Works directly with Executive Director and Leadership to deliver talent support and execute on key business and people strategies. Audits and assesses agency’s current HR model and makes recommendations for upcoming processes and needs for future growth of an HR department ensuring compliance with state and federal employment regulations. Provides functional HR guidance and expertise on an array of employment issues. Development and implementation of key HR policies and procedures.

Strategic business partner to key leadership on all aspects of HR business functions, providing hands-on assistance for all advanced HR matters: lawsuits, EEOC claims, and grievances. Led the daily operation of Human Resources and Payroll functions that were focused, strategic, and innovative for three Houston locations to maintain consistency of HR practices for the Houston and Conroe markets. Collaborated with leaders to identify opportunities for development and process improvement.

Functioned as strategic HR partner to maintain consistency of HR practices for assigned service lines. Primary contact for all HR needs: sourcing and recruitment of talent, compensation market surveys analysis, employee investigations, benefits administration, policy interpretation, and training/development workshops. Assisted staff members with guidance for medical leaves, workers compensation and payroll.