Human Resources Manager
Resume:
Ron Brazee, SPHR
C: 509-***-**** ?abm89i@r.postjobfree.com ?1723 South Cook Street, Spokane, WA
99223
Organizational Effectiveness ? Strategic Development ? High Ethical
Standards
Health Care High Technology
High-performing Human Resources leader with a diverse background as
director, operations manager, trainer and specialist in all facets of HR.
Drives aggressive but practical strategic planning for building
collaboration, managing organizational change, and implementing initiatives
that support organizational growth and efficiency. Respected as an
accomplished, honest and respectful professional, and trusted advisor.
Areas of Expertise
Problem Solving w/high integrity Leadership Coaching Human
Resource Laws
Process Development/Improvement Employee Communications
Employee/Labor Relations
Strategic Development Compensation and Rewards Business
Acumen
Organizational Development Project/Program Management Recruitment
and Retention
Professional Background
Lea Regional Medical Center, Hobbs, New Mexico
2008
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT
As the Interim HR Director for Lea Regional Medical Center, provided
consultative services to all levels in the organization.
. Developed a workforce plan for Nursing that included strategies for 20
college hires and new hire logistics.
. Created HR analytics and completed analyses for recruiting
efficiencies, contract labor costs and an exit interview Pareto.
. Conducted an in-depth HR audit resulting in a management report with
recommendations to improve HR efficiencies, as well as ensure Joint
Commission regulatory preparedness.
. Provided a comprehensive orientation and training to the new HR
Director (Kim Smith - 575-***-****),
focusing on HR systems, hospital business strategies and
organizational challenges.
Empire Health Services, Spokane, Washington
2006 - 2008
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Developed strategies and implemented programs focused on transforming the
HR Department into an efficient business partner across all departments,
while ensuring Joint commission Compliance.
. Developed and successfully launched an HR strategic business partner
program for both hospitals. Trained and guided the new business
partners.
. Designed and rolled out a new annual employee evaluation system, which
included an evaluation form, process and comprehensive management
training. Improved on-time evaluation completion from 55 to 90
percent.
. Created and delivered innovative electronic workflow solutions with
goals to improve HR efficiency and program integrity. HR transaction
(new hires, transfers, status changes, etc.) speed and accuracy
improved dramatically; reduced labor costs by 10 percent and received
very favorable feedback from line management regarding their improved
efficiency.
. Developed, planned and executed recruitment and retention strategies,
including workforce planning, interview and selection training for
managers, new ad strategy, exit interview analysis, and analytics.
Instilled a discipline of root cause analysis throughout the HR
department.
. Provided leadership for collective bargaining activities. Directly
involved with all disciplinary and grievance resolution decisions -
all values-based, adhering to the organizations ethical standards and
the Nurse's Code of Conduct.
. Created and implemented HR analytics measuring new hire efficiency,
turnover, contract labor cost reduction, leave of absences and staff
training investment - all reviewed with HR Staff weekly. Reduced
turnover and leave of absences by 3 and 20 percent respectively.
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Hewlett-Packard/Agilent Technologies, Liberty Lake, Washington
1980 - 2005
BUSINESS HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER, 2000 - 2005
In a very dynamic environment, proactively assessed needs and implemented
tactical and strategic HR solutions for our global teams located in
Edinburgh, Beijing, Brussels, Loveland and Spokane. Became the most
profitable division in Agilent.
. Provided a new leadership team with guidance and continuous coaching
for organizational effectiveness, conflict resolution and change
management, while providing expertise in all areas of HR. Served as a
leadership coach for the Division Vice President.
. Proactively assessed the business needs of our worldwide division from
which HR strategies were developed and executed. Delivered HR
solutions to support the China operations start-up (reached the goal
of 100 R&D and Marketing new hires). Participated in selecting the
new HR manager, following up with her orientation. Implemented the
training logistics for new Chinese engineers.
. Developed and implemented the workforce plan for the Division's
worldwide operations, building a best in class cell phone technology
engineering staff, while maintaining a company low two percent
turnover rate.
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST, 1996 - 2000
Served as a trusted advisor to our a global production leadership team. As
the HR Business Partner, provided creative HR solutions, including all
communications, for transferring the production operation (250 jobs) from
the U.S. to Edinburgh, Scotland.
PERSONNEL SECTION MANAGER, 1990 - 1996
Managed all HR functions (recruiting, compensation and rewards, training,
and records and benefits (1,100 employees). Achieved top Employee Survey
results for Hewlett-Packard (HP). Managed programs to integrate new HRIS
and recruiting systems. Coached relationships between the HR staff and
line management. Served as the HR Business Partner for Finance, Marketing,
R&D and Materials departments. Supervised up to15 direct reports.
RECRUITMENT SUPERVISOR, 1985 - 1990
Directed all experienced and college recruiting and compensation functions.
Top HP college recruiting team in 1986, achieving the best interview-to-
offer and offer-to-hire ratios, and recruit response time rate. Supervised
4 direct reports.
HR REPRESENTATIVE, 1980 - 1985
Conducted annual salary surveys, analyzed results and developed wage
structures. Maintained a 95 percent compa ratio and market leader
position. Drafted and administered the Affirmative Action Program
(including availability, utilization and goals). Successfully completed
OFCCP on-site audits. Recruited all experienced and college candidates
for R&D, Marketing, Manufacturing and Finance (growing the division from
150 to 750 employees).
Education, Certificates
BS Business/Personnel Administration
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA
GPA: 3.5
Pursuing Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership:
Gonzaga University (graduate courses):
Organizational Leadership
Dr. Joseph F. Albert
Psychology of Leadership
Dr. Joseph F. Albert
Organizational Ethics
Dr. Tom Jeannot
Senior Professional in Human Resources Certification
HRCI ID Number: 220*********
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References
Andrea Farmer, GlobalSCAPE, Director of Human Resources
San Antonio, Texas
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Al Schmidt, Agilent/Hewlett-Packard, Wireless Division Vice President
(retired)
Fort Wayne, Indiana
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Sandy Stepper, Empire Health Services, Manager of Medical Oncology & ACU
Respiratory
Spokane, Washington
Crystal Johnson, Swedish Medical Center, Director of Clinical Coordination
and Throughput
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