The Strategic Human Resource Forum was founded (SHRF) in late 2008 by LeAnn Jeter and Trey Halbert. Strategic Human Resource Forum Mission StatementProvide a platform for HR professionals to collaborate and share information on strategic initiatives, resources, talents, innovative ideas, and progressive concepts. Promoting the HR profession by demonstrating the HR department as a profit center. VisionBuild a forward-thinking team to transform and modernize HR practices to deliver strategic resources to members.Membership is FREE, and the benefits are invaluable thanks to ExperINS. We have regularly scheduled lunch meetings.Each meeting begins with a great speaker discussing topics relevant to us as HR professionals and leaders. After the speaker's presentation, we politely ask the speaker to leave so we can begin our private and confidential meeting. It is a Q&A session led by member questions. There is always something new to be learned during these sessions.One of the significant benefits of our group is being able to use each other as a resource. Members can quickly respond emailed questions and share experience/expertise or may want to follow the discussion to learn more about the subject. Membership: All practicing HR professionals are eligible to become members. Membership is not open to HR vendors.Member Responsibilities:• Members agree to abide by confidentiality, mutual support, and respect. • Actively participate in bi-monthly meetings. Speak up and contribute your thoughts. • Recruit new members by inviting qualified HR professionals to apply for membership.

Provide overall strategic HR leadership to the company. Oversee the development and implementation of human resources policies, programs and services, including recruitment, selection, retention, legal compliance, employee benefits, employee relations, employment practices and procedures, employee communications and employee events. Serve as internal consultant to company management team, supervisors and employees on personnel issues that affect performance and business relationships. Foster a workplace environment consistent with the values and mission outlined by the leadership of company.

• Provided support and guidance to management and employees regarding disciplinary actions and sensitive individual situations.• Responsible for coaching and counseling employees including preparation of counseling statements, recommendations for actions including termination, and management of counseling sessions.• Provided consultation and training on performance measurement and review, employee counseling, policy development and administration, terminations, and communication system usage.• Acted as resource to employees regarding interpretation and application of company guidelines, programs and benefits.• Conducted employee investigations including extensive communication system usage issues.• Partnered with recruiting staff and hiring managers during employee selection process.• Monitored and ensured EEO compliance with state and federal laws.• Created and implemented programs to enhance productivity and reduce liability through improved communications and human resources practices.• Partnered with compensation team to identify and resolve salary equity issues.

• Administered and managed company benefits including 401(k), self-funded health and dental insurance, self-funded short term disability plan, voluntary life insurance, long term disability, vision, COBRA and Employee Assistance Program.• Managed employee relations, recruiting, and EEO compliance.• Analyzed and revised company policies and procedures to ensure consistency and best human resources practices.• Managed relationships with vendors, brokers and third party administrators.• Monitored and evaluated trends in benefits practices to ensure market competitiveness.• Analyzed statistical data and other information to identify potential issues and made recommendations for resolution.• Audited all benefits plans, policies and procedures and implemented changes for compliance and consistency.• Negotiated benefits enhancements for employees with little or no cost to the company.• Developed and managed employee wellness program.

• Administered benefits including 401(k), self-funded health and dental insurance, voluntary life insurance, long term disability, stock option plan, relocation program, and drug/alcohol rehabilitation program.• Negotiated and recommended changes in benefits programs resulting in cost savings and higher employee satisfaction.• Developed and implemented Employee Stock Purchase Plan and responsible for all SEC filings.• Managed relationships with vendors, brokers and third-party administrators.• Conducted employee investigations; provided guidance and made recommendations to executives regarding employee relations issues.• Managed relocation program including vendor relationships.• Performed due diligence and transitioned new employees during numerous acquisitions that increased number of employees by more than 250%. • Advised terminated employees regarding severance packages and outplacement services.• Facilitated new hire orientation and training and provided support and guidance to Payroll Department.

• Advised managers on employee relations issues and disciplinary action.• Resolved payroll and benefits issues and responsible for timekeeping, payroll, and employee attendance records.• Administered FMLA, COBRA, and Worker’s Compensation. • Conducted applicant screening and performed reference and background checks.• Managed employee performance evaluation process.• Conducted new hire orientation, exit interviews and terminations.