Kristin Lies

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Hutchinson, MN 55350

Cell: 320-***-****

E-mail: acref1@r.postjobfree.com

Education:

University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN

Bachelor of Arts degree, May 1991

Major: Psychology

Professional Experience:

Employee Relations Site Specialist – Accenture, Minneapolis, MN

August 2008 - present

Responsibilities include assessing, investigating and resolving high priority and complex Employee Relations concerns while ensuring consistency and efficiency for the client which has locations across the country. I am assigned to the High Impact team which investigates complex issues such as sexual harassment, discrimination, workplace violence and wage and hour violations as well as other policy violations. The Site Specialist develops a case plan for each investigation, reviews appropriate policies, identifies the parties that may be contacted during the investigation, reviews any pertinent employee data, gathers necessary documentation, conducts interviews with the necessary individuals at all levels of the organization, summarizes the information found during the investigation, discusses options for resolution that are consistent with company policies; and, drafts the separation documentation following a termination decision. The role seeks advice and escalates issues when appropriate.

Employee Relations Site Specialist – Vedior Professional Services (contracted to Accenture)

October 2007 – August 2008

Responsibilities include assessing, investigating and resolving Employee Relations issues while ensuring consistency and efficiency for the client which has locations across the country. The Site Specialist develops a case plan for each investigation, reviews appropriate policies, identifies the parties that may be contacted during the investigation, reviews any pertinent employee data, gathers necessary documentation, conducts interviews with the necessary individuals at all levels of the organization, summarizes the information found during the investigation, discusses options for resolution that are consistent with company policies; and, drafts the separation documentation following a termination decision. The role seeks advice and escalates issues when appropriate.

Associate Director – McLeod Treatment Programs, Inc., Hutchinson, MN

September 1996 – May 2007

Responsibilities as the Associate Director (which also functioned as the Human Resources Business Partner) for the private, non-profit organization included working directly with the Executive Director to create and implement company goals/objectives, HR strategies/programs for up to 70 employees at 6 work sites; talent acquisition and on-boarding, employee development and retention; performance management; employee relations; policy development and enforcement; leave of absence; rewards and compensation; unemployment compensation; workers compensation; records management; legal and labor law compliance; advertising; strategic and long range planning. Responsibilities also included overseeing a personnel budget of $1.2 million and providing direct supervision to managers and administrative employees.

Counselor/Coordinator – McLeod Treatment Programs, Inc., Hutchinson, MN

July 1991 – September 1996

Responsibilities as the Counselor/Coordinator (which also functioned as the Human Resources Business Partner) for the private, non-profit organization included working directly with the Board of Directors and peer Counselor/Coordinator to create and implement company goals/objectives, HR strategies/programs for up to 25 employees at 2 work sites; talent acquisition and on-boarding, employee development and retention; performance management; employee relations; policy development and enforcement; leave of absence; rewards and compensation; unemployment compensation; workers compensation; records management; legal and labor law compliance; advertising; strategic and long range planning. Responsibilities also included overseeing a personnel and program budget; and, providing direct supervision to up to 25 line level employees.

Resident Assistant – McLeod Treatment Programs, Inc., Hutchinson, MN

June 1991 – July 1991

Responsibilities included supervision and implementation of resident guidelines, discipline of residents, planning and participation in recreational activities, development and implementation of individual behavior programs, crisis management/de-escalation.

Professional Memberships/Leadership:

Hearthstone of Minnesota: Board member and Vice Chair from 1/2008 – 2011.

Kiwanis International of Hutchinson: President 10/06 – 10/07, 10/05 – 10/06 Vice President. Board member from 2004 - 2007. Club member from 2003-2007.

MN Council of Child Caring Agencies: 5/95 - 5/07 Board Member. 1/04 - 5/07 Secretary of the Board. 2006 Chair of the Public Affairs Committee. 1/00 -12/03 Chair of the Marketing Committee.

McLeod County Children's Mental Health Advisory Committee - Chairperson from January 2002 – 2007. Board member from 1991 - 2007.

Hutchinson Area United Way - 2004-2006 Board member.

MN Association of Rule Eights - President in 1995, Vice President in 1994. Member from 1991 until the Association was dissolved in 2004.

Certifications/Training:

Certified as a trainer by the International Association of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention since June 2002 – 2007.

9/07-12/07 HR Certification Test Prep Course - Univ. of MN - 36 hrs.

11/05 - CPI Non Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention (Adv. Physical Trng) - 21 hrs.

10/04 - Leadership - 6 hrs.

6/02 - CPI Non Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention - 24 hrs.

3/01 - Non Profit Management - 13 hrs.

9/00 - Conducting the Perfect Interview, Recruiting - 6 hrs.

3/00 - Fundamentals of HR Management - 36 hrs.

9/99 – Board Smart – 6 hrs.

8/97 – Wages, Pay and Hours; Vacation, Holidays and Leave – 12 hrs

4/97 – Compliance Made Clear – 6 hrs.

11/96 – How to Interview People – 6 hrs.

3/96 – Personnel/HR – 12 hrs.

Certified in First Aid/CPR 1991- 2007

Additional relevant training includes: Grant writing, Loss Control, Facilitating Change, Ethics, Suicide, Leadership/Empowerment, CD Awareness, Anger and Conflict, Powerful Communication, and Team Building.

References:

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