Human Resources Customer Service

Holly S. Wimer, MBA

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Bedminster, New Jersey 07921 Cell Phone: 908-***-****

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HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL and key Business Partner/Generalist in aspects of HR strategy,

development and execution with operational and bottom-line deliverables, which positively impact global

and local business initiatives. Proven leader within multi-cultural, matrix and multi-facility environments with

thorough knowledge in all HR disciplines and key capabilities in:

Strategizing and implementing workforce changes, expansions, reductions and

acquisitions

Developing organizational infrastructure and talent management

International and global relations/Immigration

Development & Implementation of Executive Incentive Compensation & Benefit

Programs

Employee Relations and Compliance

Building strong HR Teams with excellent customer service in supporting all

Business & Operational Units

Acquisitions/Relocation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Panasonic Electric Works Corporation of America, New Providence, NJ 2007-2008

Electronics Manufacturing

Human Resources Director-North America

Directed Human Resources and Payroll activities supporting all HR initiatives and operations including,

marketing, sales, manufacturing, virtual office staff, and multi-facilities throughout North America. Reported

to President.

Chugai Pharma USA, LLC, San Diego, CA and Bedminster, NJ 2000-2007

A subsidiary of Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. - Japan majority owned by F. Hoffman-LaRoche, Ltd,

Switzerland. Promoted from Director to Executive Director in 2003 and to VP in 2005.

Head of Human Resources

Directed all Human Resources activities and initiatives. Oversaw Facilities, Environmental Services and

Security. Managed $1M bonus, $1M fringe benefit and $400K HR operating budgets. Directly reported to

President/CEO.

Developed performance management systems aligned to the business strategy. Introduced

teambuilding and executive coaching. Designed leadership development training modules and

created professional standards and guidelines to enhance leadership behaviors.

Implemented formal recruitment and interview training programs and enhanced on-boarding

processes. Developed marketing/recruitment plan. Developed international expatriate exchanges

and immigration processes.

Hired top talent to build Research Division. Managed post merger downsizing with no legal

consequences or employee relation’s issues. Partnered with CEO to move company from San Diego,

CA to Bedminster, NJ involving restructuring, downsizing, retention incentives, relocation benefits and

aggressive East Coast recruitment. Re-staffed company with top talent.

Designed Executive, Key and Non–Key Management incentive compensation programs to attract and

retain staff (while competing in a publicly traded pharma/biotech community). Implemented Executive

Long Term Incentive Plans and Long Term Disability Plans. Implemented baseline job

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descriptions, job evaluation methods, severance policy, executive contracts and performance bonus

plans.

Prepared and recommended non-qualified deferred compensation plans and implemented investment

and compensation policies. Managed transition of benefits shared services agreement with Gen-

Probe, Inc. during spin off from Chugai Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. Added vision

benefit, increased Flex Spending limits, changed Third Party Administrators and implemented a

Personal Time Off (PTO) program as well as an Oracle HRIS system.

Replaced all benefit programs and service providers from CA to the East Coast. Switched from self-

insured medical plan to a fully insured product within a 30-day time frame that would save costs and

address the risk of coverage loss at a time of contract renewal and downsizing.

Palomar Pomerado Health System, San Diego, CA 1985-2000

Largest public, non-profit hospital district in California, over 800 square miles with approximately $250M

operating budget, 650 beds, 9 Facilities and 3,500 employees. Hired as Assistant Director.

Director of Human Resources

Top operating HR executive, reporting to the CEO for last three years. Managed staff of up to 15 in the

areas of Employment/ Recruitment, Employee Health, Workers Compensation, Employee Relations and

Benefits Assistance covering two acute care facilities, two long-term care facilities, home health, hospice,

medical offices and surgery center. Managed two acute care facility HR operating budgets over $730K.

Staffing/Restructuring: Performed job redesign, manpower planning, attrition management, downsizing and

prepared early retirement programs. Partnered with Nursing to design a Multi-skilled Resource Unit to avoid

layoffs. Participated in due diligence processes during affiliation discussions. Led the HR transition of 120

employees of Graybill Medical Clinic into a Management Services Organization (MSO) agreement. Developed

and enhanced orientation and recruitment programs e.g., Internet options, marketing tools/brochures,

empowerment culture, etc. and initiated improvements based on survey feedback.

