Human Resources Resource

Sharmaine S. Haughton, MBA, PHR

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Summary

Highly accomplished and results-oriented Human Resources executive with 30+ years of experience leading and transforming HR functions across diverse healthcare and senior living organizations. Proven ability to develop and implement strategic HR initiatives that improve employee engagement, retention, and overall organizational performance. Expertise in all facets of HR, including employee relations, benefits administration, compensation, recruiting, training & development, and technology implementation. Adept at managing complex projects, fostering collaborative teams, and achieving sustainable, cost-effective solutions.

Experience

Lower Lights Christian Health Center, Columbus, OH

Chief Workforce Officer March 2019 – Present

* Oversee and lead Human Resources, Facilities, and Information Technology departments.

* Successfully transitioned HR functions from paper-based to fully digital systems.

* Implemented cost-effective benefit plans that increased offerings while maintaining budget constraints.

* Established and led successful diversity and inclusion initiatives.

* Significantly improved employee retention rate from 50% to 77%.

* Consistently achieved employee engagement scores above 4.0 out of 5.0.

* Managed facility expansion project, aligning with organizational growth strategy.

* Successfully migrated the information technology system from a hospital network to a standalone system.

HCR ManorCare (ProMedica), Columbus, OH**

Regional Human Resource Manager/Sr. Human Resource Director/Human Resource Director July 2013 – March 2019

* Provided leadership, guidance, and strategic direction to Human Resource Directors.

* Developed, implemented, and managed strategic HR initiatives to enhance performance.

* Led initiatives focusing on employee relations and creating opportunities for successful outcomes.

* Oversaw training and development programs for HR Directors and organizational leaders.

Regency Manor Rehabilitation Center, Columbus, OH

Human Resources Manager July 2010 – July 2013

* Managed all aspects of HR functions, including employee relations, benefits administration, training & development, workers' compensation, recruiting, and retention.

* Implemented strategic measures to control turnover and workers' compensation costs.

Greene Oaks Retirement Community, Xenia, OH

Human Resource Manager Nov 2008 – July 2010

* Managed and maintained employee relations, assisting employees and managers with benefit issues, leave of absences (FMLA and non-FMLA), performance evaluations, and other concerns.

* Provided guidance on corrective counseling and termination procedures.

* Managed workers' compensation claims.

* Led annual benefits enrollment process.

* Implemented new procedures based on best practices.

Science Application International Corporation (SAIC), Dayton, OH

Technical Recruiter Feb 2007 – May 2008

* Managed full lifecycle recruiting for funded and contingent requisitions.

* Developed and implemented sourcing strategies to support organizational growth.

Riverside Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Dayton, OH

HR/Payroll Director May 2005 – Feb 2007

* Managed all areas of HR functions, including employee relations, benefits administration, training & development, workers' compensation, recruiting, and retention.

* Managed payroll functions.

* Supervision of staff.

Education

MBA, Human Resources, Strayer University

BA, Human Resources, Capital University

AS, Business Management, Sinclair Community College

Professional Human Resources Certification (PHR)

Project Management Training Certificate

Memberships and Affiliations

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Human Resource Retirement Community Association

Board Member – Birdie Light, LLC

2024 Central Ohio Nonprofit Executive Mentorship Program

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