Human Resources Director, CHRO, Leader

Elisa Tarrant

Palm Springs, California +1-760-***-**** ************@*****.***

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Executive Summary

Strategic and results-driven Chief Human Resources Officer Senior Advisor Executive Coach & Consultant with executive experience spanning HR and Business Operations. Adept at aligning corporate objectives with workforce strategies to drive operational excellence, compliance, and innovation. Proven ability to coach and advise executives, foster high- performing cultures, optimize talent management, and lead transformative organizational change. Expertise in healthcare, hospice, legal, technology, and California-regulated industries, ensuring strategic alignment and executive leadership in complex environments. Key Competencies

Executive Leadership & HR Strategy Workforce Planning & Talent Acquisition Organizational Development & Change Management Negotiation & Conflict Resolution Union Experience & Labor Relations AI Proficient & HR Technology Innovation Multi- Site & Regional Operations Management Business Operations & Strategic Planning Compensation & Benefits Strategy Employment Law & Compliance Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Initiatives

Professional Experience

HR Dr. LLC Healthcare & Legal l Executive Services (03/2019 – Present) Chief Human Resources Officer Sr, Business Advisor (California & Nationwide)

• Spearhead strategic HR initiatives, aligning workforce planning with business growth objectives.

• Oversee talent acquisition, retention strategies, and succession planning for a global workforce.

• Drive transformative change management and culture development programs.

• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across various regions.

• Manage executive-level negotiations, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

• Lead business operations strategy, optimizing efficiency and scalability for organizations.

• Provide executive coaching to C-suite leaders, enhancing leadership impact and decision- making.

• Consult on scaling businesses, aligning HR and operational strategies with expansion goals.

• JC and CDPH regulatory oversight

Bristol Hospice & Healthcare (02/2022 – 08/2023)

Senior Vice President, Human Resources (California & Nationwide)

• Led HR strategy execution, optimizing talent acquisition, development, and retention.

• Managed multi-million-dollar budgets while driving operational efficiencies.

• Directed policy implementation and organizational transformation initiatives.

• Negotiated complex labor agreements and ensured full compliance with regulations.

• JC and CDPH regulatory oversight

Innovage Senior Healthcare (08/2017 – 01/2019)

Regional VP, Human Resources (California, National, Global)

• Designed and executed HR strategies supporting business expansion and workforce optimization.

• Led cross-functional teams in talent acquisition and leadership development programs.

• Ensured HR compliance across diverse jurisdictions while streamlining internal policies.

• JC and CDPH regulatory oversight

Previous Leadership Roles:

• Sr. Human Resources Officer – Vibra Hospital (Partner with Tenet Hospitals) Rancho Mirage CA (2015–2017)

• Sr. Director / Acting VP, Human Resources – Tenet Hospitals-Sodexo (2013–2015)

• Sr. Regional Director, Human Resources – Maio-Shah Corp (2006–2013)

• Global Corporate HR Director – Enexco Wind Energy Corp (2002–2006) Education & Certifications

• J.D., in progress (Expected 2027)

• M.B.A., Business Administration – HRM

• SHRM Senior Certified Professional (07/2022)

• LabCorp Drug Screen Certification (04/2021)

Professional Affiliations & Achievements

• Mentor, Soroptimist International

• LinkedIn Business Mentor, 18,000 Followers in Network

• Dedicated Volunteer for 22 Years (501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization)

• UCR Advisory Board Member

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