Human Resources Project Manager

Liz Esparza,SPHR

Email: abpv2s@r.postjobfree.com

Address: ***** ****** ***** **

City: Austin

State: TX

Zip: 78729

Country: USA

Phone: 512-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: $90,000

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LIZ ESPARZA, MLA, SPHR

12507 Turkey Ridge Court * Austin, Texas 78729

512-***-**** * abpv2s@r.postjobfree.com

DIRECTOR: Human Resources, Benefits, Compensation

Senior Professional in Human Resources with over 10 years of progressive generalist experience for positions managing all aspects of HR functions, including benefits and compensation programs. Proven ability to recruit, hire, develop, and lead high-performance employee teams. Expertise directing projects to implement and enhance HR systems and processes. Superb background developing relationships with staff, management, and vendors. Strong communication, documentation, and negotiation skills.

Applicant Tracking Systems * Employee Benefits & Compensation * Department Oversight

Project & Program Management * Organizational Development * Team Building & Coaching

Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) * Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) * Cost Savings

401(k) * Regulatory Compliance * Benchmarking * Conflict Resolution * Strategic Planning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INSURANCE NETWORK OF TEXAS - Giddings, Texas * March 2012 to Present

Independent insurance agency with 120 employees across 9 locations.

Director, Human Resources

Department of one; handle all personnel management operations, including benefits and compensation. Supervise two front-office employees in administration, correspondence, and reception.

* Train, evaluate, and direct employee benefits department team of 9 in supporting client accounts ranging in size to over 500 participants.

* Manage complete HR function, review and provide upgrade proposals and recommendations for all aspects of HR service and systems.

AUSTIN & GEORGETOWN CANCER CENTERS - Austin & Georgetown, Texas * August 2004 to March 2012

Private medical practice with $25 million in revenue and 130 staff at 8 locations.

Director, Human Resources & Marketing

Department of one, Managed complete HR function, including employee relations, benefits, payroll, benchmarking, and 401(k). Recruited, hired, coached, and developed employee teams for optimum performance. Identified specialist job candidates and devised ideal compensation and benefits packages to enable major growth with limited assets. Implemented and improved HR systems. Administered vendor contracts, negotiations, and relationships. Advised CEO and Board on organizational planning, regulatory compliance, and practice management. Drove marketing, branding, and advertising initiatives. Facilities and vendor management.

* Saved over $1 million in fees via medical specialty hiring without use of external agency.

* Instrumental role in growth through acquisition of 2 additional private businesses. Integrated and streamlined personnel roles, workflows, and compensation programs.

* Deployed comprehensive, integrated SaaS HRIS and applicant tracking systems.

* Successfully brought entire HR function in house within first 90 days.

LIZ ESPARZA, MLA, SPHR

Early Work History (details on request):

* Marketing Proposals Specialist/Writer, URS Engineering (Jan 2004 to Aug 2004)

* Project Manager, TechCenter Design ( Jan 2002 to Dec 2003)

* Executive Assistant, TManage, Inc. (Aug 1999 to Dec 2001) Additional HR duties

FORMAL EDUCATION

Master of Liberal Arts, Humanities 4.0 GPA St. Edward`s University, Austin, Texas

Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Communication 3.92 GPA St. Edward`s University

Dean`s List & Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society for Academic Excellence

Institute for Managerial Leadership Certificate Program from Texas Executive Education, McCombs School of Business, University of Texas, Austin - Currently enrolled

CERTIFICATION & TRAINING

Small sampling of recent

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) - Society for Human Resource Management

Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) - Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics

Leadership Essentials - University of Texas, Austin, Continuing Education

HR Management Certificate - Council on Education & George Washington University

Strategic HR: Delivering Business Results - Society for Human Resource Management

HR as a Strategic Partner - Society for Human Resource Management

Global Best Practices & Communication Issues - Society for Human Resource Management

Ethics & Compliance Training - Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics

Employment Law - Lorman Education Services

FMLA Compliance - Lorman Education Services

Talent Management & Equitable Compensation - PayScale, Inc.

Behavioral Interviewing - HR Hero

Notary Public - State of Texas since 1999

Leadership Learning Series - Franklin Covey

State of Texas Licensed Life & Health Insurance

State of Texas Licensed Property & Casualty Insurance

AFFILIATIONS

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics (SCCE)

Austin Human Resources Management Association

Association for Women in Communications

Medical Group Management Association

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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