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MICHELLE

STEPHENSON

• Firestone, CO

• 970-***-****

• ad00ls@r.postjobfree.com

• linkedin.com/in/m-stephenson

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Well-versed Human Resources Professional with expertise in building and managing the HR function, including leading talent acquisition, compensation & benefits, and onboarding programs. A natural go-getter that thrives on challenges while leveraging strong problem-solving skills and thorough knowledge of State and Federal employment laws and regulations to ensure efficient and compliant operations. Serves as a trusted advisor to company management and leadership, providing guidance on employee relations issues and company programs. Highly analytical with a proven history of reviewing market data to set salary ranges for employees. Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to gain trust and achieve results. Tech-savvy with proficiency in MS Office Suite, Google Suite, and HRIS systems.

• Human Resource Management

• Full-Cycle Recruiting

• Onboarding & Offboarding

• Compensation Analysis

• Benefits & Leave Administration

• Policy & Procedure Development

• Employee & Union Relations

• Performance Management

• Training & Development

• Employee Investigations

• Succession & Workforce Planning

• Negotiation & Conflict Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hover Senior Living Community Longmont, CO 2021 – Present Human Resource Director

Lead and direct the day-to-day activities of the HR department across 3 campuses with 140+ full and part-time staff with a focus on optimizing company performance through the effective management of the function. Develop and coordinate policies, systems, and practices to support the organization’s compliance and strategy needs. Manages the talent acquisition process, including identifying staffing needs and developing best practices for hiring and talent management. Key Accomplishments:

• Developed a comprehensive new employee orientation program to improve engagement, retention, and camaraderie amongst the staff.

• Established the company’s HR function, cultivating an open-door policy, recognition programs, and employee appreciation events to improve departmental reputation and communication with employees.

• Negotiated with a benefits broker to expand the benefits package from two offerings to four, including a free plan to increase employee retention.

• Partnered with IT to transition employee documents from paper files to a secure online drive to improve security and access.

St. Vrain Valley School District Longmont, CO 2013 – 2021 Human Resource Technician

Support the school district, including coordinating recruitment efforts, administering policies and procedures, and managing activities around training and development, benefits and compensation, and performance management. Partnered with HR Leadership to assist employees in solving issues related to payroll, performance reviews, promotions, employment relations, work environment, and HR regulations and policies. Completed background checks, supervised all new hire orientations, maintained affirmative action program, created annual EEO report, and maintained confidential employee records and reports. MICHELLE

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Key Accomplishments:

• Transition the lateral move system for teachers from a paper-based to an online application system which improved the efficiency and timeframe of the process.

• Collaborated with IT to create and launch the internal evaluation database system to better track the evaluation process and reporting for all teachers and classified staff.

• Effectively managed the Community School Program, which included tracking and reporting on a large amount of information in a comprehensive excel spreadsheet to meet all state requirements.

• Partnered closely with the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) to gain a deeper understanding of requirements to reduce program violations by 30%.

• Went above and beyond while assisting the Athletic Directors through the hiring process to ensure a fluid and efficient process and ensure compliance with district guidelines. Additional Experience

Human Resource Technician Manteca Unified School District Manteca, CA QUALIFICATIONS

SHRM-CP Independent Study through Society for Human Resource Management In Progress - 2023

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