Maria Graham Email & Phone Number

Memphis, Tennessee, Us

● Lead a global high performing team of human resources professionals ● Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and programs that align with the company's goals, culture, and legal requirements● Oversee the full employee onboarding life cycle, performance management, employee relations, training and development, benefits, payroll, workers compensation, and off boarding processes● Promote and enhance organizational culture, staff engagement, analyze HR metrics to assess progress and identify areas for improvement● Provide executive-level leadership and guidance to five Chief’s and CEO.● Develop internal communications strategy to ensure employees are informed and aligned with key business priorities● Develop and manage annual HR budgets and perform periodic cost and productivity analyses● A strategic partner to other functional leaders to ensure that their people strategy, organizational design, hiring plans aligns with business objectives● Implemented a new compensation plan for instructional and non-instructional employees● HRIS implementation to streamline an all-in-one system● Manage 401k empower and TCRS retirement contributions to comply with TN requirements

Memphis, Tn, Us

● Supervised, coached, and developed six TA team members during COVID to organize recruiting, hiring process, conduct interviews, onboard and train two hundred additional staff successfully in a virtual environment● Implemented an internal promotion program, and performance management processes to develop high performing teams● Managed a departmental budget of $150K and tracked expenses related to employment, including recruitment, departmental needs, worker’s compensation, unemployment compensation, and safety training● Provided direct supervision and foster growth and development to the Benefits Manager, two HRBP, Generalist and Payroll Manager● Ensured all medical professional staff were appropriately credentialed, certified, and/or licensed within requirements set forth by laws, policies, or (HRSA) regulatory organizations● Stayed current on employment laws on the local, state, and federal level to ensure ongoing compliance, and to protect organization’s interest through proactive planning and preparation● Advised and coached leadership staff on employee matters, measurements of performance, accountability, and rewards to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness● Created and executed an HR Action plan which reduced turnover 20% annually for MA/LPN staff

Mclean, Virginia, Us

● Developed, coordinated, and conducted orientation for all new associates to build positive relations and provide support system ● Maintained training records and conducted training sessions to provide initial and ongoing development for staff ● Achieved 100% HR compliance during quality audits for two years in a row through strategic planning and high internal standards for compliance ● Scheduled interviews, reviewed applications, coordinated pre-employment drug screening & assessments, and created job offers to secure qualified candidates for open roles ● Reduced staff turnover rate from 32% to 17% in only one year through implementation of employee engagement activities such as employee surveys, hybrid/remote schedules, incentives, and employee development programs ● Maintained knowledge of FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, OSHA, and COBRA regulations as well as processed workers compensation injury claims to maintain employer compliance ● Reviewed payroll information such as employment data, hours worked, rates of pay, benefit deductions, and all withholdings necessary to accurately process payroll in a timely manner ● Approved performance reviews and conducted wage watch analysis to ensure company provided competitive compensation ● Served as President of the Blue Energy Committee which we developed employee engagement programs and incentives.

● Supervised a team of five HR professionals in creating and implementing multiple human resource initiatives for a 500-seat inbound call center ● Oversaw coordination of recruitment, compliance, benefits, compensation, and employee relations to meet operational objectives ● Partnered with leaders to review employee relations issues, assist with employee counseling, provide discipline, and handle grievances ● Recommended policies and procedures to executive team to maintain efficient and effective HR administration ● Developed a robust onboarding program which helped ramp up HR new hires in only 90 days ● Trained management on interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, and sexual harassment for leadership development

● Directed a broad range of human resources initiatives including employee engagement, performance management, recruitment, equal employment, labor relations, employee benefits, training, development, and succession planning for company with 1000+ employees ● Promoted, maintained, and implemented systems of accountability for excellence in areas of talent management and people review ● Facilitated new hire orientation process and the Front-Line Leadership training to build high performing teams ● Oversaw compensation, performance evaluations, and conducted salary market analysis to develop competitive raises and job offers ● Coached and trained team members on job performance, employee development, and diversity ● Served as a change management facilitator (DDI) and conducted leadership workshops to promote professional development

● Developed policies and programs to enhance employee relations and engagement, succession planning, and staff training ● Spearheaded location startups in various states by establishing personnel file management systems, driving talent acquisition, hiring new employees, and tracking $800K department budget ● Supervised four Human Resources Managers across three states ensuring compliance with labor laws per state and federal regulations ● Identified competency, knowledge, and talent gaps on teams and coordinated training and development to increase team performance ● Collaborated with managers on employee relations issues and conducted internal investigations to determine corrective or disciplinary action

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Business Administration And Management, General