Human Resource Resources

Terry Pickett

Lakewood, CO ***** 719-***-****

linkedin.com/in/terry-pickett-2902692 **********@***.***

Summary

My expertise lies in successfully directing human capital planning and development through strategic company initiatives and programs. I have hands-on experience in improving compensation programs, implementing total reward strategies, improving business processes and organizational structures, technology, and system architecture. I am a driven human resource professional with extensive experience influencing organizational performance through business operations, systems management, and business transformation. Additionally, my established success supervising and guiding teams will allow me to make a significant impact on our organization. I have managed employee relations for multiple field and corporate sites, being in a direct line and dotted line reporting structure. Lasty, I proactively follow human resources trends and best practices to ensure objectivity in the conduct of business activities and provide human resource services and support.

Areas of Expertise Include:

Compensation Programs

Employee Relations

Compliance

Organizational Mgmt.

Benefits Design & OE

Total Rewards

Process Improvement

Compliance

Training & Development

Classification

HR Operations

Performance Management

Policy Development

Organization

HRIS System

Education:

Masters of Arts - Business Administration - Healthcare Management, University of Phoenix

Masters of Arts - Organizational Management - Human Resources, University of Phoenix

Bachelors of Science - Business Management - Human Resources, University of Phoenix

Certification:

SHRM Credential in Inclusive Workplace Culture

SHRM Credential in Total Rewards

SHRM Credential in People Analytics

Currently working on my CCP through WorldatWork

Currently working on my SPHR Through SHRM

Certification in Human Resource Management, University of Phoenix

Compensation Analyst Credential (CAC), Economic Research Institute

Compensation Committee Certification (CCC) For -Profit & Non-Profit, Economic Research Institute

Employment Law Certification, Institute of Applied Management and Law, 2003

Experience:

State of Colorado 2011-current – Sr. Human Resources Business Partner, (Total Rewards, Compensation and Classification, Employee Relations, Compliance and Personal Services Contracts Program Manager)

Designed and implemented compensation solutions, which align pay with competitive practice and the organizational strategic philosophy.

Performed ad-hoc analysis to identify, evaluate, and resolve gaps between business strategies and goals.

Applied Lean methods that helped streamlined business processes for the organization.

Collaborated with all levels of stakeholders to plan for workforce and talent support to goals.

Collaborated with senior leaders to ensure the success of workforce planning efforts.

Provided guidance to Directors, Managers, and staff on policies, procedures, new legislation, policy changes and employment law.

Identify and resolve employee relations issues quickly and accurately in a fast paced

Continue to develop and train supervisor and managers in employee relations issues

Led the development of an employee discount website that supports the balance of Work-Life initiatives.

Led the system maintenance study to deconsolidate the Professional series into individual specific professional class series.

New hire training and knowledge sharing for new employees

C Suite Consulting Group 2009-2015 - CEO/Owner Talent Acquisition Consultant (Recruitment, Compensation, Total Rewards, Compliance, Training and Development)

Developed and executed recruiting techniques focused on generating a pool of diverse candidates required for current and future positions. Built a continuous pool of applicants.

Established action plans focused on crucial openings by developing innovative sourcing concepts.

Conducted market analysis and industry research to grow sourcing strategies in partnership with leaders.

Qualified candidates for needed skills and provided candidate feedback to ensure the timely movement through the various stages of the recruiting process.

Achieved business requirements by streamlining existing business policies and processes.

Collaborated with client groups to identify and address global business and human capital issues.

Managed multiple successful large-scale projects resulting in increased talent pools for the organization.

Led results-oriented teams in achieving objectives by utilizing effective communications and project planning skill sets.

Managed a team of two employees

Skyline Products 2004-2009 - Director of Human Resources and Total Rewards (Recruitment, Worker’s Comp, Comp & Benefits, Risk Mgmt., Compliance, Employee Relations, Team Development and Performance Management)

Drove initiatives that supported the organization's goals and objectives in the areas of worker’s compensation, organizational management, and cost control and performance management.

Resolved problems using policies, procedures to identify and communicate the best solution for addressing and resolving issues.

Developed and implemented an employee policy and procedure handbook.

Identified and implemented an HRIS and payroll system to meet the growing needs of the organization.

Compiled and analyzed reports, maintained employee data, and documented SOP’s to ensure efficiency in human resource processes and operations.

Used Six Sigma to develop policies, procedure and to write standard operation processes.

Company is ISO 9001 Certified and it involved the use of Six Sigma, which expanded into all areas of the business.

Designed and implemented a health and benefits plan, which increased participation by 18%.

Administered an equitable compensation plan by creating succession plans and developing 200 job descriptions, which reduced attrition by 16%.

Implemented a return to work and safety program reducing Worker’s Compensation costs by $164K.

Achieved Cost Containment Certification through Colorado State University.

Managed a team of four employees

MCI WorldCom 2000-2004 - Senior Manager Human Resources and Total Rewards (Recruitment, Worker’s Comp, Risk Mgmt., Compliance, Employee Relations, Team Development and Performance Management)

Developed sound management capabilities through effective coaching and mentoring; and collaborated with top leadership to design innovative solutions to address organizational issues and provide resolutions.

Aligned HR initiatives to support business objectives incorporating a customer service focus.

Delivered employee relations, succession/workforce planning, performance management, and compensation planning training to all levels of the organization.

Established organizational structure by developing strategic work plans.

Planned and executed budget development by setting goals and objectives.

Designed and administered compensation & employee benefits programs.

Designed and oversaw employee performance metrics and setting clearly defined goals, reducing turnover by 11%.

Managed a team of twenty-three employees

I have developed my career as a leading Human Resources (HR) Professional and Strategic Partner by gaining experience across a wide spectrum of HR disciplines that includes compensation, benefits, leave administration, performance management and HR best practices; and in business environments that include government (public sector), (private sector) logistics, manufacturing, distribution, and call centers.

As a trusted advisor, I drive multifaceted leadership initiatives that advance the overall business strategy and support senior leadership while maintaining collaborative relationships with all of our teams. I collaborate with C-Suite leadership to develop strategies to enhance career and succession planning, professional development and performance improvement across our teams and organizations.

I am one who thinks out of the box, consequently, I can see there is more than one way to reach a solution. With that being said, I have learned to leverage my broad professional network to find the best possible talent or vendor, and if need be, to shake up the status quo to find the most cost-effective way to deliver and exceed goals.

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