Human Resources Management

Lee Werner

Email: abpghf@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** ******* ******

City: Dallas

State: TX

Zip: 75219

Country: USA

Phone: 214-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: 90

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Lee Werner, SPHR

4314 Holland Ave Dallas, TX 75219

214-***-**** abpghf@r.postjobfree.com

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

Management Profile

Core Professional Strengths:

Performance Management

Employee Relations

Benefits Administration

EEO / Affirmative Action

Workers Compensation

Retention Programs

Recruitment / Staffing

Payroll Administration

HIPPA Compliance

Strategic Planning

Compensation Management

Training Development

Cost / Benefit Analysis

Union Avoidance

Strong Communication Skills

Professional Experience

North Texas Hospital 2009 to 08/31/2012

Human Resources Manager

Acute Care, Physician-Owned Surgical Hospital, 150 employees

Recruited by CEO to solely administer HR programs and practices relating to recruitment, employee relations, compensation, performance management, benefits administration, payroll and workers compensation.

Administer HR functions such as payroll administration and processing for 150 employees, compensation, benefits and performance management systems, and workers compensation.

Report directly to the CEO and member of senior leadership team responsible for development of strategic plans, policies, and budgets for the organization.

Manage administration of all benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability and 401-k.

Reduced costs 20% by implementing new workers compensation procedure.

Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, and opportunities for promotion and employee benefits.

Manage Employee Satisfaction Committee, meeting on a monthly basis to discuss and implement ideas and incentives for employee satisfaction.

Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, terminations, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates.

Successfully managed reduction in force including analysis, staff meetings and benefit reviews.

Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering policies and helping resolve work-related problems.

Responsible for difficult staffing duties, including dealing with under-staffing, refereeing disputes, administering disciplinary procedures and terminating employees where appropriate.

Ensure hospital compliance with EEO/Affirmative Action laws and all other applicable state and federal regulations.

Maintain excellent morale by participating in the organization and administration of various employee activities.

Responsible for HR requirements during accreditation surveys ensuring successful accreditation by providing comprehensive information on Hospital's processes, including but not limited to file maintenance, licensure verification and timely completion of hospital employees 90 day and annual reviews.

Regency Hospital of North Dallas, Dallas, TX 2007 to 2009

Human Resources Manager

Long Term Acute Care Hospital, 44 beds and over 150 employees

Provided guidance and training to manager/supervisors on maintaining positive working relationships with all employees and a team oriented work environment achieving 77% retention of full time and part time employees.

Counseled management and employees as required and took the necessary steps to see that problems were resolved or channeled to management for proper and timely resolution.

Provided Employee Relations assistance to managers/supervisors and to employees on coaching, mentoring, training/development; corrective action, performance management, rewards and recognition.

Managed the staffing and selection activities for open positions and internal career opportunities successfully filling management, nursing and allied health positions without utilizing the assistance of outside recruiters.

Developed departmental goals and objectives that effectively aligned with the hospitals strategic plans.

Prepared and updated required information for Affirmative Action Plan reporting. Retained appropriate statistical data, narrative and goal monitoring information.

Responsible for all aspects of the HR Compliance process during hospital accreditation.

Wallace Thomson Hospital, Union, SC 2002 to 2006 Director of Human Resources

County hospital with 143 beds and over 400 employees

Cultivated a positive work culture managing 4 direct reports consisting of an HR Coordinator, Benefits Coordinator, Employee Health Nurse and education professional.

Saved $1.28 million in annual costs by filling over 60 vacant nurse, respiratory therapist, and radiologic technologist openings by implementing more competitive salaries, thereby eliminating 80% of costly agency staff.

Accountable for the overall administration of medical/dental programs and retirement plans including, but not limited to, providing benefits support through notification of eligibility, processing all enrollment/change documents, maintenance of employee benefit files, conducting benefits orientation and overseeing open enrollment.

Maintained relationships with brokers and administrators to ensure cost efficiency, competitive rates, and compliance with federal regulations.

Reduced costs 15% renegotiating vendor contracts for benefits and retirement plans (401(a), 457).

Maintained low staff turnover of 15.14% versus Southeastern industry average of 21% through effective salary administration, review of job descriptions and survey data to achieve/maintain consistent pay practices.

Coordinated and directed hugely successful United Way Campaign with 85% participation.

Implemented new performance measurement tool online increasing efficiency in evaluating employees and focusing on job related performance requirements.

Reduced workers comp costs by 51% from $154,000 in 2002 to $76,000 in 2005 by implementing employee training and a minimal lift program in both the nursing and EMS areas.

Successfully defended Wallace Thomson Hospital against four claims lodged with the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission (SCHAC), including two that were later appealed to the EEOC.

Board Member (Region I Representative), South Carolina Healthcare Human Resources Association and member of its Workforce Advisory Committee. (2004-2006)

Member, South Carolina Employer Council Advisory Committee. (2005-2006)

Ensured JCAHO and DHEC compliance for the entire facility as well as compliance with EEO/Affirmative Action laws and all other applicable state and federal regulations.

The Child Care Group, Dallas, TX 1996 to 2001 Director of Human Resources

Non-profit United Way agency with approximately 10 daycare centers and 250 employees in North Texas

Responsible for the full range of HR functions, salary/compensation administration, payroll, training and development, performance management, employee relations, union avoidance, policy development and adherence, benefit administration and workers compensation.

Developed strategic plan for HR/payroll department, defined and controlled the budget.

Developed and maintained the first Affirmative Action Plan for the agency.

Advised and counseled management and employees on issues relating to employment law compliance including the development and facilitation of training.

Negotiated new contracts with external vendors in conjunction with Executive Vice President.

Key member of the senior management team determining strategic plans for the organization.

Complied with agency policies, legal requirements and government contract/reporting regulations affecting Human Resource functions and ensuring policies, procedures, and reporting were in compliance.

Implemented an online performance tool resulting in increased efficiency of employee evaluations, concentrating on job related performance.

Ada Wilson Childrens Center for Rehabilitation, Corpus Christi, TX 1991 to 1996

Director of Human Resources

Non-profit specialty childrens hospital partially funded by the United Way

Directed all HR functions, playing a key role in hospitals overall goals, strategic planning, risk management and operational effectiveness.

Managed benefits administration, compensation, EEO/Affirmative Action compliance, employee relations, workers compensation, and unemployment claims.

In conjunction with CEO and department managers, facilitated downsizing process for closure of Level V MHMR residential facility and merger of Rehabilitation Department with acute care hospital.

Developed and oversaw budget for HR and related functions, managing staff and vendors.

Led recruitment including hiring, orientation, development, counseling and retention processes.

Maintained safety/OSHA compliance and facility liability/casualty insurance.

Served as the United Way Campaign Chair.

Affiliations

Current Member, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

Current Member, Dallas Human Resources Management Association.

Current Member, Texas Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration.

Board Member (Region I Representative), South Carolina Healthcare Human Resources Association and member of its Workforce Advisory Committee. (2004-2006)

Member, South Carolina Employer Council Advisory Committee. (2005-2006)

Board Member, United Way of The Piedmont Advisory Council. (2005-2006)

Board Member (1995) and Member (1991-96), Corpus Christi Human Resources Management Association.

Education / Training

SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (SHRM)

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) since 1995 / Lifetime Certification

SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY, Dallas, Texas

BFA

Professional and Personal References furnished upon request

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