Gina Wages
Murrysville,PA
Summary
Strategic Human Resources leader with extensive experience in public education, labor relations, organizational culture, workforce planning, and employee engagement within union and non-union environments. SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) with demonstrated success supporting organizational culture, employee retention, recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and workforce development initiatives. Experienced in mission-driven and nonprofit environments with strong leadership abilities, relationship-building skills, and a passion for conservation, community engagement, and animal welfare.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
Franklin Regional School District
Murrysville, PA
07.2022 - Current
- Support district-wide Human Resources operations within a large public school district serving approximately 3,400 students across multiple employee groups.
- Manage recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, leave administration, compliance, and workforce support functions within union and non-union environments.
- Assist with labor relations administration, interpretation of collective bargaining agreements, and employee issue resolution.
- Collaborate with district leadership on workforce planning, staffing strategies, retention initiatives, and organizational culture efforts.
- Coordinate hiring processes, applicant tracking systems, onboarding systems, and HR communications.
- Participate in policy administration, HR process improvement, and compliance with federal and state employment regulations.
- Analyze HR trends including retention, absenteeism, staffing shortages, and workforce challenges to support leadership decision-making.
- Serve as a trusted resource for employees, administrators, and leadership teams.
Interim Human Resources Specialist
Franklin Regional School District
Murrysville, PA
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Support district-wide Human Resources operations within a large public school district serving approximately 3,400 students across multiple employee groups.
- Manage recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, leave administration, compliance, and workforce support functions within union and non-union environments.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Human Resource Management
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN05.2026
Bachelor’s Degree- M.A - Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.1990
Skills
- HRIS & Applicant Tracking Systems
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Frontline Education Systems
- Red Rover Hiring Platform
- Workforce Reporting & HR Analytics
- Employee Records Management
- Presentation & Training Development
- HR policies and procedures
- Recruiting
- Employee relations
- Onboarding and orientation
Certification
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist
Franklin Regional School District
07.2022 - Current
Interim Human Resources Specialist
Franklin Regional School District
08.2017 - 05.2018
Master of Science (M.S.) - Human Resource Management
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor’s Degree- M.A - Psychology
Liberty University
ANIMAL & WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE
- Animal Breeding & Care Experience
- Experienced in animal care, breeding operations, health monitoring, and responsible animal stewardship.
- Strong personal passion for wildlife, conservation, and animal wellbeing.
- Knowledgeable in maintaining structured care routines, environmental management, and ethical animal practices.
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
- Compassionate and relationship-oriented leadership style
- Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to balance organizational needs with employee wellbeing
- Skilled at managing complex employee and operational situations
- Dedicated to mission-driven leadership and organizational culture
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE
Nonprofit & Community Engagement, Active contributor to nonprofit and mission-driven initiatives through school district and church involvement., Experienced in volunteer coordination, outreach, relationship-building, and community-centered leadership., Passionate advocate for service-oriented organizational culture and employee wellbeing.