LORI J. TEAMERSON

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Media, PA 19063 Email: ac310n@r.postjobfree.com

Human Resources Leader

Accomplished human resources professional with extensive experience in building and managing corporate programs. Skilled strategist with a proven track record of executing full-scale corporate initiatives from concept to conclusion resulting in increased participation levels, decreased costs, and improved efficiencies. Effective communicator with an aptitude for motivating groups to exceed company expecations.

Areas of Expertise

Employee Relations

Stakeholder Focus

Talent Acquisition Management

Wellness Initiatives

Strategic Forecasting

Problem Resolution

Project Management

Regulatory Compliance

Relationship Management

Talent Development

HR Program Development

Metrics & Goal Management

Key Achievements

Developed, implemented, and managed a corporate wellness program that resulted in a 30% increase in preventative screening, over 50% reduction in high claims expenses, and a 7% increase in overall staff engagement levels

Reduced expense by 18% through employment of various benefit cost containment strategies including self-funding and compensation based contributions

Redesigned and deployed an organizational culture survey with over 73% participation level

Launched self-funded unemployment program resulting in 39% reduction over state-based system

Increased operational efficiencies and reduced operational expenses by 26.8%

Reduced turnover rates by developing and implementing alternate work options supporting talent acquisition and staff engagement

Maintained participation levels over 95% after switching pension plan from defined benefit to defined contribution

Employee Relations & Change Management Experience

Drove outcome-based organizational strategy and employee specific focus on professional development through the revamping of performance management systems

Spearheaded corporate policies and procedures including alternate work arrangements, compensation, HIPAA compliance, diversity, ADA, succession planning, and cross-functional development programs

Led change initiatives focused on maintaining work environment best practices including team-based organizational structure, Enterprise Resource Management system adoption, delegated decision making authority, flex office space,

Counseled management on all phases of employee disciplinary procedures, organizational structure redesign requirements

Resolved disagreements through creative problem resolution skills and compliance with organizational strategy and guidelines

Training & Development Experience

Instituted a wellness education program encompassing financial, familial, and health related content

Oversaw all aspects of staff professional development program including internal group training, business acumen skill development, external programming, and educational assistance for professional certifications and academic degrees

Certified in Civil Treatment® series to deliver harassment and discrimination training

Designed, administered, and conducted training to improve technical, professional, and leadership skills

Talent Management & Acquisition Experience

Managed HRIS requirements including the assessment and implementation of several different systems

Ensure appropriate resource allocation and peak performance levels through position development, job restructuring, and staff reassignment/reductions

Built successful HR staff from entry level to mid-level management

Minimized duration of open requisition through analysis of departmental structures and identifying optimal requirements and sources

Compensation & Benefits Experience

Established compensation program including structures, ranking, pay policies, and best practices

Grade positions utilizing both point factor and broad band systems

Implemented structure adjustments to align with market conditions and business requirements

Handled all aspects of benefit program design, implementation, and administration

Work History

PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE, Human Resources Generalist, Newton Square, PA 2012 – Present

FAMILY PLANNING COUNCIL, Director of Human Resources, Philadelphia, PA 1995 – 2012

COMCAST CELLULAR, Regional Human Resources Manager, Wilmington, DE 1993 - 1995

SELF EMPLOYED, Independent Insurance Agent, Alexandria, VA 1989 – 1992

HOME INSURANCE COMPANY, FIELD HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER, Florham Park, NJ 1987 -1989

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science, Personnel & Industrial Relation, Managerial Law, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

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