Russell is known for providing measurable success delivering HR business solutions. He has been tireless in implementing initiatives for improved efficiencies with positive results for 15+ years. His career track shows strengths demonstrated as an effective leader, managing benefits and compensation plans for thousands of employees. He is an HR subject matter expert who can provide guidance to staff members at all levels of the organization. Russell is a dedicated change agent providing human resource strategies that promote a healthy work environment and increase productivity.Career Highlights:● Spearheaded a project to merge the compensation and benefits plan of three large facilities into a single unified compensation and benefit plan● Managed all employee relations/communication efforts related to the acquisition and integration of 5 hospitals to the Vanguard Health System; announcing leadership and compensation plan changes for +2000 employees● Skillfully designed a comprehensive LOA/FMLA/ADA policy, sourcing vendors that could meet the program needs, and reviewing internal documents to include new policies● Effectively reduced retirement application processing by more than 300% while nearly eliminating errors and improving audit resultsCore Competencies:● Direct Report Leadership● Performance Evaluations● Budget Management● Policy Implementation● Project Management ● Process Improvement● Employee Benefit Administration● Hiring | Retention● Training & Development● Executive Communication ● Regulatory Compliance● Employee Relations● Labor AgreementsContact Information:📞 941.405.3667 ✉ russell.g.thomas@gmail.com