Kimberly Thacker Webb, Jd Email & Phone Number

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Expert Witness for FMLA & ADA cases Draft expert witness & rebuttal reportsConsulting expert on FMLA & ADA casesCustomized Solutions & Training For HR/FMLA/ADA Compliance Drafts, develops and reviews Human Resource policies including leave of absence and reasonable accommodation.Develops customized leadership development training that is easy, quick and allows for practical application.Creates Employee Engagement Programs to increase employee satisfaction and employee engagement scores.Designs customized FMLA/ADA programs that protect the company, its employees, their brand and their culture.Provides customized and entertaining FMLA/ADA Training for HR staff and front-line supervisors/managers.Performs FMLA/ADA compliance analysis and provides recommendations to conform to FMLA/ADA standards.Human Resources (HR) Services:Policy Review/DevelopmentLeadership Development TrainingEmployee Engagement Program DevelopmentFamily Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Services:FMLA Program DevelopmentFMLA Training for Human Resources & FMLA CoordinatorsFMLA Training for Supervisors & ManagersAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Services:ADA Program DevelopmentADA Training for Human Resources & ADA CoordinatorsADA Training for Supervisors & Managers

Plano, Texas, United States

Subject Matter Expert for FMLA, ADA, WC, STD & LTDManage and train the Leave & Disability Management Team Optimize LOA/ADA projects designed to improve systems, processes, and management practicesProvide expert knowledge on evolving policy and regulatory landscapeIdentify and develop continuous improvement solutions to create efficiency and improve Toyota Team Member experienceDevelop business success metrics to report progress and analyze trend analysis to deliver insights to site leaders, legal and risk

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Served as a subject matter expert for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).Provided ADA training to operations and account management.Reviewed, researched, analyzed and established the company's best practices for the ADA program.Ensured the best practices, case management service standards, state regulations and client services requirements were implemented across the company.Served as an ADA technical resource and consulted with Operations.Provided a high level support to complex ADA cases.Provided recommendations to clients on matters or employment and labor laws related to ADA accommodations.Monitored legal case decisions from the EEOC, Department of Labor, and state/municipal agencies, as well as the impact on clients.

Frisco

• Managed day-to-day operations supporting 500+ employees and (5) onsite vendor relationships including recruiting, on boarding, new employee orientation, training, benefits, performance management, employee relations, drug-free workplace and federal/state regulations with a team of (2) generalists and (1) employee health nurse.• Provided guidance to leadership, inclusive of HR policy interpretation, compensation, coaching and counseling, progressive corrective actions, terminations and partnering with leaders to identify process improvements and training needs.• Developed a comprehensive employee engagement strategy inclusive of monthly topics and talking points for leaders to increase overall employee satisfaction and drive improvements in culture and retention.• Managed and resolved a backlog of (44) complex employee relations’ issues by conducting effective, thorough and objective investigations for amicable resolution.• Developed new manager training to address challenges and to eliminate gaps in knowledge and experience.

Arlington, Tx

•Led, coached and developed a team of ten (10) human resource staff members to support twenty-four (24) THR hospital entities with an employee population of more than 20, 000 employees.•Provided guidance to leadership on terminations, complex employee relation issues, corrective/disciplinary actions and annual performance reviews to avoid escalation of grievances and potential legal liability.•Drafted and implemented a new Leave of Absence policy resulting in a potential savings of $20 million in legal liability. Partnered with Legal to develop, evaluate and update standardized human resource policies and standard operating procedures for THR hospital entities.•Served as the SME for FMLA/ADAAA as well as provided educational and engaging training presentations to all THR clinical and non-clinical mid-level and senior leadership.•Streamlined processes for benefit billing and leave of absence by implementing a new leave of absence tracking system to improve efficiency and accuracy resulting in an annual operating budget savings of $60,000.•Developed and implemented an ADAAA interactive program for THR as a “best practice.” Led and facilitated all ADAAA accommodation review committee meetings.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

•Promoted and retained 95% of North Texas Regional accounts for group risk management/risk financing programs for Texas School Districts and other governmental entities (programs included: Property & Casualty, Workers’ Compensation and Unemployment Compensation).•Developed a statewide Return to Work program inclusive of a Modified Duty Job Bank to provide school administrators the ability to expedite the return of employees from occupational/non-occupational injuries/illnesses to productive and meaningful work.•Educated school administration on risk management coverage and policies, processes, bid specs, and claims issues involving the Texas Tort Claims Act.

Carrollton, Tx

•Drafted, updated and maintained disability/injury policies inclusive of ADAAA, worker’s compensation, FMLA requirements, return to work policies, mandatory safety training policies and standard operating procedures for Risk Management department as well as maintained compliance with federal and state regulations. •Developed Risk Management’s five year strategic business plan by reviewing and evaluating the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats inclusive of qualitative and quantitative performance measurements.•Developed departmental safety programs to reduce injuries and incidents and contributed to city revenue resulting in a 12% decrease in frequency rate and a decrease of severity by $1.2 million.•Developed and managed an effective claims management program. Coordinated with the City Attorney’s Office to negotiate claim settlements to resolution in a prompt and amiable manner. •Managed staff in the following areas: property/casualty, workers compensation, safety training, and loss control.

Juris Doctorate Of Law, Law

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Political Science Club Texas Club