BETH E ATKINS

**** ******* **** **** #*** ? Bradenton, Florida 34212 ? 941-***-**** (H) ?

419-***-**** (C) abg6qg@r.postjobfree.com

Human resources / Administration

Human Resources Generalist with +15 years of experience and a track record

of improving retention, talent acquisition and compliance

> Recognized for improving employee-management relations and supporting

business leaders to deliver significant organizational improvements.

> Skilled in working with unions and developing strong relationships with

staff and management.

> Experienced coaching managers and staff to resolve difficult problems;

capable of resolving employee related issues quickly and professionally.

> Practiced in sourcing new talent through cost-effective initiatives that

have reduced cost-per-hire while increasing quality.

core competencies

Employee Management Performance Improvement Change Management

Succession Planning Interviewing/Hiring Policies/Procedures

Organizational Improvement Mentoring/Motivating Worker's Compensation

Problem Solving Negotiations Staff Development

Compensation Benefits Administration Staff Evaluations

relevant PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HCR Manorcare, Toledo, Ohio January 2011

- May 2011

Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living & Hospice provider with 60,000 employees

throughout the United States.

Compensation Analyst

Assist with the managing of compensation programs, job analysis, job

grading, EEO, and AAP programs for the corporation and outlying facilities.

. Manage the competitive market data research and evaluation of individual

positions as well as groups of employees in a market or facility and

process adjustments.

. Research and update EEO compliance checklists and responses to EEO

claims.

. Participate in the corporate AAP reporting and calculation of goals.

. Evaluate and approve the bonus/incentive pay programs administered

throughout the corporation.

Connector Manufacturing, Hamilton, Ohio 1994-

1998

Manufacturer of electrical connectors with 215 employees in Ohio and

Alabama.

Human Resources Manager

Managed all HR functions for both plants including recruitment,

interviewing, hiring, and developing/delivering orientations; oversaw

compensation, benefits, performance management, and employee-management

relations.

. Spearheaded the negotiations for a new in-house union contract; worked

closely with the management and the employees to create policy changes

which significantly improved staff attendance and morale.

. Assisted supervisors in developing methods to improve employee

communication, developed a new hiring process for entry-level positions,

created programs that utilized government funds and implemented

workstation improvements.

. Restructured compensation packages and salaries to attract better

qualified candidates and reduce employee turnover.

. Reorganized the company's performance appraisal program which

significantly enhanced job performance, identified training needs, and

improved the quality of job evaluations.

. Active participant in company's initial ISO Certification process.

Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati, Ohio

1993-1994

The Cincinnati Enquirer, a daily morning newspaper, is the highest-

circulation print publication in Greater Cincinnati (Ohio) and Northern

Kentucky with more than 1,000 employees.

Benefits Coordinator

Managed the company's multiple medical benefit plans including claims,

COBRA, retirees, dental, vision, STD, LTD, family leave, 401K, pensions,

Life and ADD insurance; substituted for the principal recruiter.

. Reviewed and updated/corrected errors in all the benefit files and

restructured their organization.

. Administered regular safety inspections and a hearing protection/safety

glasses program.

. Managed worker's compensation claims, investigations and appeals.

. Developed and delivered employee orientations and retirement planning

meetings.

. Updated the employee handbook and created policies/procedures for benefit

administration.

MidSouth Home Health, Bartlett, Tennessee

1987-1990

Non-profit organization providing Medicare home health services including

RN's, home health aides, PT, and medical supplies for homebound patients.

Human Resources Manager

Recruited, interviewed, and hired the staff; conducted background checks,

verified licenses and the results of physical exams and drugs testing;

serviced 120 employees and the purchasing of risk management insurance.

. Researched and composed the employee handbook, created

policies/procedures for HR department, and developed and directed

employee orientations.

. Restructured the compensation and scheduling system and the mileage

reimbursement procedures in collaboration with the RN/Home Health Aid

Supervisors to ensure competitive salaries while reducing the company's

costs.

other PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dyslexia Tutor and Tester, Waterville, Ohio

2002-2010

Self-Employed

Provide long-term comprehensive tutoring to teach reading and spelling to

students with dyslexia ranging in age from 5-14 years.

. Offer detailed testing which includes parent interviews, composition

of a 25-35 page report and developing a strategic action plan for

academic success.

. Demonstrated expertise in successfully engaging and establishing

rapport with individuals from all age groups and backgrounds.

Proficient with Microsoft Word 2007, Excel 2007, PeopleSoft HRIS,

Application Designer/Query, Access Data Bases,

EDUCATION

B.A. in Personnel and Industrial Relations, University of Cincinnati, OH

Human Resource Management Program, Villanova University - present

SPHR Certification - projected testing in December 2011

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