VALERIE S. THACKER, SHRM-CP, PHR

Wilmington, OH 937-***-**** addz9a@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-thacker- 2b5585177 or a6891811/

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

A skilled and knowledgeable Specialist with experience managing human resource functions. Excels at producing high quality results and eliminating the occurrence of potential problems through attention to detail. Recognizes that giving everyone an opportunity to be heard and treated ethically will often solve problems. Thrives in an environment with a variety of work, challenging issues, and changing priorities.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Detail-oriented. Strives for accuracy in gathering information, investigating issues, and reporting to state and governmental agencies.

Analytical thinking. Solves problems quickly and effectively breaks down complex tasks into single and manageable components.

Communication. Conveys information effectively to an audience, actively listens. Builds trust-based relationships within the organization for problem resolution.

Problem resolution. Gathers information from employees, troubleshooting the process for failure points, devising potential solutions, recommending and implementing action.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RT Excavating, Wilmington, OH 2/2017 – Current

Office Manager

Coordinate all aspects of payment and invoicing – handle daily job tickets, pull purchase orders from contractor sites for billing.

Order supplies for job sites and maintain relationships with vendors.

Reconcile payments between vendor site and the company tracking system.

Negotiated operating agreements with various vendors.

Verso Corporation, Miamisburg, OH 4/2019 – 10/2019

Benefits Coordinator

Collaborated with Red Cross, Rite-Aid and wellness partners to put on successful activities such as blood drives, flu shots, and mammograms to promote wellness and motivate associates,

Handled reconciliation across multiple external systems of all medical invoices. Set up new process for direct bill of ancillary benefits with vendors.

Ahresty Wilmington Corporation, Wilmington, OH 7/2002 – 03/2019

Human Resources Admin II 4/2013 – 3/2019

Served in an HR support role, providing administration of various administrative tasks, including managing and maintaining HRIS systems, organizing and analyzing data, and benefits administration.

Maintained HRIS systems extract and analyzed data for manpower, turnover, benefit enrollments, and reconciliation of benefits. Secured and set administer account access within HRIS.

Facilitated discussion by handling associate grievances with integrity and compassion as the Compliance & Ethics Officer.

Monitored and processed loan/hardship request as a committee member for the company 401K plan.

Designed and coded deductions for benefits, ensuring that open-enrollment data in the systems was managed properly.

Performed benefits administration, oversaw ACA, and served as a Wellness Champion.

Reported on State and Federal requests including EEO-1 and Medicare.

Human Resource Division Leader, Human Resources Lead 1/2010 – 3/2013

Embracing diversity within the organization with a focus of continuous improvement

Understanding associates needs and advocating for a fair and equitable work environment

Make recommendations to business partners based on analysis of employee turnover and market needs

Setting policies and best practices to standardize and assist with business practices

Presented monthly performance communications to large audiences

Human Resources Admin 7/2002 – 12/2009

Maintained monthly and annual reporting requirements for company, EEOC, Medicare, etc.

Benefits administrator handling open enrollment, qualifying events, COBRA, and reconciliation of all medical bills.

Handle all aspects of leave request including FMLA notification, decision making, and tracking of hours.

Experienced with unemployment/Workers’ Comp along with other HR related duties.

Back-up payroll administrator (ADP-WFN).

Maintaining human resource programs through the recruitment process, career development, and associate communications.

EDUCATION & ASSOCIATIONS

Indiana Wesleyan University- cum laude

Bachelor of Science (BS) Business Management

University of Dayton, Dayton, OH

Supervisory Leadership Program - 2019

Clark State Community College,

Business

PHR certified (HRCI) since 6/04

SHRM-CP 2015

SHRM Member since 2002

HRA Member since 2002, Secretary (2005)

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY

4 Paws for Ability, Volunteer (2018 – present)

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