Human Resources Manager

Sharon Gorman, SPHR

425-***-**** . abihn0@r.postjobfree.com

Human resources professional with progressively responsible leadership

experience. Expert in designing and implementing comprehensive programs and

policies, as well as efficient processes, to support organizational

objectives.

Career Summary

Adaptis - Seattle, WA 1999 - 2010

Vice President, Human Resources & Corporate Services

Oversight of human resources and administrative functions for software

development/integrator providing business process outsourcing services in

healthcare payer market. Responsible for compensation and benefits program

development, implementation and administration; performance management;

recruiting; employee learning and development; corporate policies and

procedures development; and risk management. Applied change management

strategies including comprehensive communication plan development and

implementation.

. Managed project that integrated goal planning, performance management and

compensation administration, ensuring consistent execution throughout the

organization. Realized time savings and higher employee and manager

satisfaction with processes and results.

. Resolved complex employee relations issues including conducting effective

investigations and responding appropriately to complaints.

. Designed competitive compensation program including benefits, and cash

and equity incentives.

. Provided leadership post-merger during wind down of operations including

development of retention strategies, addressing employee morale issues,

transition management, and adherence to regulatory requirements including

WARN.

EMCON/The IT Group - Bothell, WA 1996 - 1999

Human Resources Manager

Responsible for human resources services for the northwest region of this

national environmental engineering and consulting firm. Provided employee

relations guidance; ensured legal compliance; administered Affirmative

Action Plan; managed compensation review and performance evaluation

systems; administered group benefits, workers compensation and leave

administration; and assisted with employee health and safety programs.

. Developed formalized employee development program to coordinate, track

and administer educational opportunities, professional certifications,

and health and safety training. This program was an asset when selling

services to prospective clients.

. Subsequent to acquisition, provided information, training and guidance to

help employees and managers successfully transition through reductions in

force and office closures.

Sharon Gorman, SPHR

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PTI Environmental Services - Bellevue, WA 1987 - 1996

Human Resources Manager

Responsible for developing and managing the human resources and general

administrative functions for this start up environmental consulting

services firm during high growth cycle.

. Implemented employee health and welfare programs including 401(k),

medical, dental, life and disability.

. Developed plans and strategies for recruiting professional staff and

ensuring competitive compensation programs aligned to targeted talent.

. Provided employee relations and senior leadership development guidance.

. Developed and implemented policies and procedures, wrote employee

handbook and maintained Affirmative Action Plan.

. Administered health and safety programs including drug testing

compliance.

Tetra Tech, Inc. - Bellevue, WA 1980-1987

Office Manager

Responsible for administration of human resources functions as well as

general office management, including supervising administrative staff, for

this regional office of an environmental consulting services firm. Other

positions included software programmer, computer technician and librarian.

Professional Development, Associations and Certifications

Senior Professional in Human Resources, Human Resources Certification

Institute 1993 - Current

Member of Society for Human Resource Management 1993 - Current

Member of Human Resources Executive Forum, Seattle, WA 2006 - 2009

Intern Liaison and Classroom Volunteer, Technology Access Foundation,

Seattle, WA 2006 - 2009

Community Volunteer, Cancer Lifeline, Seattle, WA 2009 - Current

Certified Business First Aid, CPR and AED proficient by CPR Training

Center, Inc. Current

Notary Public, Washington State Department of Licensing Current

Education

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration with Human Resources Focus;

President's List

City University - Bellevue, WA

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