Kimberley L La Force

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276-***-****

abm42y@r.postjobfree.com

Human Resource Manager

Qualifications BBA-Human Resources, 12+ years in all areas of human

resources

Eight years experience in manufacturing environment

Labor relations and union negotiations

Strong experience working as strategic partner with

management

Specialist in benefit and compensation plan designs

Experienced HR policies and procedures, training and

development, recruitment, job analysis and job description

development

Background in workers compensation, OSHA regulations, and

payroll

Demonstrated change management skills

Implementation of HREIS system, including payroll systems and

attendance systems.

Professional Human Resource Manager 2006 -

Experience Cancer Outreach Associates Abingdon, Virginia Present

Manage all functions of human resources for

medical management group located in Virginia and

Tennessee.

Responsible for ensuring Cancer Outreach is

compliant with all state and federal regulations.

Physician and support staff recruitment, including

attending career fairs and working with

recruitment agencies.

Credentialing and practitioner licensing.

Developed and designed Human Resource Policy

Manual and Employee Handbook.

Compliance with Section 125 health and welfare

plans. Review and make any necessary changes to

benefit plan designs.

Major Projects

Implemented 401(k) safe harbor plan as of January

1, 2007.

Developed and implemented safe harbor plan.

Increased employee participation in retirement

plan by over 50% within 5 months.

Developed and implemented performance and merit

increase procedure.

New process streamlines performance reviews by

more efficiently managing process and adhering to

merit budget set by Financial Officer.

HIPAA Compliance

Designated HIPAA compliance office for Cancer

Outreach.

Reviewed clinic and office procedures and made

necessary changes for compliance, which includes

employee education.

Implemented electronic timekeeping system

Project manager responsible for implement ADP

ezLabor timekeeping system to replace paper

timesheet process. New software/process will

greatly reduce employee timesheet errors and

payroll processing time.

Achievements

Reduced 401(k) administration costs by 20%

Reduced employee turnover by improving new hire

orientation program and focusing on employee

development in key areas of management.

Cut advertising costs by 30% with annual savings

of $9,000.

Implemented new Human Resource Policy and

Procedure guide for management and employees to

place needed structure in organization.

Implemented pre-employment drug-screenings,

background checks and reference checks for all

potential employees.

Developed job descriptions and physical job

descriptions.

Developed Safety Program.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS SUPERVISOR 1998 to

2006

American Water Heater Company Johnson City,

Tennessee

Responsible for health and welfare programs which

included benefit plan design, recommending changes

to senior management, contract review, and

employee education.

Participated and lead grievance procedures.

Managed union employee attendance program,

including issuing related discipline, last

chances, and terminations.

Managed all medical leaves including FMLA.

Managed employees returning from medical leaves

with Safety Office

Developed training programs to include: new hire

orientation/training, supervisor training courses,

safety and wellness seminars. Also conducted

training sessions for groups up to 1,200 employees

at all levels.

Supervised benefits staff and all enrollment

process.

Managed $24 million payroll/merit budget, dictated

by Chief Financial Officer.

Backup for Payroll Manager. Entered all payroll

changes for all levels employees, including highly

compensation and officers.

Managed all personal medical and military leaves

of absences including FMLA.

Managed annual performance review process with

merit increases.

Major Projects/Achievements

Decreased and controlled group medical costs by

implementing a self-insured health plan with costs

savings over $100,000.

Implemented 401(k) program for union with initial

enrollment of 20%.

Participated in 3 successful union negotiations.

Upgraded HREIS system and attendance software

systems with estimated costs savings of $75,000

Implemented Tobacco Free Policy in 2004.

Implemented wellness program to include smoking

cessation education and materials.

HUMAN RESOURCE ASSISTANT

Chemgrate Piney Flats, Tennessee 1997-1998

Assisted Human Resource Manager in all areas of

human resource for manufacturing plant. Left due

to plant closure.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Environmental Monitoring, Inc. Abingdon, Virginia 1995-1996

Functioned as administrative assistance for

project manager at EMI. Duties included preparing

project quotes, administrative duties, and

preparing DEQ reimbursement filings for clients.

Education BBA, Human Resources, East Tennessee State 1995

University, Tennessee

Professional Member of SHRM. Completed courses/seminars in benefit plan

design, train the trainer, supervisor/management, leadership

skills, Family Medical Leave compliance, Preparing 5500 Tax

Documents, recruitment, and interviewing techniques.

Technical Proficient in Microsoft Office [Word, Excel, PowerPoint],

Publishing software [MacroMedia] used to design Company

newsletter. Implementation of new software systems to include

timekeeping, attendance, HREIS systems, and FMLA.

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