HR Director at Palms Medical Group (2024-06 – Present)
Responsible for overseeing Palms Medical Group's (PMG) human resource department including the development and implementation of human resources programs to support the needs of PMG. Lead provider recruitment for all 13 locations in North Central Florida.
- Research, design, plan, and implement human resources programs and policies for staffing, benefits, employee relations, and training. Oversee the entire HR function, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations. Lead and mentor HR staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Assist supervisors in resolving complex employee relations issues and conducting thorough and objective investigations. Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
- Provide day-to-day performance management guidance including coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions.
- Ensure PMG's compliance with all applicable Local, State, and Federal labor and employment regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA.
- Responsible for completing and submitting annual EEO-1 report.
- Maintain electronic employee personnel files and the HR policy manual. Assists senior management in interpretation of human resources policies. Propose new policies, with authorization from the CAO or CEO.
- Benefits and Retirement Education: Assists employees and supervisors with basic interpretation of benefits and payroll policies and procedures. Manage retirement database
- Collaborate with Finance to manage vendor relationships and contracts for all benefit programs. This includes additional 'perk' programs.
- Manage all leave of absence programs to ensure proper documentation is received and employees are paid accordingly while out.
- Manage new hire and employee life cycle: Orientation, benefit elections, 401(K), EAP Programs and confirm enrollment with vendors. Ensure employees submit proper documentation when required in a timely manner.
- Lead the recruitment process for technical roles, utilizing applicant tracking system to manage candidate pipelines and ensure a seamless hiring experience.
- Organize employee events: career milestones, team building retreats, employee recognition programs, leadership dinners, holiday parties and gifts.
- Oversee annual performance evaluation process to ensure timely and fair feedback.
HR Generalist II/Manager at Haven Hospice (2020-02 – 2024-05)
- High volume recruiter – increased volume due to growth. Openings would range from 75-100 open positions at one time.
- Manage employee life cycle: pre-employment process to enhance employee satisfaction, productivity, retention, and separation.
- Assisting with the onboarding of new employees, including paperwork, benefits orientation, and HRIS updates.
- Maintaining and administering the HR Information System (HRIS) to ensure data integrity, including updating employee information, managing employee changes (promotions, transfers, terminations), and configuring open enrollment.
- Providing support with benefits-related matters, such as coordinating benefits orientation, managing vendor invoices, and resolving discrepancies.
- Assisting with employee inquiries, resolving minor issues, and providing support to managers.
- Coordinating HRIS system training for new managers and potentially supporting other HR-related training initiatives.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records, both electronic and paper.
- Manage and plan all employee celebratory events: Retirement parties, baby showers, holiday celebrations, employee recognition events and awards ceremonies.
Executive Assistant II/HR to the Vice President of Government and Community Relations at University of Florida (2013-10 – 2019-05)
Former University Relations (department split in June 2018)
- Assists the Vice President in day-to-day administrative duties.
- Departmental HR representative and support. Provide guidance to department staff with procedural and operational queries: onboarding new hires, employee status changes, departmental or employee issues.
- Developed and maintained administrative policies and procedures for the department to ensure compliance with university rules and regulations.
- Oversee and distribute yearly budget for department. Monitor expenditures throughout the fiscal year in order to maintain a balanced budget.
- Educate staff on account funds and what they can or cannot be used for.
- Supervise 3 administrative assistants.
- Special events coordinator including budget, site selection, contract negotiations, concessions, tours of UF facilities throughout the State of Florida and Washington, DC office, food, lodging, invitation and ticket management, security and audiovisual needs.
- UF Board of Trustees Governance Committee liaison.
- UF Historic St. Augustine Board Assistant.
- Department Coordinator for the University of Florida Campaign for Charities.
- UF Gator Day/Legislative Day Event liaison and assistant.
Executive Secretary to the Associate Vice President for Research at University of Florida (2009-01 – 2013-10)
- Administrative duties for the Office of Research and College of Medicine.
- Liaison to the Associate Deans of Research as well as college deans, departmental heads, faculty, staff, students and external offices.
- Coordinated travel for AVP/VP of Research: registration, flights, lodging, and reimbursements.
- Coordinate travel for university guests.
- Manage and plan conferences and workshops for large and small groups.
- Track and manage budget commitments from the Office of Research.
