DANE J. TURNER
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Augusta, MI 49012 E-mail: **************@*****.***
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
Human Resources leader with experience in complex process and quality-
driven organizations. A broad skill-set with expertise to design and
implement total rewards systems to attract, retain and motivate staff.
Extraordinary vision to link human resources strategy to mission and
values.
CAREER HISTORY
TURNER TOTAL REWARDS, Augusta, Michigan 2013 --
Present
Managing Principal
Provide human resources and total rewards consulting service to client
organizations.
. Staffing, productivity, performance and process studies and
recommendations
. Pay and benefits ("Total Rewards") analysis and recommendations
. Pay and benefits ("Total Rewards") survey development, distribution,
reporting
WEST BRANCH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, West Branch, Michigan 2010
-- 2013
Director, Human Resources
Directed human resources function including labor/employee relations,
recruitment, orientation, training, performance/talent management,
compensation & benefits. Also directed Risk Management function addressing
patient incidents/complaints, risk assessment, strategy development and
execution.
. Negotiated union contract representing 300 employees.
. Improved organization-wide training / credential compliance rate from 67%
to 90%.
. Achieved flawless regulatory survey for Human Resources and Risk
Management functions.
. Led successful conversion of Human Resources information system.
ALLEGIANCE HEALTH, Jackson, Michigan 2005 -
2010
Head of Total Rewards
Developed and executed Total Rewards strategy to attract, retain, and
motivate talent needed to fulfill mission for a health care system with
3,600 employees and $200 million annual payroll.
. Redesigned health benefit plan achieving $15 million cost savings in two
years, receiving "Trend Bender" award as top health plan cost containment
in Michigan.
. Developed "The Work Experience" element of Total Rewards including on-
site concierge, "Steps to Excellence" recognition program and "Fiscal
Fitness" financial literacy program.
BORGESS HEALTH ALLIANCE, Kalamazoo, Michigan 1996 - 2005
Director, Human Resources Design & Analysis (1998 to 2005)
Director, Compensation & Benefits (1996 to 1998)
Developed and executed human resources, compensation, benefits, and
performance management strategies, programs, and processes to attract,
retain, and motivate talent needed to accomplish mission for a health care
system with 4,300 employees including five unions.
. Developed annual total compensation analysis and recommendation process
. Designed and installed pay for performance management systems for several
companies.
. Member of the Ascension Health Benefits Task Force (>100,000 employees
nation-wide).
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PROGRESSIVE HEALTH SYSTEMS, Pekin, Illinois 1986 - 1996
Director, Human Resources (1988 - 1996)
Assistant Director, Personnel (1986 - 1988)
Directed overall human resources function including compensation &
benefits, recruitment, performance/talent management, training, orientation
and employee relations for a health system consisting of over 700
employees. Also served as safety director responsible for the environment
of care.
. Led HR and safety functions through multiple JCAHO surveys without
citation.
. Transitioned health plan to PPO and helped develop provider network.
. Successfully managed and handled workers compensation and unemployment
claims.
UNITED PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL, Pekin, Illinois 1983 - 1986
Vocational Counselor
Developed classroom training programs for a Federal job training program.
. Assessed clientele and selected for placement into training programs.
. Achieved job placement standards by coaching clientele to complete
training and counseling them for job placement.
INSURANCE AGENT AND ENTREPRENEUR 1981 - 1983
Partner, MIDWESTERN INSURANCE ASSOCIATES, Minier, Illinois
. Owned and operated an independent insurance agency handling commercial
and personal lines of life/health and property/casualty insurance and
financial services.
Special Agent, LINCOLN NATIONAL SALES CORPORATION, Peoria, Illinois
. Marketed and serviced group and individual life/health insurance and
annuity products with primary sales in group health insurance area. "New
Agent of the Year - 1981."
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Masters - Business Administration, Illinois State University, Normal,
Illinois
Bachelors - Business Administration, Stetson University, DeLand, Florida
Bachelors - Psychology, Stetson University, DeLand, Florida
Certified Compensation Professional, World at Work
Certified Benefits Professional, World at Work
Human Resource Management Professional, Institute of Applied Management
Risk Management Education Certificate, Risk Management & Patient Safety
Institute
Certified Toastmaster, Toastmasters International
CIVIC AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Michigan Healthcare Human Resources, Board Member, Past President
World-at-Work Professional Society, Current Member
Michigan Works Region 7B Workforce Development Board Member
American Society of Professionals in Patient Safety, National Patient
Safety Foundation