Heather Barton
www.linkedin.com/in/heather-barton-9b9a82120
Fort Lupton, CO 719-***-**** *************@*****.***
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