Heather Bautista
Regional HR Leader | Employee Relations Expert | Culture Builder | Driving Compliance, Engagement & Operational Excellence
- Role
- Regional Human Resources Director at Gardant
- Location
- Champaign, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Heather Bautista
I’m a strategic and people-centered HR leader dedicated to supporting teams and enhancing…
Experience
Regional Human Resources Director
Mar 2025 — Present · Kankakee, IL, US
Regional Human Resources Director at Gardant Management SolutionsI provide strategic HR leadership across multiple assisted living communities, supporting site-level leaders in fostering high-performing, people-first cultures. I specialize in multi-site HR management, complex employee relations, compliance, talent development, and change management. I work closely with operational leadership to drive employee engagement, streamline HR processes, and ensure adherence to state and federal regulations. Passionate about promoting DEI, enhancing team performance, and aligning HR strategy with Gardant’s mission of dignity, respect, and service.
Education
Eastern Illinois University
Master's degree, Workforce Development and Training
Eastern Illinois University
Master's degree, Talent Development
2020 — 2021
Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor's degree, Organizational Professional Development
2018 — 2020
Parkland College
Associate's degree, General Studies
2015 — 2018
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