Michael H. Bush

**** ***** ***** ***. * * Baltimore, Maryland 21209

Cell 410-***-****

abgwku@r.postjobfree.com

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__Professional Summary

An energetic, extremely professional, self motivated Human Resource

professional with years of outstanding achievements. Progressive background

in Human Resources to include multi-site and multi-state recruitment,

orientation, retention, employee training development, conflict resolution,

benefits, compensation, employment law, performance management, FMLA / ADA

/ EEO, workers compensation, policy development, exit interviews, record

management. Able to transition skill sets into any venue.

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Technical Skills

MS Word * Excel * Outlook * ADP - Human Resource Information System

(HRIS), ReportSmith * Lawson * Abra * Human Resource Analytics * Human

Resource Metrics.

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Professional Experience

Human Resource Director 02/2010

- Present

Frankford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

310 Employee Facility

. Responsible and accountable for the 24/7 operation for a 2 person HR

department.

. Provided employee relations, full life cycle recruitment. Responsible

for new hire orientation.

. Utilized my Human Resource knowledge and expertise to identify and

resolve multiple employee issues to include performance, disciplinary

matters of all types and payroll concerns.

. Consulted with other department Human Resource colleagues and as a team

demonstrated best practices in strategic recruitment, and training needs.

. Administered all benefit plans to include: Medical, Dental, Vision, plus

all voluntary insurance products. Managed open enrollment, Life,

Supplemental Life, Spousal Life, Child, Life, STD, Accident, assist in

sign up for 401(k). Assisted new hires and current employees with new

enrollments, open enrollments, claims, and event qualifications.

. Oversee all payroll functions.

Human Resource Business Partner(Client Manager)

8/2006 to 3/2009

Brandon Regional Hospital, Brandon, FL

1750 employee facility

. Conducted day to day functional Human Resource responsibilities for all

employees and their respective departments.

. Demonstrated success in building relationships at all levels. Worked with

all Directors, Managers, Supervisors and employees by consulting with

them to understand their business needs and have them reach company

defined business goals.

. Responsible for full life cycle recruitment to include consultation with

Directors of departments to assure job descriptions and K.S.A.'s are

updated,, appropriate advertisement based on position, resume review,

interviews, and complete on-boarding process.

. Reduced staff turnover from 60% to 17% by conducting staff orientation,

training, professional development, and management coaching on

interviewing techniques and targeted selection.

. Managed complex employee relations issues such as EEOC claims, Labor

Relations, Sexual Harassment, through progressive disciplinary process up

to and including termination, if required.

. Reviewed performance management, conduct wage and salary due diligence to

keep salary equity within the departments.

. Utilized my Human Resource knowledge and expertise to identify and

resolve multiple employee issues to include performance, disciplinary

matters of all types and payroll concerns.

. Consulted with other department Human Resource colleagues and as a team

demonstrated best practices in strategic recruitment, and training needs.

. Partnered with Employee Health Department and third party insurance

agencies, followed up and through on all workers compensation claims.

. Reviewed and analyzed Human Resource data through Human Resource

Analytics. Viewed metrics and in conjunction with department Directors,

developed action plans to reduce problem areas.

. Annually reviewed, for updates, policies and procedures within employee

handbooks and distributed via training classes, department meetings and

company wide emails to meet ever changing business requirements.

. Administered all benefit plans to include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life,

Supplemental Life, Spousal Life, Child, Life, LTD, STD, AD&D, Sec. 125,

401(k), Pension plan, US Bonds program. Assisted new hires and current

employees with new enrollments, open enrollments, claims, and event

qualifications.

Human Resource Director 9/2003

to 1/2005

Ravenwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Baltimore, MD

300 Employee Facility

. Responsible and accountable for the day to day Human Resource function

for facility.

. Provided employee relations, full life cycle recruitment. Developed and

maintained a new hire orientation.

. Reduced staff turnover from 50% to 30% by conducting on-boarding,

training, professional development, and Supervisory coaching.

. Partnered with all Directors to establish a consultative approach to

working with Human Resources. Met with all departments on a regularly

scheduled basis to assist in planning for staff development and training

programs.

