Kathy Chaney, PHR, SHRM-CP
Grand Prairie, TX **052
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Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Professional Human Resource leader with functional knowledge of all human resource disciplines; outstanding organizational needs, skilled in the ability to handle crisis situations calmly and efficiently; possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to relate and interact well with diverse individuals and groups; an effective time manager who is action-oriented and results-driven; adept at building teams and creating a collaborative environment.
Work Experience:
Director of Human Resources; Complete Emergency Care - Southlake, TX; 3/2015 to 11/2024 (Retired)
Responsible for determining and providing leadership in developing and executing human resources strategy in support of overall business plan and strategic direction.
Planned, developed, organized, implemented, direct, and evaluate human resource's function and performance. Implement and promote organizational change.
Successfully migrated from a PEO to an in-house HRMS, including applicant tracking, onboarding and payroll processing.
Coached and advised management team on employee performance and disciplinary.
Monitored trends in overtime, attrition, turnover, payrates, and advised senior management.
Lead the human resources department by evaluating structure and plan for continual improvement, as well as providing professional and personal growth.
Developed policies and programs for effective management of human capital.
Managed employee communications, employee safety, benefits, and pay structures.
Human Resource Manager; Hirata Corporation of America; Indianapolis, IN 5/2013 to 2/2015
Managed all areas of Human Resources to include: benefits; compensation; training and development; staffing; employee relations issues and payroll. Responsible for: supply ordering; office equipment; building maintenance; office upgrades.
Implemented an Application Tracking System reducing the need to outsource recruiting.
Negotiated benefits packages resulting in a 7.93 percentage yearly savings.
Coached management on employee performance and disciplinary.
Partner with management team to revamp job descriptions to reflect a more accurate view of each position
Change and develop policies and procedures to promote current and future company growth
Develop relocation plans/packages for expatriates
Actively participate on ERP selection and implementation team
Develop training (Compliance/Teambuilding/Company Procedures) using the ADDIE Model
Risk Manager; Milestone Contractors, L.P.; 2012 to 2013
Managed all aspects of Worker's Compensation and PD/GL claims, including reporting, tracking - 65% decrease in WC Claims in 3 years.
Implemented and managed Modified Work Program - 70% decrease in LT/RT.
Streamlined reporting processes for Worker's Comp and PD/GL reporting.
Developed procedures for PD/GL damage recovery.
Designed and presented training sessions in areas of worker's comp, general liability reporting, HR procedures and implementation, documentation, EEO requirements using the ADDIE Model.
Human Resource Generalist; Milestone Contractors, L.P.; 2005 to 2012
Demonstrated human resource competencies in benefits administration, employee relations, and training; position over-lapped the Risk Manager position. Corporate HR department serviced approximately 375 permanent employees and 825 seasonal employees.
Benefits Administrator – open-enrollment processing and employee liaison. Monitored billing, maintain accuracy of enrollees.
Managed drug policy (pre-employment, random, DOT, and executive).
Interpreted union contracts for compliance.
Implemented revisions of job descriptions.
Oversaw Unemployment Compensation administration.
Initiated start-up and maintained HR Inter-company website.
Human Resources Representative; Milestone Contractors, L.P.; 1995 to 2005
Provide support to human resource department with increasing responsibilities over-lapping the HR Generalist position.
Processed certified union payroll using PeopleSoft
Maintained employee personnel and medical files, processed employment verifications.
Payroll entry and processing using PeopleSoft and Viewpoint systems.
Job Fairs placed ads for open positions in newspapers and educational institutes, internal job postings and interview scheduling.
Coordinated Health Fairs and Flu Shots; Service Awards, Safety Award, Education and Wellness programs.
Tracked trainees and apprentices using MS Access databases.
Participated in writing policies and procedures based on company goals and employment laws,
Education:
Masters in Human Resource Development: Villanova University - Philadelphia, PA
BS in Management/Human Resources; Indiana Institute of Technology - Fort Wayne, IN
AS in Business Management; Indiana Institute of Technology - Fort Wayne, IN
Certifications/Licenses
SHRM-CP
PHR