Karen Wolff, MPS, SHRM-SCP
Mount Wolf, PA
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www.linkedin.com/in/karen-wolff-73053a20
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Human Resources Director with 20+ years of progressive HR leadership in healthcare and pharmaceuticals. Expertise in HR strategy, workforce planning, HRIS optimization (Oracle, UKG), compliance, and employee engagement. Proven ability to lead change management, mergers and acquisitions, and build high-performing teams in multi-state environments. CORE COMPETENCIES
• HR Strategy & Workforce Planning
• HR Operations & Compliance (FMLA, ADA, OSHA, Workers’ Compensation)
• HRIS Optimization (Oracle, UKG)
• Employee & Labor Relations
• Change Management & M&A Integration
• Leadership Development & Talent Analytics
• Benefits Administration & Absence Management
• Culture Building & Employee Engagement
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WellSpan Health System
Manager, Absence Management
08 - 2022 – Present
• Led digital HR transformation, optimizing Oracle Absence Management and HRIS platforms.
• Absence Management functional lead for 2023 Lawson to Oracle integration for 22k team members
• Integrations with UKG and TPA
• Developed analytics dashboards for absence trends
• Physician paid time off alignment.
• Reduced exceptions from 10 to 1 paid time-off plan
• Standardized contract, moved from allotment to front load plan for consistency, cost containment, team member satisfier, and eliminating administrative burden
• Tracking IMLOA
• ADA
• Business impact
• Collaborated with executive leadership to align absence management with organizational goals.
• Developed and built department in 2022 with 7 direct reports
• Realigned from in house Leave Management to TPA
• Created and maintained HR and pay policies
• Mapping of UKG and Oracle integrations
• Parental Leave Pay
• Short term disability (non-ERISA, self funded non- statutory)
• Aligned STD with industry practice and LTD reducing overall usage and lost time
• Led cross-functional training to improve user adoption and operational excellence.
• Oracle, UKG, Policy Tech, Service Now, & TPA
Amneal Pharmaceuticals
Benefits Analyst
08 - 2018 – 08 - 2022
• Implemented workforce optimization and talent analytics strategies.
• Designed organizational development and wellness initiatives.
• Virgin Pulse
• Competition based monetary rewards
• Ensured compliance across multi-state operations. Amneal Pharmaceuticals
Benefits Administrator
07 - 2020 – 10 - 2021
• Streamlined benefits and leave management with digital solutions.
• Coordinated complex leave cases and improved processes. Michael Page @ Amneal Pharmaceuticals
Leave & Benefits Administrator
08 - 2018 – 07 - 2020
• Developed leave management protocols and analytics reporting.
• Enhanced employee experience and compliance.
Benefit Management Solutions
Leave Specialist
08 - 2016 – 05 - 2017
• Administered FMLA and non-FMLA programs for CareOne contracted services
• Improved manager-employee communication through Salesforce platform Topaz Lighting
Human Resources Manager
09 - 2013 – 03 - 2016
• Led workforce optimization and talent development.
• Instituted buddy program for new hires
• Established new performance platform with monthly check-ins
• Implemented digital HR solutions and succession planning.
• Paychex platform
Cumberland County
Assistant Director of Human Resources
01 - 2008 – 04 - 2013
• Managed employee - labor relations for 1,300 employees
• Civil and non civil service, 3 bargaining units
• Review - approval of all discipline - progressive discipline
• Develop and present Leadership training
• Directed recruitment, onboarding, compensation, and policy development.
• Developed Affirmative Action Plan and monitoring process
• In-house Leave Management
HCR ManorCare
Human Resources Director
05 - 2003 – 01 - 2008
• Led recruitment, retention, and compliance initiatives.
• Delivered leadership coaching and digital HR reporting. EDUCATION
Master of Professional Studies, Human Resources and Employee Relations – Penn State University
Bachelor of Science, Long Term Care Administration – York College of Pennsylvania CERTIFICATIONS
SHRM-SCP, Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional