Noelle L. Corbo Schmidt

Managing HR operations including Benefits, Life Insurance, Retirement, and full compensation programs with a team of 8 HR professionals. Oversee performance management initiatives encompassing goal-setting, evaluations, and professional development to strengthen engagement and retention. Conduct quarterly reviews and provide constructive feedback and coaching to enhance individual growth and overall team performance.

• Serving as a strategic advisor to senior management on workforce planning, retention, and organizational development strategies.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify and implement process improvements that enhance HR operations and service delivery.

• Analyze workforce performance metrics to identify trends and implement data-driven recommendations that improve engagement and efficiency.

• Conducted audits to ensure 100% accuracy in retirement application submissions.

• Handles all elevated customer service inquiries to ensure customer satisfaction and resolution.

• Recognized for exceptional leadership.

Specialized in Benefits, Life Insurance, Retirement, and full compensation administration for a large district workforce. Oversaw all aspects of the employee lifecycle while managing complex, high-volume workloads in a dynamic federal environment. Provided expert consultation on policy interpretation, compliance, and strategic benefits planning.

• Managed HR operations for a district of 800+ employees, ensuring 100% compliance with federal regulations and timeliness across all employee benefit and compensation programs.

• Analyzed high-volume workers’ compensation cases, identifying patterns and recommending corrective actions to reduce costs and improve case resolution.

• Delivered expert guidance on complex benefit scenarios, retirement processing, and compliance matters.

• Provided one-on-one counseling to over 150 employees annually, enhancing understanding of benefit options and retirement planning.

• Conducted virtual and in-person training sessions on HR policies and benefit programs; developed on-demand materials to support remote accessibility.

• Recognized for exceptional customer service and operational excellence awards; received three awards and special recognition awards for superior performance.

Led and directed comprehensive HR operations supporting 120+ employees across recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, and retirement programs. Executed HR strategies aligned with the mission and goals of the United States Attorney to foster an inclusive, high-performing, and compliant workplace culture.

• Advised senior leadership on workforce planning, succession strategies, and organizational design to strengthen staffing and retention efforts.

• Provided leadership in developing, implementing, and refining HR programs, including performance management, classification, and policy modernization.

• Automated the district’s Performance Management Program, improving transparency, timeliness, and engagement across the workforce.

• Developed and implemented a telework policy that enhanced work-life balance and was later adopted nationwide as best practice.

• Recognized for exceptional leadership and strategic innovation, delivering people-centered solutions that advanced efficiency, compliance, and employee satisfaction.

Managed a team of 13 legal professionals supporting complex civil litigation and administrative operations. Served as a trusted advisor to the Civil Chief and senior leadership on staffing, workflow optimization, and strategic planning.

·       Directed daily operations of the Civil Division, coordinating case assignments, supervising performance, and ensuring compliance with all federal laws, regulations, and court procedures.

• Provided legal and administrative support on affirmative and defensive civil cases for multiple attorneys, drafting legal documents, conducting research, and managing filings in Federal and Appellate Courts.

• Modernized case management processes by designing an Access database and streamlining outdated procedures, significantly improving accuracy and efficiency.

• Authored and delivered training programs for legal staff and interns on new procedures, research methods, and workflow streamlining.

• Counseled and coached employees through performance challenges, successfully restoring team members to full performance standards.

·        Recognized for outstanding performance and leadership, earning continuous performance awards from 2007–2015.