Employee Relations Mental Health

Denise Maher

*******.*****@*****.*** • 503-***-**** • Portland, OR

EXPERIENCE

peerNetworks

Project Administrator (Contract)

Sep 2024 - Present

• Manage peerNetworks calendar: schedule guest speakers, meetings, and events.

• Manage and facilitate Community Behavioral Health weekly forum, including contacting and scheduling guest speakers.

• Teams, MS 365, and subscriptions: responsible for managing collaboration tools (like Microsoft Teams), subscription services, and the organization’s use of Microsoft 365.

• Data collection, management, and analysis in general and OHA reporting. Present data and reports to management.

• Organize and maintain both physical and electronic files in compliance with public records retention statutes.

• Data collection and analytics; project evaluation and/or analysis.

• Organizational point of contact with tech and consultants: serve as liaison between the organization and external consultants or tech professionals.

• Create weekly announcements for email distribution of upcoming speakers

• Track grant timing and compliance: monitor deadlines, compliance requirements, and data reports for grants to ensure proper administration.

MHAAO,

People & Culture Generalist

Apr 2022 - Aug 2024

• Full Cycle Recruiter

• Separation process includes exit interviews, preparation, and processing of unemployment claims.

• HR administrative tasks: Personnel data management, legal and policy compliance, claims processing, coordinating staff training, and preparing personnel documents in a correct, prompt, and professional manner.

• Payroll Coordinator (FSA, HSA, 401K).

• Data collection and reporting.

• Participates in evaluation of the organization's policies, procedures, and reports affecting workplace safety and health.

• Trained member of Trauma Informed Care Committee.

• Collaboration with MHAAO departments, directors, and managers who provide staff training and development activities.

• Background checks.

• Occasional payroll processing

• Technical support/troubleshooter.

Harmony Academy, Operations/HR

Mar 2020 - Apr 2022

• Scheduled and tracked mandatory employee training courses to ensure compliance and staff development.

• Board of Directors and staff meeting minutes.

• Maintained and implemented legal and policy updates in alignment with regulatory requirements.

• Served as audit manager for annual nonprofit audits, ensuring accurate records and successful reporting.

• Managed calendars for both the school and Executive Director, prioritizing meetings and optimizing schedules.

• Provided high-level executive assistance to the school principal, handling correspondence, planning, and scheduling.

• Administered payroll and employee benefits with accuracy and confidentiality.

• Maintained and updated organizational website content via WordPress.

• Acted as Board Secretary, preparing meeting materials, recording minutes.

• Led end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate outreach, onboarding, and orientation.

• Maintained shared drive systems.

EDUCATION

Google Data Analytics Certificate – Entry Level

University of Texas

Bachelor of Arts • Russian Studies

SKILLS

Microsoft Office • Google Workspace • Microsoft Teams • SharePoint • QuickBooks Online • ADP • Employee Navigator • WordPress • Relias LMS • JotForm • Dropbox • Adobe Pro • Data Analytics • Scheduling & Calendar Management

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