Ansley Grace, MBA, SHRM-CP

• Serve as strategic HR partner to executive leadership, advising on workforce planning and organizational strategy across a 300+ employee, multi-state operation • Lead HR strategy spanning employee relations, compliance, talent management, and total rewards, aligning HR initiatives with business growth objectives • Directed HR due diligence and post-acquisition employee integration during M&A activity, ensuring continuity, retention, and minimal operational disruption • Implemented enterprise-wide HRIS, improving data visibility and reducing administrative workload while enabling real-time decision-making • Partnered cross-functionally with Finance and leadership to implement new accounting systems, improving operational alignment and reporting accuracy • Oversee total rewards strategy including benefits programs (healthcare, retirement, and wellness), optimizing cost, utilization, and employee retention • Lead and develop a team of 4 HR professionals, building a scalable and high-performing HR function • Advise leadership on policy development and multi-state compliance, mitigating legal risk and ensuring consistency across locations • Leverage HR analytics and workforce data to drive strategic decision-making and improve organizational performance • Own payroll operations for a 300+ employee, multi-state workforce, partnering with Finance to ensure accurate, compliant processing and alignment with organizational budgets

• Supported rapid organizational growth by recruiting and onboarding 250+ employees across multiple business units • Administered payroll, benefits, and HR operations for 300+ employees across multiple states, ensuring full regulatory compliance • Led transition to cloud-based HR and payroll systems, increasing efficiency and accessibility across the organization • Resolved complex employee relations issues, reducing risk and improving employee engagement and retention • Developed employee handbook and standardized onboarding programs to improve consistency and policy adherence • Partnered with leadership to align HR practices across departments, improving clarity and operational cohesion • Mentored HR team members and supported development of divisional HR leads

• Maintained accurate HR data and supported recruitment processes including resume screening and interview coordination. • Assisted in onboarding logistics, prepared job offers, and managed candidate communications. • Supported internal audits and gathered documentation for compliance efforts. • Provided prompt guidance on HR policies and assisted with company social media campaigns.