of the largest and most respected Microsoft Business Solutions consultancies in the world with 300 employees in 23 locations. Responsibilities include being a strategic senior level team player who holds primary responsibility for all employee relations issues; policies and procedures; developing and directing all aspects of Human Resources; interact extensively with executive management and operations employees; providing guidance and tutorship to other HR coworkers. National and international travel of up to 25%.
• Identified, negotiated, and worked with vendor to customize management training; reducing employee turnover by 57%
• Successfully defended all domestic and international regulatory complaints receiving during tenure
• Worked with vendor as project lead, along with VP of HR, to customize and implement applicant tracking system and performance management tracking system.
Grand Homes, Inc. Corporate Director, People Department
2005 – 2006 National award winning Dallas luxury home builder with 360 employees in 5 locations. Responsibilities included start up of company’s People (HR) office. Direct supervision of 2 payroll employees. Local travel 25%.
• Creation and implementation of first annual HR business plan and budget
• Drafted and implemented company’s first employee handbook
• Implemented college recruiting program
TIBCO Software Inc. (formerly Staffware Corp) Director, Corporate Human Resources
2000 – 2005 A global software company with more than 1500 employees in 24 countries. Responsibilities included the start up of Americas Division HR office. Direct supervision of 3. National and international travel 25%.
• Drafted and implemented company’s first employee handbook; which was utilized by parent company as the global standard
• Drafted & implemented ADA compliant job descriptions
• Worked with top management to restructure personnel; including layoffs, internal transfers and new hire recruitment
• Grew workforce by 34% while maintaining 98.75% retention level
• Responsible for two corporate office and two regional office relocations, coming in 13+% under budget with no time delays
• Designed and implemented new benefit program; annual cost savings of $47K+ and 0% loss of employee benefits, while increasing benefits for 2/3 of employees.
• Developed and rolled out new 401(k) plan, replacing 2 former plans, following corporate merger
• Implemented In-Patriot policy and procedures
• Re-tooled employee bonus program, resulting in savings of $100K in recruiting fees
• Assumed responsibility for Corporate Travel, reduced travel costs 51.7% in first six months
Fritz Companies, Inc. Regional Director, Corporate Human Resources
1998 – 2000 International Logistics & Freight Forwarding Responsible for HR support of 3000+ employees in 130 locations. Collaborated with VP of HR in design, development & company-wide implementation of core HR programs & policies. Rapidly promoted to Director level (in 8 mths). Supervised 7 field HR offices & assigned personnel. Travel 75%.
• Revised and updated company’s employee handbook
• Successfully represented company against all internal and regulatory complaints
• Designed, facilitated & tracked results of Management Liability Training, reducing complaints by 47+% in first year
• Implemented performance appraisal training system, progressive disciplinary procedures, and recruitment process guidelines. Conducted company-wide management training.
• Successfully implemented HR programs ensuring consistency throughout region & provided managers with critical tools to enhance productivity as well as employee moral
Administaff, Inc. Sr. HR Consultant
1997 – 1998 Professional Employer Organization (PEO) Provided HR Consulting for 120+ companies in various industries
Lawyers Title Regional Personnel Administrator
1988 – 1991 Real Estate Title Insurance Supported 80+ employees in 8 offices
New Orleans Job Corp Regional Personnel Manager
1987 – 1988 Dept. of Education Supported 120+ employees
Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff’s Office Payroll, Personnel & Benefits Roles
1983 – 1987 Government/Law Enforcement Promoted from junior to more senior roles over 4+ yrs Supported 1000+ employees
EDUCATION
SHRM National Certification – SPHR
Delgado College, Business Management 1991
Numerous and varied seminars & training classes – continuing education requirements
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)
Society of Human Resources Management – International
Society of Human Resources Management – Information Technology (SHRM-IT)
National Association of Female Executives (NAFE)
Employment Managers Association – DFW Chapter (DFW-EMA)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Employee Relations * Organization Development * Compensation & Benefits Design * Training & Development * Staffing & Forecast Planning * HR Policy Design * Operations Management * Safety * Team Building * Employment & Labor Law * EEO & Labor Laws * Corporate Travel * Events Planning * Union Avoidance * Facilities Management * Corporate Relocation * In-Patriots Program * Immigration * Payroll
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