John T. Onson, BA BS

Indian Trail, NC *****

Ph: 704-***-****

EXPERIENCE:

Blue Ridge Healthcare, Sunrise, FL

Vice President of Human Resources 2018- present

Promoted to this newly-developed role from Corporate Director of Human Resources to help drive change throughout existing operational and cultural structures.

Supervises Regional HR Director and Consulted a group of thirteen HR professionals supporting over 1,500 employees.

Responsible for HR Oversight of 13 Skilled Nursing Facilities in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Alabama.

Developing systems to align corporate goals with all facilities.

Creating consistency throughout all facilities that includes policies, forms and handbook.

Respond to high priority Employee Relations and Human Resources issues and concerns, and coordinate with Site Managers on appropriate actions based on laws, policies and business practices.

Handles Investigations, Grievance Complaints and EEOC Resolutions.

Provide recruiting methodologies that resulted in better workforce.

Carolina Digestive Health Associates, P.A, Charlotte, NC

Human Resources Director 2014- 2018

Develops organization strategies by identifying and researching human resources issues; contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to organization strategic thinking and direction; establishing human resources objectives in line with organizational objectives.

Implements human resources strategies by establishing department accountabilities, including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, safety and health, succession planning, employee relations and retention, AA/EEO compliance, and labor relations.

Manages human resources operations by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining staff; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing staff job contributions; maintaining compensation; determining production, productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies; designing systems; accumulating resources; resolving problems; implementing change.

Supports management by providing human resources advice, counsel, and decisions; analyzing information and applications.

Guides management and employee actions by researching, developing, writing, and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines; communicating and enforcing organization values.

Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

Medical Facilities of America, Charlotte, NC

Regional Human Resources Manager 2007- 2014

Experience in consulting a group of nine HR professionals supporting over 2,000 employees.

Responsible for HR Oversight of 9 Skilled Nursing Facilities in North Carolina- and temporarily covering 6 SNFS in VA while VA Regional on FMLA.

Project manager for numerous corporate initiatives including development of paperless applications, standardized and consistent induction and behavior interviewing techniques, and HRIS system, ADP.

Develop and align department goals with corporate goals, and work with HR staff to set team and personal goals.

Reduction of turnover from 70% prior to start down to 45% currently & continuing to develop retention policies and procedures.

Respond to high priority Employee Relations and Human Resources issues and concerns, and coordinate with Site Managers on appropriate actions based on laws, policies and business practices.

Handles Investigations, Grievance Complaints and EEOC Resolutions.

Provide recruiting methodologies that resulted in better workforce.

Managed the completion, analysis and action planning of Regional employee opinion survey.

Implemented positive employee relations for union avoidance with site management.

Led effort to build safety awareness and implemented plans to improve working conditions while adhering to OSHA requirements.

Strong with CMS Surveys and prior experience working in SC with DHEC.

Thomas & Betts Corporation, Lancaster, SC

Human Resources Manager 2001-2007

Managed all HR functions, which include employee relations, governmental reporting, staffing, training, compensation, benefits, safety (1st industry in South Carolina to Achieve SHARP status 2004), policy writing and regulatory issues for an industrial plant.

Also, responsible for all environmental affairs which included managing all permits, tier II’s, large generator responsibilities, Form R’s, and overseeing pretreatment plant.

DHEC Regulatory Processes Observed for South Carolina.

Only Human Resource Manager on transition team for newly acquired Steel Structure Facility in Steele, Alabama.

EDUCATION:

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY, Tallahassee, FL

B. A. in History

B.S. in Political Science

Honors: National Residence Hall Honorary, Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society, Freshman of the Year, United States Achievement Award of Merit for founding Green Key Leadership Society

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