Mary Cotton, MBA PHR-CA, SHRM-CP

970-***-**** ad31qk@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Certified Human Resources Professional and Business Partner providing strategic business support in partnership with leadership and HR COE Teams. Results oriented professional with over 10 years of tactical and strategic HR experience in leadership, management, coaching and consulting. Fostering a culture of accountability, communication, and shared success through training, talent development, and employee engagement initiatives. Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of confidentiality, calmly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

MBA, Human Resources Emphasis: Keller Graduate School of Management Bachelor of Science, Psychology: Colorado State University PHR - Professional Human Resources Certification: Human Resources Certification Institute PHR CA- California Certification: Human Resources Certification Institute SHRM-CP – Society of Human Resources Management: Certified Professional Certificate in Human Resources: Keller Graduate School of Management FPC - Fundamentals of Payroll Certification: American Payroll Association PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Peraton Human Resources Business Partner - August 2021-April 2023

• Provided Human Resources support to the BCIS (Benefit Claims & Integrity Solutions) Business Unit • Continued comprehensive support and guidance in all areas of Human Resources. Collaboration with executives and field leaders on multi-disciplinary HR issues and programs including compensation, performance management, employee relations, workforce planning, career development, talent management, metrics/analysis, and new business pursuits. • Supported and empower leaders and employees by sharing knowledge and providing tools and information in support of the organization’s business objectives.

• Partner with Centers of Excellence, (Employee Relations, Compensation, HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, and Benefits) to support the workforce in areas of:

o HR policy guidance and interpretation

o Resolution and investigation of sensitive employee situations o Facilitation of Focus Groups

o Analysis and recommendations for promotions and wage increases. o HRIS accuracy and updates

o Employee survey and engagement activities

o Succession planning (identification and development) o Contract support from capture to end, and workforce offboarding as required. Perspecta HR Business Partner - July 2020 - August 2021 (Acquired by Peraton)

• NGEN: Support transition of the NGEN contract and Healthcare Business Units

• Liaison for Off-boarding Process for employees who exited the NGEN contract and the company. Collaborated with business leaders, Industrial Security, and IT to establish the off-boarding process and documents for employees exiting the company or transitioning to the new provider, including distribution of materials and fielding questions regarding off-boarding activities.

• Point of contact for executing WARN notifications to employees and several impacted states. Collaborated with business leaders to define a process and execute communicating formal notifications as well as follow up through the end of the transition.

• Healthcare Group Support:

o Preparation of demographic files (RIF Matrix) and notices for layoff actions, resolution of payroll & benefit issues, manage exit process for voluntary terms. Coordination of final paychecks and terminations with payroll. o Focus on Performance Management: collaboration on guidelines for call center, conducted training for supervisors/managers, established processes and managed employee performance improvement actions and involuntary terminations.

KeyPoint Government Services - Risk Decision Group HR Generalist - July 2016 – July 2020 (Acquired by Perspecta)

• Provided HR Support for Regional Directors, Managers and Employees of RDG

• Assist leadership with complex and specialized issues involving security, employee relations, performance and coaching, investigations, policy interpretation, employee accommodations and leave of absences.

• Assist with employee benefit questions including consultation with third party administrators.

• Provide training and work direction to new managers and HR colleagues.

• Design and develop HR ad hoc reports, job descriptions and perform compensation analysis.

• Update and maintain HRIS information, including salary changes, new hires, promotions, transfers, resignations, suspensions, dismissals, and other employee related actions.

• Facilitation of Tuition Reimbursement Program.

• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality in all areas.

• Collaborate with Security, Payroll, Benefits, Training and Employee Relations teams. Delt Services LLC Sr. Manager Human Resources 2013 - 2015

• Established HR department including all aspects of compliance with staffing, recruiting, hiring, orientation, onboarding, off boarding, payroll, employee relations, training and development, and benefits facilitation.

• Employment Law and Compliance: EEO, I-9/E-Verify, FLSA, FMLA, Work Comp and leave administration, local, state, federal and departmental records, postings and reports, employee handbook, personnel files.

• Training & development: Leadership, management development, sexual harassment, inclusion & diversity, customer service • Recruiting: staffing & recruiting, orientation, onboarding, new hire processing, separations, unemployment claims • Benefits facilitation: Medical/Dental/Vision/401(k)/Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Relations: Internal investigations, disciplinary actions, stay and exit interviews.

• Payroll processing: Bi-weekly; using ID badges-maintained employee access to time clocks and buildings. ADP (Automatic Data Processing), Inc. HR411 Human Resources Representative 2011 – 2013

• Provided Training & Development Initiatives, focusing on HR areas of emphasis such as employment law, recruiting, staffing, disciplinary actions, and employee separations.

• Supported Call center environment, answering client questions and providing best practice information regarding HR and business-related issues.

• Partnered with approximately 10 HR Reps to provide stellar HR service to ADP’s nationwide client base. • Developed and presented trainings on Unemployment and Employment Law Comcast Cable/Xfinity Human Resources Generalist 1994 – 2011

• Led Training & Development Initiatives, focusing on HR areas of emphasis such as employment law, recruiting, termination, benefits, workers compensation, company policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Provided Compensation analyses and reviews for existing and incoming employees.

• Adherence to Regulatory Requirements: FMLA, ADA, Workers Comp, EEOC Audits, Unemployment Hearings • Partnered with Talent Management - Staffing, Recruiting, Job Fairs, On-boarding, and Orientation. • Partnered with 75+ individuals at Supervisor level and above to counsel and advise on issues of compensation, recruiting, benefit compliance, performance management, organizational change, and employee relations activities. • Hired to market demand under tight time frames, recruiting & filling an annual average of 15 positions per month. ADDITIONAL AREAS OF EXPERTISE

MS Office Suite HRIS Systems: Workday, UltiPro, PayCom, iCIMS, Brass Ring, Keystone, SAP, EV2, Report Smith, and Google