Texas A&M University San Antonio - Mathematics
Visiting Assistant Professor of Management
Higher Education
Heather
Staples, PhD, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
San Antonio, Texas
Strategic‐thinking human resources professional with extensive experience across diverse industries. Highly skilled at managing and streamlining processes with an authentic and hands-on leadership approach. Well-versed in human resources information systems, compensation, benefits, and recruitment. Dedicated and enthusiastic trainer empowering employees and scholastic students.
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HR Administration & Systems Manager / Benefits & Compensation Manager
Manage Human Resources functions for five divisions of a sports and entertainment company including: developing and administering Human Resources procedures, ensuring salary and benefit administration strategies are align with organizational culture, managing the open enrollment process, facilitating benefits administration, facilitating workers compensation, establishing a wellness program, managing Human Resources records to comply with legal guidelines, supporting managers in policy compliance, maintain HRIS system, supervising human resource generalists and assistants
Co-Founder
Founded leadership training program and hosts podcast which shares real-life leadership stories with a dash of humor.
Please listen, follow, and share our podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud (soundcloud.com/staplesofleadership), Patreon (patreon.com/StaplesofLeadership), our facebook page (www.facebook.com/StaplesOfLeadership), twitter (@StaplesOfLead), or our website (staplesofleadership.com).
Director of Human Resources
Support ten laboratories in seven states in the full range of human resources including: analyzing and evaluating company Human Resources practices; developing and implementing policies and
programs; strategically recruiting personnel; assessing staffing practices and selection tools for
effectiveness and legal compliance; implementing and administering employee benefit programs;
developing and implementing compensation policies and programs; ensuring salary and benefit
administration strategies are aligned with organizational culture and performance; designing and
implementing training program including management training; developing and administering
performance review system; assist managers in the development and maintenance of job
descriptions, roles and responsibilities, and implementing corrective actions when necessary;
administering Human Resources Information System (HRIS) including implementation, design, and
maintenance; preparing and communicating information to employees including policy changes,
benefits, and other employee relations; ensuring company compliance with federal and state laws
including reporting requirements
Faculty in Management (Adjunct)
Teach courses in human resources, business, and management including Organizational Leadership, Human Resources Information Systems, Benefits & Compensation, Business Statistics, Quantitative Methods for Business, Graduate Seminar in Management
Visiting Assistant Professor of Management
Teach courses in human resources, business, and management including Organizational Leadership, Human Resources Information Systems, Benefits & Compensation, Business Statistics, Quantitative Methods for Business, Graduate Seminar in Management
Human Resources Manager
Support employees across five states in human resources functions including: analyzing and evaluating company Human Resources procedures; implementing and administering employee benefit programs; developing and implementing compensation policies and programs; ensuring salary and benefit administration strategies are aligned with organizational culture and performance; designing and implementing training program including management training; administering performance review system; administering Human Resources Information System (HRIS) including implementation, design, and maintenance
Facilitated a workshop empowering women at the Career & Leadership Development Summit
Assist transitioning military in resume writing and interviewing skills
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Education
Concentration in Organizational Leadership
Dissertation - The Generational Divide: Generational Differences in Psychological Capital
Human resource development has customarily focused on social and human capital; however, an innovative new theory within positive organizational behavior focuses on psychological resources. The purpose of this research was to examine the differences across generations on dimensions of psychological resources using the core construct psychological capital. Using a quantitative survey research approach, this study focused on the differences among the three largest generations in the current workforce: Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y.
Education Specialist
Human Services/Technology & Occupational Education
Graduate coursework in Psychology and Counseling
MBA
Human Resources
2016 Academy of Business Research Conference, San Antonio, TX
Human resource development has customarily focused on social and human capital; however, positive organizational behavior shifts the focus to psychological resources. The purpose of this research was to examine the differences across generations on dimensions of psychological resources including hope, efficacy, resiliency, and optimism. Using a quantitative research approach, this study focused on the differences among the three largest generations in the current workforce: Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y.
2016 Academy of Business Research Conference, San Antonio, TX
Human resource development has customarily focused on social and human capital; however, positive organizational behavior shifts the focus to psychological resources. The purpose of this research was to examine the differences across generations on dimensions of psychological resources including hope, efficacy, resiliency, and optimism. Using a quantitative research approach, this study focused on the differences among the three largest generations in the current workforce: Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y.
6th Annual UIW Research Week
2016 Academy of Business Research Conference, San Antonio, TX
Human resource development has customarily focused on social and human capital; however, positive organizational behavior shifts the focus to psychological resources. The purpose of this research was to examine the differences across generations on dimensions of psychological resources including hope, efficacy, resiliency, and optimism. Using a quantitative research approach, this study focused on the differences among the three largest generations in the current workforce: Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y.
6th Annual UIW Research Week
University of the Incarnate Word
Human resource development has customarily focused on social and human capital; however, an innovative new theory within positive organizational behavior focuses on psychological resources. The purpose of this research was to examine the differences across generations on dimensions of psychological resources using the core construct psychological capital. Using a quantitative survey research approach, this study focused on the differences among the three largest generations in the current workforce: Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y.
