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Hudsonville, Mi, Us

Springfield, Illinois, Us

- System VP for the HR Business Partner/HR Generalist teams supporting the 13 hospitals within the IL and WI divisions, the Physician Enterprise, and all system corporate functions. Executive oversight of our HR Service (Call) Center and our non-provider recruitment team. -Accountable for colleague relations & organizational development HR Centers of Expertise(COEs) for the system. - Co-lead the system Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion executive steering committee in conjunction with President & CEO of HSHS. - Lead teams in multiple locations with hospitals throughout two states (IL and WI) and a multi-state remote workforce in various areas. - Close partnership and collaboration with other HR COEs, ensuring knowledge of all other HR operational areas and ability to function as the “the face of HR” through implementation and continued administration of programs. - Contributor on the operational executive teams within IL and WI with matrix reporting to regional CEO(s). Partner directly with senior executives of other functions related to their operations and HR strategy.

Springfield, Illinois, Us

- Lead a team of HR Directors/Business Partner teams in oversight of 9 hospitals through central and southern IL as well as home services. Oversee the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts across the organization.- Direct report to the System CHRO and dotted line to the IL Division CEO. Close partnership with system President and CEO for system DEI efforts.- Part of the IL Division executive team. Close partnership with other HSHS divisions (Med Group, Wisconsin, etc) and HR COEs.- Facilitate and oversee system DEI efforts and implementation of system diversity steering committee. - Developed systemwide June Health Equity Event to compliment other IHA initiatives. - Executive Sponsor of: Black Leadership Academy and Women in the Workplace 2021 study through McKinsey. - Division HR attendee for all 9 community boards.- Executive point for four unions within IL. - Community Board Member: Springfield Chamber of Commerce and Compass for Kids marketing/development committee.- Community Panel Member: UIS/Community Health Roundtable- COVID-19 implications and women in the workplace

-Manage coaching staff in all levels of the cheerleading program -Facilitate fundraising and events-Responsible for program purchases and budget-Coordinate calendars and communication to parents/cheerleaders- 2012-2017, 2019, 2021-present

Grand Rapids, Mi, Us

-Lead a team of Human Resources Business Partners and HR Generalists in operational vision and talent strategy of assigned client groups totaling over 13,000 employees and over 700 leaders in our 31,000+ employee organization. Responsible for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, Butterworth and Blodgett (adult hospitals), various ambulatory locations, and the Medical Group for the system. Partnerships with regional community hospitals to ensure seamless people strategy across system service areas (Radiology, Lab, Pharmacy, Nursing, etc).-Responsible for the development and execution of the human capital components of strategy for the areas/departments within Spectrum Health Grand Rapids Hospitals and the system Medical Group including but not limited to: succession planning, diversity, equity and inclusion, culture work, proactive retention and recruitment strategy, legal claims/employee relations, restructures, and more. -Partner with business executives to provide direction and input on their operational and people strategy needs and partner with HR COEs to provide a seamless response to the business as the "face of HR.”- 2018 winner of the ACE Leadership award which is a prestigious award given to three leaders throughout the organization. Nominated by those that report to me and selected by a group of organizational executives. - Selected for and graduated from the 2017 Inforum Executive Leadership program for Women in Leadership.

Grand Rapids, Mi, Us

-Lead a team of Human Resources Consultants that partner with the business on employee relations, human resources, and business needs.-Responsible for the development and execution of the human capital components of strategy for Spectrum Health Grand Rapids Nursing (adult and children's), Pharmacy, Surgical Services, and Laboratory groups (5,000+ employees).-Partner with the business executives to provide direction and input on their needs. Participate in weekly operations leadership meetings.-Work with other areas within Human Resources to provide a seamless response to the business areas.

Grand Rapids, Mi, Us

-Provide support and direction to leadership partners in assigned areas.-Participate in operations and leader meetings.-Facilitate and attend meetings including, but not limited to, departmental meetings, town halls, terminations, educational sessions, DiSC sessions, and meet with employees/management regarding concerns/complaints.-Resource and partner for talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, payroll, and other issues. -Participate in leader meetings with the management group(s)-Guide managers/employees on corrective actions and disciplinary issues.-Participate in EEOC and Unemployment hearings as well as working with Legal to provide documentation for these situations.-Resource to management of all levels and employees for policy/practice interpretation.

Grand Rapids, Mi, Us

-Provide support and direction to leadership partners in assigned areas.-Facilitate and attend meetings including, but not limited to, departmental meetings, town halls, terminations, educational sessions, DiSC sessions, and meet with employees/management regarding concerns/complaints.-Resource and partner for talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, payroll, and other issues. -Participate in leader meetings with the management group(s)-Guide managers/employees on corrective actions and disciplinary issues.-Participate in EEOC and Unemployment hearings as well as working with Legal to provide documentation for these situations.-Resource to management of all levels and employees for policy/practice interpretation.

Southfield, Michigan, Us

-Facilitate meetings including, but not limited to, grievances, town halls, lay offs, terminations, and meet with employees/management regarding concerns/complaints.-Instruct employee relations seminars and management training sessions.-Co-chair of an Employee Advisory Group (EAG) and on Service Excellence Council.-Guide managers/employees on corrective actions and disciplinary issues.-Review and approve all intermittent FMLA requests for assigned departments.-Participate in EEOC and Unemployment hearings as well as provide documentation for these situations.-Resource for policy/practice interpretation .-Continue to function in all duties pertaining to the Employment Representative (recruitment) role.

Southfield, Michigan, Us

-Actively involved in the recruitment efforts for various Corporate Departments. Participate in job fairs, conferences, and partner with community programs to promote the hiring of their candidates. Highly involved with the hiring of Student/Observers through programs.-Work with and provide service for physicians and management of all levels. -Created work committees for process improvement / increased service including, but not limited to, Online Refer a Friend program, Standardizing testing, and Electronic ID Badges.-Chairperson of the Corporate HR Recognition Committee ( 2007-Present )-Knowledge of Oracle system through statusing, referring, and inputting information.-Oversee the Employment Assistant.

Southfield, Michigan, Us

-Hired as part-time Employment Assistant after completing summer internship.-Worked in Benefits, Compensation, Diversity, HRIS, Employment, Employee Relations, and Beaumont University departments.

Pontiac, Mi, Us

Masters Of Management, Management

Bachelors Degree, Psychology And Sociology W/ Business/Econ Concentration