Worker’s Compensation/Safety: Reduced costs per FTE and system-wide expenses by $150K

in one year. Managed $3M workers compensation budget and as Council member, led reduction

of State fund deficit from $9M to $2M. Chaired Hospital Safety Committee.

Employee Relations: Countered union organizing campaign resulting in defeat of California

Nurses Association election. Appointed Employee Relations Officer by the Board of Directors.

Lost no EEOC/DFEH claims or lawsuits with no settlements. Reduced grievances by improving

employee relations. Instituted progressive discipline practices to reduce claims and lawsuits.

Reduced turnover by 10% in Palomar Medical Center in one year. Participated in the

development and implementation of three system wide employee satisfaction surveys. Facilitated

systems and culture integration for two acute care hospitals, two long-term care facilities, home

health agency, surgery center and several Physician Office practices. Appointed as HR Staff

Liaison to the Personnel Committee of the Board of Directors.

Compensation/Benefits/HRIS: Partnered with HR team to develop new job evaluation and criteria

based job description programs. Administered implementation of flexible benefits and PTO program. Developed

recruitment bonus and weekend pay programs. Partnered in development of a user-designed HRIS system.

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HR Metrics/Action Teams: Developed and implemented HR Quality Indicators for productivity

and Total Quality Management. Sponsored, facilitated and led Process Action Teams. Reduced

$1.14M PTO dollars; reduced OR turnaround times; implemented system-

wide orientation program. Partnered with Nursing to establish system-wide Professional Practice

Committee and Patient Focused Care program in order to embrace an employee empowerment

culture and improve patient care delivery. Designed efficiency measurement system for HR

metrics to enhance HR deliverables. Developed and presented management training programs

(averaging 4.9 on a 1-5 scale).

Orchestrated successful outcomes during five Federal Joint Commission surveys on

“Management of HR” category. Developed the HR Management Plan and presented competency

reports to the Board of Directors.

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation, La Jolla, CA

World-renowned clinic and biomedical research institution with 2000 employees. Aligned with

10,000+ employees within Scripps Health System.

Human Resources Representative,

Promoted from Immunology Research Division to Human Resources. Recruited and oriented

Postdoctoral Fellows and Research staff. Promoted to HR Generalist and served as liaison with the

Regional Satellite Clinics regarding all Human Resource services. Implemented and managed first

Affirmative Action Program at Scripps and within San Diego Healthcare environment. Passed all

OFCCP audits and was instrumental in OFCPP Auditor’s national recognition award based on

Scripps compliance outcomes.

EDUCATION

M.B.A. Business Administration (Emphasis in Human Resources), National University, Vista, CA

CERT: Personnel Management, University of California-San Diego, San Diego, CA

B.S. Business and Economics (Management), University of Idaho, Moscow, ID

SPHR: Coursework completed 2009

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/AWARDS

Healthcare Industry of New Jersey (Political Action Group – HR Advisory Board)

President – Healthcare Human Resources Management Association of California (HHRMAC)

HHRMAC National Chapter Achievement Award (California)

Vice President, and Secretary for HHRMAC State Board of Directors

Chair: HHRMAC State Conference, while serving as Vice President

President, HRMAC – San Diego Division and member on State Board of Directors

Healthcare Industry Council – State of California (Political Action Group)

California Hospital Association-Unemployment Division, Board Member

OFCCP Liaison Group – San Diego

President, Phi Beta Lambda Business Honorary, University of Idaho

PUBLICATIONS/MISCELLANEOUS

Radio Talk Show: KCEO AM 1000 – “HR Issues in Healthcare” (55,000 listeners)

Developed, wrote and published bimonthly publication for HHRMAC-San Diego and Quarterly

Newsletter articles as State of California President.

Publications: “Hospital Devises Policies on Physician Misconduct; HHRMAC-Statewide News;

“Who Will Provide the Care in Health Care” (Healthcare Industry Council Editorial Board).

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