Heather Barton

www.linkedin.com/in/heather-barton-9b9a82120

Fort Lupton, CO 719-***-**** acwqvs@r.postjobfree.com

Human Resource Generalist

Employee Relationships HR Leadership Organizational Development

Accomplished human resources professional with extensive experience providing leadership and guidance necessary to drive the achievement of key human resources goals and objectives. Recognized for the ability to handle a wide array of human resource tasks from managing the recruiting lifecycle and performance management to ensuring compliance with local, state and federal regulations. Skilled in the use strong interpersonal skills to build solid relationships with employees and business stakeholders. Able to deliver exceptional results in fast-paced, challenging environments.

Areas of Expertise

Staffing & Recruiting

Benefit Administration

Organizational Communication

Risk Management

Human Resource Best Practices

Employee Relations

Staff Training & Development

Performance Management

Strategic Planning

HR Policy

Conflict Resolution

Regulatory Compliance

Professional Experience

Successfully managed the recruiting lifecycle for associate level through management employees including job posting, resume review, pre-employment screening, offer letters, background checks and drug screening.

Recruit individuals to fill sales roles within the organization through calling campaigns and job fair attendance among other techniques.

Created and implemented employee handbooks that included new policies and procedures designed to decrease human resource risk to the organization.

Provided comprehensive human resource consulting services that enable the human resource department to get up and running.

Evaluated, implemented and managed comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k) and flex spending.

Performed financial stewardship while managing all household expenses including income through the client’s personal bank account.

Completed legal court filings and made in-court appearances as a designated Personal Representative for the client.

Served as a Representative Assistant through the estate disbursement process.

Coordinated travel and lodging arrangements for the client and managed the client’s home and property in her absence.

Maintained confidentiality and privacy with all aspects of each position held.

Performed in-depth investigations to resolve employee relation’s issues, maintaining confidentiality throughout the process.

Led performance management efforts within the organization including overseeing performance evaluations and the use of measurement tools.

Managed both time and attendance reporting and tracking programs.

Served as a project manager, leading the successful completion of a variety of key human resources initiatives.

Directed the performance evaluation process and the use of measurement tools to effectively evaluate performance.

Provided human resource coaching and guidance to department managers regarding employee discipline actions, on-going expectations and follow-up.

Ensured organizational compliance with state and federal laws including ADA, ADEA, COBRA, EECO, FMLA, PLSA, HIPPA and other employment laws.

Promoted engaging organizational learning and development opportunities to encourage employee engagement and drive performance increases.

Created and delivered employee development training programs and educated employees on policy changes.

Successfully managed workers compensation in a proactive manner, establishing resources and promoting safety best practices to minimize on-the-job injuries.

Served as the lead for the OSHA Compliance and Reporting team providing guidance and direction with team initiatives.

Professional Work History

DISTRICT RECRUITING MANAGER, Farmers Insurance - Fort Lupton, CO 2016

HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT, Tapinfluence – Boulder, CO 2016

HUMAN RESOURCES PERSONAL ASSISTANT, Margaret S. Henry - Alamosa, CO 2012 – 2016

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL MANAGER, Hungry Logger - South Fork, CO 2011 - 2012

HUMAN RESOURCE PERSONAL ASSISTANT, I-Connect Radio, Alamosa/Pagosa Springs, CO 2010 – 2011

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL MANAGER, Corner Pocket – Del Norte, CO 2008 - 2010

HR BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR, Crested Butte Mountain Resort – Crested Butte, CO 2005 - 2008

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER, Amyblack PTD LTD – Australia 2003 - 2005

Education & Certification

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Human Resource Management – Sydney University, Sydney, Australia

Specialty: International Employment Law

Associate Degree, Business – Common Wealth Business School, Bundaberg, Australia

Pursuing a Professional Human Resource (PHR) Certification

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