Human Resources Resource

Shara M Lozier

***** ********** *** **** *****, VA 22192 571-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Objective

Seasoned HR professional with extensive mid to senior level experience seeking to contribute to growing stable company in the

Columbus metro region.

Profile

Motivated, dedicated HR professional with 6 years of experience managing a full spectrum of Human Resource programs,

functions, and services. Strong command of employment laws, compliance issues, benefit plans, non-profit corporation

management, and union/non-union environments.

Flexible and versatile – able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to

easily transcend cultural differences. Thrive in deadline-driven environments. Excellent team-building skills.

Skills Summary

Benefit Administration Recruiting FMLA, OSHA, EEO, FLSA

Employee Counseling Training Dispute Resolution

Mediation Scheduling Confidential Record Keeping

General Office Skills Retention Labor/Employee Relations

Professional Experience

Youth For Tomorrow

A non-profit, residential facility, serving at-risk youth.

Director of Human Resources (2008 to Present)

Directs, designs, and implements all aspects of Human Resources including policies, programs, and practices. Responsible for

ensuring legal compliance with federal and state employment laws as well as inter-departmental regulations (Department of

Social Services and Department of Juvenile Justice). Formulate policies and procedures for the agency and give

recommendations to senior management. Serves as an active member of the agencies Leadership Team. Training, supervision,

and oversight of Human Resource Assistant. Attends board meetings and participates in various social functions and/or

fundraising events as necessary.

Outcomes:

Develops and administers various Human Resource plans and procedures for all employees including an effective

recruitment plan, open enrollment, drug testing policy, training and orientation.

Plans, organizes, and controls all activities of the HR Department including employee relations, counseling with

supervisors (terminations, drug testing, FMLA, and worker’s compensation questions). Monitors unemployment claims

and assists departments with appeals. Responsible for the timely filing of all Worker’s Compensation claims and any

follow up resulting from claims or appeals. Serves as the primary contact with YFT legal counsel.

Assist other departments with the coordination of staff development training, which is mandatory according to

regulatory and other accrediting authorities. Responsible for coordination of Annual In-Service Monthly Training Plan.

Develops, recommends, and implements HR policies and procedures; prepares and maintains a handbook on

employee policies and procedures; performs benefits administration to include claim resolution, change reporting, and

annual re-evaluation of policies for cost effectiveness.

Administration of agencies ADP systems that provide a single source, employee information database used

extensively by the Human Resource and Payroll Departments.

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Shara M Lozier

12445 Manchester Way Lake Ridge, VA 22192 571-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Professional Experience, continued

Fairfax Nursing Center, Fairfax, VA

A privately owned skilled nursing facility specializing in three levels of senior care.

Human Resources Assistant (2007 to 2008)

Assist with a broad range of HR functions including personnel and file administration (400+ employees), assist in

benefits/401(k) option enrollment and administration, responsible for conducting pre-screenings of applicants including reference

and background checks, assist in a bi-weekly orientation class. Responsible for verifying nursing certifications on a monthly

basis and the processing of all I-9 forms and documentation.

Outcomes:

Process all new hire paperwork, including application, copies of certifications, and resumes. Process all state and

federal background checks and report to Administration on the results. Complete all reference verifications for

prospective employee in a timely matter; ensure that orientation for employee is scheduled within the first seven days

of hire.

Send out monthly reminders to RN’s, CNA’s, LPN’s, and any other certified professional of impending license

expiration. Followed up with weekly license verifications submitted via the internet. Referred employee to

administration if their license was not renewed in a timely manner.

Assist the Director of Human Resources/Staff Development in the day to day operations of the HR department

and complete any tasks assigned.

Conducted audits to ensure that files and record keeping systems were up to date for yearly state and federal

inspections.

Autism Services Center, Huntington, WV

A non-profit behavioral health agency serving clients with various Developmental Disabilities.

Human Resource Manager (2005 to 2007)

Managed a spectrum of HR functions including personnel administration (375+ employees), benefits/403(b) option plan

enrollment and administration, personnel file management, HR policy development, employee screening/hiring/orientation, and

staff training/development plans. Training, supervision, and oversight of the Personnel Clerk.

Outcomes:

Processed all benefits, leave, termination, and payroll paperwork, ensuring compliance with various laws,

agencies, and regulatory mandates serving as the primary contact person for answering all management/staff questions

on same.

Served as Secretary for newly implemented Safety Committee, recording minutes and ensuring that agency was

in compliance regarding fire drills and employee safety/driving records. Worked closely with BRIM (Board of Risk and

Insurance Management) regarding staff safety and Worker’s Compensation costs.

Administration of agencies SAGE systems that provided a single source, employee information database used

extensively by the Human Resource and Payroll Departments.

Researched, developed curriculum for, and conducted Personnel training covering current federal/state

employment laws, payroll and benefits training, FMLA/ADA/Harassment/HIPAA policies, background check

procedures, and in-agency personnel policies for all new hires during monthly training classes.

Maintained all confidential information pertaining to employees such as Personnel files, benefit information,

FMLA and Worker’s Compensation paperwork, wage information, evaluations and disciplinary records, educational

records, and caucus information.

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Shara M Lozier

12445 Manchester Way Lake Ridge, VA 22192 571-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Education

Currently studying for Professional in Human Resources Certification (PHR)

West Virginia University

BS – Psychology

Awarded 2004

University of Phoenix

Currently Pursuing Masters Degree – Management/Human Resources Management

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