Lindi Ashton, JD/MBA/SHRM-SCP

adyg8w@r.postjobfree.com

215-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Strategic human resources and labor & employee relations consultant with extensive experience in employee relations and performance management. Strength in supporting organizational change within the human resources function and enterprise-wide. Expertise in coaching, team leadership, training and performance management. Strength in developing mindfulness, process improvement and supporting change agility.

WORK EXPERIENCE

City of Jersey City 1/2022- present

Assistant City Attorney

Attorney in Labor & Employment Section. Managed employment cases from claim through trial. Provided guidance to city managers at various locations throughout the city. Represented the city in grievances, mediations and arbitrations. Represented the city in front of the PERC. Provided training on labor and employment matters including on collective bargaining agreements. First chair for union negotiations. Conducted EEO and employee relations investigations. Managed employment cases from claim through trial. NJ Housing Mortgage Finance Agency 1/2020-1/2022

Director of Human Resources

Direct human resources activities for 300-person public-sector housing finance agency. Guided agency through COVID-19 continuity plan, including serving as COVID Coordinator. Developed performance-management program including selection of performance-management software, training and updating performance management/discipline policy. Served as labor & employee relations manager and training manager. Implemented staff mediation program. Coordinated organization redesign initiatives. Prepared HR annual budget. Elwyn New Jersey 10/2016-5/2019

Director of Human Resources

Responsible for comprehensive human resources program for 700 person human services agency. Responsible for labor and employee relations, training and development, recruitment and selection and employee benefits. Transformed human resources to strategic HR Business Partner model. Secured and administered training grant from local community college to enhance basic job skill and leadership capacity. Chaired labor-management committee and management negotiation team. Manage EEO process including investigations. City of Jersey City 12/2014-10/2016

Employee Relations & Organizational Development Manager Developed transition plan for employee relations function’s move out of the Law Department to the Human Resources Department. First chair in civilian contract negotiations. Advise managers on progressive discipline and performance management. Supervise leave management program. Manage ADA interactive process. Train managers on conflict resolution. Manage employment mediation program. Serve as management representative in labor relations matters before PERC, NJ Civil Service Commission. Establish labor-management working groups in keeping with new labor relations philosophy. Conduct HR/Labor Relations audits for continuous improvement and leadership development. Develop training programs to address human capital gaps and prepare for strategic initiatives. Assess knowledge gaps and develop relevant training programs.

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection 9/2012-12/2014 Employee Relations Specialist

Management Representative in disciplinary and contractual/non-contractual grievance hearings. Conducted workplace violence investigations and presented recommendations to management. Counseled managers and supervisors on employee relations issues. Managed ADA interactive process. Human Resources Business Partner/direct HR contact for Site Remediation Program. Perform HR operations functions including recruitment, new hire orientation, training, personnel research, employee counseling and employee relations. Analyze requests for new positions and position reclassification and make recommendations for appropriate titles. Process promotional activities including certification lists. Process PMIS personnel actions. Maintain databases of personnel information and generate HR reports. Manage ad hoc HR project/ HR process improvements. New Jersey Civil Service Commission 5/2011- 9/2012 Personnel & Labor Analyst

Reviewed, analyzed and prepared written reports and recommendations for Commission action on civil service rule appeals including examination, administrative, lay-off, classification, salary, medical review, discrimination and discipline. Prepared legal research and analysis related to any type of civil service appeal. Assisted in labor relations functions. Performed preliminary preparation of regulations in connection with department legislative, administrative, appellate, or operational activities.

Researched and analyzed state and federal statutes, case law, rules, and regulations to aid in appellate, regulatory, hearing, and Commission functions. Prepared initial drafts of rules, regulations, and policy memoranda which reflect recent legislation or case law pertinent to the Commission. Reviewed rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for statutory consistency. Served as subject matter expert to public and State and Local agencies regarding Civil Service regulations and decisions.

University of the Rockies 10/2010 - present

Adjunct Faculty – Online

Online instructor for alternative dispute resolution and organizational development at the Master’s and Ph.D. level. Courses include:

Theories of Conflict

Influencing Leaders to Resolve Conflict

Legal and Ethical Issues in Conflict Resolution

Developing Conflict Resolution Plans and Policies

EDUCATION

JD, Temple University Beasley School of Law

MBA, Case Western Reserve University

BA, State University of New York at Buffalo, Psychology & Human Services PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS and ACTIVITIES

Member of the Bar- PA, NJ

Rutgers Public Sector Labor Relations Certification Labor and Employment Relations Association, Member PHR Certification