Administrative Officer Human Resources

Joseph B. Schmier

adu9js@r.postjobfree.com • 406-***-**** • Stevenson, WA.

Administrative Officer and Human Resources Professional

Labor & Employee Relations and Culture / Union Issues / Compensation / Recruitment / Federal & State Law

A strategic human resources professional with in-depth experience in all areas of human resources with a tactical approach. Skilled in resolving issues, finding creative solutions, coaching and mentoring employees. The highest personal standards and integrity.

Professional Experience

Logan Health, Whitefish, MT June 2015 – October 2022

Leading healthcare system serving Montana

System Director of Human Resources Business Partners

Human Resources, Employee Health, Payroll, Chaplain, Volunteers, Gift Shop, and Culture functions for Whitefish hospital. Also responsible for all HR functions for 4 additional hospitals spread out over a 200 mile radius.

Responsible for integration of 4 new hospitals into the Logan Health system.

Lead implementation of new Human Resources Information System.

During the COVID Pandemic, responsible for all daily employee health screening, follow up, and treatment.

In spite of pressures of the pandemic I have maintained our employee-centered Planetree culture.

Completely reworked the new employee onboarding process which resulted in a 20% decrease in time to hire.

Implemented a merit pay system for all employees.

Implemented a Position Control system to ensure accountability before posting positions.

Designed and implemented an objective bonus system for all leaders.

Due to kind and compassionate employee-centered HR, facility boasts an annual turnover rate of 5.08% when the norm is 20%.

Community Medical Center, Missoula, MT April 2011 – April 2015

Leading healthcare institution serving Western Montana and Northeastern Idaho

Vice President Human Resources

Human Resources, Payroll, Employee Health and Education functions for 1200+ employees.

Saved $700k annually by moving medical insurance plans to self-insured model.

Decreased the annual Workers’ Compensation premium by 39 percent using aggressive management.

Lead labor negotiator and troubleshooter regarding all labor union issues. Ensured equitable contracts.

Northern Montana Hospital, Havre, MT May 2006 – April 2011

Healthcare institution serving North Central Montana

Vice President, Employee Services

Human Resources, Payroll, Employee Health, and Employee Education functions for 700 employees.

Lead labor negotiator. Ensured equitable contracts.

Extraordinary recruiter. Recruited fourteen physicians to one of the hardest-to-recruit areas in the United States over a two year span.

Personally involved in all employee relations issues to ensure fairness and consistency.

Modernized hospital’s retirement plans. Resulting in a retirement system that the company can afford, yet provides a first class retirement system for employees.

Created and implemented entirely new compensation system that uses objective criteria to establish wages for all non-exempt employees.

Created a new leadership bonus system for managers that rewards the attainment of specific, objective criteria.

Hospital Corporation of America, Nashville, TN July 1996 – May 2006

World class healthcare company delivering quality care nationwide

Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park, KS August 2005 – May 2006

Healthcare institution serving Kansas City Missouri

Director, Human Resources

Human Resource functions for 800 employees.

Refocused Human Resources on basic processes.

Revised and updated all human resources policies that were up to 10 years old.

Developed on boarding and retention program to address the causes of turnover.

Lead labor negotiator and Collective Bargaining Agreement administrator. Reduced union grievances by 80% in less than 1 year.

Capital Medical Center, Olympia, WA March 1998 – August 2005

Premier healthcare institution serving Olympia, Washington

Director, Human Resources

Human Resource, Education, Employee Health, and Volunteer functions serving 550 employees.

Created the Human Resources Department.

Reduced annualized turnover rate from 38% to 12%.

Completed 3 national accreditation surveys with no deficiencies.

Negotiated numerous Collective Bargaining Agreements with labor unions.

Oak Hill Hospital, and Regional Medical Center at Bayonet Point, Hudson, FL July 1996 - March 1998

Two premier healthcare organizations serving West Central Florida

Human Resource Compensation/Information Systems Support Team Leader

Supported almost 3000 employees at two medical centers.

Maintained both medical center’s compensation and performance appraisal policies and programs.

Maintained the Human Resource Information System and position control for both organizations.

Assisted with the supervision of the 1000 member Volunteer Services Department.

Instituted online criminal background checks and drug screening for all new hires.

United States Air Force

United States Central Command, MacDill AFB, FL 1995 – 1996

Superintendent, J2

Responsible for all aspects of personnel management for 1,000 person organization.

Additionally responsible for ensuring personnel and materiel were prepared to meet numerous short notice deployment requirements.

Resolved personnel disputes.

Approved all work output, ensuring the quality remained high.

609th Air Intelligence Group, Shaw AFB, SC 1993 - 1995

Superintendent

Managed all personnel, physical, and fiscal resources for a 500 person organization.

Managed all group overseas deployments including advance planning.

Designed and implemented the overseas personnel rotation policies and schedules.

Managed a multi-million dollar headquarters building renovation project.

United States Special Operations Command, MacDill AFB, FL. 1989 - 1993

Executive Officer, J2

Responsible for all personnel, administrative and logistic resources for 100 person organization.

Fielded questions from United States Congressional Staff Members concerning Congressional Oversight Policies.

Education

Master of Arts, Organizational Management

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Science, Business Management

Park University, Parkville, MO.

Associate of Applied Science

Community College of the Air Force

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