Jessica Garrant, SHRM - SCP

Berkley, Massachusetts


SUMMARY

Strategic, dedicated, and proficient Operations, Human Resources, and Technology Leader with 16+ years experience working within various industries. Has a commitment to accuracy, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to effectively lead teams while meeting strict deadlines within highly regulated and start-up environments.


SELF EMPLOYMENT

Operations & Human Capital Consultant | July 2022 – Present

Freelance Writer & Editor | January 2020 - Present


WORK EXPERIENCE

Lucy Therapeutics, Inc. | Biotech Startup

Sr. Director, Operations | April 2024 - Present

Director, Human Resources Strategy | September 2022 - March 2024

Solar Therapeutics, Inc. | Cannabis Startup

Director, Human Resources | August 2020 - July 2022

Diocese of Fall River - The Chancery | Non-Profit

Human Resources Generalist/Payroll Specialist | June 2019 - August 2020

Compensation, Payroll, Benefits, and HRIS Manager | November 2016 - June 2019

New England Treatment Access, LLC | Cannabis Start-up

Island Oasis Frozen Cocktail Company, Inc. | Beverage Company

Payroll & Human Resources Administrator | April 2010 - November 2016


SKILLS

  • Operational Alignment

  • Organizational Development

  • Data Analysis & Metrics

  • Strategic Planning

  • Labor Relations

  • Union/CBA Negotiations

  • Employee Relations

  • Conflict Resolution

  • Change Management

  • Mentoring & Coaching

  • System Implementations

  • HRIS/HCM Management

  • Budgeting

  • Succession Planning

  • Payroll Processing

  • Human Resources Management

  • Compensation Analysis

  • Training & Development

  • Talent Acquisition

  • Onboarding

  • Standard Operating Procedures

  • Social Media Management

SYSTEMS

  • Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams)

  • Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Forms, Meet, Voice)

  • Google Admin

  • ADP Workforce Now

  • Kronos (multiple platforms)

  • UKG Workforce Ready

  • UKG Workforce Central

  • PayFactors Compensation

  • Evolution

  • Paylocity

  • Gusto

  • Webflow

  • Squarespace

  • Procreate

  • E-Verify

  • AskHR

  • CSI (CORI & Background Screening)

OTHER

Notary Public
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Expires: May 2028

EDUCATION

Bridgewater State University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

CERTIFICATION

Society for Human Resources
Management (SHRM)
Senior Certified Professional (SCP)
Issued: December 2021
Expires: October 2028

PERSONAL/HOBBIES

  • Writing Fiction

  • Reading

  • Digital Drawing

  • Watercolor Painting

  • Bullet Journaling

  • Blogging

  • Video Games

  • Website Design

  • Technology

  • Masterclass