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Employee Relations Hr Generalist

Location:
Florence, KY
Salary:
65-70K
Posted:
September 08, 2025

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Denise E. Becker

Florence, KY ***** I 859-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/deniseebecker/ I ******.********@*****.*** Human Resources Professional

Solid HR Generalist I Employee Relations I Training & Communications Adaptable, innovative, experienced HR professional with record of success in employee overall improvement, human resources functions, staffing, and training. Exceptional interpersonal skills; able to build solid cross-functional relationships at all levels of the organization in both union and non-union environments. Demonstrated ability to maximize employee performance through effective training, development, and motivational programs encouraging initiative and teamwork to further corporate goals. Adept at adapting training, presentations, to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.

HR Business Partnerships

Staff Training & Development

Safety& Risk Management

Engagement, Retention

Coaching/Consultation

Performance Management

Recruitment & Evaluation

Benefits Administration

New Hire Orientation-On Boarding

Conflict Resolution

Training Needs Analysis-HR Metrics

Regulatory Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COMPASS GROUP (UC HEALTH & WEST CHESTER HOSPITALS) 2021-Present HR Business Partner

Serve as the primary resource for employees and management by addressing concerns, resolving complaints, and ensuring consistent policy administration. Manage key HR functions, including recruitment, disciplinary actions, terminations, leave administration (LOA/FMLA), and sexual harassment investigations. Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement training programs for hourly and salaried employees while coordinating departmental meetings, presentations, and employee recognition initiatives. Actively participate in union negotiations and contract ratifications, contributing to effective labor relations and significantly reduced union grievances.

Designed and implemented training programs, improving employee development and policy adherence.

Led successful initiatives to enhance employee engagement, including monthly recognition programs and improved departmental communication. Achieved 100% regulatory flu shot compliance for EVS department. ELMCROFT ASSISTED LIVING 2018-2021

Healthy Lifestyles Director

Planned, organized, developed, implemented, and directed activity programs for residents. Researched contracts and scheduled outside services and entertainers. Developed and maintained the activity calendar and newsletter. Responsible for all internal communications and ensuring programs met state and federal guidelines. Maintained records and performed budgetary functions. Demonstrated ability with strong focus on customer service, conflict resolution, resident-staff engagement, and retention.

Community outreach efforts resulted in additional program offerings, donations, and increased volunteer pool.

Continuously met compliance requirements for COVID, resident charting-profiles plus bus transportation logs. TRIHEALTH 2013-2018

HR Business Partner

Facilitated the delivery of workplace strategies, consulted, and partnered with business leaders and management team on all aspects of HR support. This included compensation, performance management, talent management, succession planning, organizational change and employee relations.

Counseled individuals regarding performance issues and developed improvement plans.

Spearheaded and revitalized the Seton Employment Program, a high-profile event requiring meticulous logistical planning, coordination, and communication across three hospital locations; earned recognition for delivering the most successful execution since the program's inception. Staffing Consultant

Recruited, interviewed, and placed healthcare, administrative, and financial employees through high-volume, full-cycle recruitment. Conducted applicant screenings and skills testing, managed advertising for position vacancies, reviewed resumes and applications, verified references, and coordinated interviews. Recognized several times as one of the highest producers of full-cycle recruitment and new hire placements, occasionally outperforming senior recruiters. Denise E. Becker

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ARBOR EDUCATION & TRAINING / SUPER JOBS CENTER 2005 - 2013 Business Consultant / Team Lead, Training Manager, Business Service Unit Spearheaded internal and external hiring events. Worked with managers to evaluate training needs in multiple departments and locations, resulting in design, development, and facilitation of wide variety training programs. Identified and implemented process improvements to reduce workload and increase efficiency. Managed high-profile accounts working with the President of Workforce Investment Board.

Developed TABE (Test for Adult Basic Education) testing procedures to be used as a model for other Arbor operations.

Significantly increased hiring placements, greatly improving Super Jobs Center performance measures.

Received personal recognition from Cincinnati Mayor for Youth Job Fairs and youth job placements. FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 2002 -2004

HR Relationship Manager II

Drove bottom-line business performance through creating an effective efficient organization and maximizing employee performance. Acted as a catalyst to stimulate high engagement through ensuring supportive and mentoring manager behaviors.

Successfully audited 13 remote sales offices within a 5-month period, identifying solutions to resolve internal equity issues and implement compensation adjustments.

Introduced Management Toolbox, skill builder and development tool for managers and supervisors, and used this to develop soft skills such as interviewing, coaching, counseling, and termination procedures. Reduced liability issues.

Identified and resolved conflicts affecting employees, ranging from disagreements and potential workplace violence to allegations of sexual harassment.

Prior experience as Employee Relations Manager at Comair, as Human Resource Manager at Quebecor Printing, as Human Resources Communications Manager, Merchandiser Team at Gibson Greetings, Inc., and as HR Generalist at Ethicon Endo- Surgery, a Johnson & Johnson Company, Adjunct Instructor at Multiple Local Colleges and Universities.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Master's Degree, Education, Xavier University

Bachelor of Science, Social Sciences, University of Cincinnati Associate of Arts, University of Cincinnati

Certificate of Completion:

Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber: WE Lead 10-month Executive Leadership Development Program United Way, Board Orientation & Leadership Development Certifications:

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

SPHR Designation through SHRM (in progress)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Society for Human Resource Manager (SHRM)

JSFG (Job Search Focus Group) – Professional Development Committee Greater Cincinnati Human Resource Association (GCRA) - elected to Board of Directors, Served on Professional Development Committee, and Elected Treasurer



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