TAMARA HOWARD

Denver, CO 720-***-****

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HUMAN RESOURCES LEADER / CULTURE DRIVER

Implement People-Driven Programs that Increase Employee Engagement Focus on people development and relationship building to create high-performance teams. Ability to blend employee commitment and being a trusted management advisor with attention to strategic alignment, bringing insight to strengthen business objectives. Optimize superior skills in communications, recruitment, coaching and problem- solving.

Expertise in:

− HR Policies / Processes − Recruitment & Staffing Selection

− Onboarding & Offboarding − Development & Training

− Company Culture − Employee Relations

− Performance Management − HR Laws & Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CONMED CORPORATION, Denver, CO 2018 - 2020

Lead HR Business Partner, Advanced Surgical Division Partnered with business leaders and employees to execute HR initiatives. Provided guidance to management and employees in performance, career development, and employee relations. Orchestrated general recruitment, onboarding, employee and manager trainings, learning and development programs, and offboarding.

• Served as key driver of company culture and coordinated various community outreach programs, resulting in overall increasing of employee involvement.

• Ensured employment-related legal compliance through various means of office communications, upholding foundational company pillars and values.

• Spearheaded implementation of new culture team, driving overall participation for staff and creating high impact office culture.

• Staffed and onboarded 60+ new employees in Denver office, providing high-caliber new hires and promoting Conmed brand to interviewed candidates.

ZIMMER BIOMET, Westminster, CO (previously Biomet Spine / Lanx, Inc.) 2009 - 2018 Human Resources Senior Generalist 2017 - 2018

Facilitated coordination of business logistics and activities for Spine division, supporting ~500 employees in multiple locations. Areas of competence included talent acquisition, staffing, training and development, compensation, benefits, onboarding, exit process and company culture.

• Managed full-cycle recruitment and selection process including contractor staffing, bringing in 70+ new hires.

• Guided managers and employees in activities and processes, such as performance management, and merit/ compensation planning, leading to becoming a trusted advisor to management.

• Exhibited change management skills, by guiding managers with restructuring activities and notifications of affected team members.

• Analyzed and advised on employee relations resolution issues, conducting investigations as necessary. Human Resources Generalist 2016 - 2017

Served as point of contact for employees and management for activities, such as recruitment and staffing selection, employee relations, contract staffing needs, benefits, and performance management. Facilitated new hire onboarding and managed termination and exit process.

• Hired 100+ employees, meeting company staffing needs due to acquisition.

• Oversaw employee committee dedicated to employee and charitable events, increasing morale and motivation.

• Coordinated temporary contractor implementation process with managed service provider rollout, decreasing company expenses.

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ZIMMER BIOMET (Continued)

Human Resources Assistant 2013 - 2016

Supported head of Human Resources. Assisted with hiring process and handled new hire paperwork, coordinated new hire start dates, set-up and maintained employee files and administration.

• Hired 75+ new employees in 6 months, fulfilling demand due to company merger and acquisition.

• Audited HRIS systems, maintained personnel records and made changes in HRIS system, keeping company compliant with state and federal employment laws.

• Executed and planned company-wide events and meetings, helping to create inclusive and fun working environment.

• Fostered HR compliance with federal and state labor law standards, by ensuring communications to employees were kept current.

HR Documentation Training Manager 2011 - 2013

Orchestrated quality compliance training for company with 200+ employees. Managed company personnel training records, training database system and software to ensure company compliance with FDA regulations.

• Monitored effectiveness of training process and implemented modifications where necessary, providing adherence with employee training requirements.

• Determined employee training needs and ensured individuals were assigned correct training plans, partnering with department management and maintaining company conformance with Quality Management System requirements.

HR Assistant / Office Manager 2009 - 2011

Supervised administrative and HR activities, including office management, implementation of policies and procedures and financial records management.

• Assisted with maintenance of office services, by organizing office operations and procedures.

• Provided administrative support to executive team and department heads, including creating and maintaining company organization charts and other confidential documents.

• Performed office management tasks, including greeting visitors, maintaining office and kitchen supply levels and overseeing general office environment.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY, Denver, CO, Contract Recruiter WILD OATS MARKETS, INC., Boulder, CO, Recruiter / Executive Assistant EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Central and East European Studies, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado TECHNICAL SKILLS

MS Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint Systems – Workday, SAP-HCM, Org Plus, Success Factors, PeopleSoft 8, Taleo, Lumesse / Talent Link PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Gallup CliftonStrengths: Successful Strengths Coaching Course Top 5 Strengths – Empathy, Responsibility, Input, Adaptability, Arranger

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