HR Director

*** ****** *** **, ******, SC *****

803-***-****, ***********@*****.***

Dyan R. Bowman, MHR, PHR Available for relocation

Business savvy, results driven, team oriented leader, offering nearly 20 years of solid knowledge and extensive experience in developing, leading, and maximizing the performance of individuals, teams, and organizations. Strong leader in driving change and accomplished at developing and championing corporate mission, vision, values, and goals. Recognized as an excellent communicator with a proven ability to diffuse highly charged situations. Viewed as a dedicated, reliable and fair counselor to both management and staff. Valued as a strategic business partner and catalyst for positive change. Member of key management teams and directly involved in the total operation and growth of employer. Exceptionally organized planner, highly motivated and sound decision maker focused on bottom line results and providing superior service to internal and external customers.

Areas of Expertise

* Employment Law * Compensation and Benefit Administration * Training & Development

* Policy Design & Administration * Employee Relationship Building * Performance Management

* Regulatory Compliance * FMLA / ADA / EEOC / FLSA / WC * Conflict Resolution

* Corporate Safety * HR Policies & Procedures * Succession Planning

* Orientation & On-boarding * Event Planning * Employee Recruitment &

Retention

Professional Experience and Accomplishments

Newberry County Memorial Hospital, Newberry, SC 05/10 – Present

Medical Facility - 500 employees

Director of Human Resources

Plans, organizes and directs all aspects of the HR functions for the Hospital to include Employment, Recruitment, Compensation, Employee Relations, Benefit Administration, Policies and Procedures, Employee Health, Workers Compensation, and Volunteer Functions for over 500 employees

Responsible for a budget of over $25 million.

Functions as a key business partner as a part of the six-member executive team lead by the CEO

Fiduciary responsibility as the Chair for the Retirement Investment Committee for 403b, 457, and 401a plans totaling over $26 million

Conducts training for management on effective interviewing, performance evaluation, discipline, conflict resolution, and preventive labor relations

Revised and reformatted Human Resource Policies using ISO standards

Serves as senior advisor to CEO and Executive Team members for all HR matters

Serves as a resource and consultant to department directors and supervisors in dealing with employee conflict and resolution

Review and sign off on disciplinary actions to ensure legal compliance

Defend the hospital in cases before state agencies such as the Human Affairs Commission, Employment Security Commission, and the EEOC

Responsible for enhancing employee morale and productivity

Conducts employee Town Hall Meetings to identify key employee issues and concerns

Assure compensation programs are equitable through job analysis and market surveys

Created "STRIVE" wellness program resulting in reduction of medical costs of over $300,000 in three years.

Renegotiated multiple contracts with consultants for a savings of $98,000

Changed RX provider resulting in a savings of $372,000 in a 36-month period

Reduced turnover rate of full-time staff from 2009 thru 2014 from 17% to 9%

Reduced Workers Compensation claims from 2009 thru 2014 from 49 to 13 claims

Reduced employment related lawsuits from 2009 to 2012 from 3 to 0

Accomplished goal of receiving regional recognition with the "Best Companies in the Midlands for Working Moms" for two consecutive years

Serves on various boards including the Executive Team, Retirement Committee Chair, Focus Committee, Leadership Team, Rewards and Recognition Team, Standards and Measurements Team, Leadership Development Team, Patient Satisfaction Team, and Employee Customer Service Team Leader

Supervise the HR Coordinator, HR Assistant, Employee Health RN, and the Volunteer Coordinator.

Lowe’s, West Columbia, SC 05/06 – 05/10

Fortune 50 Retailer - 125 employees

Human Resource Manager

Performed recruitment activities such as job posting, utilizing the on-line recruiting system, screening of candidates, conducting job related assessments, and interviews

Advised managers on company policies, management practices, and legal requirements to ensure consistency in administration

Communicated, interpreted, and implemented policies and procedures

Performed new hire orientation and on-going training

Coached and documented employees on performance issues

Counseled employees to encourage good work relations and job satisfaction

Conducted investigations involving employee complaints, issues and inquiries

Processed performance appraisals and salary reviews for exempt and non-exempt employees

Managed Succession Planning and Career Development

Maintained budget goals

Motivated and retained existing talent of over 100 employees

Monitored Compliance of safety policies and procedures

Coordinated and scheduled annual medical evaluations as required by DOT

Reported and reviewed general liability and casualty claims, documenting all aspects of incidents including corrective actions

Co-chaired the Safety Committee

Supervised the HR Coordinator, Management team of 5, and 3 sales associates

Holopack International, Columbia, SC 09/04 – 02/06

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant - 250 employees

Human Resource Manager

Managed the benefits plans including evaluating current descriptions with year-end data, annual renewals, and determining insurance costs for employees

Processed and controlled payroll for 160-250 employees

Administered employee benefits programs to include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, sick leave, worker’s compensation, vacation, personal time and 401k

Advised managers on company policies, management practices, and legal requirements to ensure consistency in administration

Communicated, interpreted, and implemented policies and procedures

Designed and planned training and development programs

Updated and refined company policies and procedures to ensure programs met employee needs, were effective, and complied with legal requirements

Performed new hire orientation and employment verifications

Prepared affirmative action Form 5500, EEO and VET reports

Coached and documented employees on performance issues

Counseled employees to encourage good work relations and job satisfaction

Conducted investigations involving employee complaints, issues and inquiries

Recruited and interviewed job applicants

Provided guidance, leadership and training regarding health and safety issues Succession Planning and Career Development

Maintained required OSHA documentation

Monitored Health and safety compliance

Reported and reviewed general liability and casualty claims, documenting all aspects of incidents including corrective actions

Board member for Health, Safety and Compliance Committee

Supervised the HR Specialist, HR Generalist, and the HR Assistant

Education and Professional Training

Master of Human Resource Management, Webster University, St. Louis, MO, 2006

Professional of Human Resources Certification

Bachelor of Social Work, Limestone College, Gaffney SC, 2000

Union Relations Training

Lean Training

Six Sigma Training

OHSA, DOT, JCAHO and FDA Compliance Training courses

Professional Associations

SHRM – Society for Human Resource Management

SCHRN – South Carolina Recruiters Network

SCHHRA – South Carolina Healthcare Human Resources Association

ASHHRA – American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration

Proficient with Meditech, Stromberg, KRONOS, ADP, Peoplesoft, Applicant Tracking Systems, Attendance Professional, Building Watch, Microsoft Word, Windows, Corel Word, Outlook, the Internet, Excel, Access, ReportSmith, Sharepoint, Powerpoint, and Word Perfect.

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