Terri Ward Email & Phone Number

Powell, Wyoming, United States

Wyoming, United States

Sundance, Wyoming, United States

Ontario, Oregon, United States

Ontario, Or

Logan, Utah

Pocatello, Idaho Area

Provide various high level administrative support to Superintendent, Directors, Managers and all service unit employees; Manage office functions regarding supplies inventory (order via e-COMS & e-Procurement) & tracking, budget management, plan & coordinate PCSU events/functions, prepare agendas, record retention, manage SU Recognition Program, broadcast messages via ITV, manage invoices (pay w/VISA or via CAS), create Standard Work processes, maintain copiers/printers, promote Courage to Care and all other UP initiatives via positive interactions with employees and community members. Plan and implement processes for large scale employee events. Collaborate with Managers and Directors to provide oversight, organization, and auditing of various service unit calendars. Act as liaison to Managers, Directors and service unit employees ensuring compliance and elevating issues with regard to Regional and System policies and procedures. Assist service unit Occupational Health Nurse and Directors in creating and implementing the service unit “Summer Spike” and “Winter Watch” themes, brochures and hand-outs. Assist with company interviews. Prepare travel arrangement for the Service Unit Superintendent and subsequent travel expense reports.

Powell, Wyoming

Offering consulting services in all areas of HR; compliance audit, compensation analysis, recruitment/retention, performance management, job analysis and evaluation, policy and procedure, risk management, human capital management, succession planning, organizational change, employee relations, diversity and inclusion.

Responsible for the co-creation and management of the company’s recruitment site and for the overall selection and hiring activities required to support teaching/training centers in Wyoming, South Dakota, and Utah. Worked to brand and market Eleutian Technology, Inc. in the employment community while exploring creative avenues of attracting and retaining new talent. Directed staff in areas of advertising, marketing and related activities. Represented Eleutian Technology, Inc. while attending career fairs and other employee recruiting and networking events. Worked to build and maintain relationships with local universities and colleges, career service centers and other employment resource centers. Supervised two part-time Recruiting Coordinators (state-side) as well as provide supervision and guidance to the Beijing office HR Manager in matters of employee relations, communications, dept. goal setting, employment agreements, and hiring practices. Coordinate interviews with Recruiting Coordinators and Beijing office HR Manager. Comply with China Labor Law in regard to hiring and termination practices. Completion and submission of weekly HR and recruiting reports. Attended weekly Executive Committee conference calls and met weekly with staff in the Beijing office. Ensured compliance in all HR functions. Engaged in good public relations. Reviewed, recommended and executed the necessary steps for policy creation and revision related to teacher operations within Eleutian Technology, Inc. Created proper reporting structure, organizational chart, and communication channels. In coordination with appropriate Dept. Manager created proper job descriptions for many positions within the organization. Advisor to management regarding employee discipline matters and termination procedures both domestically and internationally.

Provide advanced administrative support to the Vice President for Student Affairs; oversight of calendar, scheduling, and related Student Affairs events. Monitoring and implementing applicable website and related updates, coordinate and plan for travel events. Serve as liaison to explain operations, policies, and procedures to faculty, staff, and students. Aid Vice President in researching and gathering information in relation to strategic planning documents, create and maintain confidential student and employee files, prepare meeting agendas, record minutes and post accordingly.

Assisting Human Resource Director in day to day HR functions that included, but not limited to: conduct job interviews, track employee evaluations, monitor and track employee trainings, represent organization at job/career fairs (WY & NE), instruct Sexual Harassment Training (part of New Hire Orientation), enter employee data in company software system (personal information, trainings attended, certifications obtained, etc.), prepare donation deposits, attend quarterly Board Meeting (record minutes), resolve employee concerns regarding FSA, HRA, and retirement plan, prepare training reports and assist in preparing incident reports, other duties as assigned.

Assisting Purchasing Director with orders, verifying orders placed, shipments received and cost of materials. Data entry of invoices to spreadsheets, verifying price and terms to make ready for accounts payable. Quarterly inventory gathering and calculating data. Reconciling statements, weekly employee sales – balancing cash drawer. Preparing bill of materials for cost analysis for President, Vice President, and Sales Manager. Aid in the decision making process to bring on new products and eliminate old products. Set up & conduct job interviews for office positions.

Responsible for the administration of all benefit plans offered (medical, dental, vision, 125C, 401K, Life and Supplemental Life). Conducted new and open enrollment for all local clients as well as remote clients. Resolved client/employee issues regarding claims, payroll deductions, etc. Calculated state and local garnishments of employee pay. Compiled data regarding 5500 filings of the 125C and 401K plans. Determined eligibility for benefits, COBRA administration for all clients (issuing notices, tracking timelines/deadlines, creating documents). Created policy and procedure for COBRA, HIPAA, and 401K administration, conducted job interviews and exit interviews for clients. Maintained client relationships via regular contact (phone and on-site visits). Performed some A/P, scheduled meetings.

Masters, Human Resource Leadership

Summa Cum Laude Presidents Cup Recipient

Phr

PHR Certification Originally obtained in 2010 - Re-certified, current to 2025

Bachelors, Human Resource Management

Finance & Marketing

Associates, Art