Beverly Manning, BS, PHR
Strategic (HR) Champion of People
Cincinnati, OH 45247
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I am an Executive level Strategic HR Champion who excels at empowering teams of people to do their best work and reach their goals together. My expertise is specifically in the areas of leadership, talent acquisition/development, inclusion and belonging, change management, performance management, team building, accountability frameworks, succession planning, learning and development, employee engagement, effective communication and conflict management. I have worked with leaders in for-profit, non-profit and government organizations across many industries, most notably in manufacturing and healthcare, for 32+ years. Lastly, I have spent several years in the contract world of HR with both short term and long-term contracts. I am comfortable working and leading from both on-site and remote locations. Work Experience
Executive HR Director
Bayley Senior Living - Cincinnati, OH (Healthcare Non-Profit) June 2022 to Present (On-site)
Executive Director of Human Resources for multifaceted healthcare facility. A strategic partner to the CEO and other leadership team members, and is responsible for defining, developing, and implementing human resources initiatives consistent with the Campus and Boards strategic goals. Provide expert consultation and assistance on HR management issues; coordinate employee recruiting, disciplinary action, grievance, and termination processes; maintain HR management data system (Paylocity); advise managers and employees on regulatory and policy compliance; administer employee benefit programs; coordinate employee orientation and in-service education; coordinate safety programming; manage work injury cases and BWC compliance; protect the health and well-being of employees and residents by performing employee testing and screening services; providing first aid for work injuries; monitoring work injury cases including return to work testing; maintaining employee health records. With respect to this service mission, the Director plans, organizes, and manages routine operations as well as special projects and developmental programs; sets department policy and operating procedures; determines staffing requirements, skill mix, and schedules; prepares budgets and manages expenses; selects products and vendors; consults, assists, and responds to management on service priorities and methods.
Executive HR and Talent Consultant
Self HR Consulting Services – Cincinnati, Ohio
September 2008 to Present (On-site and Remote)
Short-term and Long-term HR projects and contracts for various organizations. Listed below in order of dates: Talent Acquisition Manager (Contract)
Gerber Collision & Glass – Illinois (Remote) (Auto Industry) July 2022 to April 2023
Managing and coordinates Regional-wide efforts to ensure that performance management (PM) and quality improvement (QI) programs are developed and managed using a data-driven focus that sets priorities for improvements aligned to ongoing strategic imperatives. This position will also conduct full life cycle recruitment in sourcing the best talent as well as maintaining effective programs for retention, promotion and succession planning.
Executive HR Director
Fechheimer Brothers Company - Cincinnati, OH (Manufacturing) January 2021 to June 2022 (On-site 3 state locations) Responsible for leading and directing the activities of the Human Resources function and department. Partnering with business leaders. Maintaining a strong breadth and depth of knowledge and experience in compliance, organizational development, training, employee and labor relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, recruitment, and hands-on administration of programs. Executive Human Resource & Talent Director
Talbert House - Cincinnati, OH (Healthcare, Social Services, Non-Profit) November 2018 to May 2020 (On-site)
Due to COVID-19 my position was eliminated.
Partnering with Executive leadership team and Board of Directors to align HR strategies and tactical solutions with achieving business objectives. Built a strong HR team from 2 to 16 to lead the implementation of our HR strategic goals focused on talent acquisition and management, employee engagement, employee relations, organizational effectiveness, and retention. Split half of my time focused on my Talent Acquisition team of 6 and rolling out our programs focusing on attraction and retention along with long-term development. The other half of my time was spent on the HR side and team of 10 focusing on Comp & Benefits, Employee Relations/Satisfaction, and Organizational Leadership and Operations.
Self HR Consulting Services – Cincinnati, Ohio (Continued) 2008-2018 Human Resources Director (Contract)
The Chateau at Mountain Crest - Cincinnati, OH
(Healthcare)
August 2018 to November 2018 (On-site)
Developed organization strategies by identifying
and researching their past and current human
resource issues. Implemented new objectives in
line with organizational goals around
department accountability, talent acquisition,
employment processing, safety and health,
succession planning, employee relations and
retention.
Senior Human Resources Business Consultant
(Contract)
Cincinnati Insurance/Cincinnati Financial -
Fairfield, OH (Finance Industry)
February 2018 to August 2018 (On-site)
Provided leadership and management of the
full range of HR functions to a group of over
1200 employees. Partnered with key executives
across the businesses to drive employee
engagement, morale, and performance in an
environment experiencing both significant
external and internal organizational change.
Established and implemented short- and long-
term corporate human capital plans, which
included maintaining and improving employee
relations, talent acquisition and development,
succession planning, workforce planning,
compensation and benefits, and performance
management.
