Judith Banks, BA, MPA, HRC **** Chinaberry Circle
Macedonia, Ohio
Cell 330-***-****
**************@*****.***
Skills Summary
Dynamic Senior Leader with a passion for people, leadership and development. Skilled in leadership/team development, public speaking, compliance, creating and implementing strategic long-term vision, customer satisfaction, change implementation and community involvement. Uses skills to develop staff and facilities for current success as well as future viability.
STRENGTHS:
Team Building
Mission Integration
Mentoring and Coaching
Budgeting
Leadership Development
Change Implementation
Public Speaking
Customer Service and Satisfaction
Creative/Proactive Thinking
Compliance Management
Communication
Labor Relations
Goal Development
Community Involvement
Applicant Tracking Systems
Employment
UH Rehabilitation Hospital 11/2012 – 5/2015
Director of Human Resources
Active participation as member of Health System Executive Team.
Developed relationship with regional executive team that lead to me being appointed lead person for hospital daily operations meeting
Recruited both exempt, clinical staff and decentralized staff for hospital
Developed and periodically reviewed and updated Standards of Conduct to ensure continuing currency and relevance in providing guidance to management and employees
Responded to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and Standards of Conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures
Responsible for the compliance of the Affordable Care Act guidelines, and maintenance of any reporting requirements via government regulatory requirements
Identified potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; developed/implemented corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provided general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future
Developed Patient Satisfaction Program and Increased Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Scores from 79% to 92% particular ancillary areas
Developed Employee Engagement Survey to assess employee satisfaction
Developed and coached performance appraisal workshop for management and executives, which established greater linkage between performance appraisals and salary actions
Passed Joint Commission human resources survey in March 2013, 2014 and 2015 with no deficiencies
Lead several Coach to Grow programs with employees developing them for management roles and succession planning
Consulted with the corporate attorney as needed to resolve difficult legal compliance issues.
Chosen to represent region at Corp budget presentations for National Centerre Healthcare Region
Involved in direct efforts to maintain staffing hiring plan budget objectives. Resulted in hospital’s highest retention rate.
Talent Acquisition and Full life Recruiting
Handled all Employee Relations Issues
Developed Customer Service Training Hospital that led to improved clinical outcomes
Ensured compliance with state and federal surveys by developing strategic plan to complete actions required
Reviewed all staff annual performance reviews and coached managers and directors on appropriate goal setting
Managed six seven members
Centers For Families and Children 5/2012-11/2012
Human Resources Consultant (CONTRACT Position) Human Resources
Created facility’s first strategic diversity plan with planned execution in 2013
Developed Employee Engagement Survey and processed analytics
Led strategic planning initiatives for change management project
Spearheaded change at the facility into a more transformational approach than a tactical approach.
Lead project based implementation of an effective change management/leadership approach, methodology and tools and designs, while developing and deploying organizational culture and employee engagement plans.
Developed first ever stay interview versus exit interview to improve employee retention
Recruited staff at both centralized and decentralized level
Kent State University Human Resources 7/2008 – 11/2011
Manager of Talent Acquisition and operations and manager of faculty recruitment
Comprehensive accountability and responsibility for core HR Processes including full life cycle recruitment external recruiting and internal talent management while delivering a balance of process orientation with sense of urgency and attention to detail during entire onboarding process
Comprehensive responsibility directing the HR activities across multiple campus locations
Led leadership search committee staff and faculty training for deans, and chairs and search committee staff
Appointed President of Pan African Faculty Staff Association by University
Active part of local and national organizations.
Handling of Employ Relations Issues and Labor Relations, Contract Negotiations
Talent Acquisition and full life recruitment
Recruited diverse faculty members
Developed and coached performance appraisal workshop for management and executives, which established greater linkage between performance appraisals and salary actions
Increased Employee Engagement Survey to 96%
Responsible for maintaining HR budget
Proven success enhancing employee retention/morale, reducing operating cost, and increasing department organization and productivity through effective staff training in areas such ADA, OFCCP, Hiring Right, EEO and sexual harassment
Identified potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; developed/implemented corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future
Establishes and provides direction and management of the compliance Hotline
Consulted with the corporate attorney as needed to resolve difficult legal compliance issues
Recruited Ph.D Faculty from all over the country
Created diversity training power point presentation training for new hire employees
Reviewed staff performance evaluations
State of Ohio Réhabilitation Services Commission 2/2008-7/2008
Deputy director of human resources, talent acquisition, eeo & diversity
Member of Senior Executive Leadership team
Managed staff of 15 including 4 middle managers
Managed EEO, Talent Acquisition, Benefits and State Records Department Staff
Establishes and provides direction and management of the compliance Hotline
Worked with department heads to develop bottom up operation budget and implemented monthly budgetary accountability program for human resources operating budget. Resulted in department ownership in their budgets, and closer eye on monthly spending, and created an attitude of “personal” involvement in the daily operation of the facility.
Comprehensive responsibility directing the HR activities across Ohio State locations
Responsible for development of leadership programs, staff development.
Managed budget, and transferred monies from one department budget to other and
Developed diversity strategic plan for 2008-2009
Labor Relations and Contract Negotiations
Developed and coached performance appraisal workshop for management and executives, which established greater linkage between performance appraisals and salary actions and reduced vulnerability to complaints and lawsuits
Talent Acquisition and Full Life Recruitment
Turned around commission’s adversarial relationship and field customers and dramatically improved its reputation by using a proactive communication strategy including effective phone contact and written communications, as well as trips to field offices
Ensured compliance with state and federal surveys by developing strategic plan to complete actions required.
Aultman Hospital Human Resources- Canton, Ohio 4/2004 – 2/2008
sr. human resources specialist
Responsible for reviewing and processing over 5000 employee performance evaluations each year.
Responsible for full life cycle recruitment functions, EEO Reporting, employee relations and new hire orientation.
Integrated mission and vision throughout the program
Developed first ever diversity training program for the hospital and developed new hire diversity power point training presentation
Provided expert advice and counsel to the CEO and Senior Leadership teams on matters of diversity and reduced employee issues by 72%
Full Life Recruitment and Onboarding
Developed polices and programs to attract, retain and promote diverse work force for the hospital
Provided reliable guidance and training to managers on developing best practices that respond to long-range recruitment needs adherence to the employment budget
Developed customer satisfaction and rewards program.
Kaiser Permanente Health Ohio - Cleveland, Ohio (Cumulative Tenure 15 years) 11/1990– 10/2003
National Large group healthcare underwriter
homecare department supervisor
patient registration manager
Education
M.P.A. Masters of Public Administration with concentration in Human Resources - University of Akron May 2005
B.A. Management- Malone University, Canton, OH 2001
Kent State University Doctorate Student 2009-2011
Human Resources Certification 2014
Certification in Hiring Right
Certified Personal Success Facilitator
Kent State University Institute of Excellence for Administrators 2011
Miscellaneous
SHRM Society of Human Resource Management
National Society for Public Administrators
National Diversity Council Associations
Toastmasters International
State of Ohio Diversity & Cultural Competence Advisory Board
Professional Women’s Who’s Who 2012, 2013
Applicant Tracking Systems and HRIS Systems. Taleo, People Admin, People Soft, Lawson, ADP, SAP etc.
Volunteer Activities
American Cancer Society Relay for Life
Chamber of Commerce Healthcare Division Member
Canton Ohio Rotary
Executive Leadership in Special Needs Camping Program
**References Available Upon request