Administrative Assistant: HR Operations Compliance

Maria Roma Brady

Oklahoma City, OK 607-***-**** ************@*****.***

HR Operations Employee Relations Payroll & Compensation Multi-State Compliance Professional Summary

Human Resources Manager with extensive, hands-on experience leading HR operations across multi-site, multi-state organizations. Proven success in employee relations, scaling teams, strengthening compliance, and building structured HR processes in high-growth environments.

Professional Summary

Human Resource Manager

Tekton Research December 2024 - April 2026

• Led HR operations across a multi-site, multi-state clinical research organization (20+ locations), partnering with executive and site leadership.

• Managed full-cycle recruitment for clinical and administrative roles, supporting workforce growth across multiple markets.

• Designed and implemented standardized onboarding processes, improving new hire ramp-up time by ~20%.

• Advised managers on employee relations matters, including performance management, investigations, and conflict resolution across 100+ employees.

• Ensured audit-ready compliance across personnel files and HR documentation.

• Conducted compensation analysis and supported offer structuring to maintain internal equity and market competitiveness.

• Developed HR policies and SOPs to standardize practices across all locations.

• Partnered with Finance on payroll oversight and headcount planning. Senior Employee Performance & HR Business Partner

Meridian Clinical Research / Velocity Clinical Research May 2020 – Nov 2024

• Supported rapid organizational growth from ~180 to 600 employees (230% growth) within 18 months.

• Led compensation and career mapping initiatives, creating structured salary bands and growth pathways.

• Managed employee relations across 300+ employees, including investigations and performance concerns.

• Coached 50+ managers on interviewing, performance management, and employee development.

Maria Roma Brady

Oklahoma City, OK 607-***-**** ************@*****.***

• Implemented engagement surveys and employee “health checks” to identify trends and retention risks.

• Ensured compliance across multi-state operations and supported audit readiness.

• Managed ATS systems and recruiting workflows for high-volume hiring across 20+ sites. Human Resources Manager

Garrett & Company Oct 2019 – May 2020

• Managed HR operations across 4 states, including payroll, benefits, onboarding, and compliance.

• Administered payroll, 401(k), profit-sharing, and PTO for 50+ employees.

• Served as primary HR contact for employee relations, coaching, and conflict resolution.

• Ensured compliance with all federal, state, and local employment regulations. Accounting & Office Manager

Murdock Strategies Mar 2019 – Oct 2019

• Managed payroll, AP/AR, and financial reporting.

• Performed reconciliations and supported monthly close processes. HR Director/ Payroll & Accounting

Regional Clinical Research, Inc. 1997 – 2018

• Directed HR, payroll, and accounting functions for over two decades.

• Managed payroll, benefits, employee relations, and financial reporting.

• Administered performance management and benefits programs.

• Partnered with vendors and brokers to evaluate and improve benefit offerings. Education

Bachelor of Science – Leadership & Organizational Management Binghamton University

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