Candidate's Information

• Education / Training: Bachelor of Science in Sociology / SPHR / SHRM-SCP
• Experience, Highlights & Achievements: I have managed between 1 and 3 direct reports and was solely responsible for directing the human resources and payroll functions for around 300 employees.

  2016-Present Human Resources Manager
  Responsible for the direction of the human resource function in support of the company’s strategic objectives, for around two hundred employees in six states. In order to improve compliance, new hire selection, and employee performance, I developed and executed training for the leadership team. I completed an exhaustive wage study to improve recruitment and retention efforts in all six states. I completed on-site Open Enrollment for seven locations in five states. I completed a SWOT Analysis with employee involvement at all levels.

  2007-2016 Human Resources Director
  I designed and executed a highly successful recruitment and retention plan that improved retention by 75% the first year and lowered recruitment costs by more than 50% in the first three years. Authored performance management plans, policies and procedures, job descriptions, and employee recognition and rewards programs that supported my employer's strategic goals. Administered all health and welfare plans and payroll for three hundred employees. Given autonomy to achieve results. Authored new hire training and supervisor training manuals. Streamlined the new hire onboarding and benefits enrollment processes to improve time to hire and ACA compliance. Demonstrated the ability to independently identify and respond to strategic business needs. Earned the respect of internal business partners and outside business contacts. Supervised and developed two direct reports. Developed supervisory personnel and advised the leadership team regarding compliance, and employee relations issues.

  2003-2007 Human Resources Supervisor
  Developed a highly successful recruitment and retention plan in a very challenging market. Improved retention and reduced recruitment costs. Earned the respect and developed business partnerships with employees, peers, and leadership team members. Hired and acclimated aides, nurses, and therapists. Given autonomy to achieve results. Supervised one direct report. Provided oversight and ensured regulatory compliance for the Joplin office which employed nearly four hundred healthcare workers.

• Skills & Qualifications: Self Directed
  Training Plans
  Performance Management
  Strategic Planning
  Wellness Plans
  Health Plan Design
  Employee Relations
  Compensation Plans
  Dispute Resolution
  Benefit Administration
  Investigations
  Employee Recognition and Rewards
  Recruiting
  Communication
  Incentive Plans
  Retention Plans
  Multi-State Compliance
  Safety Plans
  Change Agent
  Microsoft Platforms
  Payroll Management
  HRIS (Sage, Abra, Paychex, Paycom)
  Project Management
• Work Status Desired: Full-time
• Work Location(s) Desired: Branson, Mo
  Branson West, Mo
  Springfield, Mo
  Ozark, Mo
  Eureka Springs, Ar
  Nixa, Mo
  Cassville, Mo
  Berryville, Ar
  Hollister, Mo
  Harrison, Ar
• Availability / Notice Requirments: Open availability ( all hours / days) after giving 2 weeks' notice.