Evangela Borden

About Evangela Borden

I celebrate workplace diversity, fostering an environment where individuality is valued and differences are embraced. Beyond professional ideals, this shift in standards ensures everyone can authentically express themselves, contributing meaningfully to a culture of acceptance. I\'m passionate about assisting people in discovering their unique strengths and providing them with a platform for growth.

Experience

1. Director of Human Resources

   Pinnacle Home Care

   Jul 2023 — Present · Oldsmar, FL, US

   Develop and implement HR policies and procedures that align with the organization\'s values,mission, goals and objectives.Ensure compliance with all state and federal employment laws and regulations.Oversee the payroll process for employees and clinicians, including paid visits, bonuses, timekeeping, PTO, and facilitate communication between payroll department and team managers to ensure accuracy and timely payment.Supervise employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.Oversee performance management processes, including annual evaluations and performance improvement plans.Manage Leave of Absence including FMLA, ADA, Worker’s Compensation, staying within federal regulations and company guidelinesProvide guidance and support to HRBPs, managers and employees on HR-related issues, including employee relations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.Supervise accurate HR recordkeeping and files, including employee personnel files and payroll information.Provide quarterly reports to senior leadership team illustrating turnover, retention, engagement initiatives, gaps, and employee development.Create and implement HR communication plan to include weekly newsletter, regularly occurring and timely messages to organization and leadership team.Create and analyze reports to measure and improve retention, lower turnover; review exit interviews and survey responses to gauge engagement and culture and propose improvements to senior leadership team as necessary.Improve and implement entire employee lifecycle program from initial attraction, onboarding, training process, development, retention, and off-boarding.Manage and develop teams including payroll, benefits administration, HR compliance, and LOA/Worker’s Compensation with coaching, guidance, and learning/educational opportunities to improve performance and provide support to the Pinnacle Organization.

Education

• Cornell University

  Certificate Program, Employment Law

• University of South Florida

  BA, Technical Writing

  1995 — 1998

• St. Petersburg College

  Associate of Arts

  1990 — 1995

• Northeastern University

  Master of Science, Communication, General

  2015 — 2017