Barbara Amato, Sphr, Shrm-Scp Email & Phone Number

Salem, Oregon

As HR Director, Talent Management for Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics, responsible to lead performance management, employee relations, regulatory and compliance/policies, immigration, talent acquisition, succession, organizational engagement and contract management for employed physicians and advanced practice providers.

Portland, Oregon Area

Managed operational parts of the business such as financial and tax reports, client meetings and event wrap-up reports. Closed business after my husband lost his battle against cancer.

Portland, Oregon Area

Key Accomplishments:- Conducted a comprehensive review of spending activity and investments. Reworked/renegotiated contracts to reduce spend by over $1.5M in the first year. - Transitioned paper functions to paperless portals and processes saving hundreds of thousands of dollars while fully supporting both managers and candidates.- Separated and built Talent Acquisition as a stand-alone department to support over 860 franchise and wholly-owned hospitals across the US and Puerto… Show more Key Accomplishments:- Conducted a comprehensive review of spending activity and investments. Reworked/renegotiated contracts to reduce spend by over $1.5M in the first year. - Transitioned paper functions to paperless portals and processes saving hundreds of thousands of dollars while fully supporting both managers and candidates.- Separated and built Talent Acquisition as a stand-alone department to support over 860 franchise and wholly-owned hospitals across the US and Puerto Rico averaging 5,000 hires per year. Show less

Responsible for facilitating, developing, and implementing global human resources strategies through the use of Lean to improve efficiency and effectiveness across the organization. Projects include areas of employee development, internal talent assessment, succession planning, and talent acquisition.

This position is responsible for providing vision, leadership, planning, and management for the development of an effective People & Culture Operations department that will encompass responsibility for Staffing, Immigration and Mobility, and HRIS Technology and system data integrity functions across the organization.The primary responsibilities of this role include the management of research, planning, and development of business processes that result in efficiencies, improve… Show more This position is responsible for providing vision, leadership, planning, and management for the development of an effective People & Culture Operations department that will encompass responsibility for Staffing, Immigration and Mobility, and HRIS Technology and system data integrity functions across the organization.The primary responsibilities of this role include the management of research, planning, and development of business processes that result in efficiencies, improve capabilities, and redesign of business workflows as needed. Develop and deploy new processes and promote and sustain technology performance in accordance with required HRIS standards and goals. This position will also direct, develop & implement recruitment strategies that support overall business requirements and growth forecast for talent acquisition, relocation management and other recruitment programs, immigration and mobility and negotiating and managing vendor agreements. This role works with Vestas leaders, business teams, and external partners to drive significant change and tangible service improvements. Show less

The System Director, Sourcing and Recruitment/Talent Acquisition, is responsible for developing and implementing sourcing and recruiting strategies and maintaining specific programs that integrate and enhance regional strategies for Providence Health & Services. These plans and specific strategies are developed in collaboration across a five-state area with a focus on designated hard-to-fill occupations.

The Regional Director, Employment & Workforce Planning, is responsible for developing and implementing sourcing and recruiting strategies and maintaining specific programs that integrate and enhance regional strategies for Providence Health & Services. These plans and specific strategies are developed in collaboration across all Oregon facilities.

The Human Resources Director originates and leads Human Resources practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce.The Human Resources Director coordinates implementation of services, policies, and programs through Human Resources staff; reports to the CHRO and serves on the executive management… Show more The Human Resources Director originates and leads Human Resources practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce.The Human Resources Director coordinates implementation of services, policies, and programs through Human Resources staff; reports to the CHRO and serves on the executive management team; and assists and advises company managers about Human Resources issues. Show less

Designed and developed an operational wholesale import business from concept to successful company. Negotiated sales contracts with retailers including Disney World, Red Lion Hotels, and structured a retail catalog deal with the NAACP.

Grew customer base from 29,000 to over 42,000; developed and implemented customer service and sales training programs; served on the National Advisory board overseeing industry software design and functionality.

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