Josephine L. Simmons, Phr, Shrm-Cp Email & Phone Number

Business policies and procedures that support compliance, performance management, cost containment, work/life balance for all employees. Talent continues to drive profitability and growth for the business.

Brooklyn Park, Mn

Provide leadership for all Human Resource programs to support a solid HR infrastructure that optimizes performance and eliminates risk and liability. Function as a Business Partner and strategic planning partner for this growing organization that is a national leader in the industry.

Provide information and guidance regarding how to best support employers in Minnesota with a qualified workforce. Assist in the development and support of transition services and outplacement career development for employers of companies experiencing reductions in force.

Twin Cities Metropolitan Area

Elected to the HRP-MN 2013 Board as the VP of Marketing and Communications. My role will be to develop and improve marketing and communications strategy. Other responsibilities included as part of my role include legislative and sponsorship programs. HRP-MN is a vital organization for mid to senior level Human Resources professionals and business partners in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. The mission of HRP-MN is to educate and connect Human Resources professionals for the purpose of further developing credibility, company, and career. Check us out at www.hrpmn.org.

Participate in all Board decisions regarding the legal ownership of ICA (its Members) and carry out duties to achieve the missiion and goals of ICA. The Board determines appropriate organizational performance throughout ICA.

HR Management Business Partner working with clients in all functional and strategic Human Resource program areas; i.e., Corporate HR planning, training, recruitment and retention, Diversity Workshops, etc. Developed an "Employment Career and Planning Program" in downtown Minneapolis that lasted for about four years.

Spearheaded programs for talent acquisition and talent management, recruitment, job fit assessment testing, talent management, compliance, employment offers etc. Mentored and developed a Payroll Administrator to become the Payroll and Benefits Administrator for the company. Involved in developing new programs, project management and strategic workforce planning for the organization. Consultant to supervisors, managers, and executives regarding employment issues and disciplinary actions. Facilitated a formalized New Employee Orientation; finalized an Employee Handbook for the organization. Pioneered a contingent candidate database to avoid temp/contract hiring (Performark had two large outbound call centers, one in Minnesota and one in Nebraska). Prepared the company's first position evaluation system and formalized Compensation Plan.

Managed the sourcing, screening, interviewing and qualifying of IT/IS candidates for both Permanent Placement and Contract positions through client companies. Developed a strong knowledge of skill sets for Software Engineers, QA Analysts, Systems Administrators/Architects, and Project Managers; i.e., C/C++, JAVA, OOA/OOD, Microsoft Suite, Oracle Sybase, UNIX, Windows, SQA Suite, WinRunner, Etc; Identified new candidate sources to generate revenue. Developed Technical Recruiters and worked closely with 4 Account Managers to secure contracts with clients.

Managed all Human Resource programs, for talent acquisition, management and retention, compliance for a 5-State area/25 long-term health facilities in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic Regions. Administered benefit plans and identified new providers for benefit programs. Developed a Regional Committee to formulate the company's first Midwest Wellness Program. Worked closely with the facility Staff Development Coordinators and developed the first "Train-the-Trainer" program for Staff Development Coordinators and First-Line Supervisors for the company. Provided leadership for reviewing and recommending new policies and procedures. Advised on Federal and State regulations and other employment issues.

Education record

Phr Certification Preparation

Phr