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
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About Heather Bautista

I’m a strategic and people-centered HR leader dedicated to supporting teams and enhancing…

Experience

  1. Regional Human Resources Director

    Gardant

    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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