Reba Phillips, Sphr Email & Phone Number

St Louis, Missouri, Us

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Specializing in all facets of Human Resources: employee relations, performance management, training, compliance, health & welfare benefits, leadership development, career coaching, and aligning people investments with business strategy. Special projects include HR compliance audits, career transition coaching, competitive market analysis, training delivery, development of policies & procedures, and design/delivery/analysis of employee engagement surveys.

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St Louis, Missouri, Us

Promoted from Director of Human Resources to transform HR into a trusted, strategic driver of key business plans and performance initiatives overcoming challenges across employee relations, recruiting and retention, health and wellness, benefits, and compensation. Led project management and coordination across 9 national division and multiple state locations. Managed $121M annual salary budget, $25M healthcare budget, $75M annual bonus budget, and 5 direct reports in matrix structure. * Developed and launched Wellness Program that exceeded voluntary participation goals with projected cost savings of $500K to $750K. * Championed new Life and AD&D vendor implementation that resulted in $420M cost savings and increased benefits to employees. * Achieved first-time full compliance of benefits program with ERISA regulations. * Minimized double-digit health insurance cost increases to a range of 0%–9% while adding extra coverage options and saving $750K to $1.5M annually. * Eliminated $32K in delivery costs for annual Benefits Open Enrollment. * Instrumental in elevating company as "progressive" and the "Best Company to Work For" and “Healthiest Employer” according to the Business Journal.* Improved data accuracy from 80% to 100% by leading implementation of enterprise HRIS system. * Increased retention by creating new Stock Appreciation Rights program (SAR).

Indianapolis, In, Us

Directed HR function. Successfully led talent acquisition, development, and retention initiatives to support high growth business. Partnered with executive leaders in successful execution of corporate reorganization. * Negotiated 30% cost reduction in medical benefits without changes in plan design.* Revised Annual Bonus Program and increased program participation from 25% to 75%. * Established robust, multi-pronged Succession Plan. * Redesigned Performance Management program that resulted in greater manager satisfaction, increased productivity, and enhanced manager-staff communications.

Developed and directed Human Resources function for non-profit, mission-driven Continuing Care Retirement Community (Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing Care) with 160 employees. Supported all areas of HR in role as a generalist: leading recruiting, orientation, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, talent development, training, policies & procedures, compliance, compensation, benefits, retirement plans, recognition, and project management. Provided HR support and guidance to CEO, Board of Directors, and management team.

Managed all areas of Human Resources function including recruiting, compensation, benefits administration, business/financial administration, information systems management, marketing, and communications.

Directed all personnel issues for U.S. government contractor at multi-national electronic warfare test site. Responsibilities included personnel and payroll management, international employment relations, budget projections and development, compliance with government contractual reporting, contract proposal development, and supervision of phase-out/acquisition of contract. Served as liaison between U.S. corporate headquarters, USAF, U.S. Contract Officer, and representatives of French, German, and Belgian military. Maintained U.S. Secret security clearance.

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