Dianne Hatley

Battle Creek, MI 269-***-****

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Senior-Level Human Resources Professional

Talent Acquisition Employee Relations Benefits Administration

Accomplished Human Resources leader with 20+ years of experience driving organizational change through HR strategy, internal relationship management, employee engagement, and leadership development. Partners with decision makers to drive profitability through performance management, change management, and employee satisfaction. Collaborates with C-Suite to identify and overcome business challenges. Contributes cross-functionally to business transitions and Human Resources operations. Broad and deep knowledge of HR functions and objectives including: Compliance, Recruiting, Training, Compensation, Benefits, Employee Relations, Performance Management, and Employee Engagement. Develops communication plans to demonstrate employee respect and appropriate transparency through organizational change.

Benefits Administration

Talent Acquisition

Strategic Planning

Employee Engagement

Policies and Procedures

Performance Management

Contract Administration

Labor Relations

Compensation Administration

Risk Management

Compliance

Workers’ Compensation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BATTLE CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Battle Creek, MI 1992 – Present

Personnel Manager

Provide strategic human resources support to employees and leaders of Battle Creek Public Schools. Support includes contract administration, compensation review, benefits administration, recruiting, employee development, and investigations into EEOC and other issues of misconduct or complaints.

Advised leadership on employee and labor relations, performance management, and staffing issues.

Developed internal HR practices, policies and procedures to build solid foundation for the district.

Determined legal compliance and potential exposure or liability.

Contributed to development of administrative reference handbook for use by building administrators, that included information on performance evaluations, progressive discipline, investigation protocol, as well as leave and attendance policies.

75% reduction in work related injuries, resulting from changes to reporting process, and introduction of case management approach to injuries.

Participated in collective bargaining for 5 different contacts with the Michigan Education Association. Revised language in collective bargaining agreement linking development and training to promotions and transfers.

Created return to work program for staff returning with restrictions.

Worked with leadership to align evaluation and improvement plans with district’s vision and goals.

WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVESRITY, EVALUATION CENTER, Kalamazoo, MI

Traveling Observer – Kellogg Youth Initiative Program

Collected data showing outcomes of W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s “Kellogg Youth Initiative Program.”

Provided data on how program impact was viewed within the county.

EMPLOYERS DESIGNING GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM / BATTLE CREEK UNLIMITED INC. / CALHOUN AREA VOCATIONAL CENTER, Kalamazoo, MI

Program Director

Managed EDGE program and staff at Calhoun Area Technology Center. EDGE program was funded by tax increment financing authority.

Helped employers improve access to specializing labor pool with development of program providing technology work skills to manufacturing firms in the Fort Custer Industrial Park.

Utilized academic instruction and technology transfer skills in new learning models for adult learners. Resulted in reduction in turnover and increased quality of manufacturing parts production.

Assisted with reduction in company tax bill, through provision of labor force projections allowing for utilization of tax incentives from local and state government.

BATTLE CREEK URBAN LEAGUE, Battle Creek, MI

Director of Operations

Spearhead operations of Urban League program, including fund-raising for 5 functional units: Employee Procurement, Community Crime Prevention, Latin American Affairs, Inter-Generation Program, and Youth Initiative.

Increased agency job placement rate through development of job placement orientation and skills assessment.

Championed program that increased minority student enrollment in post-secondary educational institutions with program focused on education, economic opportunities and adult and family support.

Created strategy to identify neighborhood block leaders, though the City of Battle Creek’s Neighborhood Council Groups, which assisted public safety and code compliance officials to improve city services and increase neighborhood pride.

STATE OF ARKANSAS OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, Little Rock, AR

Classification Specialist

OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY, Arkadelphia, AR

Student Recruiter

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Master of Public Administration, Human Resources Concentration, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, AR

Certified Workers’ Compensation Professional (CWCP), School of Labor & Industrial Relations, Michigan State University

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Battle Creek Community Foundation-Grant Review Committee

Board of Directors Washington Community Ministries

Board of Directors Battle Creek Chamber of Commerce

Board of Directors Calhoun County Health Improvement Project

Board of Directors Cereal City Development Corporation)

Family & Children Services

United Way Fund Distribution Committee

Community Lighting Project for Merritt Commons Neighborhoods

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