Human Resources, safety

CAMBER

BOLAND

**** *. **** **., ****, KS ***** (C) 785-***-**** ************@*******.***

MAY 1996-SEPTEMBER 2017

Human Resources Manager NEX-TECH, a full service communications company since 1951 Hays, KS

Initiated first HR functions at Nex-Tech, establishing the department, reporting to the CEO. Oversaw staff of seven HR, benefit, training and safety professionals. Built a comprehensive employee recruiting strategy with a focus on social media recruiting. Managed background checks and the employee offer process including C-suite negotiations. Enjoyed low employee turnover due to successful HR programs. Evaluated multiple HRIS systems for selection. Responsible for accurate employee records and change processing in HRIS for payroll.

Handled H1B Visa and immigration issues.

Developed and facilitated on-boarding process for multiple location business including separate orientation for subsidiaries.

Established comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings including vendor negotiation, employee education and benefit administration for parent company and two subsidiaries. Wrote company policies, operating procedures and employee handbooks. Oversaw organizational development including writing job descriptions, establishing staffing needs and facilitating department restructuring.

Created and oversaw compensation management strategies and analysis including competitive pay, commissions, incentive pay, shift differential, bonuses and executive deferred compensation.

Responsible for employee development, career-pathing and succession planning. Managed all aspects of leave administration, including FMLA, HIPAA, employee disability programs and health benefits.

Built a proprietary employee performance evaluation platform with electronic routing and approval and functionality.

Responsible for employee relations, performance accountability and the discipline process. In charge of all risk management activities from the RFP process to vendor selection and administration of claims. Established strong Cyber Security insurance and protocols. Oversaw comprehensive safety program including OSHA and industry regulation compliance, drug and alcohol testing, worker's compensation administration and employee training. Managed regulatory compliance in the telecommunications industry. Maintained relations with Board of Directors providing education related to employee issues, benefit costs, risk and growth.

Served as a company resource for HR issues requiring legal action. As a member of the Executive Management Team, participated in Business Strategic Planning including 1 year, 3 year, 5 year and 10 year projections and brainstorming. Created and oversaw department budget, cost projections for company growth, financial analysis of new business units and company acquisition. Wrote and helped establish the current company Culture initiatives.

SEPTEMBER 1988-MAY 1996

Human Resources/Safety Coordinator Nationwide Transport Denver, CO

Served as the primary safety compliance person for a national, over-the-road transportation company with over 1,000 drivers.

Responsible for safety administration including driver physicals, log audits, worker's compensation claims processing and accident reporting. Established administrative processes for DOT and OSHA compliance. Responsible for Safe Driver and general safety awards. Assisted with recruiting, reference checks, drug testing and hiring. Responsible for employee benefits and safety training. Operated in a union environment. Assisted with grievance hearings and documentation

EDUCATION

1988

Bachelor of Science: Journalism/Communications - News Editorial/Writing University of Colorado, Boulder, CO

SHRM Professional Member for 18 years

Past President of local SHRM Chapter, WKHRMA, 2011 Strathmore's Who's Who recipient, 2012

National Association of Professional Women, Woman of the Year, 2012 Member of Board of Directors for Hays Area Children's Center from 2009-2016 First aid, CPR and defibrillator certified

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