Barbara L. Robers, PHR

**** ****** ******, **********, ********* 53105 262-***-****

Human Resource Leader

Training & Development / Talent Acquisition / Change Management /

Employee Benefits / Employee Relations / HR Technology / Compliance

A creative talent leader with strengths in talent acquisition, talent development, and performance management. I identify the root cause of employee development and performance gaps and then recommend and implement appropriate solutions to close these gaps elevating organizational performance and increasing employee effectiveness.

Building trust and credibility at all levels of the organization, I work with leaders to create an employee experience where talent development and individual goal achievement are fully aligned with organizational strategy. I bring inspiration, passion and integrity to every opportunity and challenge that I endeavor.

Career History and Selected Accomplishments

Talent Management / Employee Development

Runzheimer International, Waterford, Wisconsin

6/2008 to present

Developed creative talent acquisition strategies to continually build a diverse pool of top talent across all functions and levels within the organization.

Developed and executed a formal learning and development program focused on current organizational skill gaps. This increased the organizations ability to meet strategic objectives and grow a pipeline of future talent.

Designed and deployed a new hire onboarding program aimed at getting new hires acclimated quickly to their role and the organization. The outcome was an increase in productivity and new hire engagement.

Designed and deployed employee engagements events and programs focused on raising the level of engagement and performance resulting in a high performing work culture.

6/2004 – 6/2008

Human Resource Generalist/Manager

Lynch Dealerships, Burlington, Wisconsin

Sole HR support for a multi-location/multi-state dealership group. Designed and implemented policies and procedures. Established a full service HR function.

Developed and implemented the organizations first performance management program.

Identified and negotiated health program changes resulting in an additional 15% savings for employee and employer on a self-funded health plan.

Established safety awareness programs to include CPR/First Aid training and certification, facility evacuation plans, and MSDS program.

Established guidelines for workers compensation/return to work program resulting in reduction of lost time during employee accidental injuries.

Served as a leader in community by leading and participating in outreach programs.

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Earlier roles:

8/2000 – 6/2004

Palmer Hamilton, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

HR Generalist/Manager

3/1999 – 8/2000

Memorial Hospital of Burlington/Aurora Healthcare, Burlington, Wisconsin

HR Coordinator

11/1995 – 3/1999

Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, Illinois

HR Administrator

Education / Certifications / Personal

My credentials include a Bachelor’s Degree Human Resources from Concordia University of Wisconsin (nearing completion), Professional Human Resources (PHR), SHRM-CP, Train the Trainer Certification from UW Milwaukee, Certified Training Facilitator with Development Dimensions International (DDI), Talent Acquisition Strategist Certification (TAS) and Designing Training Certification.

I am a member of SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) and a member ATD (Association for Talent Development). I am active in the community and participate with various charities including Make a Wish, Sophia’s Heart, and the Hunger Task Force. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.

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