Human Resources Director (Contract)
Little Sisters of the Poor Cincinnati - Cincinnati, OH (Healthcare Non-Profit)
June 2015 to January 2018 (On-site)
Served as a key Executive member for the Non-
profit in developing sustainable workplace
capabilities and a motivational culture to
encourage productivity and deliver desired
outcomes. Lead the implementation of many
new strategic goals and programs within HR
operations to streamline efficiencies and costs
across the regional landscape of the
organization. Cut overhead costs by 40%
without cutting jobs.
Human Resources Director (Contract)
ISS Manufacturing - Sharonville, OH
(Manufacturing)
March 2015 to June 2015 (On-site)
Lead all human resources services, policies, and
programs for 400+ employees. Served as an
Executive team member to the CEO and
Organizational leadership team. Established and
lead the HR Strategic goals and standards for
the organization.
HR Consulting Director/HR-Business Instructor
(Contract)
Beckfield College - Florence, KY (Education)
December 2011 to February 2015 (On-site and
Remote)
Shaped the culture to facilitate and support
company initiatives and business goals by
aligning the company's employee processes,
performance management systems, talent
development, compensation review, and
employee engagement programs.
Human Resources Director (Contract)
Setco Mfg. - Cincinnati, OH (Manufacturing)
February 2013 to November 2013 (On-site)
Overhauled all aspects of HR for all 4 US
company plants: approx.610 employees.
Integrated both newly acquired Taiwan and
India plants with US operations for all HR
functions, approx.900 employees. Integral
leader to driving the alignment and execution of
key people strategies that attract, train, and
retain employees to support the organizations
short- and long-term business goals.
Strategically lead and drove the Union and
Executive teams to a long-term and successful
contract that both shaped the improvements in
Engagement, Retention, and Productivity. This
allowed for a major corporate merger to go
through smoothly.
Regional Human Resources Director (Contract)
VT Milcom - Pensacola, FL (Manufacturing)
September 2008 to June 2011 (On-site)
Union & Non-Union& Government Contracting
Lead a 5-state region for all
HR/Recruiting/Training and Office
Administration. Implemented policies relating
to all phases of human resources initiatives to
align with the strategic goals of the
organization.
Human Resources Director
The John R Green Company - Covington, KY (Education/Sales) April 2006 to September 2008 (On-site)
Implemented the entire HR and Training departments that did not exist in order to strategize the future goals of the organization and departments to continue moving forward. This allowed us to grow the organization from 33 employees to 76 employees in 2 years. Human Resources Regional Manager
Premier Designs Inc - Erlanger, KY (Design and Construction Industry) January 2001 to March 2006 (On-site and Remote)
Union & Non-Union
Lead a multi-state division that included both construction and design sides of the house with over 350 employees both unionized and non-unionized. Aligned the HR department's strategic goals with those of the organization as a whole to build depth and growth across all lines within. Through engagement and leadership development planning the retention rate went from 43% to 85% in only 3 years. Regional Human Resources Manager
HR Block - Erlanger, KY (Tax & Finance)
January 2000 to January 2001 (On-site and Remote)
Managed a 3-state region for HR functions. Developed and implemented processes and systems to continually improve the quality of HR services and to accommodate the company's growth. Human Resources Corporate Manager
Cincinnati Milacron - Cincinnati, OH (Manufacturing) August 1990 to January 2000 (On-site)
Union & Non-Union
Managed the 5000+employee base both union and non-union, US and Abroad offices for all HR Generalist functions with a team of 5 other HR Managers. Developed and implemented strategic plans and processes to foster growth and development among employee programs, employee engagement, and organization growth. Education
University of Phoenix (UOP)
Bachelor Degree in HR Management
July 2008 – October 2010
GPA – 3.88
University of Phoenix (UOP)
Associate Degree in Business Administration
July 2005 to July 2007
GPA – 3.80
Certifications and Licenses
PHR
June 2009 to June 2024
Professional in Human Resources
SHRM Certified Professional
SHRM Senior Certified Professional
Senior Professional in Human Resources Assessments Skills
•Business Consulting
• Change Management
• Leadership
• Performance Management
• Succession Planning
• Workers' Compensation
• Leadership Experience
• Training & Development
• Organizational
Management
• Organizational Leadership
• Human Resources
Management
• Talent Acquisition
• Benefits Administration
• Records Management
• Office Management
• Conflict Management
• Employee Orientation
• Project Management
• Talent Management
• ATS
• PeopleSoft
• Strategic Planning
• Interviewing
• HR Sourcing
• Oracle
• Kronos
• Computer Networking
• Merchandising
• Management
• Workday
• Negotiation
• Event Planning
• Program Development
• Program Management
• Financial acumen
• Continuous improvement
• Communication skills
• Employee relations
• HRIS/Payroll Systems
(Many)
• Social Media/Marketing
• Microsoft Office
Links
http://www.linkedin.com/in/beverlymanning