Scott Hardway

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Akron, OH *****

330-***-****

ac59zb@r.postjobfree.com

Linkedin.com/in/scott-hardway-a465663b

HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

Diligent, forward-thinking professional with 10 plus years of proven management experience, adept at working in a fast-paced environment and creating a positive culture. Experienced in multiple aspects of Human Resource Management with noted strengths in management and recruitment. Motivated by a passion for people and developing their potential by maximizing their strengths to build a performance-driven workforce and develop future leaders. Specific expertise in the following:

Talent Management / Recruitment

Benefit Enrollment

Performance Management

Workers’ Compensation / OSHA Reporting

Training and Development

HRIS

Payroll

Employee Onboarding

Wellness

Occupational Health / Drug-Free Workplace

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Summit County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Tallmadge, OH 2007 - Present

Connects people with disabilities to supports that empower each individual to contribute to their community.

Risk Manager 2015 - Present

Develop loss prevention strategies and provide education on managing risk.

Lead workplace safety initiatives during a period of consolidation and cultural change, creating a culture of safety throughout the organization.

Serve as Administrator for state worker’s compensation program, working directly with third-party administrator and managed-care organizer to manage claims and attend hearings.

Maintain accurate OSHA Records.

Reduced worker’s compensation claims cost by 54% over a 4-year period.

Revised transition-to-work program to reduce the number of lost days from work.

Evaluate, select and renew company medical benefits as a member of the Insurance Committee.

Revise and develop safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

Staff Development Manager 2010 - 2015

Provided total oversight on onboarding and agency training programs.

Oversaw Summit DD management development program to identify and mentor fast-track, high-potential managers, enabling the rapid implementation of critical cultural changes.

Transformed the staff development department into a human resources business partner, by facilitating needs assessments with department heads to achieve desired employee development.

Developed annual training plans for over 500 employees, building a competent and growth-oriented workforce.

Oversaw tracking of employee training in accordance with state certification requirements, which resulted in zero violations, and a five-year re-certification from Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.

Functioned as Lead in the selection and implementation of Relias online learning management system and collaborated with IT to integrate Relias with existing Kronos HRIS.

Summit County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Staff Development Manager (continued)

Oversaw employee onboarding program to ensure new employees quickly assimilated to the company and their roles.

Managed Staff Development Budget and made recommendations to Human Resources Director on setting future budgets.

Designed a Wellness program that contributed to a 12% reduction in health care premium cost in 2015, and increased employee participation from 26% in 2012 to 68% in 2017.

Payroll Clerk 2008 - 2010

Provided direct customer support regarding payroll issues.

Assisted in testing, set up, training, and initial roll out of Kronos time keeping payroll system.

Processed payroll, employee changes, and provided technical support to employees and management with 100% accuracy.

Adult Services Substitute 2007 - 2008

Provided direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Assisted individuals with disabilities in day program and community employment services.

Maintained proper billing records for Medicaid ensuring reimbursements for services.

Buehler Food Markets 1998 - 2007

Grocery chain offering exceptional shopping experiences to exceed each customer’s expectations.

Service and Facilities Manager, Medina, OH 2007 - 2007

Provided direct customer support regarding front-end store service departments.

Managed budget, forecasted sales, and managed performance review process for front-end service departments.

Hired top talent for organization through recruitment and staffing for high volume stores.

Perishable Manager, Wadsworth, OH 2004 - 2007

Provided direct customer support regarding perishable store services.

Managed budget, forecasted sales, and managed performance review process for perishable departments.

Provided high volume recruitment and staffing service for premier stores.

EDUCATION

Currently enrolled in Master of Science (MS) in Organizational Leadership

Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business, 2014

Graduated cum laude

Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI

Associate of Arts (AA) General Studies, 2009

Owens State Community College, Toledo, OH

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