Lisa Farr, MA, SPHR
***** ****** **. #*** . ******** Park, KS 66209
816-***-**** . *******@*****.***
Highly accomplished, team-oriented human resources professional experienced
in management of vital human resources protocols across a variety of
organizations, including health care, public, private and not-for-profit.
Proven track record with development and implementation of HR policies that
promote stable, progressive work environments, exceptional interpersonal
and written communication skills, strong leadership, mentoring and team
building experience.
Key Strengths
.Employee relations, engagement, recruitment, retention . Policy
Development / Implementation
.Investigations, labor relations
. Payroll / Benefits Administration / FMLA/ADA compliance
.Staff Development / Training
. Employment Law / Compliance . Team Building
Interpersonal Communication . Worker's Compensation . Conflict Resolution
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SEDGWICK LAW, LLP, Kansas City, MO
2014
Employee Relations Manager
Employee relations and engagement, employee recognition, internal
investigations, staff & management coaching and development. Partners and
staff combined 750 in USA and England.
LATHROP & GAGE LLP, Kansas City, MO
2010 - 2014
Human Resources Director
Management of daily human resources operations, including employee
relations, recruitment, strategic staffing, training & development,
benefits/payroll administration, budget preparation and oversight for 11
national offices. Partners and staff combined 670.
. Develop, implement, revise, and disseminate effective human resources
policies to include effective supervision, employment law, employee
engagement, employee recognition and, performance management. Provide
counseling and direction firm-wide regarding hiring, on-boarding,
performance, corrective action, complaint investigation and resolution.
CLAY COUNTY, Liberty, MO
Director - Human Resources, 2006-2010
Management and oversight of employee relations, recruitment, benefits,
compensation, safety, wellness, training and development, retention,
statutory employee and record keeping requirements, and workers'
compensation.
CHOICEPOINT, INC. / THE BODE TECHNOLOGY GROUP (Currently LexisNexis),
Georgia & Virginia
Director - Human Resources (The Bode Technology Group), 2001-2006
Recruitment of master's prepared bio-scientists to transform a family-owned
DNA analysis provider to a publically traded, nationally recognized DNA
Identification and Research laboratory.
. Administration of human resources policies, protocols and procedures to
ensure compliance with federal contracts including Department of Justice,
Department of Defense and programs such as Project Innocence and National
Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
. Designed first employee policy manual, as well as successfully developing
and implementing staffing plans, training new hire scientists on proper
protocols, and promoting positive employee relations.
Manager - Training and Development (ChoicePoint, Inc.)
Prepared and presented training curriculum for 3500+ managers, supervisors,
and employees across 53 offices to include supervisor and non-supervisor
sexual harassment awareness, effective supervision, documentation,
performance management, and Diversity and Inclusion.
. Management training protocol encompassed education on effective
supervision, effective use of performance management programs, effective
documentation, and lawful employment practices.
MID-AMERICA REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
Director - Human Resources
Management of daily human resources responsibilities to include hospital
policy administration, recruitment, employee relations, staff development,
on-going compliance with JCAHO and CARF requirements, benefits and
compensation administration.
EDUCATION
Master of Arts, Management, Webster University, Webster Groves, MO
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice Administration, University of Central
Missouri, Warrensburg, MO
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION & DEVELOPMENT
Lifetime Certification - Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)
International Public Management Association, Certified Professional (IPMA-
CP)
International Public Management Associate (IPMA)
Board of Directors - Membership / Special Programming
Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) Kansas City Chapter
VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY SERVICE
Ronald McDonald House
Kansas City, MO
Harvesters
Kansas City, MO
Blessings Abound
Overland Park, KS