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Colleen O'Hare

@colleenohare

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Senior HR Operations & Compliance leader delivering compliant, employee-focused HR solutions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead multi-state HR operations and compliance—owning employee relations, investigations, and leave administration—while partnering with leadership to reduce risk and build trusted, employee-focused HR programs.

I’m a Senior HR Operations & Compliance professional with 15+ years of progressive HR experience leading HR operations across healthcare, construction, and service organizations in remote and onsite environments. I’m known for building trusted partnerships with leadership while reducing organizational risk.

My expertise spans multi-state HR compliance, employee relations, confidential workplace investigations, and leave administration for FMLA, ADA, Workers’ Compensation, and STD/LTD. I’ve served as a sole administrator for these processes and helped resolve complex employee relations matters.

In my roles, I’ve managed full-cycle HR operations—recruiting and talent acquisition, onboarding, HRIS administration, payroll and benefits, policy development, and performance management. I also provide leadership coaching and support corrective action and employee development.

Most recently, I’ve led HR and safety operations for a 100-employee field-based workforce, and I directed HR operations for a multi-state organization with a focus on recruiting, onboarding, Paycom HRIS, payroll, benefits, employee relations, and compliance. I’m PHR-certified in progress and bring a strong employment law compliance mindset to every engagement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

HR Generalist / Safety Manager

Current

Unlimited Fire Protection

Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Led HR and safety operations for a 100-employee field-based workforce, managing full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, HRIS, payroll, benefits, compliance, and policy administration. Partnered with leadership on investigations, performance management, coaching, corrective action, and employee development.

HR Operations safety management Recruiting Onboarding Employee Relations Workplace Investigations HRIS Administration Payroll Benefits Administration HR Compliance Policy Administration Performance Management Leadership Coaching Compliance

HR Manager

Community Infusion Solutions

Sep 2022 - Jul 2024 (1 year 10 months)

Directed HR operations for a multi-state workforce, including recruiting, onboarding, HRIS administration (Paycom), payroll, benefits, employee relations, and compliance. Developed HR policies and ensured federal and state employment-law compliance while providing HR reporting and strategic support to executive leadership.

HR Operations Multi State Payroll Recruiting Onboarding HRIS Administration Paycom Payroll Benefits Administration Employee Relations HR Compliance Policy Development Employment Law Compliance HR Reporting

HR Recruiter / Generalist

Hunt Regional Healthcare

Mar 2022 - Sep 2022 (6 months)

Supported recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and HR operations in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Partnered with leaders to meet staffing goals while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Recruiting Onboarding HR Operations HR Compliance Regulatory Compliance Staffing

HR Business Partner / Generalist

Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital

Mar 2016 - Mar 2022 (6 years)

Served as an HR partner supporting employee relations, benefits, payroll, leave administration, and compliance. Administered FMLA, ADA accommodations, Workers' Compensation, and workplace investigations, and delivered onboarding, orientation, and leadership support while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Employee Relations Leave Administration FMLA ADA Workers’ Compensation Workplace Investigations Benefits Administration Payroll Onboarding Orientation Regulatory Compliance HR Compliance

Staffing Coordinator / HR Generalist

Cianbro Companies

Oct 2008 - Feb 2016 (7 years 4 months)

Led high-volume recruiting and workforce planning for field operations, and delivered onboarding, training, and performance management programs. Supported EEO and labor-law compliance initiatives and employee development programs.

High volume Recruiting Workforce Planning Onboarding Training Performance Management EEO Compliance Labor Law Compliance Employee Development