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BETH LINK, SPHR

303-***-****

adx32q@r.postjobfree.com

linkedin.com/in/beth-link-sphr-b4610758

Denver Metro Area, CO

EXECUTIVE HUMAN RESOURCE LEADER

Strategic solutions engineer, operational business partner and resolute servant leader committed to building healthy organizational culture rooted in integrity, accountability, and leadership excellence as cornerstones of success. Skilled practitioner and collaborative consultant with 20+ years of experience in human resources operations and process engineering. Analytical thinker and systems advocate with proven record in the design and implementation of process improvement initiatives and leading teams through change management phases. Adept, across various business settings, at effectively balancing departmental execution with business objectives to contribute to organizational success. Strategic Business Planning Process Redesign + Change Management Professional Development Performance Management Employee Relations + Workforce Planning Policy Development Labor Analytics + Budgeting Payroll + Benefits Operations Business System Configuration SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

• Project Managed the policy-based configuration of a newly implemented HRM/Payroll System over a 2-year span at the Archdiocese of Denver.

• Partnered with leadership to provide structured guidance to school principals on employee relations best- practices, conflict de-escalation, and mediation of employee issues reducing overall litigation with the Office of Catholic Schools.

• Reduced annual labor costs by $1.3M over 2 years through rigorous application of recruitment and retention strategy: workforce staffing models, scheduling efficiencies, compensation structuring, and standardized processes with Sava Senior Care.

CAREER NOTE

As owner of VirtueWorks, LLC I have advised and coached a multitude of businesses, non-profits, and individual clients to address both leadership and functional needs of each since 2013. Projects include leadership coaching, policy audits and requisite development, strategic planning/action plan implementation. [Project list available upon request]

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SMARTER SORTING Boulder, CO 3.2022 – 10.2022**

Program Manager, Data + Product

Partnered with the Chief Data Officer to position the Data and Product teams for productivity and success.

• Facilitated enhanced collaboration and communication patterns across functional teams to identify and clear project blockers, manage priorities, and enforce organization of efforts through process adherence.

• Partnered as key driver in the implementation of new project management software.

** Position eliminated – Retained as a client and continue to consult for their HR Operations and Policy development.

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ARCHDIOCESE OF DENVER Denver, CO 12.2019 – 2.2022 Executive Director, Office of People Support

Executive HR Leader for non-profit organization of over 115 churches, 36 schools and 16 ministries serving 3500+ employees. Led a cross-functional team of seven to provide pro-active structure, guidance, and support across all employment categories to over 130 location-level business managers, as well as manage the operations of a centralized benefits plan, pension plan, and HRM system.

• Championed HR strategies and initiatives spanning HR policy development and cost-containment efforts.

• Successfully adopted (and integrated) full-scale payroll operations from the finance department to leverage efficiencies and align sub-departments.

• Designed and built economies of scale to enhance administration of self-funded benefits plan in coordination with the TPA (Third-Party Administrator).

• Designed lifecycle for and led implementation of ticketing system to collect and aggregate feedback and requests from various customers and stakeholders to align and prioritize departmental efforts. CRISPIN PORTER & BOGUSKY Boulder, CO 2016 – 2019 Associate Director, System Operations

Promoted by the CFO to drive organizational alignment on business system operations. Led cross-functional process mapping with key stakeholders and the subsequent refinement, documentation, and implementation of business processes across 6+ integrated software tools. HR Business Process Strategist

Hand-selected to lead long-term project to configure HRIS software to meet the business needs of the organization: defined HR systems and processes, developed standard operating procedures, implemented commensurate software changes, and delivered functional training on both software and procedures to ensure successful adoption.

MADHAVA NATURAL SWEETENERS Longmont, CO 2014 – 2015 Director, Human Resources

Established an independently functioning HR department tailored to service a team of 60+ employees for a growing food production company.

• Led the strategic systems implementation plan in partnership with the CEO and COO to improve cross- functional effectiveness.

• Developed and executed departmental plan to complement and support company business objectives leveraging entire spectrum of HR Systems.

• Led change management to upgrade each HR program in its respective stage: Payroll, Workplace Safety, Compensation & Benefits, Recruiting, Performance Management, Regulatory compliance. SAVA SENIOR CARE Denver, CO 2002 – 2013

Regional Director, Human Resources

Directed Human Resource programs and services for a region of 15+ skilled nursing facilities with over 1200 employees across Colorado. Led a regional team to deliver consistently high quality of service and enhance cost-saving measures, while maintaining alignment with overall business performance strategies.

• Supervised team of 15+ Human Resource professionals; recruited, selected, hired, trained, and oversaw ongoing competency development, while managing their daily performance.

• Supported VP of Operations and regional leadership team in strategic planning process, improving business performance and minimizing workforce impact through multiple company-wide reorganizations. 3 P a g e

• Championed professional development for top thirty regional executives through focused talent assessment, leadership coaching, and succession planning in alignment with operational needs.

• Advised regional executives and facility supervisors on conflict resolution, cross-functional team building, and performance management systems.

• Achieved 50% reduction in regional turnover through design and enforcement of retention strategy.

• Developed documents and training manuals, implemented regionally for the delivery of HR programs, including core competency requirements, operational procedures, and staff development materials. EDUCATION + TRAINING

Coaching & Team Transformation Workshop ImprovEdge Instruction & Facilitation Training Workshop Langevin Learning Services Senior Professional Human Resources Certification HRCI Bachelor of Arts University of Portland

AFFILIATIONS + VOLUNTEERISM

Indian Peaks Hedgerow HOA, Board Member + Treasurer Boulder County Elections, Judge

Society for Human Resource Management, Member

MOPS International, Chapter Leadership Team

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