LORI L. ROMINE, PHR

**** ****** ****** *****

Sun Prairie, WI 53590

Cell: 608/235-8342

acc7m2@r.postjobfree.com

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Dedicated HR professional with over 20 years of comprehensive human resources experience that includes

recruitment and retention, conflict resolution, change management and benefits administration. Strong command of

employment laws and compliance issues; excellent communication and negotiation skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JumpStart HR, LLC 10/2013 – Present

Owner

Established, own and manage a professional HR consulting firm. Assist clients with all aspects of Human Resources

administration, including but not limited to, employee handbooks, employee relations, recruitment and form s

review/development.

Stop-N-Go Corporate Office, Madison WI 9/2/2011 – 8/15/2013

Director of Human Resources

Managed and oversaw all HR and payroll functions for 35 convenience stores. This senior management position

worked closely with the Operations team and Store Managers in all areas related to human resources.

- Provided direction to Store Managers and the Operations team regarding all employee relations matters.

- Revised and streamlined the entire new employee process (revised and/or created 40+ forms, created a

forms booklet and handbook for new employees, created fillable forms in Adobe LiveCycle to cut down on

paper usage/waste, and saved Company over $3,000 per year in background check expenses).

- Conducted training in areas such as harassment, recruitment, documentation and discipline.

- Supervised the Payroll Specialist.

- Ensured Western Union policies were current and procedures were being followed; assisted IRS with audits;

reported appropriate money order transactions to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network; served as the

corporate Compliance Officer for Western Union.

- Managed FMLA and Workers’ Compensation claims.

- Reviewed and approved the payroll on a weekly basis.

- Benefits administration.

- Managed the employee service award program.

- Managed unemployment compensation and attended hearings.

JEL, Inc., Sauk City WI 6/10/2010 – 8/26/2011

Human Resources Manager

Managed all HR functions for a family-owned business consisting of 8 retail stores. Saved Company $8,000 in

benefit costs for 2011 and introduced a new benefits package to employees, offering them better benefits at less

expense. Responsibilities included:

- All aspects of employee relations, including discipline and terminations.

- Interviewed candidates and conducted background checks.

- Conducted new employee orientations.

- Prepared payroll budgets and forecasts.

- Developed policies and procedures.

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- Conducted training on interviewing, documentation and discipline, harassment, etc.

- Completed EEO-1 reporting.

- Managed FMLA, COBRA continuation coverage and Workers’ Compensation.

- Benefits administration.

QTI Human Resources, Madison WI 2/1999 – 5/7/2010

Director of Human Resources 2008-2010

Asst. Director of Human Resources 2001-2008

HR Generalist 1999-2001

(Includes an 8-month period of time from 6/00-2/01 where I worked directly for a client of QTIHR)

Directed broad range of human resource functions at a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) consisting of

100+ clients and 1,000+ employees, offering a valuable grouping of cross-functional skills that were specific to the

needs of each business. Conducted extensive analysis of HR function in client companies and developed business

plan to update and/or implement policies, procedures, services, programs and operations.

- Created and/or reviewed over 150 employee handbooks, ensuring effective communication of corporate

policies and procedures, as well as regulatory compliance.

- Effectively directed, coached and trained organizations in change management.

- Expert at reviewing an organization’s HR function and reporting its strong-points and areas of concern.

- Successfully recruited for and filled dozens of positions, ranging from maintenance and administrative staff

to management and executive-level professionals.

- Streamlined and organized the company’s COBRA process, resulting in greater efficiencies and reducing

processing time.

- Established company-wide performance management systems for several client companies, based upon

corporate culture, vision and values. One particular system included a 360-degree feedback mechanism that

was used throughout the organization.

ABS Global, DeForest WI 1995 – 1999

Human Resources Assistant

Processed payroll and paid related taxes; administered COBRA; conducted new employee orientations; developed

and/or re-designed HR forms; processed benefit enrollments, terminations and changes; conducted exit interviews;

conducted barn tours during World Dairy Expo; and managed the employee service award program.

EDUCATION & MEMBERSHIPS

SHRM Current member of the Society for Human Resource Management

HRCI Certified as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR)

Concordia Univ. BA in Management and Communication (graduated Magna cum Laude)

WCTC Associate Degree in Office Administration

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Abra (HRIS), TimeStar (timekeeping), PayPlus (payroll software),

Darwin ThinkWare (HRIS), Adobe LiveCycle

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