Desireé Champion

About Desireé Champion

Experienced Human Resources Leader with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care, financial services and hospitality industries. Skilled in Employee Relations, Management, Engagement, Organizational Development, and Recruiting. Strong human resources professional with over 10 years in Human Resources and Leadership positions.

Experience

1. Senior Director of People & Culture

   Envision

   May 2013 — Present

   HR Leader responsible for up to four Operating Units with over 7,100 employees and independent contractors representing nearly $2B in revenue• Served as the HR Business Partner to 240 clinical and corporate leaders providing guidance on performance management and employee relations • Developed an exit interview process for clinical staff within areas of responsibility that became the blueprint for a company-wide exit survey • Implemented monthly Lunch and Learn program for corporate employees to increase engagement and employee development• Created and implemented Standard Operating Procedures including onboarding and offboarding employees and conducting investigations • Partnered with executive leadership on yearly strategic plan goals and implementation including leading a team to improve employee onboarding experience for region• As part of the regional senior leadership team created and implemented a business continuity plan for local office in the event of a natural disaster• Developed and presented trainings related to employee and manager onboarding, employment law, performance management and change management • Conducted internal investigations regarding harassment, discrimination, sexual abuse, impairment and in charge of responding to EEOC charges• Acted on behalf of the company regarding settlements, mediation, and lawsuits partnering with internal and external legal teams • Responsible for leading employee engagement efforts and facilitating employee events for up to 250 attendees• Created and implemented a recognition program centered around the company’s core values

Education

• Columbia Business School

  Certification , Building and Leading Effective Teams

  2019

• University of South Florida

  B.A., Psychology

• St. Petersburg College

  A.A., Psychology

• HR Certification Institute

  Professional in Human Resources Certification

  2016

Skills

• Employee Relations
• Employee Engagement
• Time Management
• Internet Recruiting
• Workforce Planning
• Recruiters
• Job Analysis
• Benefits Administration
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Sourcing
• Temporary Placement
• Cold Calling
• Interviewing
• Recruiting
• Customer Service
• Finance
• Training
• Screening
• Hiring
• Screening Resumes
• Temporary Staffing
• Finra
• Payroll
• Management
• Contract Recruitment
• Onboarding
• Job Postings
• Series 7
• Resume Writing
• Phone Screening
• Executive Management
• Interviews
• Job Placements
• New Hire Orientations
• Securities
• Leadership
• Wealth Management
• Organizational Development
• Employer Branding
• 401k