Director Of Human Resources
Wisconsin Health Fund
Wisconsin Health Fund is a non-profit, multi-employer, Taft-Hartley Trust fund, which provides insurance benefits to union employers. WHF has a muti-speciality medical center, dental clinic, and pharmacy available to insured members as well as to the public. During my tenure with Wisconsin Health Fund, I was a consultant to approx. 100 employees in support of business goals, recruiting, compensation and benefits, succession planning, leadership, performance management, and organizational development and effectiveness. During my last two years at Wisconsin Health Fund, in addition to HR, I also oversaw the Pharmacy operations.Provided sound advice regarding leadership, HR and legal issues. Successfully handled all outside claims without needing outside Counsel. Continually evaluated compensation structureLead and coordinated relevant and dynamic Leadership Development programs for the management and Executive teams.Effectively negotiated key benefit and risk management policies: Medical, Life, LTD, Commercial Property, Professional and Fiduciary Liability insurance, ERISA insurance, PBM ( Pharmacy Benefit Manager), Work Comp insurance.Responsible for leading all strategic initiatives and created a dynamic and coherent culture (e.g. Employee Assessment and Engagement, Strategic Plan, Mission, Vision, Organizational Values, ALL Staff meeting & Employee Opinion Survey). Implemented 360 degree Performance Management Program. Developed customer service initiative for entire organization.Responsible for succession planning to prepare for the futureChaired Wellness, Recognition, & G.E.M. (Going the Extra Mile) Committees. Co-Chaired Safety and Budget Committees.Streamlined Prior Authorization process which saved WHF over $200,000 per year. Implemented Customer Service Standards.Executed new plan design to increase filled prescriptions.Implemented "Over the Counter" drug program.Increased employee engagement.