Mary Perrone
Buda, TX 78610
abkl8p@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Strengths
Employee Relations Benefit Administration Operations Focused
Multi-location Experience Workplace Safety Regulatory Compliance
Trusted Advisor/Business HR Budget Accountability Communicator and
Partner Negotiator
Selected Achievements
Staffing and Recruitment
. Coordinated all aspects of recruitment process and related reports
. Fostered strong working relationships with managers to develop clear
job specifications that met staffing needs and reduced vacancies and
turnover
. Implemented applicant tracking systems, applicant response processes
and community wide reference checking networks
. Improved organization attractiveness by updating recruiting materials
and recommending employment and compensation policies and practices
. Built strong applicant and top level talent sources utilizing numerous
strategies including referral generation, community relationships and
networking, colleges, career days, professional associations,
recruiters, media and internet
Workplace Safety
. Accountable for ensuring compliance with safety policies
. Conducted new hire orientation, including all safety policies and
procedures
. Developed and delivered supervisor safety documentation and compliance
training
. Responsible for all accident investigations, documentation and OSHA
reports
. Developed professional relationships with company workman's
compensation insurance vendors and local physicians
. Incorporated safety topics in Wellness Programs
. Utilized creative techniques that encouraged back-to-work programs
Training
. Developed and delivered measurable management and leadership programs
. Implemented staff training programs and workshops to help foster
employee culture and create awareness in policy and procedures,
employee handbooks, job descriptions and orientation materials
. Partnered with management and staff to customize formal new hire/new
manager orientation programs
.
Organizational Development
. Lead or participated in process development and process improvement
teams that aligned HR initiatives with business strategies
. Active partner in driving organizational and/or cultural change after
growth, acquisitions, downsizing and leadership turnover
Employee Relations
. Developed and analyzed satisfaction surveys, exit interviews and
turnover data
. Facilitated employee counsels and focus groups
. Coached managers in conflict resolution and managing performance
problems
. Developed and implemented measurably successful communication programs
. Coordinated formal design and roll out of several wellness, mentor and
recognition programs. Worked with managers to ensure utilization of
these programs
. Established pilot program for company-wide diversity focus
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Legal compliance
. Significant risk management focus including management training on
employment law, HR guidelines, EEO, safety and workplace violence
. Conducted multiple in-house safety inspections
. Successfully audited for all HR functional areas in URAC and JCAHO
accreditation processes
. Represented companies in EEO, Unemployment and Workers Comp claims, as
well as OSHA, INS and Affirmative Action on-site audits
. Implemented drug-free workplace programs
Supervision
. Direct reports have included HR professionals and support staff,
training department, payroll, receptionist, office services and
volunteer coordinator
. Proven ability to manage people remotely, including establishing
effective communication and feedback mechanisms
Professional History
Harris Connect
2006 - 2009
Employee Relations Manager
Duties: Human Resource Generalist
Centene Corporation
2004 - 2005
HR Manager
Duties: Human Resource Generalist and Recruiter
Millward Brown IntelliQuest
2000 - 2003
HR Director
Duties: Human Resource Generalist and Recruiter
New England Business Forms
1997 - 1999
HR Manager
Duties: Human Resource Generalist and Recruiter
Flagstaff Medical Center
1995 - 1997
Recruiter
Duties: Healthcare Recruiter
South Austin Hospital
1989 - 1995
HR Director
Duties: Human Resource Generalist and Recruiter
Education
University of Texas, Austin, Bachelor of Business Administration - Business
Management