Dorothy Cummings

About Dorothy Cummings

Strategic HR and Operations Leader, broad experience in workforce planning, talent…

Experience

1. Human Resources Director

   Bouldering Project

   Sep 2022 — Present

   At Bouldering Project (BP), we create inclusive spaces that foster community, wellness, and growth through climbing, yoga, and fitness. By leading HR operations, I ensure alignment between BP’s mission and strategic objectives, fostering an empowered and engaged workforce.Serve as a strategic partner leading enterprise-wide HR and operational initiatives that support growth and protect cultural integrity across multiple locations nationwide. Navigate complex, multi-jurisdictional compliance requirements while translating vision into operational systems that align people, process, and performance. • Spearheaded the selection and implementation of a new HRIS (Paylocity), streamlining workflows and increasing HR process efficiency. • Developed a scalable communications strategy for HR/Payroll, enhancing alignment across eight business units. • Led national benefits administration, achieving a 97% open enrollment participation rate through a targeted education and access campaign. • Audited and renegotiated vendor contracts, ensuring compliance and securing cost savings. • Partnered with executive leadership to shape workforce planning and organizational design in alignment with business growth and strategic objectives. • Implemented HR technology roadmap (Paylocity, HR actions, applicant tracking systems) to drive automation, self-service, and scalability. • Partnered with leadership to align HR initiatives with key business KPIs, ensuring talent and operational strategies supported organizational growth.

Education

• University of South Carolina

  Bacelor of Arts, English / Education

  1990 — 1994

• Nova Southeastern University

  Master of Science, Human Resource Management

  2001 — 2003

Skills

• Counseling
• Culture
• Microsoft Excel
• Generalist
• Workers Compensation
• Office Administration
• Excel
• Workers' Compensation
• Conflict Management
• Adobe Acrobat
• Conflict Resolution
• Strategic Management
• Employee Handbooks
• Microsoft Word
• Employee Engagement
• Recruiting
• Rewards
• Onboarding
• Recruitment
• Talent Acquisition
• Powerpoint
• Management
• Benefits Administration
• New Hire Orientations
• Change Management
• HR Policies
• Leadership
• Access
• Outlook Express
• Customer Service / Relations
• Employment Law
• Personnel Management
• Performance Management
• Outlook
• Payroll Processing and Administration
• Legal Compliance
• Organizational Behavior
• Hris
• Employee Relations
• Employee Benefits