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Jeremy Nueman, MPA, PHR

Creative and collaborative HR Business Leader bringing 15+ years of experience in strategic talent management, employee development, complex investigations, compensation, and benefits administration within employee-focused cultures. Skilled in developing and implementing HR programs that align with organizational objectives and ensure legal compliance.

Director of HR at Regents School of Austin

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES 07/2015 – Present

Regents School of Austin, Austin, TX

Direct the Human Resources Department as part of the Senior leadership team to foster a culture that aligns with the school's mission and values.

Recruiting & Hiring: Managed full-cycle recruitment and hiring for over 1,000 positions in 10 years (executives, faculty, staff, coaches, substitutes, and seasonal roles). Implemented an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), resulting in a tenfold increase in applications, and integrated it with HRIS and Spark Hire to streamline pre-screening. Enhanced employer branding through LinkedIn management. Implemented Frontline Education for substitute teacher management, streamlining the process and improving fill rates for an average of 40-50 weekly substitute positions.

Employee Relations & Investigations: Led comprehensive employee relations support, conducting highly confidential and complex investigations. Ensure adherence to legal and procedural guidelines, protection of privacy, and partner with legal counsel to determine and implement appropriate disciplinary actions.

Training & Development Leadership: Spearheaded comprehensive training initiatives, including engaging new hire orientations, informative open enrollment and benefits sessions, and the implementation of Google Classroom for substitutes. Additionally, designed and managed an internal HR site serving as a centralized training resource hub, enhancing employee access to learning materials.

Benefits Management: Reduced health insurance premiums by 6% through the implementation of an Employee Wellness Program. Oversee benefits renewals, open enrollment, and ensure fiduciary compliance of the 401(k) plan.

Performance Management: Implemented a digital performance management system, integrating it with compensation modules to align merit-based increases with performance scores.

Compensation: Developed and implemented a performance-based compensation philosophy to align employee pay with performance that involves annual salary surveys, presentation to the Board of Directors, and ongoing staff training and communication.

Safety and Security: In the absence of a Chief Operating Officer, I was entrusted to serve as Interim Manager of school security, demonstrating senior leadership's confidence in my ability to oversee this critical department. My responsibilities encompassed day-to-day oversight of the Chief of Security, police officers, armed security personnel, and the campus camera system (VMS). I managed a budget of over $425K for security operations on an 82-acre campus.

Metrics, Reports & Budget: Present annual HR reports to the Board of Directors and monthly HR dashboards to the senior leadership team, which promote collaborative problem-solving, identify trends and drive process improvements. Manage the HR budget and payroll operations within a non-profit environment. Utilize Sage Intacct and Adaptive Insights for budget management and projections.

Employment Laws, Policies, and Procedures: Develop and implement employee policies and procedures, including updating the Employee Handbook and establishing guidelines for background checks and fingerprinting. Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including: Title VII, ADA & Reasonable Accommodations, FMLA, and industry-specific agencies like the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

Diversity Initiatives: Enhanced diversity and inclusion through recruiting at HBCUs and by hiring a Diversity Consultant as the keynote speaker at the bi-annual All-School Retreat and senior leadership meetings.

HRIS: Administer Paylocity HRIS, including New Hire Onboarding and Compensation modules for performance increases to enhance HR workflows, data management, and reporting capabilities.

Employee Engagement: Managed employee engagement programs including rewards and recognition, year of service awards, and Snappy.

Employee Agreements and Employment Offers: End-to-end management of annual employee agreements and offer letters, encompassing relocation negotiations for new hires, department budgets, and compensation adjustments.

IT Technology: Created and administered HR-related websites, including an employee-facing internal site and a recruiting-focused external site.

HR & Business Manager at University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

HUMAN RESOURCES & BUSINESS MANAGER 08/2011 – 7/2015

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, Austin, TX

Strategic Staffing: Developed and executed staffing master plans and directed full-cycle recruiting across multiple locations in California, Florida, and Texas by utilizing the LinkedIn Recruiter platform.

Employee Relations & Investigations: Provided counsel to management on complex employee relations issues and conducted investigations.

Financial Management: Managed HR, Facilities, and Administration budgets exceeding $4 million to ensure fiscal responsibility and resource optimization.

Facilities Management: Optimized operations for 100,000 sq. ft. campus through strategic vendor relationship management and contract negotiations.

Culture & Retention: Increased employee retention by fostering a positive and engaging work environment through employee events and rewards & recognition programs.

Compliance & Safety: Ensured organizational compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, and maintained a safe environment by adhering to OSHA guidelines.

Compensation Strategy: Developed a competitive compensation strategy, which included conducting salary surveys, developing job codes with pay ranges, and collaborating with leadership on compensation philosophy.

Event Management: Served as the primary facility liaison for major events, including graduations, open houses, student orientations, and continuing education classes.

Operations Management: Directed essential operational functions, including shipping and receiving, office supply procurement, student worker management, and front office operations.

HRIS Proficiency: Expertise in various HR platforms, including: Paychex, Ultipro, TALEO, BrassRing, LinkedIn and PeopleSoft.

Education

MASTER’S DEGREE in PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (MPA)

National University, San Diego, CA

BACHELOR’S DEGREE in PSYCHOLOGY

University of California, San Diego (UCSD), La Jolla, CA

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (HRM) CERTIFICATE

CSU San Marcos, San Marcos, CA

PHR (PROFESSIONAL IN HUMAN RESOURCES) CERTIFICATION

References

Name: Dr. Dan Peterson

Title: Head of School