Human Resources Manager

KOLEKI WRIGHT

**** *. ****** ***** ● McCordsville, IN 46055

317-***-**** ● *******@*****.***

Strategy and results driven business leader with over sixteen years’ experience creating and implementing

best business practice processes. Successful history bridging organizational development with

organizational strategy. Visionary accustomed to managing budgets, business and human resource

projects, programs and people.

A REAS OF EXCELLENCE

Organizational Development Succession Planning Performance Management

Workforce Planning Budgeting & Forecasting Employee Relations

Talent Acquisition Strategic Planning Compensation/Benefits

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS, Indianapolis, IN 2011-Present

Senior Strategic Human Resources Business Partner

Responsible for identifying organizational, cultural, and people initiatives that are aligned with strategic priorities,

ensuring compliance, and driving business success. An integral part of the leadership team for four business units

across four states served as trusted advisor on strategic human resources initiatives and other programs which

impact business results. Partner with applicable corporate functions – benefits, compensation, legal, employee

relations, training, recruiting. Implement corporate programs. Essential HR partner in key market strategy sessions.

• Improved Turnover by 15% within twelve months resulting in a $560,000 savings

• Lead twenty acquisitions in several markets throughout the country, anticipating talent needs while

implementing workforce planning

• Design, develop, and facilitate various leadership development sessions; partner with each business line to

meet market objectives through professional development

• Rolled-out a new company wide compensation program ensuring labor objectives were exceeded; reduction

in labor cost by $400,000 annually

• Improved recruiting, workforce planning, succession planning, and performance

management practices

• Subject Matter Expert on Retention, Training, and Succession Planning at the corporate level

T HE M ENTOR NETWORK, Indianapolis, IN 2009 –

2011

Human Resources Manager – Indiana

Create and implement consistent human resource strategies processes for over 2,000 employees in a multi-site

operation. Consultant and lead on all HR strategic and tactical endeavors. Manage a team on eight generalists and

coordinators.

• Saved the organization an estimated $82,000 annually by revamping the recruiting and applicant screening

process

• Decreased worker’s compensation expense by $200,000 within a ten month period

• Developed human resource metrics and action plans for fiscal year 2010 and 2011 focused on recruiting,

worker’s compensation & safety, retention and third party litigation and leadership development

• Restructured human resource department to create a leaner, highly skilled department

R I LEY CH I LDREN’S FOUNDATION, Indianapolis, IN 2007 –

2009

Human Resources Director Budget Restructure

As a member of the leadership team, provide strategic and tactical human resource guidance to implement

organization development and talent management programs. Plan administrator for health and retirement benefits.

• Restructured and drove the strategic planning process

• Improved time to hire 25% and positive staff retention via innovative recruiting and on boarding strategies

• Established Riley University development program to reach 95% of stretch goals

• Managed a successful benefits plan transition – saved organization $60,000 annually

G OODW I LL INDUSTRIES of CENTRAL IND IANA, Indianapolis, IN 2003 –

2007

Human Resources Manager

Work in unison with senior leadership in a multi-site division, including a sheltered workshop, to identify, assess,

develop, implement and measure organization initiatives that support achievement of annual business goals.

Advised business units on business models with primary focus on organizational change.

• Established best practices for the business unit process flow – 30% increase in meeting business goals

• Project manager for the design and implementation of the performance management system

• Created career paths and rotational training programs for HiPo/HiPer employees

• Reduced the organization’s litigation risks by successfully managing multiple employee relations issues

US GENERAL SERVICES AD M IN ISTATION, Indianapolis, IN 2001 –

2002

Property Manager M BA Internship

Contract administrator for the unionized maintenance, construction and janitorial contracts at a 400,000 square foot

federal facility. Supervised ten GSA maintenance union employees. Managed fifteen federally leased properties.

Composed RFPs, negotiated vendor procurement costs and oversaw reimbursable work authorization expenses.

• Coordinator on a federal GSA project focused initiative – realized a 20% improvement in project

completion rates and a 5% reduction in customer cost

STANDARD REGISTER, Indianapolis, IN 1998 – 2001

Operations and Human Resources Manager O rganization restructure

Operations – Managed $3.5M budget and plant P&L. Performed accounting functions and job costing for all

orders. Evaluated business processes, product delivery and service. Supervised digital imagery group.

Human Resources – Planned, directed and managed all human resource functions. Served as employee liaison,

functional expert, change agent and business partner. Matched the right solutions, skills and people with business

needs. Managed seven employees in the customer service and human resources department.

• Directed the plant startup operation for the Indianapolis and Milwaukee centers

• Served as interim plant manager for six months

• Streamlined plant production process – improved staff productivity and reduced order errors by 85%

• Initiated a technical training program to fully utilize all plant equipment – reduced subcontracted orders and

increased annual profits by $55,000

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, Indiana Wesleyan University

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Ball State University/Indiana Wesleyan University

PROFESSIONAL & CIV IC AFFIL IAT IONS

Society of Human Resource Management

Central Indiana Association for Training & Development

Human Resources Association of Central Indiana

Prior Board Member – Lutheran Child & Family Services

United Way Agency Evaluation Committee

United Way – Emerging Leaders

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