Human Resources Resource

MICHAEL KALSON

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Chesterfield, VA 23838

Cellular: 804-***-****

Email: *******.********@*****.***

Summary of Experience

An experienced Human Resources professional with over 25 years of experience that can deliver the professional guidance of the programs and services needed to operate a truly integrated HR department. This would included the writing and review of policy/ procedure manuals as well as compensation analysis and structures that would increase company profitability and employee retention while reviewing decision letters regarding appeals and grievance for accuracy prior to delivery. Formulated creative resolutions to problems by applying knowledge of Workers' Compensation and other applicable technical program areas. Initiating, developing, tracking, implementation and following up on Benefit structures with timely completion of regulatory compliance reviews. Previous history of management for multiple branch offices with 15+ Employees as a Civilian and over 30 while serving in the U.S. Military. Provided technical interpretations and guidance on Human Resource matters such as employee relations, labor relations, payroll and benefits, classification, staffing, and recruitment. Education

Southern Illinois University / Bachelors of Science Degree, Healthcare Management- 3.2 GPA

(32 General Education Credit hours needed for completion) Rabun County High School / General Education Diploma Skills

Employment History

Senior Human Resources Manager, Department of Health 06/2023 - present

Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources Management for all the 140 district health departments throughout the Commonwealth including Benefits management, compensation reviews, recruitment program development, and investigation review/resolution. Implementation of training, implementation and develop programs for all 42 HR professionals that report to my office both in person and remotely. Currently implementing Service Now as an integrated tool for transaction tracking that will allow the over 3,200 staff and over 2,000 contractors the ability to submit and track HR requests.

Deputy Director of Human Resources, Office of the Attorney General 12/2022 – 06/2023 Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources Management for the office including Benefits management, compensation reviews, recruitment program development, and investigation review/resolution. Implementation of training and develop programs for over 550 employees in 5 Office Locations throughout Virginia. Personally train staff and leadership during the rollout and implementation of Cardinal and Page-Up to the agency. Regional Director of Human Resources, PAM Health, Inc. 03/2022 – 12/2022

Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources Management for 8 Post Acute Specialty LTACH and Rehabilitation Hospitals in 4 States. Duties including Benefits management, compensation reviews, recruitment program development, and investigation review/resolution. Implementation of training and develop programs for the Facility HR Managers and the 8,000+ employees. Conducted new hire orientation for each new HR Associate hired along with Payroll management. Human Resources Benefits

Coordinator

Microsoft Office

2010

Recruitment Account Manager

Salary Evaluations Applicant Tracking

Systems/HRIS

Word, Excel,

Power

Point, Outlook

Orientation Employee

Relations

Regional Director of Human Resources, MFA, LLC.

12/2019 – 03/2022

Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources Management for 20 Skilled Nursing Facilities in Virginia with oversight of 19 more in Virginia and North Carolina. Duties including Benefits management, compensation reviews, recruitment program development, and investigation review/resolution. Implementation of training and develop programs for the Facility HR Managers of all 39 locations and the 12,000+ employees. Conducted new hire orientation for each new HR Associate hired along with Payroll management.

Human Resource Manager, Lowe’s Inc.

02/2016 – 12/2019

Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources Management for this Fortune 40 organization including Benefits management, compensation reviews, recruitment program development, and investigation review/resolution. Implementation of training and develop programs for over 170 employees in each store while being responsibility of 2 stores at a time. Conducted new hire orientation for each new Associate hired along with Payroll management. Senior Recruiting Manager, Robert Half Technology, Inc. 07/2015 – 02/2016

Responsible for the Direct Hire recruitment of technology professional for companies all over Virginia. Client account development for each open position to help deliver the best quality candidates, which included; Human Resources Recruitment Plans, Compensation review/ analysis, benefits evaluations, and job description reviews. Operations and National Client Account Sales and Marketing Manager, TECHEAD, Inc. 01/2010 – 07/2015

Management of 8 US and 2 Off-Shore based Recruiters, 4 Account Managers, and 1 Staffing Coordinator with Offices in Richmond, VA and Charlotte, NC. Over 114 Full-time contractors working with Fortune 100/500 companies while developing compensation reviews to support these client companies. Actively working with 26 Local and National companies with an average of 3 new clients agreements signed each month. Diversified platform of Services offered that includes Solutions Based Programs (i.e... Website Development, Mobile Apps Development) and Training (Adobe and Titanium).

Additional Professional Experience

● Staffing Manager, RemX Specialty Staffing, Inc. (A Select Family of Companies)

● Executive Recruiter, The Richmond Group, LLC.

● Recruiter, SunTrust Bank, Inc. (Contractor)

● Human Resources Manager, Bostwick Laboratories, Inc.

● Branch Office Manager, Arbor temporary Services, Inc.

● Hospital Corpsman Second Class (E5), United States Navy/ Honorable Discharge Affiliations

Arthritis Foundation - Jingle Bell Run

Synapse Networking Group - Operation Enduring Warrior

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