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Julie Pollard

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I lead HR operations, workforce strategy, and compliant employee relations for complex multi-facility organizations.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking an HR leadership role where I can partner with executives, lead HR teams, strengthen compliance and employee relations, and use workforce data to improve organizational effectiveness.

I'm leading HR operations for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, advising executive and facility leaders on workforce strategy, organizational needs, and change management for approximately 600 FTE across multiple facilities.

I direct an HR Business Partner and two Recruiters while strengthening employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, compliance, and talent strategy. I've standardized onboarding, training, and HR policy processes to improve consistency across facilities.

Previously, I served as the sole HR business partner at Nova Solutions, where I guided plant leadership on employee relations, recruitment, compensation, benefits, payroll, safety training, HR policy, and Affirmative Action Plan administration.

My experience also includes three decades with Joint Force Headquarters, including service as an Equal Opportunity Advisor and Master Sergeant. I bring an MBA, a Computer Management background, and practical experience using HRIS and workforce data to support leadership decisions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Human Resources Manager

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Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Ser

Nov 2018 - Present (7 years 10 months)

Lead HR operations and advise executive leadership on workforce strategy, employee relations, and compliance for a 600+ employee multi-facility organization. Supervise HR staff and drive process improvements.

Employee Relations Performance Management Workforce Planning HR Policy Employment Law HRIS Peoplesoft Workday Leadership Compliance

Equal Opportunity Advisor

Joint Force Headquarters

Jul 1994 - Jul 2024 (30 years)

Advised the State Equal Employment Manager and Commander on equal opportunity matters, reviewed discrimination complaints, and provided technical support during investigations.

Equal Opportunities Complaint Investigation Data Analysis Organizational Climate Client advisory support

Senior Human Resources Management Specialist

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Ser

Oct 2016 - Nov 2018 (2 years 1 month)

Advised facility leadership on employee relations and performance management while overseeing full-cycle HR transactions for up to 100 employees. Supervised HR assistants and recruiters.

Employee Relations Performance Management Recruitment HR Transactions Supervision Training Policy Compliance

Human Resources Management Specialist

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Ser

Oct 2012 - Oct 2016 (4 years)

Partnered with facility leadership as an HR advisor on employee relations and strategic workforce planning. Managed HR transactions for up to 300 employees and advised on compliance.

Employee Relations Workforce Planning HR Transactions Recruitment Compliance Payroll Reporting

Human Resources Manager

Nova Solutions, Inc.

Dec 2004 - Dec 2012 (8 years)

Served as the sole HR business partner, advising plant leadership on workforce strategy, employee relations, and compliance. Led full-cycle recruitment, benefits administration, and HR policy development.

Employee Relations Recruitment Benefits Administration Compensation Payroll HR Policy Affirmative Action Safety Training