Dennis Wierck, SPHR
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http://www.linkedin.com/in/denniswierck
Professional Summary
Senior Human Resources leader effective in aligning the HR processes with
organizational strategies to meet changing business objectives. Ability to:
partner with managers and maintain a trusting relationship with staff at
all levels; influence decisions based on analytical skills, consultative
approach and effective presentations; and balance multiple priorities
within time constraints.
Recruiting Staff Development Legal Compliance
Employee Relations Policy Development Payroll/HRIS
Performance Management Leadership Coaching EEO & AAP
Benefit Administration Compensation Planning JCAHO & CAP
Professional Experience
LabCorp, Tampa FL 2012 - present
Sr. Human Resources Consultant
Provided guidance to managers in multiple states to manage worker's
compensation. Led five recruiters for 4400 employee division of this
national medical laboratory.
. Improved the process to manage recruiting of 60 - 70 positions
monthly.
. Consolidated management of worker's comp from three people to one.
Physicians Independent Management Services, Inc., Tampa FL 2005 - 2011
Human Resources Manager (functioned as HR Director from 2008 - 2011)
Managed the HR function for this physician practice consulting and medical
billing company and two sister companies: Reliance Pathology Partners a
pathology laboratory and Ruffolo, Hooper & Assoc. hospital based
physicians. Supervised Training Mgr., Compliance Mgr. and two Admin
Assistants.
. Improved the process for recruiting, screening, and interviewing of
billing, call center staff, laboratory, IT and management positions to
assure appropriate talent mix availability and minimize "time to
fill". Negotiated salary and prepared formal offers.
. Coached managers on goal setting, performance management and staff
development. Developed and monitored performance review systems for
hourly and salaried staff.
. Conducted and analyzed employee engagement surveys to promote positive
employee relations. Developed and implemented hourly and salaried
policies and manuals.
. Investigated and facilitated resolution of various employee relations
issues at all levels of the organization. Provided policy
interpretation and guidance to managers/directors.
. Recommended, implemented and administered a comprehensive and cost
effective mix of benefits for shareholders and staff of each of the
companies. Established and administered compensation policy and
structure. Approved all pay adjustments below director level.
. Compiled and analyzed key people metrics such as performance, training
and turnover and partnered with department managers to improve
measures.
Interstate Hotels and Resorts, Inc., Clearwater Beach FL 2004 -2005
Human Resources Generalist
Achieved timely and quality staffing of all level of positions and various
generalist duties for this 300+ employee, 400-room full service beachside
resort.
American Retirement Corporation, Seminole FL 2004
Human Resources Temporary Project Manager
Completed a project to analyze time and attendance compliance and overtime
expense for a 270 member skilled nursing group of this senior living
community.
. Coached Directors of Nursing on appropriate staff counseling and
performance management.
. Reduced overtime expense several thousand dollars per month after
reviewing the time and attendance records, counseling nurse & CNA
staff and advising managers on policy compliance.
Volunteers of America of Florida, Tampa, FL 1996 -2003
Human Resources Director
Responsible for initial development and management of complete Human
Resource function in a statewide non-profit social service agency providing
housing and services to youth, elderly and special needs population. With
the senior leadership, team developed the agency strategic plan. Managed
risk program, business insurance, and IT contract. Supervised Training
Mgr. and Payroll/Database Mgr.
. Developed and revised all Human Resources policies and procedures to
attain JCAHO national accreditation. Provided training and coaching
for managers on relevant HR issues.
. Developed processes to insure statewide compliance with over $11M in
Federal and State contracts annually resulting in consistently
successful monitoring by funding agencies.
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Education/Certifications/Military
SPHR Certification since 1995 - Human Resource Certification Institute
Bachelor of Science Business Administration, Mount Mercy College, Cedar
Rapids, IA
United States Air Forces E-4 Electronic Weather Equipment Repair Tech
Professional Organizations
HR Tampa Member
Suncoast Human Resource Management Association (SHRMA) Member/Job Bank
Director
Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) National Member