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Morgantown, West Virginia, Us

Morgantown, West Virginia, Us

Oversight and direction in all Human Resource functions including talent management, compensation, compliance, benefits, training, and employee relations. Implement and support new HRIS system. Provide reporting on HR metrics and trends. Develop policies to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and company culture.Key Results:Implement new Career Ladder for production staff.Developed and implemented Harassment Prevention program.Developing and implementing new Performance Review and Bonus program.Implemented Employee Assistance Program.Assisted in expanding sales force to the West Coast.Implementing new HR Information & Timekeeping System.

Oversaw implementation of the Human Resource Information Systems across Health System. Partnered with facility executives and staff to ensure successful completion of each project. Led team of HRIS Analysts in building and maintaining systems. Implemented policies and procedures for the insurance of data integrity of systems. Key Results:• Successfully negotiated contract and implemented a new HRIS system for all facilities within West Virginia University Health System.• Implemented system at 7 new facilities.• Elected to Chair of the Ultimate Healthcare Industry Special Interest Group (2015-2017)• Selected as the Winter Quarter HR Hero with Ultimate Software (2016)• Received the Ultimate’s Innovation Award for Talent Management (2015)

Oversaw the implementations of HRIS system, performance management programs, tuition reimbursement programs, compliance and front office customer support. Recruited HR professionals and support staff to carry out the various programs. Partnered with managers in ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies and performance management objectives. Developed policies to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and company culture. Key Results:• Successfully negotiated contract and implemented a new HRIS system for all facilities within West Virginia University Health System.• Implemented system at 5 facilities.• Successfully implemented new Nursing Peer-Self Evaluation program for Magnet designation.• Decreased the deficiencies with Joint Commission, DHHR and OFLAC surveys by educating Managers on responsibilities and appropriate personnel file compliance.

Oversaw all recruitment and employee relations functions. Implemented and supported HRIS system. Provided Executive Team reporting on HR metrics and trends. Developed policies to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and company culture. Key Results:• Successfully negotiated contract and implemented a new HRIS and TimeClock system for UHA.• By implementing new recruitment strategies and partnering with supervisors within UHA, turnover dropped from 17.52% in May 2000 to 12.48% at end of Fiscal Year 2009-2010 while staffing increased by 9%.• Streamlined internal processes for recruitment and payroll with University Health Associates.• Increased UHA’s visibility with the community by participating on various advisory boards and attending more career fairs. Additionally, created a website for University Health Associates to increase visibility regionally and nationally for recruiting purposes.• Developed a partnership for increasing LPN applicants with METC by starting an externship program.• Developed partnerships with State and Regional Physician Assistant program for increasing our applicants by setting up clinical rotation sites for the students to get hands-on experience.• Requested by Steering Committee to be a Team Leader for WVUH, UHA & WVU Customer ServiceInitiative for Rewards and Recognition.• Elected to Chair of the Employer Advisory Committee for Morgantown Area Workforce West Virginia.• Developed and implemented online Reward & Recognition system for Customer Service Initiative.

Worked with race promoter to promote national motorcycle and ATV events as well as Racer X Illustrated magazine.

~ Develop and provide training on Compensation and Benefits Administration. ~ Consult on Pension, 401(k), and insurance benefit management. ~ Consult in reorganization of company and retraining of staff. ~ Consult in developing new policies, procedures, and information system pertaining to Human Resources. ~ Consult on implementation of new payroll and HRIS system.

Oversaw personnel management functions for four independent coal companies. Administered payroll, benefits and pension plans including loan processing, distribution processing and pension match calculations. Recruited and onboarded new employees. Maintained executive compensation, fringe benefits and reimbursements. Consulted with company presidents on staffing needs, changes and compensation. Coordinated Employee Assistance Programs. Assisted with Wellness programs and other corporate functions.

Morgantown, West Virginia, Us

~ Supervise staff of 16 full and part-time employees. ~ Conduct hiring of new employees with Environmental Services division. ~ Conduct performance appraisals of staff. ~ Administer cost recovery account for supplies, inventory and equipment. ~ Manage data integrity for order processing, correspondence and customer contacts. ~ Develop data entry procedures and processes for orders, correspondence and contacts. ~ Develop & maintain reporting spreadsheets to track $3 million grant by state and federal line items. ~ Develop & maintain personnel tracking system for grants by task. ~ Develop monthly, quarterly and annual reports for EPA on grant and task status. ~ Assist accountants with grant management, budgeting and tracking.

Master'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Mba, Business Administration & Hr