J. MICHELLE MORGAN, SPHR
Dallas, TX
214-***-**** *********@*****.***
SUMMARY
HR business partner with strong strategic planning, organization and analytical skills. Reputation of
identifying solutions to HR-related challenges in a proactive and effective manner. Wide range of
experience including business analysis, process design, policy development and project management.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 1995 – 2010
Youth organization
HR Strategy / Project Manager (2006 – 2010)
Initiated HR projects to support the organization’s strategic goals and objectives
• Developed the HR Employee handbook which aligned policies with current practice, culture, and
regulatory compliance, streamlined processes and anticipated reduction in overtime and workers
compensation expenses
• Created a HR Technology Plan to support the HR Group’s strategic plan
• Led the selection of Talent Management software to support new performance management and
compensation program; Project manager for the implementation of Authoria Performance software
• Managed PeopleSoft HRMS 8.9, HRIS consultants and staff
Benefits Director (1995 – 2006)
Managed the strategic direction of a national health & welfare benefit program for 7, 200+ employees and
3,200+ retirees.
• Redesigned employee benefit handbook ensuring regulatory compliance
• Developed annual benefits budget which resulted in average variance <1%
• Managed outsourcing of benefit administration which provided on-line benefit services to employees
and retirees
• Identified need to outsource COBRA/direct bill administration, selected vendor and insured successful
transition
• Implemented PeopleSoft HRMS BenAdmin module to enhance enrollment functionality
WILSON ENGRAVING COMPANY, INC. 1993 – 1995
Pre-press printing services
Human Resources Director
Established a Human Resources department to support 175 employees in 3 states
• Developed the first employee handbook and business expense policy
• Implemented pre-employment drug testing and a new payroll schedule which reduced overtime
expenses 10%
• Counseled managers on employee relations issues and staffing
• Administered qualified and non-qualified plans including a 401(k)
• Performed due diligence tasks when acquired by Southern Graphics, Inc.
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT
HR Manager - GRiD Systems Corp.
HR Director, Benefits Specialist, Recruiter - Fidelity Union Life Insurance Company
Technical Recruiter - InteCom, Inc.
Human Resources Representative - Computer Automation, Inc.
Technical Recruiter - Perry-White & Associates
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
MEMBERSHIPS
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Dallas HR, past President and various board positions
SHRM HR Technology Expertise Panel, past member
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Visio