Frackville, PA *****
570-***-**** (C)
advi2m@r.postjobfree.com
Beth M. Freeman
Objective Searching for a career not just a job. As an HR professional I am in search of a challenging opportunity within your company. I am a hard-working and dedicated employee in search of an employer who still appreciates those qualities in a professional.
Education August 1997 to May 2004 Penn State University Media, PA
Business Management/Criminal Justice
•3.75 GPA
•B.A. in Business Management
Professional
Experience
August 2020 – November 2022 InnovAge, LLC Philadelphia, PA
VP, Human Resources
Providing guidance and resources on every aspect company policies and procedures
CMS/DMAS/audits (prep & walk thru)
Employee recruitment and interviews • Working on job listings to recruit new employees
Establishing pay scales for the organization • Compensation questions and updates
Hiring/Onboarding of Talent
Termination employee
Resolving disputes between employees in the workplace
Creating team building activities
Planning team events and holiday functions
Explaining benefit packages and resources
Maintaining compliance in the workplace with benefit providers Implementing HR initiatives including health, volunteer, and charity initiatives and providing resources
Managing employee development and training
All aspects of organizational flow and employee morale
Critical part of the Management & Operations Teams
Valuable team builder & people motivator.
Tasked with engagement, development and communication of the company’s culture.
HIring, employee training and engagement process, and retention strategy that aligns with Innovage's growth
Partner with business leaders to continue to hire, retain, train, and evaluate employees.
Establish company culture: develop to ensure high integrity, diverse, and an all-inclusive workplace.
Implement and train out on new HRIS & Payroll systems.
Build the talent acquisition and retention functions including internal and external recruiting processes.
Run the performance review process and compensation assessment and planning process.
Identify strategies to retain, reward, and grow existing employees.
Built, lead and innovate in both the HR and Talent space with specific work in the following areas: new and returning employee onboarding, talent acquisition, culture development, DEI, compensation planning, benefits, HR compliance, learning, employee career development, diversity/inclusion and employee retention.
Passionate for building the HR/People function from the ground up. Built and mentor the entire HR team nationally.
Strategic thinker who assists with the development of solutions to support company goals, vision, mission and values.
Culture, Inclusion & Diversity program champion. Leader of our Diversity Education Council
High growth company where I have worked in a leadership position within the HR/People function.
March 2018 – April 2020 Brown Golf Management Harrisburg, PA
Director of Human Resources (Head of HR)
Payroll for approximately 650 employees
HR Support, Leadership & Development
Benefits Administration & Negotiations
Safety and Employee Handbook creation
Safety/HR Investigations
HR Department Setup
Compliance and policy development and implementation
Employee Relations management
Employee Engagement
Employee Recognition program development and implementation
EEOC, ADA, FMLA, WC, PHI, HIPPA & Employee Relations
Talent Acquisition and Retention
Development & Implementation of HR policy and procedures
WC and LOA
Training & Development
Performance management, employee engagement & risk management
Organizational Development
Multi site and multi state HR support (PA, VT, MO, NC, SC, NC, GA)
January 2016 to March 2018 Pathways Pottsville, PA.
Human Resources Director
Oversight of HR team of 16 (5 generalists, 5 HRIS, 4 Recruiters and 2 HR Clerks)
HR Department Setup/Start Up
Compliance and policy development and implementation
Employee Relations management
EEOC, ADA, FMLA, WC, PHI, HIPPA & Employee Relations Investigations
Team Building exercises
Labor relations & contract negotiations
Talent Acquisition and Retention
Development & Implementation of HR policy and procedures
Benefits administration
WC and LOA project management (7,000 Employees)
COA HR Accreditations (4 programs)
Training & Development
Workday HCM System Management
Workday acquisition integration experience
Performance management, employee engagement & risk management
Organizational Development
Multi-site, multi-facility and multi-state HR support
Merger & Acquisition Experience
April 2014 – January 2016 Mountain View Nursing & Rehab Coal Twp, PA
Human Resources Director
Employee Relations in a union environment
Provide progressive investigations and interviews into incidents
Payroll for 300 employees (ADP)
EEOC, ADA, FMLA, Workers Compensation claims, investigation, oversight
Organizational Development and Implementation
Benefits Administration
Workday HCM system management
Safety/Risk Program development and training
Ensure compliance with all state and local agencies (OSHA, FDA, SAM, etc.)
Employee disciplines
Handle Employee Grievances/Inquiries
Coaching, Mentoring all departments
Union & Labor relations & negotiations
Team building exercises/meetings
Employee Engagement, Performance Management
August 2013 - April 2014 Core-Mark International Wilkes Barre, PA
HR Generalist/Work Comp Manager/Safety
Talent Acquisition & Retention (Office, Warehouse & Drivers)
Compliance and Policy Development
Total Rewards Management
Benefits Administration
Employee Relations Management
Safety Program/Development and Training (700 employees)
OSHA regulations/inspections/documentation
DOT Compliance, Compliance Audits
Worker’s Compensation
Employee/Building/Function Audits
Unemployment Administration
Use of HRIS systems
Safety/HR Investigations
EEOC/ADA/FMLA and Work Comp Oversight
April 2010 – August 2013 SBM, Inc. at Merck Pharmaceutical West Point, PA Human Resources Generalist/Training & Safety Coordinator
Develop and oversee all HR, EHS and Operational Training’s at 23 Merck Pharmaceutical Sites in U.S. and Canada
Ensure compliance with both the FDA and OSHA
Provide employees with both safety and operational training
Provide progressive investigations and research to prevent incidents/injuries
Roll out of On the Job Training to ensure proper onboarding of employees
Training tracker program to make sure all training’s, incidents, near misses and good catches are documented for trends
Oversee weekly safety chats get completed and are in compliance
Utilize safety matrix to ensure compliance with all Merck, FDA and OSHA regs.
Train the Trainer
KPI implementation
Labor Relations – Contract Negotiation
Administration of FMLA/EECO/Workers Comp.
May 2008 – March 2010 Integrity Staffing Solutions Hazleton, PA Site Safety/HR Manger (Amazon)
Responsible for the safety/training up to 3,500 associates
Oversee HR & Safety training & Investigations
Determination of non-work and work-related incidents
Lead all investigations into HR, safety & accidents at work
Oversee the administration of Worker’s Compensation, which includes working with insurance company to lower loss time cases.
Schedule and attend all work-related doctor visits with associates
Ensures all compliance with federal, state & local laws and ordinances
Maintains all HR and safety files and records
Train the trainer/On the Job Training
Interact with client to ensure compliance with employee relations, OSHA and Amazon
August 1996– April 2008 England’s Plumbing & Heating Oxford, PA
Human Resources Director
ADP Payroll for approximately 50 employees
HR Support, Leadership & Development in a residential & commercial
Plumbing, Heating & Cooling construction setting.
Accounts receivable, payable, general ledger, quarterly taxes
Created flat rate billing system to utilize and grow business
Benefits Administration
Personnel relations
Safety and Employee Handbook creation
Safety/HR Investigations
HR Department Setup
Compliance and policy development and implementation
Employee Relations management
EEOC, ADA, FMLA, WC, PHI, HIPPA & Employee Relations Investigations
Team Building exercises
Labor relations
Talent Acquisition and Retention
Development & Implementation of HR policy and procedures
Benefits administration
WC and LOA
Training & Development
Performance management, employee engagement & risk management
Organizational Development
Multi site and multi state HR support (PA, NJ,MD, DE)