Daniela Stokes

HR Consultant @Human Sector Consulting

Change ManagementPerformance ManagementHR TransformationEmployee RelationsDiversity, Equity and InclusionOrganizational DevelopmentTraining and DevelopmentUnited States🗿 HRHR DirectorHR consultantHR Business PartnerTraining&Development SpecialistHR Analyst

I am a seasoned HR Consultant at Human Sector Consulting. With over a decade of experience in the field, I bring a wealth of expertise in various HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, and organizational development. Holding a degree in Human Resource Management, I showcase my strong foundational knowledge in the field. One of my key strengths is my strategic approach to HR. I am adept at implementing systems and strategies that enhance efficiency and productivity within organizations. Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated my ability to align HR initiatives with organizational objectives, making me a valuable asset to businesses seeking to optimize their human capital. In addition to my strategic mindset, I am a passionate advocate for employee welfare and diversity. I frequently implement programs and policies that promote a healthy and inclusive work environment, ensuring that employees feel valued and supported. With my extensive experience, expertise, and dedication to employee well-being, I am a trusted HR consultant who can provide valuable insights and guidance to organizations.

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Work Background

Clearwater HR ConsultingHRM Consultant

Sep. 2016Tyler, Texas, United States · RemoteAs an HR Manager Consultant at Clearwater HR Consulting, I leverage my expertise to bolster the HR functions of our clients, guiding them through the complexities of human resources management with strategic insights and practical solutions. My role is multifaceted, focusing on aligning HR strategies with business goals to foster organizational growth and employee satisfaction. Key Responsibilities: - Strategic HR Advising: Offer expert advice on best HR practices and strategies, ensuring they align with the client's business objectives. - Policy Development and Compliance: Create and revise HR policies and procedures to maintain legal compliance and enhance operational efficiency. - Talent Management: Lead initiatives in recruitment, training, and development to build a talented and motivated workforce that meets the business needs of our clients. - Employee Relations: Address and resolve complex employee relations issues, fostering a positive work environment. - Performance Management:Implement effective performance management systems that encourage high performance and support business objectives. - Compensation and Benefits: Advise on competitive compensation and benefits strategies to attract and retain top talent. - Organizational Development: Drive initiatives that improve organizational structure and culture, promoting a productive and engaging workplace. With a strong focus on building relationships and a commitment to adapting strategies to meet the unique needs of each client, I am dedicated to guiding organizations towards achieving their HR and business objectives.

DYING DEFIANTLYAdvisory Council Member

Sep. 2023United States · RemoteThe founding Dying Defiantly Advisory Council fills the need for more advocates to spread the word about the charity and its mission, sharing a passion for helping Veterans, Military, First Responders, Civilians (& their families) that are facing a terminal diagnosis. Providing their respective expertise including leadership, fundraising, counseling, marketing & advertising, Advisory Council Members advocate for and spread the word about Dying Defiantly and the services we provide.

Edgy Labs, LLCHuman Resources Manager

Oct. 2023United States · RemoteAs an HR leader in an HR department of 1 for Edgy Labs and SmythOS, I play a pivotal role in aligning HR strategies with business goals alongside the operations team, focusing on talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, training and development, compensation and benefits, and legal compliance. My strategy involves using HR analytics and insights for informed decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Strategic HR Planning: Working with senior management to harmonize HR strategies with business aims for growth and development. Talent Management: Overseeing the recruitment, hiring, and integration of top talent, coupled with executing programs for employee growth. Performance Management: Creating systems for high performance and continuous engagement, including feedback mechanisms. Learning and Development: Advocating for initiatives that promote professional growth and leadership across all organization levels. Compensation and Benefits: Crafting packages that are competitive, meet industry standards, and adhere to legal standards. Employee Relations: Acting as a mediator for employee issues, fostering a positive work environment and compliance with laws. HR Compliance: Ensuring all employment practices meet local, state, and federal regulations, and managing risks. Diversity & Inclusion: Enhancing workplace culture by implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Through these responsibilities, I aim to foster a work environment that encourages innovation, operational efficiency, and organizational growth, while ensuring compliance and promoting a diverse and inclusive culture.

