Ronda Hays

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Cunningham, KY 42035

Residence/Office/Fax: 270-***-****

Cellular: 270-***-****

Email: abm2k5@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Strategic business professional and proactive entrepreneur with 11 years of expertise in human resources systems, operations and programs encompassing

mergers, compensation, benefits, payroll, records, reporting and other related functions. Established a proven record in creating and managing high-quality,

cost-efficient HR initiatives responsive to organizational needs and the achievement of business objectives. Tactical planning and leadership strengths

combined with technical and project management skills.

EDUCATION

o Currently pursuing M.S., Human Development with a minor in Human Resources Management, Murray State University, Murray, KY

o B.S., Business Management & Organizational Leadership, Mid-Continent University, Mayfield, KY, Graduated Magna Cum Laude in

2004 with 3.871 GPA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ALL THINGS HR, LLC, Cunningham, KY Jan 2010 – Present

Human Resources Consulting and Income Tax Preparation Company

Owner/President

o Established a company that will support growth of client who desire to outsource the administration of their Human Resources

functions such as Recruitment and Employment Management, Leadership Training and Development, Benefits and Compensation

Design and Implementation, Reorganization and Culture Change, Merger Integration, Employee Relations, Succession Planning,

State/Federal Compliance, and HR Policies and Procedures

o Established a company with prior successful experience in accurate income tax preparation

HARPER INDUSTRIES, INC, Paducah, KY Jan 2006-Feb 2009

Construction/Manufacturing Company with 9 subsidiaries in 3 states (approximately 950 employees)

Director, Human Resources

o Maintained HR department with 8 HR Managers, which included the development of policies, procedures and plans fostering team

culture within the company

o Implemented comprehensive Affirmative Action program to recruit diverse workforce and ensure EEO objectives/legal guidelines

o Accountable for $22 million retirement plan with consistently high ratings from outside auditing firm

o Accountable for departmental budget

o Managed compensation administration, recruitment, personality profiles, and training

o Assisted with total organizational planning effort that standardized performance review processes

o Spearheaded company Wellness program by establishing wellness committees and programs at each subsidiary

o Responsible for management and delivery of corporate-level functions and activities within HR

o Renegotiated rates of health insurance plan, resulting in an estimated 69% reduction of premiums and major benefit cost savings

o Consulted with managers on employee issues. Coached and assisted management and staff in the design and implementation of

incentive programs (tied to health claims) with consistent results

o Implemented and maintained a company-wide Records Retention Policy

o Key member of executive team, providing ongoing tactical HR support, advice and presentations to the President and the CEO’s

PEEL & HOLLAND FINANCIAL SERVICES, Benton, KY Jul 2004-Sep

2005

Insurance brokerage with 2 locations

Marketing Analyst

o Marketed and negotiated client benefit insurance to Nation-wide Insurance Carriers (using a RFP) and analyzed the data from a

Human Resources perspective

o Built analytical charts and spreadsheets based on proposed rates, which defined the best solution for the client

o Designed flow charts as a value added service that assisted the client in maintaining compliance in critical areas such as HIPAA,

COBRA, and FMLA

o Maintained client files and data utilizing a document management system called Fortis

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PADUCAH MCCRACKEN JOINT SEWER AGENCY, Paducah, KY Jul 1999-Jun

2004

Local governmental wastewater utility

Director, Administrative Services

o Directed relocation of four McCracken County Sanitation Districts into one centralized location for newly merged wastewater utility

o Consolidated and trained administrative staff for implementation of procurement, accounts receivable and accounts payable functions

of the utility

o Established and led the Human Resources and Administration functions that supported the utility

o Developed safety training program for workforce

o Implemented Wellness Program for utility

o Introduced incentive plans for reduced health insurance premiums through employee participation in Wellness related activities

o Consistently captured cost savings on premium renewals for employee benefit plans while obtaining improved benefit plans through

negotiations

o Pioneered and directed functions that improved organizational effectiveness in human resources, risk management, safety and

customer/office services

o Provided input during departmental budget planning

o Charted career paths and development for employees

o Interfaced with Leadership Team to design and implement processes and support systems to stream-line operations

o Initiated and enforced compliance training for staff and management

o Assisted with total organizational planning of a performance review system for the utility

o Assisted in the analysis of compensation surveys

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

College for Advanced Management of Health Benefits, Predictive Index Management Workshop, Performance Management & Coaching, Mediation and

Arbitration of Employment Disputes, Organized Labor and the Management Community, Return on Investment for Wellness Programs, Workplace

Harassment, Human Resources Learning for Our Future, Reasonable Suspicion Training for Supervisors, Communications, Dale Carnegie Effective

Speaking and Human Relations, Pay and Reward Systems, Wage & Hour Law, HIPAA Compliance, Standard CPR & First Aid Course, OSHA 4-Hour

Recordkeeping, Efficient Transportation/Traffic Management, Overview of The Kentucky Occupational Safety/Health Program, Introduction to

Ergonomics, Injury/Illness Recordkeeping, Back Safety Level One, OSHA 2-Hour Emergency Awareness, OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Outreach

CERTIFICATIONS/AFFILIATIONS

Kentucky Public Human Resources Association (KPHRA) certification

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification

Bonded Kentucky State-at-Large Notary Public

Member Society for Human Resource Management

2010 Chairperson of Board for Merryman House Domestic Crisis Center, Paducah, KY

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