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Maximizing the Impact of Total Rewards: Enhancing Organizational PerformancePassionate about leveraging Total Rewards to elevate recruitment efforts, mitigate turnover, and bolster staff engagement within challenging budget constraints, I bring over 27 years of experience in leading strategic initiatives in HR management.MY APPROACH:Strategic Planning: Crafting innovative and impactful Total Rewards strategies through meticulous market research and collaborative input from leadership and staff.Listening: Gathering extensive stakeholder feedback and fostering relationships with key influencers to ensure responsiveness to evolving needs and maintain credibility during change.Service Level Agreements: Setting clear expectations and surpassing them to drive HR support excellence.Fiscal Responsibility: Partnering with Finance to optimize Total Rewards spending, recommending cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.HOW MY TEAM DESCRIBES ME:Approachable: Known for maintaining a calm demeanor even in challenging situations.Inclusive: Actively seeks and values input from team members, fostering a culture of collaboration.Innovative: Generates a wide range of ideas, with a knack for identifying those that yield tangible results.Supportive: Champions project management best practices, emphasizing outcomes and deadlines while removing obstacles.Empathetic: Prioritizes the well-being of team members, advocating for their needs and growth opportunities.TOTAL REWARDS LEADERSHIPI am a seasoned Senior Total Rewards Leader known for driving strategic initiatives and delivering high-level expertise. I prioritize innovation and operational efficiency, positioning my teams as indispensable partners in organizational success.KEY ATTRIBUTESExpertise and Experience: Over 27 years of leadership in Total Rewards functions within diverse, mid-size organizations.Project Management: Proven track record in spearheading organization-wide initiatives, from policy development to seamless implementation.Collaborative Style: Fosters partnerships and cultivates a supportive work environment to achieve exceptional results.AREAS OF EXPERTISE- Benefits & Health Plans- Retirement & Wellness Programs- Compliance & Compensation- Executive Benefits & Compensation- Mergers & Acquisitions- Vendor ManagementLet's connect to explore how I can help optimize your organization's Total Rewards strategy for sustainable growth and success.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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Executive Director, Total RewardsVanderbilt University Medical CenterMilwaukee, Wi, Us
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Executive Director, Total RewardsFroedtert Health Jun 2016 - Feb 2024Greater Milwaukee AreaResponsible for design and delivery of Benefits, Compensation, HRIS, Absence Management and Workforce Analytics functions for a ten-hospital system (1,185 beds) with over 17,000 staff and physicians. Assisted with the harmonization and modernization of the Total Reward function during significant growth and challenging economic times. Affiliated with the Medical College of Wisconsin. • Benefits – Analyzed and adjusted all core benefits to meet staff and organizational needs and to stay… Show more Responsible for design and delivery of Benefits, Compensation, HRIS, Absence Management and Workforce Analytics functions for a ten-hospital system (1,185 beds) with over 17,000 staff and physicians. Assisted with the harmonization and modernization of the Total Reward function during significant growth and challenging economic times. Affiliated with the Medical College of Wisconsin. • Benefits – Analyzed and adjusted all core benefits to meet staff and organizational needs and to stay competitive in the region. Added new benefits based on staff input and available budget.• Compensation – Consolidated grade structures, standardized compensation practices and completed a full market and equity review of all positions and staff. Repeatedly adjusted minimum wage. Managed executive compensation.• HRIS – Maximized Lawson system. Built a robust HR Dashboard and analytics capability.• Absence Management – Retained all leave functions in house for better accuracy and lower cost. Built a robust ADA review process and return to work program.Top achievements – Provided innovative solutions in retirement administration, enhanced benefits (Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Weight Watchers, Student loan repayment, expanded EAP, PTO re-design, etc.), designed creative compensation programs (retention bonuses, extra shift pay, COVID programs, acting leadership pay, etc.) to meet the needs of our ever changing workforce expectations. Presented results at local and national conferences. Show less -
Executive Director, Total RewardsCone Health System Jan 1996 - Jun 2016Greensboro, NcResponsible for design and delivery of Benefits, Compensation, HRIS, Workers Compensation, Wellness and on-site childcare centers for a 6-hospital system (1,272 beds) with over 11,000 staff and physicians. Assisted with the growth from 2 to 6 hospitals by modernization of the Total Reward function.• Benefits – Continuously adjusted benefits programs to meet the changing needs of the workforce and market. Managed vendor relationships. • Compensation – Standardized job descriptions… Show more Responsible for design and delivery of Benefits, Compensation, HRIS, Workers Compensation, Wellness and on-site childcare centers for a 6-hospital system (1,272 beds) with over 11,000 staff and physicians. Assisted with the growth from 2 to 6 hospitals by modernization of the Total Reward function.• Benefits – Continuously adjusted benefits programs to meet the changing needs of the workforce and market. Managed vendor relationships. • Compensation – Standardized job descriptions, created a consistent executive compensation program including STI, established credibility of the function though consistent administration and responsiveness to changing market conditions.• HRIS – Transitioned from a “best of breed” environment to one that maximized the core Lawson system and provided a seamless user experience.• Workers Compensation – Managed process by continuous claim review and diligent application of guidelines to control costs.• Wellness - Implemented efforts to improve the health of employees including health screenings, HRA’s, incentives, stop smoking programs, healthy food choices, weight loss programs, on-site exercise activities, case management and disease management programs.• Childcare – Transitioned three on-site centers to an outsourced vendor.Top achievements - Each new acquisition brought new challenges. Successfully integrated 4 new hospitals and built relationships with senior leaders to help each transition go smoothly. Completely revised retirement programs. Show less -
Vice President Human ResourcesSt. Mary'S And Sacred Heart Hospitals Jun 1992 - Jan 1996Rhinelander And Tomahawk, WiMember of the senior management team with responsibility for all HR functions, Payroll, Education/Development, Childcare Center, Spiritual Services, Lifeline, Diabetic Education, Credit Union and Mission Effectiveness for two System affiliated hospitals (58 and 18 beds) with a total of 600+ employees. Now part of Aspirus Health.• Created a consolidated human resource function across both hospitals.• Consolidated Sick, Vacation and Holiday time into a Paid Time Off (PTO)… Show more Member of the senior management team with responsibility for all HR functions, Payroll, Education/Development, Childcare Center, Spiritual Services, Lifeline, Diabetic Education, Credit Union and Mission Effectiveness for two System affiliated hospitals (58 and 18 beds) with a total of 600+ employees. Now part of Aspirus Health.• Created a consolidated human resource function across both hospitals.• Consolidated Sick, Vacation and Holiday time into a Paid Time Off (PTO) plan.• Revised the performance review process and eliminated the link between pay and performance.• Implemented the DDI automated timekeeping system.• Assisted in a culture change to a Quality focus by serving as a member of the CQI Steering Team and facilitated several cross-functional team projects.• Provided leadership to a variety of diverse departments in the organization including the merger of two departments and the implementation of operational improvements.Top achievements – Helped build a culture for the combined organization through integration of functions and employee recognition activities. Show less
John Konicek Education Details
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Industrial / Organizational Psychology -
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Bachelors
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Psychology
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John Konicek attended Lamar University, Viterbo University, Viterbo University, Viterbo University.
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