Jana Strunk, Ms, Ma, Phr Email & Phone Number

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Coaching Executive Women to reduce emotional weight, recode their mindset for improved performance, confidence, success and happiness. Corporate projects include strategic employee/team development through strengths-based testing and coaching, talent management and leadership training, coaching and consultation of executive leaders regarding talent development and strategic business planning, policy and procedures revisions, employee handbook revisions, documented process flows and improvements, and FLSA audits & updated job descriptions. 

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

At Steam Energy, Jana reported to CFO, and managed a team of HR Assistant, Sr. Recruiter, and Benefits Manager and was engaged in developing and implementing the strategic Human Resources plan with a strong focus on employee relations, performance management, full-cycle Talent Acquisition and Retention. She served as a Team Lead for Employee Experience Committee that worked on Reward, Recognition and Retention to add fun events for the employees.Along with providing employee relations support, including conflict resolution, disciplinary action and performance improvement counseling, Jana developed and conducted training for management and employees on a variety of issues including, but not limited to, performance management, diversity, etc. She assisted management in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of HR programs.Among her accomplishments in this role include bringing HR Department into compliance (FLSA Audit and ERISA filings), adding and revising Employee Handbook, improving Performance Management, implementing Performance Pro for competencies and goal based evaluations; lowering costs by improved benefits with new providers and increased participation in Wellness Program. In addition, she delivered consultation and coaching throughout the company and introduced best practices for talent development and employee relations.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

In her role as Manager of Employee Relations and Policy Administration, Jana delivered full range of support in functional areas of human resources including, management of policy administration, termination appeals, exit surveys, grievances, unemployment/Texas Workforce Commission hearings, investigations and training. She interfaced with various departments and delivered support in Legal, Recruiting, Office of Diversity & Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity, Compensation, Organizational Development and Training, Employee Assistance Program, Leave Administration and Benefits to facilitate support of the departments’ requirements. She managed a team of four Sr. Employee Relations (ER) Representatives serving 14,500 classified employees involved in training leaders in the areas of on-boarding, performance management and appraisal, reorganizations, policy and procedures, requests for disciplinary review and disciplinary actions. Selected highlights of this role include: Reduced corrective actions by 54% and increased retention by 17% through the implementation of consultation plan and processes. Developed training for leaders/supervisors in talent management; including resetting the clock, retaliation, conflict resolution, behavioral-based interviewing and selection, managing improved performance, and performance evaluations as development tools. Ensured paperless process by successful implementation of electronic OnBase ER record system. Developed monthly data metrics report for business leaders regarding recruiting and first year retention, talent development and management, and strategic planning. Received PACT Pin (represents excellent customer service in Problem solving, Attitude and ability, Communication, and Team work). Maintained records and compiled statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and turnover rates.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

In her role as Human Resource Business Partner for Parkland Health and Hospital System, Jana drove business performance through creation and delivery of effective Human Resource strategy and solutions. She worked with the managers to swiftly resolve individual performance/capability issues using appropriate tools and translated to managers the market factors that impact on attraction, performance and retention through a solid understanding of the sector, strategy, performance goals, customers, competitors etc.Furthermore, she managed facilities, Parkland Foundation, and Community Medicine totaling 1500 employees and was thoroughly engaged in Consulting, Coaching, Training, Employee Relations, Reward & Recognition, Employee Retention & Engagement, and Liaison with Benefits, Compensation, Recruitment Departments, and awarding Employee of the Month. She advised managers and employees on state and federal employment regulations, benefit and compensation policies, personnel procedures and employee rights. Some of the highlights in this role include: Developed First-Year Retention Guide resulting in a 10% increase in the first year. Gained success in acting as a Project Lead for an inaugural two-week employee appreciation celebration for 9400 employees.