2016 Academy of Business Research Conference, San Antonio, TX
Human resource development has customarily focused on social and human capital; however, positive organizational behavior shifts the focus to psychological resources. The purpose of this research was to examine the differences across generations on dimensions of psychological resources including hope, efficacy, resiliency, and optimism. Using a quantitative research approach, this study focused on the differences among the three largest generations in the current workforce: Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y.
6th Annual UIW Research Week
University of the Incarnate Word
Human resource development has customarily focused on social and human capital; however, an innovative new theory within positive organizational behavior focuses on psychological resources. The purpose of this research was to examine the differences across generations on dimensions of psychological resources using the core construct psychological capital. Using a quantitative survey research approach, this study focused on the differences among the three largest generations in the current workforce: Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y.
2016 South Texas Human Resources Symposium (STXHRS)
Ever wonder how to motivate and engage your employees? In this session, discover how to inspire employees beyond their paycheck. Current trends and strategies will be examined as well as research on how to reward staff. Get the tools to cultivate your own non-financial strategy.
2016 Academy of Business Research Conference, San Antonio, TX
Human resource development has customarily focused on social and human capital; however, positive organizational behavior shifts the focus to psychological resources. The purpose of this research was to examine the differences across generations on dimensions of psychological resources including hope, efficacy, resiliency, and optimism. Using a quantitative research approach, this study focused on the differences among the three largest generations in the current workforce: Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y.
6th Annual UIW Research Week
University of the Incarnate Word
Human resource development has customarily focused on social and human capital; however, an innovative new theory within positive organizational behavior focuses on psychological resources. The purpose of this research was to examine the differences across generations on dimensions of psychological resources using the core construct psychological capital. Using a quantitative survey research approach, this study focused on the differences among the three largest generations in the current workforce: Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y.
2016 South Texas Human Resources Symposium (STXHRS)
Ever wonder how to motivate and engage your employees? In this session, discover how to inspire employees beyond their paycheck. Current trends and strategies will be examined as well as research on how to reward staff. Get the tools to cultivate your own non-financial strategy.
2017 South Texas Human Resources Symposium
Compensation is a critical piece in human resource and one that can significantly impact employee behavior. In today’s diverse workforce, compensation must be valued by employees to be effective. Current trends and strategies will be examined as well as research on how to compensate and reward your staff. Get the tools to cultivate your own strategy.
2016 Academy of Business Research Conference, San Antonio, TX
Human resource development has customarily focused on social and human capital; however, positive organizational behavior shifts the focus to psychological resources. The purpose of this research was to examine the differences across generations on dimensions of psychological resources including hope, efficacy, resiliency, and optimism. Using a quantitative research approach, this study focused on the differences among the three largest generations in the current workforce: Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y.
6th Annual UIW Research Week
University of the Incarnate Word
Human resource development has customarily focused on social and human capital; however, an innovative new theory within positive organizational behavior focuses on psychological resources. The purpose of this research was to examine the differences across generations on dimensions of psychological resources using the core construct psychological capital. Using a quantitative survey research approach, this study focused on the differences among the three largest generations in the current workforce: Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y.
2016 South Texas Human Resources Symposium (STXHRS)
Ever wonder how to motivate and engage your employees? In this session, discover how to inspire employees beyond their paycheck. Current trends and strategies will be examined as well as research on how to reward staff. Get the tools to cultivate your own non-financial strategy.
2017 South Texas Human Resources Symposium
Compensation is a critical piece in human resource and one that can significantly impact employee behavior. In today’s diverse workforce, compensation must be valued by employees to be effective. Current trends and strategies will be examined as well as research on how to compensate and reward your staff. Get the tools to cultivate your own strategy.
Academy of Business Research Conference, Atlantic City, NJ
Human resource has customarily focused on social and human capital; however, in todays diverse workforce we must also explore psychological resources. Efficacy is a particular dimension of psychological resources that is essential in business. The purpose of this research was to examine the differences across education levels on the dimension of efficacy. This study focused on the differences among levels of education from high school diploma to doctorate degrees of 344 participants. Best paper in Education/Management Session
2016 Academy of Business Research Conference, San Antonio, TX
Human resource development has customarily focused on social and human capital; however, positive organizational behavior shifts the focus to psychological resources. The purpose of this research was to examine the differences across generations on dimensions of psychological resources including hope, efficacy, resiliency, and optimism. Using a quantitative research approach, this study focused on the differences among the three largest generations in the current workforce: Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y.
6th Annual UIW Research Week
University of the Incarnate Word
Human resource development has customarily focused on social and human capital; however, an innovative new theory within positive organizational behavior focuses on psychological resources. The purpose of this research was to examine the differences across generations on dimensions of psychological resources using the core construct psychological capital. Using a quantitative survey research approach, this study focused on the differences among the three largest generations in the current workforce: Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y.
