Allison Collier Email & Phone Number

Springdale, Arkansas, United States

• Lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and training activities of new team members including working with management to draft and post job ads, screen candidates and interview scheduling. Serve as the initial contact and “face” of the company for new and prospective employees.• Plan, lead, develop, coordinate, and implement policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization's human resource compliance and strategy needs.• Support in administering employee benefits. Manage all information and documentation relating to employee benefits, including payroll deductions, enrollment forms, open enrollment materials distribution and employee updates.• Administer and oversee the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.• Assist corporate payroll administration, ensuring that all employees are paid accuratelyand according to HR policy as well as state and federal regulations.• Monitor and ensure the organization's compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommend best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.•• Manage documentation and scheduling of staff performance reviews. Track performance review schedules for all managers. • Administer employment verifications, UI claims, wage garnishments, child support orders and other employment-related inquiries/ requests.• Manage HRIS database for the division including new employee setup, input employee changes, manage system records and provide reports as needed.• Provide multi-state HR guidance and support to a rapidly growing organization.

Springdale, Arkansas, United States

• Serve as a resource to associates on a variety of business and HR-related matters. Interpret policies and respond to inquiries. Proactively address employee issues by utilizing feedback and serving as the liaison between associates and leaders. Provides advice and counsel to associates and management regarding personnel practices, policy, and employment laws.• Maintain and expand knowledge and understanding of existing and proposed federal and state laws/regulations affecting human resources management. Identify trends that could impact organizational objectives and/or operational resources. Interpret appropriate laws and policies, advising management and associates accordingly.• Oversee the associate development effort for assigned market or division to include leadership development, succession planning, talent review, and career pathing.• Develop and implement strategic staffing plan for market. Coordinate with the HR Talent Acquisition team on job postings. Oversee outreach efforts, to include career fairs, job placement agencies (to include Veteran’s agencies), and other recruitment efforts. Contribute to the recruiting and hiring process by conducting job interviews and/or providing input in hiring decisions to help identify the best candidate for the position.• Advise managers and supervisors on documenting and counseling associates for discipline and performance problems in a legally defensible manner.• Conduct and approve annual reporting such as Salary Review for Management, Performance Appraisal reporting, NMLS Membership/Renewals, and Required Training reporting.• Ensure personnel files are maintained in a manner complying with Arvest Bank.• Attend and provide a positive contribution in various meetings such as HR Peer group and bank manager meetings, seminars, training programs, schools, etc.• Build relationships and collaborate with cross-functional partners and all lines of business to help inform, shape, and design HR plans and activities.

Springdale, Ar

▪ Create an culture that partners with managers to achieve business goals through implementing and managing HR resources, programs and services (eg change initiatives, employee relations, talent and performance management, learning and development, compensation/reward optimization, talent acquisition, retention and engagement, and HR programs/services)▪ Identify opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness and partner with business leaders to define and implement new operating structures, systems and processes▪ Coach and provide advice to managers on legal compliance and policy interpretation and adherence▪ Promotes positive employee relations through communication and interpretation of the employee handbook and policies▪ Investigate and resolve employee relations issues; including the investigation of harassment, discrimination and other charges; managing discipline and discharge functions, and assuming responsibility for the uniform and equitable application of policies across the company▪ Ensure the people-perspective is represented in business decisions so implications are understood and the workforce is proactively managed; assessing the impact of business decisions on the workforce and provide solutions to optimize opportunities and mitigate any downsides▪ Partner with Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development teams, support the execution of strategies and programs to most effectively attract, develop and retain top talent▪ Participate in talent review and succession planning ▪ Manages exit interview process and communication of findings to management▪ Manages employee-relations activities and programs including but not limited to employee counseling, interpretation of policies, new employee orientation, and employee recognition programs▪ Participate in the post-acquisition integration for mergers and acquisitions in partnership with various other departments and the HR team▪ Supervise HRBPs, HR Generalists, and HR Assistants

Springdale, Ar

▪ Manages employee volunteer program for 600 employees▪ Conducts monthly meetings and acts as single point of contact with respective business units (e.g. ▪ Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues including conducting effective, thorough and objective investigations▪ Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)▪ Administers and manages the exit interview, new hire and engagement survey process▪ Areas of oversight include planning, implementing, and administering Human Resource Programs, employee relations, performance management, payroll, transfers/promotions and benefit (both US ,Canadian and Mexico) administration ▪ Support other HR function programs including learning and development and recruitment▪ Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies▪ Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention▪ Provide HR policy guidance/interpretation and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning▪ Develops HR team members as they become HR Business Partners/Generalists ▪ Responds to complex questions related to interpretation of HR policy/processes

