Maria D. Griffith, MHRM, SPHR *****.***********@*****.***
Kansas City, MO 64155 816-***-****
Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/mrogers001
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
FMLA/ADA Administration
Compensation Reviews
Benefits Review & Selection
Employee Development/Coaching
Safety Programs
Regulatory and Legal Compliance
OSHA Recordkeeping
Emergency Planning and Continuity of Operations
Investigations: Accident and Employee Relations
Conflict Management
Policy Development
Job Descriptions
Organization Review & Redesign
Development of Orientation Programs
Employee Focus Groups and Satisfaction Surveys
Analyzing HR Metrics
Talent Acquisition
Training
Inter-Departmental Relationship Building
Budgeting & Financial Analysis
Workers’ Compensation Administration
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
March 2013 - Current
Human Resources Generalist, Best Harvest Bakeries, Kansas City, KS
Manage recruiting process, update/create job descriptions, pay grade key, compensation reviews, and implement pay grade system
Create employee feedback process, conduct focus groups and employee stay interviews
Investigate and resolve employee complaints
Re-write handbook, create policies
Review and update safety programs, training and regulatory compliance
Maintain safety and workers’ compensation metrics
Created processes for ADA accommodation requests and intermittent FMLA administration
Organizational design review, redesign, and alignment with updated company goals
Create a defined orientation and annual training program for safety training, anti-harassment & discrimination, employee development, and management training including completion tracking
Review and recommend new benefit offerings
August 2010 – December 2013
Risk & Safety Manager/Human Resources Partner, Ameristar Casino: Kansas City, MO
HR Manager on-call rotation
Managing Safety programs, training and regulatory compliance such as OSHA, NFPA, EPA
Assist with annual review of workers’ compensation, general liability, and property insurance selections
Administering Workers’ Compensation programs – reduced injuries by 40% within first year
Interdepartmental and interpersonal relationship building to reduce workplace injuries
Create and administer training programs for new hires and safety programs
Investigating Team Relations issues, Safety concerns, violations, and corrective coachings
Accident investigations, root cause analysis
Created and implemented a safety incentive program including positive reinforcement coachings
Maintain safety and workers’ compensation metrics
Assist with interviewing and talent acquisition
Manage department budget
FMLA and ADA administration
Compensation reviews
May 2005 – August 2010
Risk & Safety Coordinator (12/2006 to August 2010)/HR Coordinator (05/2005 to 12/2006), Harrah’s Casino: North Kansas City, MO
Administrate Safety programs, Workers’ Compensation, and Safety training
Accident investigations and root cause analysis
Maintain safety and workers’ compensation metrics
Assist with FMLA and ADA administration, Talent Acquisition, new hire documentation & orientation, employee retention and engagement programs, and climate surveys
Apr. 2004 – Jul. 2005
Team Lead, Manager, Target: Mission, KS
Inventory control, manage department operations
Employee performance reviews, coaching and corrective action
Interview, train employees, process payroll changes and shift differentials
Track employee attendance and Leaves of Absence
Oct. 2003 – May 2004
Office Assistant, Search America: Overland Park, KS 66211
All Accounting functions, genealogy36 research, skip-traces and administrative support.
Nov. 2002 – Jan. 2004
Bookkeeper/Consultant, Self-Employed
Full-charge bookkeeping and accounting, tax preparation and filing, administrative support.
Sept. 1997 – Nov. 2002
Finance Service Rep III/Administrative Assistant, Supplier Disbursements
Sprint, Overland Park, KS
Invoice processing, customer service, end user training, document control, process improvements, administrative support, and training document creation.
EDUCATION
MidAmerica Nazarene University Bachelor of Arts, Management & Human Relations, 2002
University of Phoenix –Masters of Human Resources Management, July 2009
Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources