KAREN ELIZABETH TURNER
Brandon, Mississippi 39042
Phone: 601-***-****
email: ***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To apply professional knowledge and social experience to enhance and compliment the qualities of a professional organization by providing Human Resources and Management expertise.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive experience in benefits management
Human Resources Management
Extensive experience in FMLA, Personal Leave, Medical Leave Management
Unemployment claims management
Training Manager for over 1,200 employees in 3 states
Human Resources/Recruitment Manager for 34 facilities in 7 states
Knowledgeable in Labor Laws/Regulations/Unions
Employee Satisfaction/Relations/Grievance and Conflict Resolutions
Organizational Development Initiatives
Diversity and Performance Management
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Former Licensed State of Mississippi Nursing Home Administrator
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Human Resources Manager June 2018 – Oct. 2019
Cosmich, Simmons & Brown, PLLC
Developed employee handbook and trained all staff regarding policies
Oversaw the FMLA, personal leave, medical leave program, benefit administration
Handled all unemployment claims
Recruitment, performance management, terminations
Director of Human Resources Oct. 2011 – June 2018
Richard Schwartz & Associates
Developed and implemented employee handbook, policies, benefits, job descriptions
Supervise a staff of 130
Enforce all policies and procedures company wide
Recruitment, Employee Counseling/Terminations
Member of the Senior Executive Management Team
Periodically develop and conduct various training programs throughout the company
Director of Human Resources Feb. 2006-Nov. 2010
Regency Hospital of Jackson
Recruitment, Employee Counseling/Terminations, ensure compliance with all local, state and federal laws/regulations, Employee Orientation, Performance and Organizational Development.
Benefits Management
JCAHO Compliance
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Employee Relations/Retention
Payroll Administration
Serve on the Leadership Team
Ensures Policies and Procedures are followed by all personnel
Regional Recruitment/HR Manager Sept. 2005-Feb. 2006
Tara Cares, Inc.
Responsible for Staff Recruitment/Human Resources at all levels for 36 facilities in 7 states.
Office Manager/HR Dec. 2003-June 2005
Skyhawke Technologies, Inc.
Accounts Payable/Receivable, Collections, Customer Service
Order Processing
Human Resources
Area Training Manager/Human Resources Specialist Oct. 2000-Aug. 2003
Coca-Cola Enterprises
Human Resources functions and all employee training and career development for 6 locations in Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas for a total of over 1,200 employees, including, but not limited to:
Staff Recruitment Advisor/Counselor
All employee training and Career Development
Continuing Education Planner, Instructor and Organizer
Performance Management and Organizational Change
Employee Counseling
Trained managers in Labor Laws/Regulations and company policies regarding employment, promotions, discipline and terminations
Administrator/Executive Director May 1985-Sept. 1997
Assistant Administrator
Director of Human Resources
Director of Medical Records
Canton Manor ICF/MR
Entire daily operation of a 120 bed Nursing Home and 10 bed group home
Recruited, interviewed and hired staff at all levels for the entire facility
Supervised a staff of 140+
Managed a facility budget of $4,000,000 annually
Managed the construction and initial regulation of the addition of a 10 bed group home
Created and taught an “Effective Supervisory Skills” training program for all Supervisors
Ensured compliance with all Federal, State and Local Labor Regulations and Nursing Home Regulations.
Assisted the Administrator in the general and overall daily operation of a 120 bed Nursing Home
Employee Benefits Manager
Recruited, screened, interviewed and hired all new employees
Staff Development/Training
Ensured compliance with all Federal, State and Local Labor Regulations
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Developed, implemented and monitored personnel policies and procedures for the entire facility
Conducted weekly orientation classes
The organization and maintenance of all 120 patients’ charts/records according to all applicable laws and regulations.
EDUCATION
N. H. A. Preceptor Certification
Administrator-In-Training Internship
Delta State University
Greenwood High School
ORGANIZATIONS/AFFILIATIONS
Member of American Society for Training and Development
Former State of Mississippi Licensed/Certified Nursing Home Administrator and Preceptor
Member of the National Association of Female Executives
MISCELLANEOUS
Experience in various computer applications including: Microsoft Office, Lotus, Lotus Notes, PeachTree Accounting, PeopleWare Pro, Stromberg, ADP, Paylocity, Internet, etc.
Extensive training in Human Resources, Training/Development, Management
REFERENCES
Will be provided upon request