Springdale, Ar

• Provides advice and counsel on complex performance management issues and supports managers in applying HR policies to high risk situations• Responds to complex questions related to interpretation of HR policy/processes• Developed, launched and managed employee volunteer program for 500 employees• Developed, launched and administered the exit interview, new hire and engagement survey process• Partners with managers and other business leaders to address performance gaps and facilitates discussions/process to assess appropriate action• Facilitate communication between employees, management and other HR functions• Conduct and manage investigation of complaints and concerns, assess the severity, determine root causes and recommend appropriate next steps• Maintains personnel files in compliance with applicable legal requirements• Areas of oversight include planning, implementing, and administering Human Resource Programs, employee relations, performance management, payroll, transfers/promotions and benefit (both US, Mexico and Canadian) administration • Monitor unemployment claims by reviewing claims, providing documentation and coordinating responses with management• Process all new hires, benefits orientations, LOA, terminations and payroll paperwork ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulatory mandates• Administer and track FMLA, Short Term Disability and other employee benefits

Bentonville, Ar

▪ Accountable for all aspects of recruiting, including devising search strategies, evaluating resumes, conducting pre-screens, coordinating interviews with candidates and managers, creating job descriptions to post online to attract quality candidates.▪ Plans, executes, delivers and monitors effective targeted sourcing strategies. Cultivates relationships with candidates and hiring managers providing timely feedback to each throughout the recruitment process. Ensures job postings are accurate and reflective of the company brand and current recruitment requirements▪ Prepares and maintains job requisition files; create recruiting reports and correspondence as necessary. ▪ Act as a liaison between hiring managers, candidates and interview team▪ Assist with the requisition process; training hiring managers on human resource systems▪ Responsible for the full cycle recruitment process for both hourly and salary position ▪ Support management with recruiting, hiring, retention and compensation guidance for job offers▪ Recruitment for professional positions (entry level to director level) - career fairs, recruiting agencies, external/internal candidates▪ Productively use a variety of recruiting tools including social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter), Job Boards (CareerBuilder, Indeed, Monster), Databases (ADP) and College recruitment ▪ Performed background checks, employment verification and reference checks▪ Assist with on-boarding and benefits of new hires ▪ Assist with exit interviews for voluntary/involuntary terminations ▪ Serve as a resource for employees and managers regarding policies, procedures and benefits▪ Serve as a cultural steward for the company

Springdale, Ar

▪ Responsible for tracking turnover, conducting exit interviews, determining resulting trends and patterns and providing appropriate relative feedback for company leaders▪ Assist with recruitment and new hire process for a 1300 + facility by reviewing applications, conducting interviews, preparing offer letters, scheduling physicals, background checks, I-9’s, tracking status of screening process and processing new hire paperwork▪ Conduct new hire employee orientation and providing an effective employee orientation process for all locations in support of company mission, values and goals▪ Administer and track FMLA, Short Term Disability and other employee benefits▪ Assist with maintenance and execution of attendance program ▪ Assist in managing unemployment claims▪ Manage New Hire Discussion Guides to ensure lower turnover percentage, employee retention and engagement score▪ Involved in company committees such as Recognition, Cargill Cares and the Voluntary Protection Program▪ Serve as a resource for employees regarding wages, policies, procedures, paid time off, leave of absences and employee assistance ▪ Recommended and implemented changes to improve various HR policies and procedures

Siloam Springs, Ar

▪ Responsible for processing paperwork for terms, new hires, employee references, disability claims, LOA and status changes▪ Ensured that new employees have completed all pre-employment requirements before beginning work▪ Responsible for overseeing the employee benefits programs ▪ Maintained personnel records and ensured that licensure was current on all professional staff▪ Maintained appropriate Human Resource records and responsible for department filing▪ Planned and implemented various HR events

Dodge City, Ks

▪ Responsible for the development and execution of a variety of plant wide communications▪ Developed and implemented the transmission of company objectives through bulletins, newsletters, company engagements, ads, special events and many other multi-faceted operations▪ Managed an ongoing service of current events and general assistance to nearly 2,800 coworkers and employees ▪ Engaged in diverse activities and responsibilities such as disciplinary hearings, compliance issues and administrative duties