Human Sector Consulting, LLCChief Executive Officer

Jun. 2022 - Oct. 2023Texas, United States · RemoteAs the CEO and Consultant at Human Sector HR Consulting, I lead with a commitment to an employee-centered approach, focusing on transformative HR solutions that prioritize employee well-being and engagement. My role involves strategic leadership, expert HR consultancy, and advocating for policies that ensure employee satisfaction and productivity. Core Responsibilities: - Strategic Leadership: Directing Human Sector HR Consulting’s strategic path, emphasizing excellence and innovation in HR. - Consultancy and Strategy: Providing bespoke HR strategies that align with clients’ business objectives and culture, focusing on employee value. - Employee Advocacy: Promoting practices that enhance employee satisfaction, productivity, and retention. - Organizational Development: Designing programs to foster a positive company culture, readying organizations for future challenges. - Performance Management: Establishing systems that support organizational and individual growth. - Talent Management: Advising on attracting, developing, and retaining talent for a dynamic workforce. - Client Relationship Management: Maintaining strong client relationships, offering solutions that exceed expectations. - Thought Leadership: Keeping abreast of HR trends, offering insights through various platforms. I am dedicated to creating work environments where employees thrive, leading to better business performance. My leadership is marked by a focus on ethics, inclusivity, and impactful change in HR practices.

Mewbourne Oil CompanyHuman Resources Representative

Oct. 2022 - Sep. 2023United States · On-site

Encompass HealthHuman Resources Director

Feb. 2021 - Jun. 2022Waco, Texas, United States · HybridAs a member of the senior leadership team, I collaborate to create an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission in order to meet goals by conveying the hospital mission to all staff and enabling staff to maintain engagement. I am responsible for the operation of the HR department and the measurement of key metrics, assessment and continuous improvement of the department’s performance. I lead efforts in cultural diversity by ensuring that the delivery of quality, equitable and culturally competent patient-centered care is provided to meet the needs of the patient population served in the hospital. - As a new hospital, I participated in collaborative preparation and survey for successful Joint Commission accreditation with zero deficiencies. - Recruited for and completed successful onboarding for over 130 individuals within a 3 month period - Worked strategically with the leadership team to create an adaptive, inclusive culture by providing oversight to our DEI committee and including DEI efforts across the HR spectrum. - Efforts in employee engagement were successful , resulting in the highest engagement scores within the company (over 145 hospitals at time of survey) - Successfully leading talent acquisition efforts for a consistently scaling hospital to meet patient census and execute effective and quality patient care by keeping us 95-100% staffed.

UT Health East TexasTraining and Development Specialist

Aug. 2020 - Feb. 2021Tyler, Texas, United States · RemoteIn this previous role, I was mainly involved in developing training content and plans to meet organizational needs through consultations and feedback from business units. I created and edited content to produce interactive, effective training courses, and supplemental content by utilizing development software. I served as a back up HRBP, as needed. My key achievements for this role had been: • Developed over 10 fully-interactive courses to date including SCORM content, graded quizzes, and job aids that have positively impacted compliance training needs including the areas of Safety, Risk, Leadership Development and Clinical Excellence. • Developed an interactive, eye-catching curriculum for Leader Development, to include topics on employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management. • Directed division wide orientations and coordinated additional in-person/virtual training for the entire East Texas Region (10 locations).

