HR Generalist

Highly motivated and energetic HR Professional with over 25 years experience. Achievement of corporate objectives through passion, commitment and expertise in:

HR Administration and Management Employee Relations Policy Development and Compliance Benefit Negotiations and Administration Worker’s Comp and Safety Administration Training & Development Communications DOT Compliance HRIS Administration & Implementation.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Saved a potential $1.5 in fines after a successful DOT/FAA Audit

Eliminated agency usage in the LTAC setting saving the hospital over $20,000 each month

Set up HR department for start-up company including policies, procedures, salary structure, review system and company handbook

Concurrently held two full-time positions (on a volunteer basis) saving $60,000 - $80,000 annually in additional HRIS staffing

Created a Return-to-Work program saving $375,000 the first year after implementation

Organized and executed RIF’s for several locations with more than 500 employees each

Lead team member in successful implementation of the PeopleSoft system

Effectively managed employee/employer communication while company was undergoing severe financial difficulties and later closed

Supervised Department of Labor audit, resulting in no financial penalty to the company

Received two DynCorp "Lightning Bolt" awards for employee excellence

Developed a Cultural Diversity Program to implement with New Hire Orientation

One of two facilities in Baylor Health Care System to receive 100% compliance on Licensure Audit

Successful JCAHO Audit

Managed Hospital Volunteer staff with 150 active members

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Phoenix HR Consulting 11/16 to present

Founder/Consultant

DOT/FAA Audit Response Letters

DOT/FAA Compliance guidance

Job descriptions

Recruiting and interviewing guidance

Huntleigh USA

Director of Human Resources and Risk Management 1/13 to 11/16

Member of Executive Team

Executive and Employee Communications

Mentored HR staff

Managed DOTFAA Drug and Alcohol plan to include audits and response letters

SOX Compliance including annual audits

Participated in Airline Audits

Union negotiations maintain CBA’s

Responsible for analyzing, and selecting all insurance coverages

Employee Relations investigations and resolutions

EEOC charges, investigations, and company responses

Disciplinary action recommendations and termination reviews

Employee Lawsuits including testifying in court

Small passenger liability claims

Training and Development

Formulate Job Descriptions

Voluntarily accepted responsibility for payroll for 6 months

Unemployment claims and hearings

Planned annual corporate events

Texas Specialty Hospital Dallas 12/10 to 3/12

HR Director

JCAHO Audits

Employee Relations and Investigations

Recruit, screen, interview and hire applicants

EEOC investigations and responses

Background and employee reference screens

Manage and develop clerical staff

Performance Management

Nurse Staffing (Scheduling)

New Hire and Benefit orientations and communications

Worker’s Compensation

FMLA

Exit Interviews

Unemployment claims and hearings

Payroll

Aviation Repair Resources, Inc. 7/09 to 12/10

HR Manager - Contract

Created HR Department for new company to include:

Background screening process

Salary Structure

Job descriptions

Performance Reviews

Employee Handbook

Policies

Sourced and negotiated benefit plans

Recruited and hired staff

Responsible for the DOT Drug and Alcohol program to include FAA audits

Human Factors, Safety, and Hazmat Training

Employee Relations

Unemployment Claims and Hearings

Payroll

Responsible for Purchasing and Accounting for several months until positions were hired

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MultiPlan

Human Resources Generalist 9/07 to 1/09

Conducted Employee Relations Investigations

Developed local policies

Recruited, screened, interviewed and hired applicants, recommended salary and promotion offers

Created Job Descriptions

Performance Management

Worker’s compensation and safety compliance

Negotiated and maintained Agency contracts

Conducted New Hire and Benefit Orientations and meetings

Managed FMLA and STD Process

Conducted Exit Interviews

Responsible for Unemployment claims and hearings

Chair of Wellness Committee

Baylor Medical Center at Waxahachie 7/04 to 5/07

Human Resources Manager

Managed HR and Volunteer staff (Volunteer staff with150 active members)

Conducted employee relations investigations

Responsible for Ethics Line complaint investigations

EEOC investigations and responses

Performance Management

Provided training and development for all employee levels

Licensure Compliance

JCAHO Compliance – Successful audit December 06

Worker’s compensation and safety compliance

Presented new hire and benefit orientations

Union Avoidance

Disaster Planning and Recovery

Reviewed, signed, and maintained Agency contracts

Implemented and managed new benefit and compensation programs

Advised Executives and line management on Compensation & Benefit issues, Employee Relations issues, leave issues, and terminations ensuring equitable and consistent application of policies

Responsible for recruiting, interviewing and hiring candidates consistent with position requirements, desired behaviors, and business needs

Unemployment claims and hearings

Chaired “The Employee Council”

Responsible for 5 Star Spirit – BMCW’s Reward & Recognition program

Responsible for planning and executing all Volunteer, Employee Morale and Service Award functions

Responsible for facility and corporate budgets

Bi-weekly payroll using ADP/ETime

DynCorp Technical Services – A CSC Company 7/02 to 6/04

Sr. Human Resources Administrator / Sr. HR & HRIS Administrator 6/97 to 6/00

Administered all benefit plans for multiple field offices in the US and overseas

Trained site management & administrators on DynCorp policies & procedures

Conducted field presentations, new hire and benefit orientations

Processed new hires, transfers, pay changes and terminations

Performance Management

Assisted with new location phase in process and site closures

Monthly HMO billings

Conducted Benefit and HRIS training for field managers

Team Lead for Annual Enrollment

Assisted with and attended union negotiations (pertaining to benefit and HR issues)

Tracked union activity for multiple Collective Bargaining Agreements

Administered PeopleSoft system to include table set up & maintenance of HR/Benefit/CBA information as specified by contract

Trained new users on the PeopleSoft system

Researched and resolved system issues for users

USDR Aerospace Ltd. – Mansfield Texas (closed in 2002) 6/00 to 3/02

Human Resources Director

Developed HR & clerical staff

Benefits Administration

COBRA Administration

Recruited, screened, interviewed, and hired applicants

Performance Management

Presented new hire and benefit orientations

Provided counseling to employees and resolved issues between managers and employees

Created Employee Council to improve morale, discuss concerns, and encourage employee development

Conducted investigations to resolve employee relations and legal issues

Provided staff training and development

Administered Workers Compensation program

Administered the Company DOT/FAA Drug and Alcohol Testing Program

Responsible for FAA and airline audits ensuring compliance with federal regulations

Responsible for Department of Labor Audit

Processed weekly payroll using ADP and E-Time software

Resolved issues with pay discrepancies and garnishments

Processed unemployment claims and conducted telephone hearings

Managed Reduction in Staff terminating over 250 employees

Additional relevant experience – HR Coordinator for Lockheed Martin Logistics Management for 8 years.

CERTIFICATIONS:

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) - December 2004

Sr. Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) - May 2009

SHRM-SCP in Human Resources -March 2016

PROFESSONAL ASSOCIATONS:

Society for Human Resource Management - SHRM

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