Human Resource Compliance Officer
Resume:
Wendy Klontz
Winchester, TN ***98
***********@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS
25+ years’ experience as an HR Professional
Dynamic, Innovative, Forward Thinking
Leader with 4 direct reports in HR department
Work closely with the C-Suite and Executive Management
Wrote entire handbook insuring said policies and procedures followed applicable federal, state and municipal laws (157 pages). This was approved by corporate attorney with no changes, additions or edits
Key liaison individual between hourly field employees and management teams companywide
Graduate of Strategic Leadership Training through Blankenship Seay, Birmingham, AL
Voted as Diversity & Inclusion Professional of the Year for 2018 by MTSHRM
Leader in the industry of Work Based Learning and Career and Technical Training
Team member of DUNN University focused on training, certification.
securing grant money for training through Incumbent Worker Training through American Job Centers
Team member of DUNN Investments Human Resource Task Force
Trained in 360 reviews and continuing education for all employee’s including craft workers into upper level management
Extensive knowledge with Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) and Federal Bonding for reimbursement from federal agencies on placing hard to place workers
Strong oral and written communication skills – conflict resolution
Extensive knowledge of all state, federal and municipal laws impacting employee’s and employer
Job experience shows assertiveness, ability to multi-task and work under pressure, as a team and alone in fast paced and confidential work environment. Experience also shows versatility, organizational skills, leadership, dependability and reliability.
WORK EXPERIENCE
HR Pro Partners Consulting
CEO/Founder
March 2024 to Present
Human Resources Subcontracting covering all facets of Human Resources and Payroll
Refer to CCL position for details or contact us for a detailed description of services provided https://Hrpropartnersconsulting.com
Civil Constructors, LLC, Franklin, TN
Director of Human Resource/ EEO Officer
Sept. 1998-Sept 2023 Civil Constructors, Inc., Franklin, TN
Leader in diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Managing 3 direct reports; Payroll Administrator, Benefits Administrator and HR Generalist
Integral in selecting and implementation of HRIS software, ARCORO (Formerly BirdDog HR) for advertising of jobs, ATS and Onboarding which meets EEO and DOL compliance standards for tracking of applicants, new hires and legal documents such as I9, W4, EVerify, WOTC, VETS, Disabled Individuals and Skill Sets of all applicants.
Key member of TDOT AdHoc Committee, built the curriculum for the new Highway Construction Technician program currently being taught in conjunction with TNDOC
Member & Chairperson of TRBA Workforce Task Committee developing NCCER training for attracting new talent to the construction industry
Overseeing payroll with one direct report for 380-500+ employee base, this includes balancing to general ledger, garnishments, balancing & closings quarterly and annually, preparing W2’s, paying taxes & filing 941, meeting with auditor annually.
Overseeing with one direct report (our Benefits Specialist) Benefits administrating including health insurance, Medical/Dental/Vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, 401K
Key individual in selection process of current and past benefits programs – recently changed our company to a Self-Funded group which in the first year saved $600K annually. Did a carve out of our prescription provider saving an additional $30K on a monthly basis.
Administrating and knowledgeable of required Human Resources laws, including but not limited to EAP/SAP, TNDFWP, DOT, EEO, AAP, OFCCP, Chapter 6 & 7, Civil Rights, FMLA, FLSA, HIPPA and COBRA laws.
Wrote the companies current FMLA Policy, AAP, EAP/SAP Policy, HIPPA Policy and Employee Handbook; approval was received by legal department with very few changes to the policies & handbook prior to implementation.
New Hire onboarding and all new hire orientation and training
Representative in defending for the company during EEOC, Civil Rights, OFCCP, TDOT Audits, FLSA, ATF(Explosives), MSHA, DOT & I9 Auditing.
Representative for the company during Workers Compensation Claims and Dept of Labor Claims that require litigation; this includes research and attending depositions and court trials with legal representation. (Previously)
Key person in hiring process and separation process of employees. Verify employment, work history and pay rates and DOL Appeals and unemployment compensation claims.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS
Key Team Leader in TDOT AdHoc Committee Promoting worker training of Incarcerated Individuals, specifically Minorities & Females in Workforce
APA -American Payroll Association,
GNCAPA-Greater Nashville Chapter of American Payroll Association
MTSHRM-Middle Tennessee Senior Human Resources Management Association
SHRM – National Association for Human Resource Management
NAWIC – National Association of Women In Construction
NAWIC/Greater Nashville Chapter #16
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Norris Teachworth, Retired TDOT Affirmative Action Officer, ***********@*****.***
Natalie Douglas, TDOT Affirmative Action Officer 2, *******.********@**.***,
or 731-***-****
Kathleen Hancock, Owner Premiere Business Partners, ********@***********************.*** or 615-***-****
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