Tara Colbert

About Tara Colbert

Results-focused executive leader with extensive experience streamlining and driving the…

Experience

1. Human Resources Manager

   Monrovia Nursery Co

   Nov 2016 — Present · Tbilisi, GE

   The Human Resource Coach is responsible for meeting all human resource requirements of a nursery while following the human resources policies and practices of the company. This includes staffing, benefits, safety, training and other traditional human resources roles, in addition to the role of internal consultant to the Nursery Coach and other coaches on human resource matters.• Develops and implements HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy. • Evaluates reports, decisions and results of department initiatives in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures for continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed. Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws. • Conducts recruitment effort for all exempt, nonexempt and temporary workers; writes and places advertisements; works with coaches to screen and interview candidates; extends job offers; conducts new-craftsman orientations; monitors career-path program and craftsman relations counseling; conducts exit.• Implements and annually updates the compensation program; rewrites job descriptions as necessary; conducts annual salary surveys; analyzes compensation; monitors the progress review program and revises as necessary.

Education

• University of South Florida

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General

  2000 — 2002

• Kaplan University

  Master of Science (MS), Human Resources Management

  2013 — 2016

Skills

• Strategy
• Employee Training
• Change Management
• Operations Management
• Leadership