TAMMY
SHEPHERD
tammy.shepherd**@gma
il.com
Pittsburg, KS 66762
Accomplished Director of Human Resources offering 24 years of comprehensive experience developing HR
functions, cultivating positive work environment and collaborating with all levels of management. Expertise in planning and managing employee and labor relations and developing and communicating company-wide policies and procedures. Goal-oriented and personable professional committed to improving talent acquisition and increasing organizational effectiveness.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Names And Numbers - Director of Human Resources
Pittsburg, KS • 04/1997 - 10/2021
WORK HISTORY
Structured compensation and benefits according to
market conditions and budget demands.
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Developed succession plans and promotion paths for staff.
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• Devised hiring and recruitment policies for company. Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
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Implemented behavioral-based performance
management system to define expectations, standards and key performance areas.
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Achieved regulatory compliance with no adverse audit findings for facilities, documentation compliance or safety.
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Collaborated on hiring and training of new employees, professional growth of staff and team building and motivation.
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Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
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Followed programs closely to assess effectiveness and make proactive changes to meet changing demands.
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Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
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SKILLS
Policy and Procedure
Adherence
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• Conflict Resolution
• New Employee Training
• Exit Interviews
• Onboarding
• Recruitment strategies
• Compensation and benefits
• Training programs
• Team guidance
• Benefits administration
• Investigative oversight
• Maintaining Personnel files
• Performance Appraisals
• Human resources
• Workforce improvements
• Personnel recruitment
Frontenac Senior High School
Frontenac, KS
High School Diploma
EDUCATION
Directed each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations
investigations, criminal background checks and
onboarding.
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Identified, created and implemented formal
performance management guidelines to reduce
inconsistencies.
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Developed comprehensive interviewing guides to improve candidate quality by evaluating both analytical and interpersonal attributes.
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Drafted and implemented policies, procedures and
employee handbooks for all employees in 17 different states.
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Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
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Designed employee engagement strategies to improve morale, retain talent and maintain business continuity.
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Coordinated and worked with management on
performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution and employee accountability.
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Selected medical, dental, short and long-term disability, life insurance and workers compensation programs for employees.
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