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Kansas City, Missouri

Responsible for the overall administration, coordination and evaluation of the human resources function.Develops and administers various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel.Develops, recommends and implements personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains handbook on policies and procedures.Establishes and maintains department records and reports. Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings, such as seminars… Show more Responsible for the overall administration, coordination and evaluation of the human resources function.Develops and administers various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel.Develops, recommends and implements personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains handbook on policies and procedures.Establishes and maintains department records and reports. Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings, such as seminars. Plans and conducts employee training as needed/requested.Conducts employment investigations; addresses harassment and discrimination concerns; participates in employee coach and counseling sessions; advises management in resolution of employee relations matters; reviews counseling and separation related documents.Performs benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment, annual re-evaluation of policies for cost-effectiveness, and annual enrollment activities.Manages company compliance with various regulatory and company programs: Safety, Workers Compensation – policy renewals; audits; claim management; OSHA logs & filings, Leave of Absences, FMLA, etc.Manages employee onboarding processes: process background checks, orientation of new employees, I-9 Form compliance, social security verification.Manages all Payroll processing and administration which includes processing paychecks, managing time data, inputting all status changes, support orders/garnishments/liens & tax levies. Handles payroll concerns and inquiries; processes pay card and direct deposits; handles verifications of employment & year end processing and W-2 distribution. Show less

Houston, Texas

Maintains records in HR database inputting all additions, changes and terminations. Provides reports as requested.Facilitates resolution of employee relations issues including investigating employee complaints, harassment allegations, policy and procedure violations, and compliance complaints.Brings solutions on employee relations issues to HR Manager when necessary for guidance and consistency. Coaches and works with supervisors on performance issues.Develops strong… Show more Maintains records in HR database inputting all additions, changes and terminations. Provides reports as requested.Facilitates resolution of employee relations issues including investigating employee complaints, harassment allegations, policy and procedure violations, and compliance complaints.Brings solutions on employee relations issues to HR Manager when necessary for guidance and consistency. Coaches and works with supervisors on performance issues.Develops strong relationships with operational groups and provide superior customer service to employees and supervisors.Delivers standup training when necessary to address company initiatives and roll-out policy changes, etc. Works with high integrity and complies with corporate guidelines on business ethics.Facilitates employee transfers and maintain accurate organization charts and HR data base.Conducts new employee orientation on rotation.Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation, and conduct exit interviews to determine reasons and trends behind separations. Provide leadership, advice, assistance and follow-up on company policies, procedures, and programs.Works effectively with HR team to build relationships and resolve issues. Participates on special projects and initiatives as requested. Show less

Houston, Texas

Performs various HR functions providing oversight of the applicant and new hire processes, orientation, employee records, compliance tracking and reporting, and benefits overview and facilitation. Serves as a consultant to managers including employment law, employee relations issues.Provide HR guidance to hospital management of a variety of issues such as employment, policies & procedures, discipline and terminations.Recommend courses of action regarding disciplinary questions.… Show more Performs various HR functions providing oversight of the applicant and new hire processes, orientation, employee records, compliance tracking and reporting, and benefits overview and facilitation. Serves as a consultant to managers including employment law, employee relations issues.Provide HR guidance to hospital management of a variety of issues such as employment, policies & procedures, discipline and terminations.Recommend courses of action regarding disciplinary questions. Provide follow-up and guidance to prevent future issues.Coordinate and conduct new employee orientation. Also prepare training for management customer service program. Review salary issues; prepare equity reviews as necessary to ensure consistency with compensation program.Coordinate and oversee various hospital-wide employee events and celebrations.Provide various reports for HR management and other hospital administration as requested. Maintain HRMS software and accuracy of employee data. Oversee tuition reimbursement program consistent with program guidelines.Process FMLA and general LOA programs.Conduct unemployment hearings with TWC. Show less

Served in a generalist function to provide HR services to employees and management in the areas of recruitment, compensation, payroll, 401K, health & welfare benefits.

Worked to develop, administer and monitor the company's wage & salary program. Key accomplishment: successfully implemented the compensation module of the HRIS system.

Administered the company's wage & salary program. Participated in third party salary surveys, job descriptions, job analysis, administered policies, practices and legal compliance. Developed documentation and maintained required reports.

Professional Recruiter:Planned & coordinated the recruitment, interviewing and placement of licensed nursing and allied health professionals for designated business units. Managed monthly recruitment expenditures for budgetary control. Supervised two non-exempt administrative employees. Compensation:Coordinated and administered system-wide compensation programs and policies. Provided technical support to employees on compensation policies, practices, and legal compliance.… Show more Professional Recruiter:Planned & coordinated the recruitment, interviewing and placement of licensed nursing and allied health professionals for designated business units. Managed monthly recruitment expenditures for budgetary control. Supervised two non-exempt administrative employees. Compensation:Coordinated and administered system-wide compensation programs and policies. Provided technical support to employees on compensation policies, practices, and legal compliance. Maintained automated administration system, developed documentation, maintained required records. Key accomplishment: worked with compensation team to successfully implement automated job evaluation system for all business units. Show less