Jim Simkins

*** ****** **. **** ******, Md. *****

713-***-****

adzz1a@r.postjobfree.com

Summary:

Human Resources Professional with extensive experience in employee relations, recruiting, benefits, compensation, training and performance management. Skilled in collaborating and coaching all levels of management and staff regarding policy and procedures including a variety of human resource issues.

Education:

Master of Business Administration, University of Phoenix, Columbia, MD

Master of Social Work, Management/Organizations, University of Maryland at Baltimore, MD

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Columbia Union College, Takoma Park, MD

Executive Education:

Business of Human Resources (SHRM), University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC

The Council (Formally, The Joint Commission), Towson, MD October 2012 – May 2023

Human Resource Generalist

Managed and administered all functional areas of human resources to include employee relations, benefits, compensation, recruitment, talent/performance management, regulatory compliance and HRIS.

Consulted with and provided guidance to all levels of the organization and within all business units regarding policy and procedures, recruitment/retention, staff development, performance management, compensation, benefits, grievance hearings, and termination process.

Partnered with multiple business units to align human resource objectives with business goals and strategies.

Provided training/communication to all levels of the organization regarding new initiatives, benefits, compensation, recruitment and staff development.

Established key human resource metrics.

Developed and implemented policies and programs based upon HR best practices.

Negotiated and managed all vendor related contracts to ensure optimal delivery of services and cost effectiveness.

The George Washington University and Hospital, Washington DC May 2009 – September 2012

Employee Relations and Human Resource Specialist

Represented over 7,000 union/non-union employees and management staff worldwide.

Ensured management and staff are fully educated on the proper interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements, personnel, compensation, performance management, and grievance policies management.

Investigated/ disciplinary, human resource actions and mediated grievance hearings to determine the proper outcome.

Designed and conducted management trainings related to performance based management, policies, and employment law.

Demonstrated industry expertise and strong communication skills in serving as liaison with the University’s General Counsel.

HRIS Experience:

Ascentis, ADP, Kronos, Paycom and Workday

Professional Associations:

Society of Human Resources (SHRM)

Chesapeake Human Resources Association

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