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Director Human Resources-North America Operations

First Advantage is the leading provider of criminal background checks, on-demand employment background checks, drug testing, Form I-9 and employment and education verification and residential screening.

I use my revolutionary vision to bridge strategic business goals with employee aspirations to retain talent and create an engaged workforce. My passion is to provide human resources support to a progressive company who truly values its workforce as its biggest asset! I am inspired by pioneering thought leaders such as Brene Brown, Joseph Jaworski, Shawn Achor, Simon Sinek and Peter Senge. I whole heartedly posit that a highly rewarding & engaged culture is generated daily by a practice of intention, gratitude, awareness and presence by ALL members of an organization! Over a decade of proven proficiency in employment law compliance, employee relations, training & development, process improvement, talent acquisition & retention, benefits administration and charitable initiatives.