• Directed all HR functions for approximately 120 employees, including: strategic planning, organizational development, staffing, training, benefits administration, employee relations, and performance management for three business locations.
• Restructured the recruiting process with an emphasis on hiring the best possible candidate and improved the onboarding program to maximize performance and retention, which resulted in reducing turnover by 25%.
• Performed periodic updates to the employee handbook and personnel policies to ensure compliance with changing federal and state regulations.
• Advised leadership team on all HR issues and effective solutions.
• Negotiated and oversaw hiring, compensation and benefits at all business locations.
• Conducted oversight of all performance reviews, rewards and disciplinary processes.
• Created an employee recognition program, resulting in boosting employee morale.
• Delivered all payroll submissions for three business locations every cycle.
• Performed all payroll-related modifications including wage and tax adjustments, benefit and 401(k) deductions, garnishments and levies utilizing ADP.
• Created an online HR portal for employees to gain access to important employee-related documents and correspondence.