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Knoxville, Tn, Us

Knoxville, Tennessee, Us

Head of Human Resources for the Knoxville Tennessee area’s premier orthopaedic provider. - Strategic Planning- Performance Management- Employee Engagement- Budgeting and Training - Supervision of Human Resource Department- Recruitment and On-Boarding- HR Information System and Compliance- Resource Management and Relations- Goal Development and Data Analytics- Policy and Procedure Development- Employee Relations and Conflict Resolution- Community Outreach Liaison

Rose Hill, Va, Us

The Human Resource Director oversees the overall strategic direction, planning, coordination,administration, and evaluation of the human resources function at Timberline Barns. The Director is responsible for developing and ensuring effective implementation of plans, systems, policies and processes for workforce planning, talent acquisition, talent management and development, employee engagement, legal compliance and record keeping, employee relations, total rewards (compensation and benefits), and payroll. Manages the HR personnel for Timberline Barns. - Introduction of Employee Handbook.- Implemented HR management software. - Designed and implemented evaluation policy company wide.- Employee career planning.- Organizational succession planning.- Manages organizational contracts including Employee, Contracts for Services, and Labor. - Organizational benefits management.

Rose Hill, Va, Us

The Human Resource Manager oversees the HR function, coordination, administration, and planning at Timberline Barns. The manager is responsible for recommending and ensuring effective implementation of plans, systems, policies and processes for workforce planning, talent acquisition, talent management and development, employee engagement, legal compliance and record keeping, employee relations, total rewards (compensation and benefits), and payroll.- Policy implementation writing or updating organizations package. - Recruited and hired new management team (Accounting, Manufacturing, Sales, Customer Service).- Recruited and hired a new Customer Service team.- Updated customer service process flow and actions.- Oversaw legacy personnel placement during organizational restructure.- Developed and managed new onboarding policies and procedures.

Merging military leadership, structure, sense of urgency, and willingness to wear multiple hats into best practices for business. SHRM certified with experience in all area's of HR; policy, people, evaluations, talent, and compliance. Operational experience with results across the spectrum of military and business process improvement. Tennessee Medical SystemsConsults on all HR and operations functions for a start-up medical device distributorship. Implements and directs policy changes for seamless product acquisition and customer service in support of muti-site sales teams, hospitals and medical facilities, doctors and staff, and all organization stakeholders. Surgical Specialist in the operating room. Supports and advises doctors, nurses, and staff in use, acquisition, and maintenance of surgical equipment and devices. Maintains proper documentation and accountability. - Improved process, policy and customer service for improved vendor relationships. Increased inventory availability by 280%. - Developed on-boarding education for new employees.- Developed and managed inventory and supply chain of $5 million annually in medical equipment and devices.- Supported neurosurgeons and orthopedic in over 50 procedures including decompression, fusion, and discectomy. Advised in real time on proper use of instruments and device sizing requirements for patients. Serenity Pools LLC Consults on project management, staffing, and contractor coordination for a new in ground pool system in the Knoxville area. Develops daily work plans, manages work flow, interacts with customers to explain the process and ensure clear expectations, and oversees ordering from multiple vendors. - Initial sales projections were exceeded by over 100%- Consistent job flow and vendor improvement over six months- Break ground to final walk through completion rate was reduced exponentiallyTimberline Barns LLCOutsourced HR Manager to direct hire as HR Director.

*Exceeded yearly goals by an average of 35% | Awarded top Region | Over 400 new hires*Directed focused and creative community, higher education, and internet sourcing activities as part of the ever-evolving recruiting strategy. Supervise successful resolution of all customer's needs according to set contract guidelines, strengthening the partnership between management and community. Provide regular updates to organization executives on pipeline development and candidates' progress. Manage the full recruiting life cycle, analyze data to understand strengths and weaknesses, recommend individual and collective training and oversee Applicant Tracking System ensuring effectiveness.-200% improvement in first 12 months, exceeded organizational goals; Change in quota assignments, training focus, recruiting strategy, and community influencer relationships. -Improved quality of successfully placed candidates by 40% year over year. -Networked and developed key relationships within a wide variety of candidate sourcing communities for both short and long-term hiring goals.

Improved national ranking, to top 5% | Directed rewrite of program Standard Operating ProcedureOversaw entire state operation including training & development, employee relations, process and policy improvement, pipeline success, and evaluation while maintaining organizational culture and values, managing costs, and partnering with owners, managers, employees, and support staff. Managed the entire learning process, and its environment, to ensure organizational goals were exceeded. Consistently meets objectives and implements measured and evaluated improvements to understand how learning impacts performance. -Increased national standing from bottom 10% to top 5% in 18 months.-Responsible for 700+ employees, 12 direct reports, and 8 contracted positions. -Developed and implemented new standard operating procedures covering all people, process and training requirements.

*Named top manager nationally | Exceeded goals by 40% | Grew team by 120%* Developed, planned, and implemented organizational programs for staffing and recruitment initiatives. Provided expertise and counseling to peer hiring managers to help select top candidates and ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws. Implement and utilize cost-effective recruitment strategies to attract highly qualified and diverse candidates. Assess recruitment trends and identify key issues to present to Business Leaders and HR Business Partners. Subject matter expert on data and trend analysis for use in planning and guidance to stakeholders. -Awarded National Top Manager in 2016; mentored Top Recruiter in 2015 and 2016.-Exceeded Organizational hiring goals yearly with 400+ applicants successfully managed through hiring processes that includes skills, education, medical status, and security background checks. -Increased prospective leadership pool by 250% through focused training and policy change.-Communicated vital needs to cooperating organizations across a wide spectrum; changed policy to improve customer service for 100% of participants.

Lynchburg, Va, Us

Identified, interviewed, and processed qualified applicants. Conducted daily activity with applicants to determine their qualifications and preparedness for specified roles. Assumed liaison between the Army, the local community, and Universities to develop high quality applicant pipelines. Tracked all activity in Applicant Tracking Software (ATS). -Processed 40+ hiring packets yearly; Awarded top yearly recruiter 2008, 2011-13.-College level instructor of Army Leadership courses-Administered programs to stimulate recruiting and retention of quality applicants; Awards, Scholarship, Competition, Lead Generation.

Masters, Executive Leadership-Human Services

Bachelor'S Degree