Technical Trainer/Transportation Specialist

Managed overall Compensation program for the company by directing the design, development, planning, administration, and implementation of all programs. Direct, manage, and maintain workers’ compensation programs and related government mandated programs and laws. Direct the planning, design, development, testing, implementation, and on-going administration of the company Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).

Manage the overall Compensation program for the company by directing the design, development, planning, administration, and implementation of all programs including job evaluation, salary administration, annual and long-term management cash incentives, sales compensation, area differentials, cash incentives, and supplemental pay programs. Conduct labor market studies and perform complete analysis to establish competitive wage and salary structures. Collaborate with business unit management and regional HR staff to develop and administer variable compensation (commission, bonus, incentive) and retention programs. Direct the design, development, and maintenance of HRIS applications including needs analysis, project planning and management, customization, testing, training, and implementation; direct the administration and operations of the HRIS system which includes applications development, security access, data entry processing, and ongoing user training; oversee security level assignment, access updates, and maintenance of HR user Security for HRIS System. Provide direction and assistance to one HR Manager located in Wichita, Ks; and four Regional HR Directors in Longwood, FL, San Diego, CA, Irving, TX, and Wall, NJ who provide HR oversight of approx. 70 locations with regards to resolution of various HR issues as needed. Direct supervisory responsibility for 5 HR staff members to include oversight of Work Comp and Safety.

Directed comprehensive Human Resource programs for two agencies, the Kansas Department of Commerce and the Kansas Housing Resource Corporation. Determine human resource program initiatives, identify and evaluate agency needs and evaluate human resource program’s capability to respond to those needs. Evaluate program efforts for compliance with State Civil Service and EEO requirements and appropriate federal standards. Consult with Department’s senior staff and program managers concerning their programs and develop policy consistent with departmental objectives. Develop department-wide policy and procedures for program administration in the areas of labor and employee relations; EEO; classification/compensation studies and position management; workforce planning; benefits management; recruitment and selection; salary and benefits administration; payroll administration and time and leave; and training.

Assistant Personnel Director, Director of Classifications, and Employee Relations/EEO Director for the Kansas Department of Revenue. Manage the day-to-day operations of Revenue Personnel Services in the absence of the Director, including oversight over the areas of Transactions & Benefits, Recruitment & Selection, Classifications & Compensation, and Employee Relations/EEO. Direct supervisory responsibility for the Classifications Unit comprised of two Human Resource Professional IIs, and one Human Resource Professional I. Responsibilities included allocation/reallocation requests, FLSA reviews/determinations, job analysis, organizational analysis, position audits/reviews, and position management. Indirect supervisory responsibility over the Transactions & Benefits Unit and the Recruitment & Selection Unit.

Provided advice and consultation concerning classification issues and interpretation of class specifications, agency and/or state regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines. Responsible for problem resolution on classification actions. Conducted desk, onsite or telephone audits of positions as needed and/or requested in house and/or with the Division of Personnel Services Coordinated and reviewed proposed classification actions to insure internal equity, appropriateness of action, correct fiscal impact coverage, and compliance with SRS’s classification authority agreement for six (6) SRS Central Office Commissions, two (2) Divisions, twelve (12) Area Offices, and five (5) umbrella facilities. Represented the Department on statewide study task forces.