Human Resources Project Management

Rebecca Cassady, MBA, SHRM-SCPS

SUMMARY AND PROFILE

Versatile, top-tier HR professional consistently demonstrates strong organization and project management skills with proven capabilities to achieve goals exceeding expectations, and multi-task effectively in diverse, challenging environments.

Dedicated professional with more than 25 years of experience managing full spectrum of human resources functions, programs, and services, reinforced with business administration, operations, and project management expertise.

Proven success introducing and implementing continuous process improvements, including effective recruitment programs and staff-development initiatives to drive corporate goal attainment.

Continuous engagement in professional development to increase knowledge and develop a foundational background in finance, marketing, and health services.

Adept in organization and delivery of a wide range of health services, organizational theory, and models, including all aspects of management, healthcare policy, organization, and business operations.

Initiative-taking and detail-oriented with broad experience in supervising employees, implementing training programs, establishing performance incentives, and conducting personnel evaluations.

Outstanding leadership and team building strengths that generate optimum productivity and performance, coupled with the vision necessary to develop and implement successful action plans.

Effectively introduced policy improvements, business plans, and staff-development initiatives to drive production goal attainment; ability to resolve staff issues and negotiate productive outcomes.

Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with strong presentation and negotiation capabilities; interfaces effectively with all levels of staff and management in a manner that promotes team building while developing a sense of cooperation.

DEMONSTRATED RESULTS/PROVEN Computer skills include proficiency using Microsoft Office; HRMS; Kronos; UKG; Workday; Adobe Photoshop; Adobe PageMaker; Office Timesheets; APD; Paychex Payroll Software; EBS On-line Payroll Software; FileMaker Pro; Windows OS; and Mac OS and others.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Wisconsin management June 2024-December 2024

Human Resources Director, contract

Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff..

Oversees the daily workflow of the department.

Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.

Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organization's goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.

Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization's human resource compliance and strategy needs.

Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.

Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management.

Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization's human resource information system (HRIS) or talent management system.

Monitors and ensures the organization's compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.

Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.

Monona Plumbing & Fire Protection, Madison, WI

Human Resources Director October 2022 to April 2024

Human Resource Director plans, leads, directs, develops, and coordinates the policies, activities, and staff of the

Human Resources department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organization's mission and

talent strategy.

Develops organization strategies by identifying and researching human resources issues.

Implements human resources strategies by establishing department accountabilities,

including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, and compensation

Manages human resources operations by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching,

and counseling staff.

Develops human resources operations financial strategies by estimating, forecasting, and

anticipating requirements.

Accomplishes special project results by identifying and clarifying issues and priorities.

Supports management by providing human resources advice, counsel, and decisions.

Guides management and employee actions by researching, developing, writing, and

updating policies.

Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new

legislation.

Updates job knowledge by participating in conferences and educational opportunities.

Mohawk Industries, Fayette, AL

Human Resources Director /Safety Manager March 2012 to October 2022

Ensured the efficient and effective administration of all related HR, Safety and Environmental company and local policies of the manufacturing plant.

Supervise the daily and on-going HR, Safety and Environmental functions of the plant.

Initiate and follow through on improvement initiatives in necessary areas.

Foster an environment of positive employee relations by working with and engaging employees in initiatives, consistently administering policies and ensuring effective and open communication and problem resolution channel.

Administer environmental programs to include water, air and waste requirements and regulations.

Organize and conduct training programs as needed for Safety and HR compliance and employee growth.

Investigate, track, and manage injury and lost workday cases and metrics.

Maintain OSHA log and administer workers compensation documentation, records, and activity.

Conduct hazard and safety assessments and keep applicable records.

Coordinate with Headquarters EHS Department to make certain compliance with all related governmental regulations and reporting requirements.

Supervises HR representatives and confirms on-going development, feedback, and coaching.

Serve as a resource for facility employees for information about policies, position duties, and benefits.

Make certain the facility is staffed by overseeing such areas as workforce planning, hiring processes, position, training, and certification.

Perform other related duties as needed.

EDUCATION

KELLER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, Naperville, IL 2011

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH SERVICES AUGUST

Graduated with Honors ● Dean’s List ● President’s List

KELLER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, Naperville, IL 2010

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE (MBA)

Graduated with Honors ● Dean’s List ● President’s List

DEVRY UNIVERSITY, Oak Brook, IL

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE: TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT (BS) 2009

Major: Human Resources Management

Summa cum Laude ● Dean’s List ● President’s List

Sigma Beta Delta International Honor Society in Business, Management and Administration

Contact this candidate