Stephen Mckee, Sphr Email & Phone Number

Springfield, Mo, Us

Greater St. Louis Area

Reported to the VP of Human Resources. Served as Employment and Training Manager. Counseled leaders as well as operational staff on Human Resource issues including hiring, training, retention, compensation and performance management. Managed and facilitated the training, development and motivation of new hires. Coached and facilitated leadership initiatives to improve overall engagement and drive business results. Facilitated and coached employees about customer expectations and loyalty in a… Show more Reported to the VP of Human Resources. Served as Employment and Training Manager. Counseled leaders as well as operational staff on Human Resource issues including hiring, training, retention, compensation and performance management. Managed and facilitated the training, development and motivation of new hires. Coached and facilitated leadership initiatives to improve overall engagement and drive business results. Facilitated and coached employees about customer expectations and loyalty in a high demand and fast paced environment.• Developed and managed leadership development initiative called JUMPSTART which included formalized mentoring, innovative thinking and increasing business acumen in select leaders resulting in the internal promotion of 50% of participating leaders.• Developed and managed Status Exception/Benefits Leakage process resulting in $90,000 saved on managed benefits. Quarterly audited employee hours to ensure full time status was supported by hours worked.• Successfully retained top talent at all levels by assisting in development of and execution of retention plan in highly competitive market. Successfully led organization through retention tactics to retain 100% of organization’s top talent in spite of two competitors joining marketplace in 2007 and 2009.• Developed and implemented Innovation Series for leadership. Series was focused on giving Managers and Executives tools to implement innovative ideas and proven vehicles to put ideas into action.• Recognized multiple times in region as a best workplace by the St. Louis Business Journal. Successfully managed the internal and external employment branding of organization as a best place to work in region.• Communicated and implemented compensation tools such as bonuses, promotions and base increases while accounting for business impact. Show less

Mayetta, Kansas

Reported to Director of Human Resources. Served as Employee Relations and Employment Manager. Managed regularly communicated with managers at all levels identifying issues and suggesting resolutions impending progress in employee retention and engagement. Focused on using effective recruitment tools, hiring the right person for the right job. • Developed employee initiative, Strong Teams Result In Victorious Efforts (STRIVE IN 05), which allowed employees to participate in activities that… Show more Reported to Director of Human Resources. Served as Employee Relations and Employment Manager. Managed regularly communicated with managers at all levels identifying issues and suggesting resolutions impending progress in employee retention and engagement. Focused on using effective recruitment tools, hiring the right person for the right job. • Developed employee initiative, Strong Teams Result In Victorious Efforts (STRIVE IN 05), which allowed employees to participate in activities that promoted collaboration and team unity. Initiative won company-wide 2006 Divisional Chairman’s Award Winner for Innovation.• Implemented new Employee Communication Hub where employees could get all important news related to events, promotions and activities, including rewards and recognition.• Planned and organized all employee events such as Annual Summer Picnic, Holiday Party and Golf Tournament for over 900 employees and their families.• Facilitated focus groups and roundtable discussions to ensure high employee satisfaction and emotional engagement.• Developed and administered metrics for evaluating processes and outcomes including turnover and employee satisfaction.• Worked closely with regulatory agencies to ensure all licensing policies and procedures were properly followed and engaged. • Gathered, analyzed and reported data on market compensation and unemployment levels to properly position the business in the market. Show less

Topeka, Kansas

Managed team of more than 50 employees and two supervisors in Desktop Department from front of production line to release into press preparation area. Responsible for performance management of all direct reports and responsible for operating department within budget.• Successfully managed labor costs in union environment while working with an employment team consisting of 85% seasonal employees.• Initiated implementation and successfully managed new production process called Panel… Show more Managed team of more than 50 employees and two supervisors in Desktop Department from front of production line to release into press preparation area. Responsible for performance management of all direct reports and responsible for operating department within budget.• Successfully managed labor costs in union environment while working with an employment team consisting of 85% seasonal employees.• Initiated implementation and successfully managed new production process called Panel Express, streamlining the process for customers while growing the production capacity by over 200% in three years.• Created and implemented process flow for Panel Express working directly with corporate partners to maximize efficiency by eliminating duplication of tasks and streamlining production. Led nationwide team weekly to coordinate best practices and resolve on-going issues.• Utilized Total Quality Management principles in all operational areas insuring minimal errors and to ensure superior quality from team.• First leader selected at property to participate in Leadership Principles I & II class for career development.• Successfully partnered with employees, customer service and sales representative teams to ensure highest quality product was delivered to customer on time. Show less

Public Administration

Bachelor Of Science, Communications/Journalism