2016 South Texas Human Resources Symposium (STXHRS)
Ever wonder how to motivate and engage your employees? In this session, discover how to inspire employees beyond their paycheck. Current trends and strategies will be examined as well as research on how to reward staff. Get the tools to cultivate your own non-financial strategy.
2017 South Texas Human Resources Symposium
Compensation is a critical piece in human resource and one that can significantly impact employee behavior. In today’s diverse workforce, compensation must be valued by employees to be effective. Current trends and strategies will be examined as well as research on how to compensate and reward your staff. Get the tools to cultivate your own strategy.
Academy of Business Research Conference, Atlantic City, NJ
Human resource has customarily focused on social and human capital; however, in todays diverse workforce we must also explore psychological resources. Efficacy is a particular dimension of psychological resources that is essential in business. The purpose of this research was to examine the differences across education levels on the dimension of efficacy. This study focused on the differences among levels of education from high school diploma to doctorate degrees of 344 participants. Best paper in Education/Management Session
EEOC San Antonio Technical Assistance Seminar
Techniques on why non-financial rewards are so impactful, how to reward your diverse workforce, how to use Maslow’ hierarchy of needs to reward your employees, and touch on a few rewards that top employers offer.
2016 Academy of Business Research Conference, San Antonio, TX
Human resource development has customarily focused on social and human capital; however, positive organizational behavior shifts the focus to psychological resources. The purpose of this research was to examine the differences across generations on dimensions of psychological resources including hope, efficacy, resiliency, and optimism. Using a quantitative research approach, this study focused on the differences among the three largest generations in the current workforce: Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y.
6th Annual UIW Research Week
University of the Incarnate Word
Human resource development has customarily focused on social and human capital; however, an innovative new theory within positive organizational behavior focuses on psychological resources. The purpose of this research was to examine the differences across generations on dimensions of psychological resources using the core construct psychological capital. Using a quantitative survey research approach, this study focused on the differences among the three largest generations in the current workforce: Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y.
2016 South Texas Human Resources Symposium (STXHRS)
Ever wonder how to motivate and engage your employees? In this session, discover how to inspire employees beyond their paycheck. Current trends and strategies will be examined as well as research on how to reward staff. Get the tools to cultivate your own non-financial strategy.
2017 South Texas Human Resources Symposium
Compensation is a critical piece in human resource and one that can significantly impact employee behavior. In today’s diverse workforce, compensation must be valued by employees to be effective. Current trends and strategies will be examined as well as research on how to compensate and reward your staff. Get the tools to cultivate your own strategy.
Academy of Business Research Conference, Atlantic City, NJ
Human resource has customarily focused on social and human capital; however, in todays diverse workforce we must also explore psychological resources. Efficacy is a particular dimension of psychological resources that is essential in business. The purpose of this research was to examine the differences across education levels on the dimension of efficacy. This study focused on the differences among levels of education from high school diploma to doctorate degrees of 344 participants. Best paper in Education/Management Session
EEOC San Antonio Technical Assistance Seminar
Techniques on why non-financial rewards are so impactful, how to reward your diverse workforce, how to use Maslow’ hierarchy of needs to reward your employees, and touch on a few rewards that top employers offer.
2016 Academy of Business Research Conference, San Antonio, TX
Human resource development has customarily focused on social and human capital; however, positive organizational behavior shifts the focus to psychological resources. The purpose of this research was to examine the differences across generations on dimensions of psychological resources including hope, efficacy, resiliency, and optimism. Using a quantitative research approach, this study focused on the differences among the three largest generations in the current workforce: Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y.
6th Annual UIW Research Week
University of the Incarnate Word
Human resource development has customarily focused on social and human capital; however, an innovative new theory within positive organizational behavior focuses on psychological resources. The purpose of this research was to examine the differences across generations on dimensions of psychological resources using the core construct psychological capital. Using a quantitative survey research approach, this study focused on the differences among the three largest generations in the current workforce: Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y.
2016 South Texas Human Resources Symposium (STXHRS)
Ever wonder how to motivate and engage your employees? In this session, discover how to inspire employees beyond their paycheck. Current trends and strategies will be examined as well as research on how to reward staff. Get the tools to cultivate your own non-financial strategy.
2017 South Texas Human Resources Symposium
Compensation is a critical piece in human resource and one that can significantly impact employee behavior. In today’s diverse workforce, compensation must be valued by employees to be effective. Current trends and strategies will be examined as well as research on how to compensate and reward your staff. Get the tools to cultivate your own strategy.
Academy of Business Research Conference, Atlantic City, NJ
Human resource has customarily focused on social and human capital; however, in todays diverse workforce we must also explore psychological resources. Efficacy is a particular dimension of psychological resources that is essential in business. The purpose of this research was to examine the differences across education levels on the dimension of efficacy. This study focused on the differences among levels of education from high school diploma to doctorate degrees of 344 participants. Best paper in Education/Management Session
EEOC San Antonio Technical Assistance Seminar
Techniques on why non-financial rewards are so impactful, how to reward your diverse workforce, how to use Maslow’ hierarchy of needs to reward your employees, and touch on a few rewards that top employers offer.