Provided human resources support for 8 outpatient behavioral health clinics.

• Provided human resources support for 6 outpatient behavioral health clinics.
• Guided management regarding employee counseling, discipline and termination to ensure company policies were administered fairly, consistently and in accordance with policy.
• Responsible for coordinating recruitment and staffing process for assigned clinics.
• Resolved employee relations issues using tact, discretion, sound investigatory practices and fair and consistent application of federal and state laws. Reduced issues proceeding to EEOC complaints to less than 1% of employee base.
• Consult with management on performance management, terminations, benefits and FLSA changes. Investigate and respond to policy violations and various employee complaints to include charges filed with the EEOC.
• Coordinated and presented training programs on HR topics to develop management and employee awareness and understanding of company policies and procedures.

• Responsible for workers’ compensation claims management, processing unemployment claims, organizational safety programs, and OSHA reporting.
• Developed and rolled out the motor vehicle records screening program for 42 sites and the home office.
• Initiated the pre-employment screening process, to include, drug screening and criminal background check policies and procedures.
• Coordinated and maintained the stock option program (board reports and approvals, employee communications)

• Provided human resources support to 17 multi-state sites and corporate office employees.
• Managing recruitment and staffing for assigned sites.
• Handled administrative matters related to employee wage increases and employee terminations and disciplinary actions.
• Counseled and coached site leadership on all aspects of human resources, including performance management and policy interpretation.
• Presented training programs pertaining to employee relations issues (harassment, leadership, and retention).

• Provided administrative support to the corporate human resources department, as well as support for resource functions to over 40 national sites
• Administered various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel.
• Assisted in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.
• Prepared and maintained employee handbook, HR Operating Manual, and policies and procedures manual.
• Participated in the development of departmental goals, objectives, and systems.
• Conducted new-employee processing and orientations. Designed and placed advertisements to attract qualified candidates for open positions.
• Maintained compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.

• Planned, scheduled, and managed the daily administration of three Chief Operating Officers.
• Provided support to five departments consisting of 50 senior employees.
• Administered annual travel budget of $400,000.
• Controlled $500,000 inventory of automated information systems, furniture, and materials.
• Planned the logistical movement of departments to and from operational exercises throughout the Pacific Rim, Southwest Asia, and the United States.

This was my last duty station prior to retiring from the U. S. Marine Corps in the rank of Master Gunnery Sergeant, E-9, after 28 and 1/2 years of active duty.