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Human Resources Director for 24 bed behavioral health hospital. Recruitment, Retention, Employee Relations, and Payroll.

Human Resources Coordinator for 40 bed long-term acute care hospital in Kansas City, Kansas. Recruitment, Retention, Employee Relations, and Payroll. Member of the management team.

• Collaborating with designated leaders in planning and implementing strategies for the engagement of employees and creating an environment of compliance/excellence• Interacting with employees through communication meetings, employee forums and regular company performance updates to facilitate positive employee relations• Conducting complex investigation of complaints/grievances for policy and violations of federal and state law as well as preparing professional reports including findings and recommendations• Playing a key role in compliance investigations by overseeing investigations of the Employee Relations Officer to identify unfair employment practices and resolve complex disputes• Maintaining records for issues/concerns and handling all queries from employees or managers• Implementing performance management/appraisal program processes – team coaching, rating assignation, feedback sessions and performance improvement plans• Ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures while guiding the department managers on best practices and conducting all investigatory actions; also providing direction and HR approval of disciplinary actions• Leading and directing the Employment Unit and Employee Relations Officer – setting goals, managing performance and conducting trainings to enhance operational efficiencyKey Highlights• Providing technical leadership and advice on performance counseling and discipline procedures − suspension or termination of employment actions, RIF processes and severance• Managing new employee and exit interview program surveys for further evaluation, process change or improvisation aimed towards organizational development and employee satisfaction• Functioning as ADA Coordinator to ensure compliance with federal requirements and managing reasonable accommodation program• Interpreting employee engagement surveys and implementing adequate measures to improve current processes and maximize satisfaction levels

Policy, Investigations, Federal Reporting, Grievances, and Performance consultation.

Responsible for planning, directing, implementing, overseeing and evaluating the human resource program for the largest agency in Kansas state government, employing 5000+ employees across the state. Responsible for a wide variety of complex, technical and analytical tasks. The human resource program consisted of recruitment; selection and retention; position classification and compensation; affirmative action; benefits administration and payroll; labor contracts and negotiations; personnel policy development, implementation and interpretation; employee relations; performance management; disciplinary actions; and investigations. Provided leadership and implemented strategic plans to improve efficiencies and ensure effectiveness of the program in meeting the needs of the agency, while ensuring compliance with regulations, statutes, federal wage and hour laws, policies and procedures. Managed a $1.8M budget for the central office of human resources. Reported directly to and advised the Secretary on personnel issues and workforce development needs. Ensured the agency complied with all federal laws and state regulations and statutes. Member of the agency executive and management teams.

Responsible for planning; directing; implementing; overseeing; and evaluating the human resources program for the Juvenile Justice Authority, employing 600+ employees. Responsible for fulfilling a broad range of human resources program functions, including recruiting and training employees; employee relations; labor relations; performance management (setting goals and objectives and evaluating employees); administering benefits and payroll; position management; training, disciplinary process; and managing the human resource program records. Reported directly to and advised the Commissioner on personnel issues and workforce development needs. Member of the agency executive and management teams.

 Responsible for the design and successful management of a comprehensive personnel program that is fiscally responsible in meeting the needs of agencies that serve the citizens of Kansas.  Worked in partnership with human resource directors across the state to develop parameters for a responsive program that provided flexibility to strategically align human resource management systems with individual agency mission and goals, while utilizing good business practices. Coordinated teams and collaborated with statewide HR staff to assess, design plans, and implement strategies to improve services, efficiency and effectiveness of human resource functions and programs. Responsive and flexible in identifying ways to meet operational needs that comply with civil service system requirements. Collaborated and provided general and technical services and supports to the 100+ state agencies in all areas of human resources including recruitment, performance management, training, position management, training, diversity, EEO, and employee relations. Developed and implemented a state thanks and recognition program for employees. Developed recommendations with supporting rationale for new and revised regulations, statutes, and initiatives. Commended for individual and team performance and significant accomplishments.

The major responsibilities of this position were assessment, research, development, implementation and consultation. Responsible for analyzing statewide SRS human resource programs and identifying new or enhanced programs to address program deficiencies and strengthen and integrate human resource programs to meet the needs of the agency. Recommended and presented plans to management for new initiatives. Ensured regulatory compliance. The majority of my time was spent on special projects assigned by the director and other management team members and providing technical consultation to supervisors on employee issues.

Assistant to the unit manager of the Benefits Administration and Payroll unit within SRS Human Resources. Managed FMLA. Provided technical assistance and guidance to HR professionals across the state in benefits administration and time and leave payroll processing. Represented the unit manager in her absence, supervising 6-8 staff members. Performed administrative and human resource management functions in this unit, including new employee orientation, processing payroll, entering employment data into the statewide personnel and benefits system, and reviewing performance. Assisted other functional units in human resources when needed and worked on cross functional teams. Provided technical assistance to managers and supervisors on performance related issues, including performance improvement plans and employee development.