. Compiled and filed EEO, OSHA series, 5500's, and administered FMLA

claims.

. Administered all benefit plans to include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life,

Supplemental Life, Spousal Life, Child, Life, LTD, STD, AD&D, Sec. 125,

401(k), Pension plan, US Bonds program. Assisted new hires and current

employees with new enrollments, open enrollments, claims, and event

qualifications.

Human Resource Manager

1/1999 to 10/2002

CBL, Inc. ISO9001 Baltimore, MD

100 Employee Facility

. Developed individualized departmental recruitment strategies to attract

and retain talent for all employees company wide.

. Established positive working relationships with management and employees

to assure work goal accomplishments.

. Provided guidance and counseling to management and staff for Human

Resource related concerns, updated Federal and State laws, career

counseling and planning, and performance appraisals.

. Partnered with 3rd party administrator in regards to AAP compliance. As a

Federal contractor to the Department of Defense, assured all departments

were in compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations.

. Administered all corporate benefit plans to include: Medical, Dental,

Vision, Life, Supplemental Life, Spousal Life, Child, Life, LTD, STD,

AD&D, Sec. 125, 401(k), Pension plan, AFLAC, US Bonds program, and

Executive Life Insurance. Assisted new hires and current employees with

new enrollments, open enrollments, claims, and event qualifications.

. Responsible for payroll and day to day Human Resource functions. Annually

reviewed all policies, handled all employee concerns and met with their

managers to develop and implement an action plan for resolution.

. Researched and recommended an enhanced (ADP) Human Resource Information

System and Report Writer, which supports payroll, employee tracking, and

multiple report writing capabilities.

HR Benefits Specialist Baltimore, MD

1997-1998

Levindale

650 Employee Facility

. Directed the day-to-day administration of all benefit plans and

pension programs for multiple locations.

. Oversee HR Assistant, employment coordinator and employment

activities.

. Acted as Liaison between 650+ employees and third party agencies in

matters related to claims, plan participation, plan provisions and

coverage. Researched benefit trends, prepared cost estimates and

responsible for primary recommendations for plan modifications and

improvements.

. Performed employee relations, salary administration, administer

performance reviews, and update HRIS system.

. Counseled and advised employees and department heads on Human

Resource policies, procedures and laws.

HR Benefits Specialist Columbia, MD

1994-1996

Peak Technologies, Inc.

. 1000 Employees Nationwide

. Administered all aspects of extensive benefits program to include:

401(k), Sec. 125, EAP, medical, dental, life, STD, LTD, Spousal

Life, Child Life, Tuition Assistance, COBRA, Work Comp.

. Performed employee relations and benefit administration for 1000 +

employees in 40 locations in 30 states. Consulted and coached

employees, department heads, managers, V.P.'s on employee relations

issues such as EEOC, ADA, FMLA, and corporate policies and

procedures.

. Performed a variety of recruitment efforts through internal

postings, employee referrals, Internet, various publications, open

houses, and job fairs.

. Report to Chief Financial Officer

Human Resource Manager Odenton, MD

1989-1993

Chesapeake Sprinkler Company

. 225 Employees

. Started as HR Generalist and within 2 years promoted to HR Manager

. Oversee all aspects of Human Resources for multiple locations in

MD, DC and VA.

. Established recruitment strategies for Engineers, installers,

project managers, foreman, apprentices, accounting, and

administration at each location to assure proper staffing

requirements.

. Provided employee relations to resolve employee concerns and

issues with regards to all HR aspects of payroll, benefits,

orientations, pay raises, performance reviews, employee separation,

etc.

. Report to Finance Director

EDUCATION

Additional courses at University of Maryland University College

B.S. Business, Minor in Human Resources, University of Baltimore,

Baltimore, MD. Graduated 1987

A.A. Business, Catonsville Community College, Catonsville, MD.

Graduated 1985

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

PHR re-certification in progress. Attended multiple Human Resources

workshops to include: Human Resource Law, Hiring & Termination,

Managing Multiple Priorities, HR Record Keeping, FMLA and ADA, Wage

and Hour Law.

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