Human Resources Manager
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JUDY D. WOODRUFF, PHR
Shawnee, KS 66226
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SKILLS AND PROFICIENCIES
Increasing efficiency of staff
Establishing new programs in line with company needs
Training, developing and managing people
Supporting a company-wide positive management style
EXPERIENCE
United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
2012 - 2014
Director of Human Resources
Responsible for all areas of human resources department, supervision of
HR/Payroll assistant and Office Manager, served as compensation and benefit
administrator, and as a member of the 4-person Executive Team with the
purpose of setting policies and procedures, establishing strategic plans,
and establishing the overall direction for the organization.
< Updated 1997 issued Employee Handbook to insure policies were in line
with current laws and regulations
< Designed investigation and grievance procedures to administer employee
complaints and misconduct reducing complaints by 30% and terminations by
18%.
< Produced supervisor training program and updated all employee training in
conjunction with Community Living Director increasing trained supervisors
by 75%
< Established audit procedure for 403b Retirement Plan to insure alignment
with federal guidelines
< Instituted program to reduce application date to hire time from 7 weeks
to 3 weeks, thereby increasing the quality and experience of staff
Bridgewood Health Care Center, Kansas City, MO
2010 - 2012
Human Resources Manager
Responsible for human resources department including recruiting,
interviewing, training, orientation, payroll, employee files attendance and
punctuality, retention, mediation and dispute resolution, employee laws and
regulations, workers' compensation and safety program, unemployment, and
benefit administration.
< Established Employee Handbook and updating of employee orientation
< Improved employee retention by 12% in first six months, 25% after one
year
< Increased employee participation in employee insurance and 401K by 35%
after one year.
< Created employee training and education program
< Received no Human Resources Tags from audits done by Department of Health
and Senior Services
Belton Public Schools, Belton, MO
2010
Substitute Teacher
Grades Preschool through High School
Park University, Independence, MO
2008 - 2010
Full-time Student
Awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management/Human
Resources graduating Summa Cum Laude.
Integrity Home Care, Inc., Independence, MO
2005 - 2008
Human Resources Supervisor to Human Resources Manager
Responsible for human resources department including recruiting,
interviewing, training and orientation, employee mediation and dispute
resolution, employee laws and regulations, workers' compensation,
unemployment, and benefit administration. Assisted with payroll in ADP
when necessary. Supervision of department that expanded to 5 people in
line with company growth.
< Reduced Turnover from 120% to 60% in 13 months.
< Filled 85 requests per month for open positions, including RNs, LPNs,
social workers, CNAs, PTs, OTs, STs, and day-to-day caregivers.
< Established nurse clinical and internship programs with area colleges.
< Launched mentor program for further training and retention of employees.
< Upgraded Orientation/Training program to include Power Point
presentation.
< Instituted Recruiting Program for KC area, later adopted by remaining
company offices.
< Created reports to measure department improvements.
Pleasant Hill Veneer, Pleasant Hill, MO
2004 - 2005
Human Resource/Inventory Clerk
Responsible for human resource duties including interviewing,
orientation, procurement of staff from staffing agencies, exit interviews,
employee file administration. Compilation of daily inventory reports for
plant, and assisting with A/R, payroll in ADP, and other administrative
duties.
< Reduced turnover in plant by 35% in 6 months.
< Identified and communicated exceptions and opportunities to the
management team on a daily basis to improve efficiency.
Temporary Service Companies, Kansas City, MO
2004
Temporary positions
Performed duties for various companies - human resources, payroll, AR,
AP, collections, bank reconciliation, state and federal taxes, financial
statements, etc., Staffing for clients at staffing company which included
recruiting, testing, background checks, and screenings.
AmeriPride Linen and Apparel Services, Omaha, Nebraska
1999-2003
Office Manager
Personally responsible for administration of plant office, all aspects of
human resources, and payroll in ADP. Supervised 4 office employees whose
duties included accounts payable and receivable, collections, cash
reconciliation, P&L compilation, and catalog invoicing.
< Created procedures and policies for employee separation, COBRA
administration, Workers' Compensation, Leave of Absence/FMLA, employee
records, and employee counseling.
< Composed an Affirmative Action Plan for the plant, following legal
boundaries and company policies.
< Reduced collectables by 72% in four months
< Directed plant level change of accounting program from private program to
Oracle.
< Supervised plant computer network system consisting of 28 computers with
T1 Internet line.
< Developed and monitored yearly departmental budgets.
< Completed month-end financial statements and management reports for
General Manager and Corporate Office perusal.
< Administered benefit program including insurance, company pension plan,
and 401K.
EDUCATION
Business: Park University, Parkville, MO
Bachelor of Science in Business Management/Human Resources
Degree graduating Summa Cum Laude
Peru State College, Peru NE
Secretarial Certificate
Computer: College of St. Mary, Omaha, NE
Computer Information Management
MEMBERSHIPS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Human Resources Certification (PHR) - 2013
Presidential Member of Sigma Alpha Pi, National Society of Leadership and
Success
Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
Kansas City Chapter - Human Resource Management Association (HRMA)
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