Human Resources Employee Relations

BEVERLY ZIMMERMAN

Denver, CO Phone: 303-***-****

Linkedin.com/in/beverlyzimmerman Email: ********@*****.*****.***

Career Profile

A top-performing, highly accomplished, self-directed professional with diverse experience and expertise in HR management, operations, finance, and IT system functions, seeks a position with an organization targeted at bottom-line goals. Successful in creating relationships, building trust, and supporting business plans focused on key stakeholders across diverse sectors. Proven leader with identifying restructuring opportunities and optimizing process and procedures while maintaining high efficiency. Excel with cross-functional team collaboration, and operations management within a metrics-tracking system. Accomplished in all areas of employee relations with keen ability to identify, build, and maintain intra-organization and external relationships.

Areas of Expertise

Operations

Merit & Bonus Plans

Process & Procedures

ACA & Legal Documents

Audits & HR Compliance

EEOC Complaints & Hearings

Cost Reduction Identification

Compensation & 401k/Benefits

Government Rules & Regulations

Talent Mgmt. & Succession Planning

MS Office; HRIS

Financial/Payroll Mgmt.

Strategic Planning & Analysis

Recruitment/Training/Coaching

Multi-State Employment Laws

Professional Experience

J. HERZOG & SONS, Denver, CO 2007 – April 2017

Director of Human Resources (Human Resources Business Partner)

Actively leading HR management of 500 plus employees and administrative operations over private commercial real estate investment firm located in Denver with assetts throughout the United States. Investments included hotels; parking strutures, malls, land, oil & gas and restaurant franchise operations.

Key Accomplishments:

Managed recruiting process from job postings, creating job descriptions, background checks and offer letters

Processed internal promotion paperwork and created developmental plans

Managed payroll, compensation, benefits, including open enrollment while performing cost analysis to meet financial targets

Updated or created internal policies, handbooks and managed legal compliance by state

Liasion with IT team to ensure field needs were met and the infrastructure supported HR with investigation needs, system monitoring, employee on-boarding and exiting needs

Provided oversight for company team building events, implement morale initiatives to reduce turnover, and promoted employee recognition

Responsible for safety programs, workers’ compensation, insurance policies, emergency plans, and OSHA compliance to mitigate risk and control EMOD

Collaborated with business partners and executive management to create HR strategies for field and corporate office

Managed unemployment claims, EEOC complaints, hearings, mediations, and legal matters in multiple states

Initiated performance reviews, merit increases, and bonuses prograuma for 3 different business units

Provided advise and guidance for employee relations matters to leadership team/location managers.

Essential in dispositions of commercial properties after owner decided to downsize company

Outsourced restaurant division to PEO compamy from leading payroll/benefits conversion to setting up new contacts for employees to field their questions. Conducted training on new procedures.

Served as a fiducary on the 401k plan and attended quarterly review meetings

Managed applicant tracking system, HRIS and payroll functions

Provided required training on legal matters and other company objectives

ASSURITY FINANCIAL SERVICES, Englewood, CO 2005 – 2007

Senior Director of Operations/Human Resources

Led creation of internal polices and procedures for growing entrepreneurship that specialized in FHA loans across 30+ states

Key Accomplishments:

Developed and implemented for use modern employee handbook to enable ready access to various policies, procedures, and guidelines

Trained, coached, and made presentations to staff, loan officers and management on sexual harassment policies in Arizona, Nevada, and Colorado

Collaborated with senior management to concur on roll-out of new policies and procedures that were regulatory driven to meet quality assurance directives

Implemented new payroll system to improve efficiencies and reduce cost

A&A QUALITY, Denver, CO 2001 – 2005

Director of Operations & Human Resources

Led oversight of all aspects of human resources and operations inclusive of recruitment, employee training and development, compensation, benefits, and streamlining of labor structure

Key Accomplishments:

Leveraged retail operations knowledge from prior large business to effectuate necessary improvements where deficiencies existed with A&A

Collaborated with executives in evaluation of financials, forecasting, strategic planning, and structural improvements to enhance productivity

Developed and implemented new policies and procedures to meet legal compliance and improve efficiencies

Additional experience as Regional/District Manager for Wherehouse/Blockbuster Music Entertainment in Torrance, CA

Education & Training

Bachelor’s of Science, Business Management, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Certification, SPHR (Senior Professional Human Resources)

Certification, SHRM-SCP (Senior Certified Professional)

Certification, PHR (Professional Human Resources)

Certified, CPR & AED

Other

Payroll Systems- ADP Total Source, Paychex, Ceridian, Mosaic

Appliant Tracking Systems- PeopleMatter and talentReef

Relationships with legal firms: Fisher & Phillips, Jackson Lewis, Olgetree Deakins. Littler

California Employment Law Knowledge

Awards & Distinctions

National Society of Human Resources, Member

Employers Council, Member

Colorado Human Resources Association, Member

Mile High SHRM, Member

National Association of Professional Women, Member

Landmark Educational Professional Development Series, Participant

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