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Frederick, Maryland, Us

Sparks, Maryland, Us

Provide leadership to position the company at the forefront of the industry. The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) reports to the CEO and serves as a key executive leadership team member and an active participant in making strategic decisions affecting the organization. Responsible for leading multifunctional support departments, such as, but not limited to, Safety, Quality and Organizational Development, Human Resources, and Corporate Communications. Ensures that the services provided by Administration are done in an effective and efficient manner to support the operational and strategic goals of KCI.

Sparks, Maryland, Us

Oversee all Human Resources functions in a supporting role to operations, including employee relations, recruiting, benefits administration, performance management, career development and compensation. Provide leadership and direction to an HR team of 13 with an employee base of 2,000 and over 65 multi-state office locations. Operate HR Department as an efficient cost center, continuously working to reduce overhead costs and improve HR department's value-add to company's bottom line. Mentor and develop HR team members to support their career goals and growth. Developed the Talent Management Strategy that aligned with the KCI 5-year strategic plan. Support the operating disciplines in meeting strategic goals through the development and implementation of HR processes, procedures, policies and programs. Ensure company compliance with federal and state employment regulations regarding employment law and record-keeping regulations.

Responsible for the HR function and the primary HR point of contact for staffing and recruitment, training, compensation, performance management, organizational development, employee relations, and health and safety. Responsible for managing implementation, administration, and operations of strategic Human Resources services; providing consultative services and developing strategic solutions. Developing the core human resources function for a growing small business with employees in multiple state office. Developed a Human Capital Strategic Plan and implemented strategies and tactics to address organizational effectiveness. Oversee critical HR strategies, employee relations and engagement. Acting as the Lead in the effort in “Making 3eTI a Great Place to Work” in conjunction with the senior management team. Led / contributed in several post- merger and acquisition HR related activities, resulting in the successful integration of companies. HR lead for cultural integration and managing due diligence, compliance and integration of acquisitions and mergers. Developed a strategic recruitment plan aligned to meet to meet the diverse recruitment needs of the organization. Evaluate reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established corporate goals and objectives. Designed and implemented an Employee Referral Bonus program for key positions. Referrals increased by 60%. Recommended new approaches to recruiting (social media, open houses), policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and quality of service provided. Developed and promoted a Health and Safety Program that received an audit rating of 98%.

Provide leadership and direction to the HR staff (benefits specialist and technical recruiter) across multi-state offices. Primary HR contact for staffing and recruitment, performance management, employee relations, and compliance. Established a recruitment program which included the hiring policies and procedures, processes, and forms to bring the recruiting function into compliance and to support the business needs of the organization. Implemented a new applicant tracking system, Cyber Recruiter, within 90 days. Significantly reduced time to track applicants and streamlined capabilities via the website, i.e. on-line employment application process. Audited personnel records/files and set-up new HR files and Benefits/FMLA files that are compliant with state and federal regulations. Developed and presented the Strategic business plan for HR ensuring proper alignment with the corporate strategic plan.Trained and mentored new members of the HR team. Insured compliance and completion of the Affirmative Action Plan, EE0-1 and Vets-100 reporting.

Meudon, Île-De-France, Fr

Bs, Business Administration And Health Services Management

High School, Academic