Ben Schultz, Shrm - Cp Email & Phone Number

West Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Norwalk, Ia

Manage annual HR budget of >$700,000 spanning all department activitiesAssign and manage responsibilities for team of 3, setting strategic direction for department and creating documentation for processesCreate staffing and training plan for impending expansion, increasing staffing by 80%Succession plan for retirements and departures of key roles, minimizing knowledge lossProcess review and improvement for HR and other department processes

Norwalk, Iowa, United States

Efficiently manage investigation, correct action, employee relations, and issue resolution processes for staff of 220+Work cross-functionally with department managers to identify talent gaps then design and lead trainingsMonitor key staffing, retention, and engagement metrics to drive data-backed decision recommendationsServe on First in People committee to design organization-wide engagement and recognition campaign

Norwalk, Iowa, United States

Manage and standardize LOA process for 4 facilities and corporate team, headcount of ~850Plan, design, and analyze effectiveness of engagement tools to increase retention (Town Halls, Employee Surveys, Roundtables, Recognition Initiatives, Safety ProgramsComplete new hire benefit enrollment and serve as resource for any employee concerns at 4 facilities plus corporate locationAssisted with employee relations and performance management processesManage on-time completion of Norwalk 260E Training Reimbursement Grant, resulting in reimbursement of >$500,000

Des Moines Metropolitan Area

Plan 4 quarterly education events, scheduling 30+ volunteers and recruiting 35+ clientsPlan weekly and monthly education webinars, scheduling 15 volunteers/quarterSet direction and vision for team of 2 project managers

Des Moines Metropolitan Area

Conduct intake meeting with clients, creating action plans and scheduling follow-upsManage client data and coaching in SalesForce, lowered average client case age from 300+ days to 66Lead weekly client webinars for business plan and loan prep coachingActively recruited new volunteers and resource partners, increased active volunteer database by 33%

Des Moines, Iowa Area

Strategize and benchmark client benefit packages to bring affordable and effective healthcare solutionsLead on-site benefit education and serve as primary resource for benefit and enrolment questionsRegularly complete client compliance reviews, benefits enrollment, and analysis with client leadersActively recruit clients for meetings and programs, tripled number of clients

- Build relationships with prospective students- Tailor campus tours to each student's needs to give personalized experience- Keep line of communication open for each student- Focuses on communication, thinking quickly, personal contact, and personality

Aurora, Il

Researched site attrition data and engaged with associates/managers over attrition factorsCreated and presented Sr. Leaders with data-supported, strategic plan to combat site attritionAssisted coworkers with daily reports and site engagements while meeting project deadlines

West Des Moines, Ia

Reinvented the employee-orientation process for a streamlined, strategic outcome Created a college recruiting and marketing plan to increase brand awareness and intern interest Researching and organized different compliance laws for nationwide policy congruency

Des Moines, Iowa Area

-Build relationships with customers-Use fact-finding questions to assess customer needs and offer bank services-Handle teller duties (cash and customer service)-Communicate needs and questions to coworkers or management

-Worked on interstate-side lighting projects-Constant communication with crew and foremen to ensure safety and job responsibilities

Florissant, Mo

-Build relationships with customer-Assess customer needs and recommend products-Store maintenance and upkeep-Sign customers up for rewards card-2-time employee of the month