Kathryn Ginsburg, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

303-***-**** Denver, CO ad4mb4@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/kathyginsburg

Career Summary

•Executive Human Resources Leader with 20+ years of experience focused on driving company culture, establishing start-ups, and improving employee engagement to exceed goals and improve profit margins

•Recruited to get the HR function up and running for a rapidly growing, 50-person company, establishing a new Performance Management Program, developing 20+ detailed job descriptions for a Compensation Plan, all tied to the company’s guiding principles

•Implemented an all-inclusive compensation program, utilizing job analysis forms to create detailed job descriptions, researching market data and benchmarking all jobs and merit increases against the market, thereby reducing the average annual increase by 9%, bringing merit increases down to the budgeted 3%

•Directly responsible for the Project Management of the Finance, Payroll, IT, HR, and Operations functions in the seamless acquisition and merger of 2 companies, doubling employee count from 500 to 1K in a relatively short period of time

•Spearheaded the reconfiguration of the Workers' Compensation Program, generating an approximate savings of $100K over 2 years

•Acquired a new provider for the Employee Assistance Program, maintaining the same benefits level while increasing customer service considerations, and saving the organization over $20K a year

•Created and implemented an ‘Internal Talent Feeder Pool’ concept to address issues with the external recruitment of technical candidates and cross training of current employees, including the development of a mentoring program for management and a 6-week certification curriculum for new recruits consisting of on-the-job and classroom training in technical and professional skill areas; 8 managers and 30 new hires successfully completed this program within the 1st 6 months

Professional Work Experience

Armstrong Steel 2022 - 2023

Director Human Resources 2017 – 2021

•Built the Human Resource function from the ground up, implementing policies and procedures for all aspects of Human Resources including onboarding, management training, employee relations, compensation, benefits, unemployment, HRIS, recognition, workers compensation, safety procedures, and compliance of all federal and state regulations

•Implemented an all-inclusive compensation program, utilizing job analysis forms to create detailed job descriptions, researching market data and benchmarking all jobs and merit increases against the market, thereby reducing the average annual increase by 9%, bringing merit increases down to the budgeted 3%

•Created new policies and procedures, training management on disciplinary measures, employment changes, performance management, recruitment, retention, and termination, generating a reduction in turnover of 7% and winning 100% of unemployment claims

•Analyzed carrier pricing, crafted correspondence, conducted annual meetings with employees, and introduced a new online benefits enrollment system, which resulted in a 15% rise in benefit enrollment

Leisnoi Inc.

Manager Human Resources 2021

•Recruited to get the HR function up and running for a rapidly growing, 50-person company, establishing a new Performance Management Program, developing 20+ detailed job descriptions for a Compensation Plan, all tied to the company’s guiding principles

•Served as a member of the Governance Committee, a subcommittee of the Board of Directors, updating policies and procedures and the organizational handbook, presenting suggested changes to the Board

•Restructured the onboarding process adapting to a geographically dispersed employee population, setting a positive tone for the entire employee experience

•Researched and implemented changes to the Benefits Program, adding benefits including an FSA to increase the total compensation for employees

Senior Human Resources Consultant

Contract 2010 – 2016

Contracted by various companies to serve as a consultant, working to resolve employment issues while simultaneously acquiring valuable Human Resources skills and experience within different industries and stages of growth

Clayton Early Learning

•Responsible for all the employee benefits, working with Brokers and Vendors on Open Enrollment, ensuring employees feel that the company is invested in their well-being

•Assisted the payroll department with ACA reporting, reporting and processing Workers Compensation and Employee Leaves of Absence

•Operated on Vendors' websites, inspecting, adding, deleting, and changing the benefits information for employees, and generating various reports for resolution of issues

Right Management

•Furnished career transition services to employees who had experienced layoffs, including facilitating courses, offering personalized consultations for resume writing, interviewing skills, coaching, job search, and networking strategies

Anschutz Medical Center

•Collaborated with multiple physicians, faculty, and staff, supporting aspects of human resources, including the onboarding process

Various Companies

•Oversaw HR programs and practices in multiple organizations, gaining expertise in various industries, including healthcare, high tech, start-ups, education, food and beverage, manufacturing, and international

Total Longterm Care

Associate Vice President/Director Human Resources 2007 – 2009

•Worked together with Board Members and C-Suite, developing strategic goals and aligning HR programs with those goals, bringing a positive impact to the company culture, employee productivity, and financial growth

•Directly responsible for the Project Management of the Finance, Payroll, IT, HR, and Operations functions in the seamless acquisition and merger of 2 companies, doubling employee count from 500 to 1K in a relatively short period of time

•Established new recruiting and retention strategies and processes, including new company branding as an Employer of Choice, generating a decrease in average open positions from 90 to 14 over 4 months

•Mentored the Director of Employee Development, creating a Supervisory Training Program, utilizing Adult Learning Methodology, using external vendor’s products, development of in-house programs, and e-Learning tools, training 36 supervisors over 6-months

•Served as Chairperson of the Wellness Committee, utilizing the Request for Proposal process to partner with vendors, developing, implementing, and maintaining a Wellness Program with a 67% participation rate

Employee Relations Manager 2006 – 2007

•Spearheaded the reconfiguration of the Workers' Compensation Program, generating an approximate savings of $100K over 2 years

•Analyzed exit interviews, working with all departments and utilizing information to develop new programs concerning compensation, recruiting, rewards, and recognitions, reducing employee turnover by 4%

•Acquired a new provider for the Employee Assistance Program, maintaining the same benefits level while increasing customer service considerations, and saving the organization over $20K a year

Additional Experience

Nortel Networks– Senior Human Resources Manager for the startup Wireless Division, District Sales Manager, Network Planning Engineer, Manager Landline Engineering, Manager Human Resources for the Western Division, Senior Human Resources Representative

Time Warner Cable – EEO/AAP Coordinator, Human Resources Representative for the National Division

Education& Certificates

Metropolitan State University of Denver– Bachelor of Science, Forensic Investigation

The University of Colorado – Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology

SPHR SHRM-SCP

Certified Trainer – DDI – Interaction Management Certified Trainer – Learning International – Interpersonal Managing Skills Certified Trainer – Zenger/Miller – FrontLine Leadership

HRIS Programs

MS Office Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Workforce Peoplesoft Taleo Paylocity CostPoint Google

Core Competencies

HR Functional Management

Employment Law & Compliance

Recruitment & Retention Strategies

Mergers & Acquisitions

P&L/Budget Management

Organizational Development

Policies & Programs Management

Team Building & Leadership

FMLA Compliance

Performance Management

Benefits Administration

Training & Development

Procedural Creation & Refinement

Mediation & Conflict Resolution

Compensation Management

Succession Planning

Project Management

Strategic Goal Development

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