KAREN ELIZABETH TURNER

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Brandon, Mississippi 39042

Phone: 601-***-****

email: ada8yi@r.postjobfree.com

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

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