CAREER OBJECTIVE
After several years of functional and strategic HR consulting and contracting with a variety of businesses, I am ending my practice to focus on acquiring a permanent position as an HR Leader.
Seasoned professional with over fifteen years of experience building and leading HR teams and strategic initiatives. A track record of achieving organizational alignment, talent, and cultural objectives. Skilled in providing coaching, mentoring, and advice at all organizational levels. Leverages outstanding interpersonal and communication abilities to establish and preserve solid bonds with stakeholders, employees, and employers. I'm excited to use my skills and experience to foster organizational success.
EXPERIENCE
HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE CONSULTANT/ADVISOR— K Lee Consulting
October 2020- Current
Contracts:
Director of Human Resources – Machine Sales/Manufacturing field- 5 plants throughout the USA- 300+ employees (12-month contract).
Regional HR Management – Manufacturing – 3 multi state plants – 2 plants under union contracts -200 employees – (9-month contract).
Project Consulting:
Organizational alignment/effectiveness project.
Developed and launched performance management model.
Completed HR multi state audit and compliance review project.
C- Suite, Executive, and Senior leadership coaching.
Consulted and advised senior leaders to create comprehensive HR policies and procedures objectives for business.
HRIS Integration/Migration – ADP, UKG, Workday, Paychex.
Total Rewards design, Compensation strategy development.
Benefits and Open Enrollment support.
Industry Knowledge/Experience:
Banking
Contact/Call Center
Manufacturing
Engineering
Sales
Social Services
Start Ups
Janitorial
Food Services
Education
Hospitality
Agriculture
Medical
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES — Variquest, LLC
July 2017 - September 2020
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends related to human resource management practices.
Assessed training needs across departments and developed tailored programs accordingly.
Analyzed data from surveys to identify areas of improvement in employee satisfaction.
Ensured compliance with applicable employment laws through regular audits of HR processes.
Managed the recruitment process for multiple departments, including interviewing, onboarding, and training new hires.
Designed corporate policies and procedures in line with legal requirements and best practices.
HR MANAGER — Driasi
March 2015 - July 2017
Designed effective HR Department model for US and Canada operations.
Provided escalated counseling and support to management and employees.
Established and lead Wellness Initiatives Focus Group.
Facilitated team building exercises among employees to foster a positive work environment.
Evaluated existing human resource policies and procedures to ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
Managed employee lifecycle processes by handling talent acquisition, onboarding, employee performance, and discipline tasks.
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN, US
CERTIFICATIONS
SHRM-SCP Certification 2018
ServSafe Certification for CACFP Compliance 2007
SKILLS
HR Transformation
Employee Engagement
Organization Development
National Employment Law Expertise
Labor Relations
Compensation and Benefits
HR Strategy
HRIS Expertise – Implementation/Migration
Workforce Planning/Career Pathing
Building and leading high-performance teams
Benefits and Compensation Management/Design
Policy and Procedure Writing
Talent Acquisition
Networking and Partnership Development
HR Compliance
Employee Relations
Experienced in all Microsoft programs.
ERISA, FMLA, FLSA, ACA, OSHA, EEOC, COBRA