UT Health East TexasHuman Resources Business Partner

Sep. 2019 - Nov. 2020Athens, Texas · HybridDuring this tenure, I consulted and provided solutions on HR processes/procedures including performance management, coaching, development, and employee relations through frequent meetings with leaders. Furthermore, I enforced change and delivered guidance on HR concepts by delivering training to employees and managers. I leveraged in-depth expertise to drive improvement of HR metrics, such as turnover and engagement through development activities within assigned business unit. I also conceptualized changes management process and implemented through project management activities. I forged and nurtured human-centric culture by cultivating compassion and integrity through day-to-day interactions with leaders, staff, and vendors. My key achievements for this role : • Maximized employee engagement metrics increasing Press Ganey engagement score for my assigned business unit by 10 points year over year. • Developed and executed automated processes for my business unit to reduce turnaround time to less than 24 hours for employee-related concerns as the single point of contact. • Reduced Nurse turnover by 7% and increased overall retention across the entire hospital.

Kelly Community Federal Credit UnionHuman Resources Manager

Dec. 2017 - Dec. 2019Tyler, Texas Area · On-siteFor this role, I oversaw performance of human resource functions through HR strategic measures/functions. I have implemented strategies related to HR metrics by leading recruiting (full-cycle), compensation, payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, and learning/development. Additionally, I delivered visionary leadership to human resources department while serving as department head. The benefits I brought during this role were: • Minimized workers compensation benefits to $4K by implementing pay-by-pay. • Streamlined cloud/digital processes by eliminating marginal spending through converting all paper process. • Improved new processes for reporting employee concerns resulting in increasing employee engagement and satisfaction scores by 20%.

Kings Community Action OrganizationHR Associate III

May. 2017 - Oct. 2017Hanford, CA · On-siteMy role as HR Associate III focused mainly on devising and leading full-cycle recruitment program, along with Employee Relations solutions. I have compiled reports and performed in-depth analysis of data for HR metrics/trends (such as DEI and turnover) and strategic decision making.. Moreover, I provided consultation on Employee Related matters, including performance management, discipline, and employee development activities. Selected contributions for this role were: • Developed and designed volunteer database to decrease volunteer application process/selection down to 2 weeks. • Successfully filled over 100 requisitions with quality placements. • Decreased involuntary turnover by 1.5%

County of Kings - CaliforniaPersonnel Technician I

Jan. 2016 - May. 2017Hanford, CA · On-siteFor this role, I steered significant efforts to manage recruitment full-cycle for departments, including screening, selection process, onboarding, and post-employment follow-ups. I implemented processes and procedures to manage payroll and personnel action changes on bi-weekly schedule. Moreover, I have performed comprehensive analysis of data and applied it to various HR processes to make optimal HR decisions. I oversaw and managed education reimbursement program to encourage continual learning and educational development.

US Army National GuardHuman Resource Specialist

Feb. 2007 - Nov. 2015Various LocationsDuring this role, I administered personnel program for assigned unit to ensure compliance with Army, National Guard, and Facility laws/policies. I analyzed and created reports and data for trends and decision making as well as I oversaw process and procedures to recommend for awards and decorations as well as coordinated award presentations. My Key Achievements: • Supervised army awards program including supply management for over 100 soldiers and over 1K soldiers processing through installation. • Led 12 personnel to streamline HR processes consequently decreasing HR processing times from 48 to 24 hours.

California Army National GuardRegional Human Resources Manager

Aug. 2013 - Oct. 2015Sacramento, CaliforniaIn this tenure, I directed weekly HR meetings for regional team to develop HR strategy and process changes. I delivered program management oversight for directorate on Human resources including reporting/data analysis, ensuring policy/procedure compliance, processing personnel/payroll actions, and leading staff efforts. I performed analysis of HR Metrics and established HR Strategy to exceed scorecard requirements. Additionally, I provided consultation on performance management, labor relations for a unionized workforce, and other employee relations matters. Key Contributions: • Decreased turnover by 10% through employee engagement efforts and leadership coaching. • Single Handedly wrote 29 page SOP on HR processes for our region.

California Army National GuardHuman Resource Remote Designee

Sep. 2009 - Aug. 2013Camp Roberts, CAI was responsible for collaborating with supervisors on employee relations issues and providing consultative services to leaders on various HR matters. I have thoroughly managed personnel action/payroll processing and assisted with staffing and classification efforts. In addition to above, I assisted with Union and other Employer Relations issues.