Taryn B. Abbott, SPHR, MBA

502-***-****, ad0e58@r.postjobfree.com

Highlights of Qualifications:

HR Professional with experience focused on Employee Benefits

Vast experience and passion for leadership and team building

Strong work ethic with a reputation for professionalism among customers, peers, and management staff

Ability to achieve immediate and long-term goals and meet operational deadlines

Exhibits drive, energy and enthusiasm with a “find-a-way” attitude

The ability to work well in a dynamic, fast-changing environment that requires a high degree of multi-tasking and problem solving

Education:

Senior Professional in Human Resources Certification (SPHR)

Master’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources Leadership

o(January 2009 - September 2011) Sullivan University

B.S. Degree in Business Administration with a dual major in Finance and Management

o(August 2003 - May 2007) University of Kentucky

Relevant Career Path:

Employee Benefits Account Executive – Lockton Dunning

(January, 2023- Present) Louisville, KY

Manages a complex book of business for Employee Benefits, mid to large size accounts

Focuses on building strong relationships with clients and carriers

Client facing and lead in meetings for client renewals, touch base meetings, and financial updates

Analyses monthly financial and utilization data and deliver results to clients

Strategic partner to proactively meet client needs with consideration of financial costs and employee impact

Negotiates renewals and marketing efforts for plan designs and costs for clients

Liaison for service support when needed

Partners with Producers and Senior Vice President to manage current clients and prospective clients

Employee Benefits Account Executive – USI Insurance

(April, 2022- January, 2023) Louisville, KY

Managed a complex book of business for Employee Benefits

Built strong relationships with clients and carriers

Client facing and lead in meetings for client renewals and financial updates

Provided a proactive, strategic approach to meet client needs and balance financial cost with employee impact

Negotiated plan designs and costs for client renewals with carriers

Liaison for technical support and partnership when needed

Partnered with Brokers to manage current clients and prospective clients

Senior Human Resources Business Partner – Owens & Minor

(September, 2021- April, 2022) Louisville, KY

Supported HR needs for over 600 employees within 6 states and strategized with top leadership

Regional HR Manager with direct reports locally and remote

Determined needs and implemented various human resources plans and procedures

Strategized and partnered with leadership team on all HR initiatives, such as recruitment, retention, payroll, benefits, and employee engagement

Developed HR KPI’s and metrics based on business needs

Handled team member relations issues and ethics complaints

Created compensation programs to meet business needs; monitors performance evaluation program and ensure compliance

Led safety program and OSHA requirements

Human Resources Director – Onsite Management Group

(October, 2020 – November, 2021) Louisville, KY

HR Department leader and decision maker reporting into the President

Led HR initiatives with 130 employees within 5 states with regard to benefits, compensation, HR policies, employee relations, organizational development, staffing and training

Controlled benefit cost through active management of insurance programs, improved focus on wellness initiatives and moving employees towards a consumer driven healthcare model. Main contact for all benefit renewals. Met with vendors and broker on alternative benefit programs throughout the year

Recommended benefit changes to minimize the impact of legislative and cultural changes on the company

Developed, administered, and implemented various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel; leader in development of personnel policies and procedures including creation of handbook

Strategized and created all HR initiatives, such as recruitment strategy, training and development, HRIS utilization, company policies and procedures, succession planning

Developed HR metrics to be presented to the senior team and Board of Directors

Developed strategies to reduce significant turnover and increase retention

Handled team member relations issues; assisting with the development and implementation of programs

Created compensation programs to meet contractual needs; monitors performance evaluation program and ensure compliance

Led safety program and OSHA requirements

Employee Benefit Advisor – USI Insurance

(October, 2019 –October, 2020) Louisville, KY

Employee benefit consultant to clients and provide multi-year benefit strategies to contain employer costs

Manage client relationships for highest satisfaction and support

Develop and deploy marketing strategies with clients and prospects

Collaborate with leaders, support staff, and technical resources to create the appropriate benefit offerings for clients and prospects

Corporate Human Resources Manager – Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation

(August, 2016 –October, 2019) Louisville, KY

Supported HR needs for 21 branches (revenue of $350 million), 950 employees with regard to benefits, compensation, HR policies, employee relations, organizational development, staffing and training

Administered and implemented various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel; led in development of personnel policies and procedures

Partnered with Director, HR on all HR initiatives, such as recruitment strategy, training and development, HRIS implementation (two times), company policies and procedures, succession planning

Developed HR metrics to be presented to the senior team and Board of Directors

Controlled benefit cost through active management of insurance programs, improved focus on wellness initiatives and moving employees towards a consumer driven healthcare model. Assist with all benefit renewals. Meet with vendors and broker on alternative benefit programs throughout the year.

Recommended benefit changes to minimize the impact of legislative and cultural changes on the company

Developed strategies to reduce turnover and increase retention

Created compensation programs; monitors performance evaluation program and ensure compliance

Handled team member relations issues; assisting with the development and implementation of programs

Area Human Resources Manager – Securitas Security USA

(October, 2014 – August, 2016) Louisville, KY

Leader of 4 HR Managers and 9 total team members

HR business partner to four branches throughout Kentucky and Indiana with 1200 employees

Ensured HR compliance in EEO, Affirmative Action Plan, FLSA and employee relations issues

Provided management oversight of HR policies and procedures within Area

Utilized metrics to measure success in reducing overtime, turnover, worker’s comp claims and increase retention

Analyzed HR and financial indicators to continuously improve the Area performance

Provided direction for recruiting efforts and utilizes a broad range of recruitment sources

Assisted in development of health and safety program

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