Remote HR Data Entry Specialist
Resume:
LORI J. MORRIS
Edina, MN *****
***************@*****.***
SEEKING REMOTE DATA ENTRY PROFESSIONAL ROLE
Strategic and results-oriented Human Resources professional with more than 20 years of progressive experience leading HR operations, employee relations, talent acquisition, compliance, organizational development, and people-focused initiatives. Demonstrated success partnering with executive leadership, managers, and employees to build positive workplace cultures while ensuring legal compliance and operational excellence. Recognized for strong emotional intelligence, relationship-building skills, and the ability to navigate complex employee matters with professionalism and discretion. Experienced in supporting secular, church, and non-nonprofit organizations through growth, change, and developmental initiatives while fostering employee engagement, retention, and performance. Seeking a remote Human Resources, HR Business Partner, People Operations, Employee Relations, Talent Management, or Human Capital Management role within a mission-driven organization.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Human Resources Leadership • Employee Relations • Talent Acquisition • Recruitment & Selection • HR Compliance • Employment Law • Policy Development • Performance Management • Compensation & Benefits Administration • Organizational Development • Employee Engagement • Leadership Coaching • Workforce Planning • Training & Development
• HRIS Management • Employee Investigations • Risk Assessment & Mitigation • Change Management • Conflict Resolution • Employee Handbook Development • Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) • Metrics & Reporting • Project Management • Remote Workforce Support
HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR
St. Andrew Lutheran Church Eden Prairie, Minnesota March 2025 – Present
• Lead all human resources functions supporting organizational goals and workforce effectiveness.
• Advise leadership regarding employee relations, compliance, organizational development, and performance management.
• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure legal compliance and operational consistency.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, compensation administration, and retention initiatives.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and mission-centered workplace culture.
• Manage sensitive employee relations matters while maintaining confidentiality and reducing organizational risk.
HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATOR 1 Year Contract
Barron, Wisconsin
March 2024 - March 2025
• Administered day-to-day HR operations, employee records management, benefits administration, and compliance activities.
• Supported recruitment, onboarding, employee communications, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Assisted leadership with policy interpretation, employee relations concerns, and performance management processes.
• Maintained accurate HR documentation and ensured compliance with applicable employment regulations.
HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR
HiBAR Minneapolis, Minnesota
2021 – 2024
• Directed comprehensive HR operations for a growing organization and aligned people strategies with business objectives.
• Managed talent acquisition, employee engagement, compensation, benefits, and performance management programs.
• Developed and implemented HR policies, procedures, and workforce initiatives to improve employee experience and organizational effectiveness.
• Partnered with leadership regarding employment law compliance, workforce planning, and employee relations.
• Led initiatives designed to improve employee retention, communication, and workplace culture.
HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANT
Self-Employed Minneapolis, Minnesota
1996 – 2021
• Provided strategic human resources consulting services to organizations across multiple industries.
• Advised executive leadership and business owners on employment practices, compliance, employee relations, and workforce development.
• Developed employee handbooks, policies, procedures, and HR infrastructures for start- up, nonprofit, and established organizations.
• Supported recruitment, selection, onboarding, compensation planning, and performance management programs.
• Conducted workplace assessments and implemented solutions to improve employee engagement, retention, and productivity.
• Delivered management training and leadership coaching focused on HR best practices and organizational effectiveness.
• Assisted organizations in reducing risk through proactive compliance strategies and employee relations management.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER
Medalist Eden Prairie, Minnesota
1992 – 1996
• Managed recruitment, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and performance management activities.
• Ensured compliance with employment laws, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Assisted leadership with workforce planning, employee development, and organizational initiatives.
• Maintained HR records, reporting functions, and administrative processes while supporting positive employee relations.
EDUCATION
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.)
University of Northwestern – St. Paul
St. Paul, Minnesota
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (B.B.A.), HUMAN RESOURCES
University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS
Gallup CliftonStrengths®
• Connectedness
• Empathy
• Ideation
• Restorative
• Developer
These strengths reflect a leadership style centered on relationship building, innovation, problem solving, employee development, and organizational growth. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
• Feed My Starving Children
• Changing Gaits Equine Therapy Program
• Boys & Girls Club
• Youth Intervention Programs Association (YIPA)
• Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
• More than 20 years of Human Resources leadership and consulting experience.
• Extensive experience supporting executives, managers, and employees across diverse organizations.
• Skilled in employee relations, compliance, policy development, organizational development, and talent management.
• Known for integrity, professionalism, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to employee well-being.
• Proven ability to work independently and effectively in remote and hybrid work environments.
• Dedicated to creating positive workplace cultures that support organizational success and employee engagement.
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