MICHELLE FRANCIS

Company Overview: Equus Workforce Solutions is a national provider of workforce development services focused on employment readiness and training for underserved populations.

• Lead HR operations for three program sites, supporting approximately 250 employees and senior management.
• Manage complex employee relations cases and collaborate with legal counsel for resolutions.
• Oversee ADA accommodations, FMLA/LOA processing, and OSHA 300 injury log reporting.
• Deliver compliance and management training on performance expectations, corrective actions, professionalism.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment including onboarding, background checks, and I-9 verifications.
• Handle unemployment claims and represent the company during hearings.

Company Overview: MSC is a global leader in transportation and logistics, providing container shipping services across international trade routes.

• Developed and led nationwide recruiting strategies that strengthened employer branding.
• Streamlined talent acquisition operations and led full-cycle hiring for various departments.
• Built collaborative partnerships with department heads.
• Introduced behavioral interviewing and compliance training.
• Designed and launched global performance management platform.
• Tracked recruiting metrics and improved processes via ADP.

Company Overview: ProPhase is a consulting firm specializing in organizational development, human capital strategy, and leadership coaching.

• Directed full HR operations including benefits, performance management, and compliance.
• Created employee recognition, intern, and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Oversaw HRIS and regulatory audits including OSHA and ACA.
• Led succession planning and staff development initiatives.
• Resolved ER issues and conducted workplace investigations.

Company Overview: Vanguard Energy Partners is a solar construction firm focused on sustainable energy infrastructure projects.

• Built HR infrastructure including onboarding, handbook, and HRIS setup.
• Managed employee relations, FMLA, EEOC compliance, and recruiting.
• Trained managers on HR policies and recognition programs.
• Handled benefit selection and vendor negotiations.

Company Overview: Mobile Gold Buyers - mobile buying units that purchased precious metals and jewelry.

• Created HR department structure and led 10 HR professionals.
• Managed ER, performance management, and retention.
• Oversaw recruitment and full-cycle onboarding.

Company Overview: Siemens Building Technologies is a division of Siemens AG, providing automation and energy efficiency solutions for commercial buildings.

• Managed career transition efforts during facility relocation for 150+ employees.
• Created WARN documentation and coordinated unemployment orientations.
• Conducted one-on-one coaching and redeployment strategies.