Human Resources Management
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KATHERINE MISEE, PHR
**** **** ****, *******, ** 38108
Cell 901-***-****
*******@*****.***
SUMMARY
[pic]Human Resources Generalist in public and private sectors [pic]Employee
Relations
[pic] and written communications [pic]Microsoft Office [pic]HRIS systems
[pic]Edit and proofreading
[pic]Up-dating and maintaining employee handbooks [pic]EEOC responses
[pic]Workers Compensation
[pic]Public Liability [pic]Unemployment [pic]Employee grievance
[pic]BenefitAdministration
. PHR Certified
. Liaison between employees and management and/or first line supervisors
. Worked with employee relationships for team building and/or conflict
resolutions
. Provide CBU employees' Salary Survey Reports for CUPA, IPEDS, etc.
. Coordinate production and delivery of plan communications and benefit
enrollments and coordinate those meetings
. Educate employees and management - retirement benefits, trends and the
effect of governmental regulations. Develop communications materials -
editing and proofreading
. Possess strong communication, interpersonal, public relations and
leadership abilities
. Implemented PeopleSoft HR, Benefits and Administration software for
various companies throughout the US for Soft Link. Also experienced
with Banner, ScorPEO, ADP, Microsoft Office, etc.
Professional Experience
Christian Brothers University - Memphis, TN July 2004 to Present
Higher Education - 350 Faculty/Staff
Human Resources Coordinator
. HR Generalist duties on a daily basis
. Ensure that communications are technically correct and that necessary
approvals are obtained and processed appropriately
. Serve as key liaison for workforce and executive management to resolve
policy issues
. Participate in the development and implementation of communications
strategies to support all benefit plans including 403b and Retirement
Savings (defined benefit plan)
. Update/monitor policies and procedures; maintain current handbook
. Comply with Federal/State regulations (FMLA, ADA, COBRA, HIPPA, etc)
. Facilitate exempt and non-exempt staffing (tracking of PTO/Sick Leave)
. Manage Compensation and Benefits programs including eleven 403b
vendors
Contract positions - Memphis, TN May 2001 to July 2004
Various consulting assignments, which included HR/Benefits/Payroll
Supervisor, while in full-time job search.
ATS, Inc. (Division of TLC in Minnesota) - Memphis, TN May 2000 to May
2001
PEO payroll service - 350 different companies - Administration of Benefits
and Payroll processing
Benefits Manager
. Directed and coordinated the administration of various benefit
programs, including Health, Vision, Dental, 401(k), WC, Unemployment,
Life Insurance and AD&D
. Developed, customized, and implemented diverse benefit programs for
over 300 clients
. Managed a staff of 5
Soft Link, Inc. - Maplewood, MN August 1997 to December 1999
PeopleSoft implementations - Consultant firm
Senior Consultant
. Created detailed project plan with well-defined specifications to meet
each client's individualized needs. (HR, Benefits and Ben/Admin)
. Developed courseware materials for training classes at various client
sites.
Catherine's Stores Corporation - Memphis, TN April 1976 to August 1997
Ready to Wear - Large size specialty shop - 4500 employees in 38 states
Director of Benefits/HR Management
. Managed the daily operational aspects in the corporate Benefit
Administration and HR Records Department for
. Developed and implemented communication strategies to support the
various benefit programs, including Health, Dental, 401(k), Profit
Sharing, Worker's Compensation, Unemployment, STD, LTD, Long-Term
Care, ESOP Plan, Life Insurance and AD&D.
. Investigated benefit problems, implemented solutions and monitored
results.
. Administered and maintained records for health, dental, life/AD&D,
etc.
. Worked closely with insurance broker by critiquing proposals and
establishing newly restructured plans.
. Examined corporate options for cost vs benefit options concerning
employee benefits program. Managed 1.5 mm budget.
. Proven abilities in organizing management workflow and using a
proactive approach to problem solving.
. Managed staff of 5 and supervised Records and Benefits departments.
. Directed organizational efforts to improve communications and defuse
diversity issues between management and associates. (Corporate Office
and Distribution Center)
. Guided executive decisions on "promoting within" for qualified
managers and associates. This increased profitability through reduced
employee turnover and training costs.
. Analyzed and advised supervisors and managers to resolve benefit
problems.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
Christian Brothers University - MA Executive Leadership 2009
University of Memphis - BBA Human Resource Management 1994
Christian Brothers University - MBA October 2012
PHR Certified December 2010
REFERENCES
Betty Jewett, former supervisor, retired VP Director of HR at Catherines
Stores 901-***-****
J.R. Witt, friend - helped him with his business, principal of First
Liberty Financial 901-***-****
Dr. Scott Lawyer, professor and co-worker, Director of MBA Program at CBU
Ken Massa, former supervisor, retired Director of Human Resources at CBU
Betty McWillie, coworker, former Career Counselor - retired from CBU
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