Shawn Garver
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE
● Human resource strategy, objectives, policies, programs
● Management coaching and training
● Succession planning/management practices and programs
● Policy assessment
● Performance management
● Employee discipline
● Employment related investigations
● EEOC, ADA, W/C, and other federal, state, and local compliance program needs, including training, investigation, and prevention programs PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Director, Human Resources, H amilton County Developmental Disabilities Services, 2000 to Present
● Oversee all human resources duties and responsibilities for a county agency with a
$100,000,000 annual budget and over 600 employees working at multiple sites throughout Hamilton County Ohio.
● Provide strategic input to the agency’s board and superintendent.
● Examine, interpret, update and assure compliance with Human Resources Policy and Procedure manual.
● Interpret and implement all Human Resources related state and federal laws and mandates.
● Oversee recruiting, screening, interviewing and selecting applicants for hires ensuring that these procedures are in compliance with current best practice and applicable state and federal laws.
● Develop compensation and benefits programs and oversee employee enrollment in benefits programs ensuring that employees are assisted with any questions/problems in accessing benefits.
● Ensure that accurate and up to date job descriptions, essential functions lists and classification specifications are maintained.
● Develop and implement effective performance evaluation policies and procedures.
● Conduct investigations.
● Oversee disciplinary process for all employees.
● Serve as liaison with other county and state agencies regarding Human Resources issues.
Assistant Director, Human Resources, H amilton County Developmental Disabilities Services, 1998 to 2000
● Managed agency leave programs and ADA procedures including oversight of the Family & Medical Leave, jury, aggressive acts, and military leave, oversight of employee investigations.
● Managed the personnel file system.
● Provided advice and recommendations to the Human Resources Director and other managers in matters such as employee performance, discipline, leave management, etc.
● Developed and maintained a working knowledge of all employee benefit programs and assisted with implementation.
● Provided information and assistance on Employee Assistance Program.
● Assisted with the completion of state and federal reports regarding human resources related matters (workers’ compensation, EEO, etc.).
● Managed the tuition reimbursement program.
● responded to employee questions and/or concerns regarding human resources related matters.
Risk Manager, C ity of Newport, Newport Kentucky, 1995 to 1998
● Ensured compliance with ADA, DOT, EEOC, FMLA, and OSHA regulations.
● Developed and administered pre employment tests, drug/alcohol screens and employee physical examinations.
● Developed and monitored a self insured health and dental plan for all city employees.
● Managed insurance programs including professional liability, property/equipment and workers’ compensation.
● Provided training to city employees.
● Assisted the City Manager in negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and other labor relations efforts.
● Created goals and objectives for the human resources and risk management functions.
EDUCATION
● Master of Public Administration, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY
● Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Miami University, Oxford, OH