Julie Ann Breneman, Sphr, Shrm-Scp Email & Phone Number

Saint Charles, Mo, Us

Satellite Beach, Florida, Us

Using my 26 years of Human Resources and business experience to further the success of organizations including:* Culture* Organizational Development* Benefits* Internal Investigations* HR Department Assistance and Training * Handbook and Policy Formation* LOA Compliance* ERISA, ADA, HIPAA, FLSA, COBRA, etc.

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Provident Behavioral Health's mission is to create mentally healthy communities through quality behavioral health services accessible to all. ​

Des Peres, Missouri, Us

* Managed all aspects of care for my Mother. * Coordinated agencies, benefits, and healthcare providers to ensure the best options.

Maryland Heights, Mo, Us

St Louis, Missouri, Us

• Recognized as a St Louis Business Journal Best Place to Work. • Recruited and hired over 50 talented individuals, more than doubling headcount, while reducing turnover and increasing profits significantly.• Built Human Resources as a trusted and valued partner.• Established an HR department in the organization which had never existed. This included creating a customized (and not completely boring) employee handbook, policies, etc. while being an adviser, confidant, and friend to employees and managers. • Researched and implemented new payroll administrator, company benefits, employee benefits, etc. while eliminating an existing Professional Employers Organization (PEO).• Maintains current legal knowledge on employment matters, providing educated counsel to management.

• Created the Human Resources department for a growing company. • Audited employee practices and created human resource strategies, policies, procedures, etc.• Integrated acquisitions into the organizational fold. • Participated in the strategic direction of the company by offering human resource and business solutions.• Anticipated, analyzed, and mitigated risks associated with moving a start-up organization into a thriving, successful and profitable business.• Counseled employees and supervisors regarding employment law while offering proper solutions specifically tailored to the individual, keeping the company away from litigation.

Carlyle, Il, Us

• Instrumental in full business unit reorganization of approximately 1,300 employees including sourcing, interviewing and establishing new management roles.• Developed Business Unit strategies by identifying & researching human resource issues, contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to organization strategic thinking & direction, and establishing human resource objectives in line with organizational objectives.• Developed Business Unit HR financial strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements, trends and variances, aligning monetary resources and developing action plans; measured and analyzed results.• Accomplished results for special projects by identifying & clarifying issues and priorities, communicating and coordinating requirements, and expediting fulfillment; evaluated milestone accomplishments and optional courses of action; changing assumptions and directions as necessary.• Managed human resource operations for the Business Unit by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, and counseling HR team.• Implemented human resource strategies by establishing department accountabilities including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, succession planning, employee relations and retention, AA/EEO compliance, and labor relations.• Supported management by providing human resources advice, counsel, and decisions, constantly analyzing information.• Guided management and employee actions by researching, developing and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines in conjunction with MFF parent company; communicated and enforced organization values.• Complied with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating legislation, and enforcing adherence to requirements including advising management on needed actions.

Cleveland, Oh, Us

• Served as the outsourced Director of Human Resources for multiple companies throughout the United States by researching and advising on federal, state, and local law; create HR policies and practices, establishing a culture appropriate to the industry of the client. • Performed due diligence for clients interested in potential mergers and/or acquisitions, digging deep to uncover liability and prepare a plan for the execution of the client’s business arrangement.• Determined human resource needs of organizations and ensured implementation either by directing client representatives or directing the in-house service team, or both.• Assisted managers, directors, and CEOs in shaping organizational effectiveness using human resource capital.• With my guidance and expertise, ensured agreed-upon project goals were achieved.• Created and executed multiple training programs such as harassment, performance management, etc.• Assisted management in disciplinary procedures when necessary.• Determined risk of reductions in force and other cost-cutting measures and advised by providing multiple solutions to potential liability.• Lead and mentored subordinate team members.• Created necessary and/or required documents including handbooks, policies, procedures, etc., ensuring compliance yet allowing for custom solutions.

St. Louis, Mo, Us

• Directed all aspects of human resources for the Saint Louis County Department of Health.• Developed, recommended, and implemented human resource policies and procedures. • Reviewed and evaluated work method, organizational effectiveness, productivity, and procedures. Developed plans for improvement.• Provided leadership and guidance to management on human resource issues.• Served as Appointing Authority for the Director of the Health Department.• Represented management and employees as a Director for the Executive Cabinet.• Interacted & collaborated with County Counselors regarding human resource issues, the law, Civil Service Rules, and County Charter provisions.• Conducted and directed investigations on human resource issues, recommended appropriate actions and provided advice to management and staff.• Oversaw the coordination of recruitment.• Assured compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures.• Supervised bi-weekly payroll administration for over 560 employees.• Directed compensation decisions.• Coordinated performance management.• Supervised the administration of Workers' Compensation claims.• Prepared, managed and coordinated the development and monitoring of the Human Resources Division's budget.• Served as department representative to Civil Service Commission, County Council, etc.• Managed human resources support staff and Department of Health volunteers and interns.

Stockholm, Se

-Developed, recommended and implemented human resources policies and procedures.-Participated in acquisition and ensured smooth transition for the new employees.-Sourced, selected, managed and maintained benefits program, including assisting in the development and maintenance of competitive international benefits program.-Participated in determining appropriate employee compensation.-Oversaw 401(k) program including selection of administrator. -Recruited for a wide range of positions including participation in job fairs and writing and placing ads (print and web).Interviewed candidates and assisted managers in the selection process for candidates.-Created and maintained current job descriptions for all positions, including international offices.-Created and updated Employee Handbook.-Maintained human resources section of intranet.-Motivated and stimulated supervisors and managers to ensure consistent, equal and fair treatment of employees.-Created processes and monitored compliance programs including FMLA, COBRA, ADA, OSHA, etc.-Performed employee education including sexual harassment training, interview training and other human resources topics.-Listened to employees, solved employee relation issues, maintained both company interests and employee needs.-Participated in several ISO audits to maintain certification and created processes to ensure compliance.-Assisted CEO, CFO and Board of Directors in confidential company matters.-Performed all payroll functions.

-Supervised staff focused on increasing the client base.-Interacted extensively with clients and provided customized solutions with products and services. -Managed many special projects that were deadline driven.-Assisted the creative department in the areas of editing and writing.-Developed a customized database and sales plan for a newly acquired customer base.-Developed a quarterly meeting program to enhance employee moral and internal communication.