Jill Cathey

Performance-focused professional, with experience supervising other employees and adeptness in administrative law, HR and regulatory compliance, policy interpretation and implementation, advising management, employee appeals/grievances, and administrative law. Track record of representing management at The Secretary’s Office and the Office of Administrative Hearings involving all types of grievances and disciplinary appeal cases. Adept at handling union-related matters, leading and training teams, and working across multiple business groups.

Equipped with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively negotiate and collaborate with a diverse population.

I have in-depth expertise in supervising and managing employees, administrative law, and employee relations.

Employee Relations Officer, 2019–Present

• Serve as representative of management in all types of grievances and disciplinary appeal cases at the Office of Administrative Hearings which involves document preparation and filing; oral arguments regarding evidentiary, and procedural objections; and witness preparation and interview. 
• Experienced with progressive discipline, Unemployment Insurance claims, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) referrals, Performance Appraisals, Probations, acting as key member of the Personnel Action Committee, and Union related matters.
• Represent management at settlement conferences and exercises discretion to settle appeals or grievances.
• Provide management with advice and operational support in resolving employee issues and concerns.

Industry Regulator/Steward 2015–2019

• Part of a quasi-judicial body that presided over administrative hearings, interpreted laws and regulations, determined the appropriate discipline, issued rulings, and facilitated investigations.
• Attended appeal hearings and presented evidence for the State of New Mexico before the Commissioners in administrative court.
• Developed policies and State regulations that governed the New Mexico Racing Commission.
• Managed all aspects of operations that involved planning, implementation, and supervision of agency policies, directives, and procedures to meet organizational goals.
• Negotiated with Labor Unions such as Jockey’s Guild Union, Racetrack Management, and Horsemen’s Association and served as the main point of contact to ensure strict compliance policies and regulations.

Master Of Science In Human Resources Management, In Progress 

(Completion Date: Spring 2024)

University of Maryland Global Campus,

Largo, MD

Bachelor Of Science In Biology

Randolph-Macon Woman’s College

Lynchburg, VA