Carol Faith Spann, SHRM-SCP

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Detroit, MI 48221

313-***-****

ac5eea@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

SHRM-SCP certified professional with extensive experience leading the human resources function. Entrusted to handle highly confidential matters in accordance with employment law and HR best practices. Experience in Fortune 500 organizations, with knowledge of non-profit and healthcare environments as well.

KEY SKILLS

Compensation and Benefits

Payroll

Change Management

Employee Relations

Policies and Procedures

Project Management

EEO/AAP/Compliance

Talent Acquisition/Development

Strategic Planning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

E.W. SCRIPPS – Southfield, MI 2015 - 2017

Human Resources Generalist

Managed the recruiting and on-boarding process for WXYZ/Channel 7 and WMYD – TV 20.

Acted as HR Business Partner for FOX 47 News in Lansing, MI.

Responsible for bi-weekly payroll process for all Michigan stations and 311 employees and contractors.

Administer the E.W. Scripps Wellness Incentive program for all Michigan stations.

Initiated talent review and performance management processes using Success Factors.

Assure timely implementation of status changes using ADP Enterprise system.

Support rollout of corporate initiatives ranging from employee surveys to FLSA exemption status changes.

Administer worker’s compensation, UIA and FMLA/STD programs for all Michigan employee groups.

Completed Talent Review program for WXYZ, WMYD and FOX 47 News employee groups.

Developed and implemented relocation strategy for new on-air talent relocated to Michigan.

CHARLES H. WRIGHT MUSEUM – Detroit, MI 2014 - 2015

Director of Human Resources (Position reduced to Part-time)

Oversight of talent acquisition, employee relations, and organizational development efforts.

Organizational liaison for OSHA, UIA and Worker’s Comp compliance matters.

Responsible for benefits administration, implementation of ACA requirements.

Conducted the 2015 benefit analysis and design resulting in savings from elimination of duplicate plan offerings.

Created organization’s job salary grade system in connection with national accreditation process.

Designed and implemented exempt and non-exempt performance appraisal systems for the Museum.

Oversight of Museum facilities maintenance team and related operations.

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INSTITUTE FOR POPULATION HEALTH – Detroit, MI 2012 – 2014

Director, Talent, Recruitment and Support

Department leader charged with start-up Human Resources function for the Institute. Implemented benefits and compensation programs, policies and procedures, talent acquisition/development and on-boarding programs for the new organization.

Drove the implementation process for new payroll system; managed the payroll staff and related audits.

Completed audits of human resource activities to assure compliance with policies and procedures and implemented required compliance training programming.

Handling of all employee relations matters and subsequent investigations, disciplinary meetings and terminations. Acted in advisory capacity for C-suite.

Oversight of FMLA requests, related documentation and tracking.

Implemented behaviorally based interviewing and applicant evaluation system.

PERSONNA UNLIMITED – Detroit, MI 2010 –2012

Senior Consultant

Solicited small to medium-sized companies seeking on-site or remote human resources support services.

Generated deliverables including benefit plan designs, succession planning/talent review processes, variable compensation programs, and training/guest services solutions to client specifications.

Advised clients of liability exposure related to employment law issues; recommended and implemented appropriate risk mitigation efforts.

Developed executive recruiting strategies and managed selection process for key positions.

Provided strategic direction for two (2) lead consultants; supported promotional sales and marketing efforts.

Multi-faceted assignments including Edward Jones, Verizon Wireless, WCC, DESI-North America and more.

VALASSIS – Livonia, MI 1998 – 2010

Senior Vice President, Human Resources

Provided strategic and functional guidance for the global Human Resources disciplines of the organization. Advised C-Suite on interpretation of emerging legislation.

Direct responsibility for all EEO and employee relations matters across the US, Canada and Mexico.

Provided leadership and strategic direction the Recruiting team. Implemented new talent acquisition concepts across the organization, and successfully branded the organization with applicants.

Rolled out national organizational development plans for leadership and HIPO programs. Designed the Succession Planning process for C-suite roles resulting in the selection of the next President and CEO for the organization.

Responsible for compliance reporting programs including annual EEO report, the VETS-100 and Affirmative Action reports. Successfully managed a simultaneous audit of all US operations (20+ locations).

Liaison and advisor for international expatriate program; managed the repatriation process.

Held the organization to <10 formal legal challenges during my tenure.

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Functional leader for Human Resources aspects of merger and acquisition activity. Six (6) successful acquisition and integration assignments with .01 severance package enhancements resulting from largest mass reduction in force on record.

Lead the organization’s FORTUNE Magazine ‘Top 100 Companies’ initiative, as well as Charitable Donation, and Diversity and Inclusion programs. Organization was named to the list on 9 occasions and recognized in the ‘Top 100 Hall of Fame’ publication.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Society for Human Resources Management, MISHRM, NAAAHR

EDUCATION

EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY – Ypsilanti, MI

Masters of Public Administration (MPA)

Human Resources/Political Science

FLORIDA A & M UNIVERSITY – Tallahassee, FL

Bachelors in Business Administration (BA)

Marketing Management Concentration

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

SPHR Certification

SHRM – SCP Certification

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