Joseph Bushey, Shrm-Scp, Cbse Email & Phone Number

Ferndale, Wa, Us

• Architect and implement comprehensive HR strategies, policies, and procedures to support organizational growth and development.• Oversee talent acquisition, retention, and succession planning, ensuring seamless integration of new hires and continuous development of existing employees.• Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives, cultivating a culture that embraces and celebrates differences.• Manage employee relations and conflict resolution, fostering a harmonious work environment.• Administer compensation and benefits programs, aligning with market standards and optimizing employee satisfaction.• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations, safeguarding the organization from potential legal liabilities.• Collaborate with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with organizational objectives and promote a high-performance culture.Notable Achievements:• Successfully reduced annual employee turnover rate by 38% through targeted retention initiatives and enhanced employee engagement.• Streamlined HR operations by implementing state-of-the-art Payroll & HRIS, reducing administrative workload by 40% and increasing overall departmental efficiency.• Increased efficiencies within the HR department, reducing the department size from eight staff members down to four, with zero negative impact to productivity.

Ferndale, Wa, Us

• Assist in the development and execution of HR strategies, policies, and procedures to support organizational growth and development.• Facilitate diversity and inclusion initiatives, fostering a culture that respects and appreciates differences.• Handle employee relations and conflict resolution, promoting a collaborative and harmonious work environment.• Coordinate compensation and benefits administration, aligning with market standards and optimizing employee satisfaction.• Maintain compliance with labor laws and regulations, mitigating potential legal liabilities for the organization.• Collaborate with HR and organizational leadership to support HR initiatives and drive a high-performance culture.

Burbank, Ca, Us

Burbank, Ca, Us

Arlington, Virginia, Us

• Process all Army Reserve new hires at Kansas City Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS), averaging 200 new hires per year.• Oversee all medical prescreening and hiring physicals for Active Army and Army Reserve new hires, maintaining 100% HIPAA compliance• Screened over 500 quality control checks of new hire applications for enlistment in the Active Army and Army Reserve with 100% accuracy.• Developed and implemented medical prescreening and hiring physical process to reduce new hire processing times by 20%, utilized Excel and SharePoint, while still maintaining 100% HIPAA compliance and protection of personally identifiable information for all new hires.• Analyze new hire qualifications and compare to specific job requirements to determine new hire eligibility of employment.• Ensure 100% compliance with local and federal laws when conducting quality control checks of new hire applications and contractual acquisition agreements.• Counsel all new hires on personalized career options, benefit packages and college options. o Inspector General (IG) inspection results showed 100% compliance with all Army Reserve new hires contracting paperwork prior to new hires shipping to training

Arlington, Virginia, Us

• Advised 8 subordinate recruiting agencies in 5 midwestern states consisting of 325 military and civilian support personnel on operations and talent acquisition program management.• Led organization’s operations team of 12 personnel on all aspects of new hire contractual processing which required executive leadership approvals. • Managed the analysis, execution and project tracking of talent acquisition and staffing operations to ensure achievement of organizational recruiting goals.• Supervised day-to-day new hire processing operations, implemented new policies and procedures, all of which directly increased compliance and organizational rating during inspections conducted by higher headquarters.• Established a new hire tracking system, using Excel, which allowed leadership to have a five day forecast of all new hires scheduled for the hiring process and showed historical data trends and training indicators.• Developed training plan for three semi-annual partnership conferences for over 100 Army Reserve organizations in KS, MO, NE and parts of IL/IA.• Ensured 100% compliance of all new hire background screening completion for over 1,000 new hires.• Conveyed instruction and interpretation of complex information on current local and federal laws covering new hires to organizational leadership.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

• Supervised all operations and training for an Army Drill Sergeant Battalion; planned and directed organizational support, training and staff.• Led a team of six personnel in all aspects of planning and executing of annual training events for 115 personnel, resulting in 100% mission accomplishment.• Authorized budgeting and purchasing requirements for all organizational operations, training and missions, including personnel travel requirements.• Co-authored new and updated standard operating procedures manual, which directly resulted in a 30% increase in previously deficient areas of organizational operations.• Streamlined security clearance applications for 115 personnel organization, resulted in increase from 60% to 94% compliance of personnel required security clearances.• Ensured 100% accountability of organizational facility and equipment valued over $2,500,000.• Entrusted with the responsibility as the organization Sexual Harassment/Assault Response Program Victim Advocate.• Managed organizational physical security program, to include supervision of monthly, quarterly and yearly weapons and sensitive items inventories.• Controlled government purchase credit card, ensured fiscal responsibility with over $100,000 in annual purchases.• Planned annual training exercises for 115 personnel, managed travel, lodging and movement of all personnel.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

• Coordinated all Army Reserve Recruiting in an area covering 5,000 square miles; maintained a network of influencers including educators and community officials.• Led and directed eight Recruiters during a six-month period, resulting in meeting 100% of talent acquisition goals for two consecutive quarters.• Utilized various recruiting methods, from cold calls, to face-to-face contacts and referrals to establish new hire interviews.• Consulted all potential new hires with multiple sources of information; advised and counseled all potential new hires on personalized career options, benefit packages and college options.• Boosted Army Reserve high priority new hires from 26.7% in 2008 to 183.3% in 2011.• Established and maintained working relationships with over 25 corporate agencies to allow for partnering during all recruiting events and job fairs.• Selected by Sonoma State University to assist in development and implementation of college diversity-based recruitment program.o Achieved Top New Recruiter for Sacramento Recruiting Battalion for 2008, subsequently achieved Top Recruiter for two out of the next three years.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Instructed and lead Soldiers completing a fast paced medical pre-deployment course in order to ensure proficiency of emergency medical skills. Coached and mentored Soldiers in leadership aspects of medical triage.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Master Of Science - Ms, Human Resource Management

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Administration With Emphasis In Marketing