Rebecca Dieter
** *. ******* ***** ******, CO ***01
Home: 303-***-****
Cell: 303-***-****
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Dedicated Senior Human Resources Professional eager to contribute
comprehensive background and experience toward actively supporting the
employer in optimizing performance, human capital management, and
productivity towards the organization's goals.
Qualifications Profile
. 15 years of experience in driving HR functional areas spanning
recruiting, hiring, training and development, workplace diversity,
conflict resolution, and budget management.
. Well-developed expertise in HR policy and procedure development,
performance management, human capital strategies, labor relations,
compliance, and organizational management.
. Proactively create, implement and facilitate employee development
initiatives, practical retention strategies, and employee recognition
and award programs to bolster productivity, reduce costs, and increase
employee engagement.
. Draw upon outstanding employee relations expertise and attorney
credentials to conduct grievance hearings, mediate disciplinary
actions, and investigate claims.
. Able to work both independently and collaboratively with an unwavering
commitment to ensuring confidentiality of personnel files and
documents.
. Optimize and encourage employee communication and feedback through
meetings, suggestion programs, employee satisfaction surveys,
newsletters, and one-on-one coaching.
. Dependably facilitate transparent communication between staff and
senior management.
Professional Experience
Denver Public Schools, Denver, CO, 2008 to Present
HR Manager
. Spearhead human resources administration while providing critical
leadership to management in determining hiring needs, developing
budget, clarifying goals, and assisting employees impacted by
reduction in force cuts.
. Successfully optimize human capital impact on meeting school
objectives and ensure human resource activities consistently align
with DPS goals and budgets.
. Implemented broad-scope company procedures encompassing leave of
absences, performance management, staffing and discipline.
. Leverage polished problem solving abilities to mediate employee
disputes, partner with union staff in resolving conflicts and
grievances filed by employees, and attend/participate in EEOC
mediations.
. Investigate and respond to Title IX harassment and discrimination
claims.
. Advise, support and coach management in terminating employees and
resolving grievances.
. Proactively partner with managers to help formulate strategies
regarding performance management evaluations and
remediation/improvement plans for employees.
Inspiring Greatness, LLC, Evergreen, CO, 2006 to 2009
Owner / Career and Communication Coach
. Developed and facilitated workshops and training sessions for topics
such as diversity, career transition, performance management, and
enhancing internal/workplace communication.
. Provided one-on-one coaching to individuals regarding career
transition including job search strategies, resume development,
interview preparation, negotiations, and final hiring.
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Professional Experience continued ...
Telecom Investment Corporation, Golden, CO, 2002 to 2007
Human Resource Director
. Directed complete human resources administration encompassing FMLA and
ADA compliance, policy and procedure development, staffing (screening,
interviewing, hiring, background/reference checks, offers of
employment), performance management, and terminations.
. Fostered cooperative partnerships with outside vendors to reduce costs
related to payroll and insurance.
. Teamed with outside counsel in resolution of EEO and Civil Rights
Violation claims.
Rebecca L. Dieter Consulting, Evergreen, CO, 2001 to 2002
Human Resource and Compliance Consultant
. Completed detailed organizational needs assessments to identify
company/client goals.
. Instituted innovative new processes for implementing succession
planning within performance management framework.
. Collaboratively defined strategies with performance consultants for
assisting clients struggling with performance-related issues.
. Authored complete employee manuals and HIPPA guidance manuals for
medical practice.
. Conducted in-depth compliance reviews for clients to minimize risk and
ensure adherence to governmental criteria.
Gibson Arnold & Associates, Inc. - Golden, CO, 1996 to 2001
General Counsel and HR Compliance - National Legal Placement Firm
. Provided excellent legal and HR guidance to national placement firm
including devising new company employee manuals to enhance
understanding of internal processes and procedures.
. Effectively improved design, implementation, and measurement of
existing human resource programs and processes.
. Exercised sharp attention to detail and accuracy in conducting HR
audits in all office locations.
. Trained, coached and educated management team in conducting proper job
interviews and in various employment laws and regulations to maintain
consistent compliance.
Prior Background:
Rebecca L. Dieter, Attorney at Law, Bowie, MD, 1994 to 1996
Associate Attorney, Greenan, Walker, Trainor and Billman, Annapolis, MD,
1990 to 1994
Education & Credentials
License to Practice Law, states of Colorado and Maryland
B.S., Business Administration, Personnel Administration, University of
Maryland, College Park, MD
Juris Doctorate, University of Baltimore School of Law, Baltimore, MD
Mediation Training Program, Mediation Professionals, Bryans Road, MD
Coach Training Program, The Coaches Training Institute, San Rafael, CA
SPHR Certification in Process
Memberships
Society for Human Resource Management
National Human Resource Association