Sharon D. Yuscius
Rantoul, IL. *1866
P: 217-***-****
Summary
Results-oriented Human Resources Professional with broad experience in all areas of HR, including policy development,
performance management and benefits administration.
Highlights
Recruitment/staffing
Benefits administration
Training and development
Interviewing
Compensation/payroll
Employee coaching
Accomplishments
Training:
• Implemented an Individual Development Plan for management and staff to identify areas for growth and
development both individually and within the company.
• Planned and implemented an Introduction to Leadership Study Group for junior employees, to encourage growth
and development among staff members.
• Implemented a Coaching Program for High Potentials.
Recruiting:
• Developed relationships with Veterinary Technician Colleges designed to deliver information on job opportunities
and effective job seeking skills to current students.
• Responsible for the creation and implementation of the interview rating forms and the interview process used in
the Midwest Office.
Experience
Director Learning and Development
ASPCA – Urbana, IL
January 2013 – May 2014
Responsible for managing and supporting the assessment of organizational needs and the design, implementation and
evaluation of programs that facilitate the professional development and continuous learning of team members, particularly
executives and emerging leaders. This position will also oversee the creation of Skill based pay training and compensation
structures throughout the organization’s unionized employees.
Human Resources Director
ASPCA – Urbana, IL
July 2007 – January 2013
Responsible for the human resources functions in the ASPCA Midwest Regional Office. Identifying and implementing
recruiting strategies and best practices in employee on-boarding and employee retention. Providing coaching to managers
with respect to hiring, termination, discipline, and performance matters. Advising senior leadership regarding human
resources best practices and company-wide policies and initiatives. Reviewing personnel actions to ensure compliance
with employment laws, company policies and guidelines. Ensuring alignment of the regional human resources objectives
with the needs and goals of the business.
Regional Human Resources Manager, ASPCA July 2004 – July 2007 (promoted to HR Director)
Office Manager, ASPCA July 1999 – July 2004 (promoted to HR Manager)
Education
National University, 2012
La Jolla, CA
Human Behavior
Master of Arts
University of Illinois, 2007
Urbana, IL
Human Resource Development
Master of Education
Eastern Illinois University, 2004
Charleston, IL
General Studies
Bachelor of Arts
Affiliations
Member of the Society for Human Resource Management since 2004