Denise D. Mc Mahon, SPHR
N**** County Road BB 715-***-****
Colfax, WI 54730 *******.******@*****.***
Leadership - Human Resources
Professional experienced in all areas of human resources including project development and implementation. Proficient communicating with and explaining complex and detailed information to varied populations. Adept in organizing, prioritizing and handling multiple objectives and deadlines simultaneously. Collaborative team player experienced in handling sensitive and confidential issues with tact and diplomacy.
Professional Experience
United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census (2009 - present)
Assistant Manager for Recruiting - Oversee all recruiting, scheduling, testing, qualifying, reporting and telephone triage activities for 17 county area. Provide supervision, guidance and training. Excelled in meeting and exceeding national and regional recruitment objectives.
School District of Colfax (2009)
Substitute teacher K-12
Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan, Inc. (1994 - 2009)
Human Resources Director - Supervised 34 county regional human resource department responsible for $20 million in annual payroll, benefit administration, leave administration, recruitment, and legal compliance for up to 1200 employees.
Participated with senior leadership in policy and decision making capacity
Provided reports and analysis of personnel and financial information to improve decision making
Provided guidance on the personnel, ethical, and legal boundaries of various issues under consideration
Represented the agency in meetings and contacts with others internally and externally
Led informational and educational benefits meetings for all staff including transition from traditional PPO health plan to a CDHP/HSA resulting in 30% migration during first year
Successfully worked with multi-disciplinary team to move projects from concept through research, analysis, acquisition, testing, training, and implementation ranging from policy/procedure changes to technology enhancements including an enhanced HRIS system and computerized time-card technology allowing for nearly 50% employee growth while maintaining HR department FTEs
Worked collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve goals/objectives including development of on-line employment application and standardized group orientation process
Conducted comprehensive investigations of alleged misconduct, grievances, workplace safety, licensing and legal compliance concerns preparing written summary of findings
Performed job analysis, comparability factors, and researched compensation
Served on agency-wide committee which worked with worker compensation carrier and insurance broker to evaluate safety, legal, and liability concerns
Handled analysis and personnel issues surrounding a company acquisition and program closings
Provided regional leadership appropriately communicating decisions, responding to requests for information, and handling internal and external inquiries
Education
· UW-Eau Claire - Bachelors in Business Administration - Management, Summa Cum Laude
Professional Affiliations and Achievements
· SHRM · Chippewa Valley Society for Human Resource Management (CVSHRM)
· Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) · Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
· Graduate - Leadership Eau Claire 2008