Seasoned Human Resources Leader eager to contribute expertise toward supporting a progressive organization in recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent, promoting employee relations, and establishing partnerships with all levels of leadership to drive business results.

 

 

  15+ years of experience in managing broad-based HR functional areas inclusive of staffing, talent development, conflict resolution, compensation, benefits administration, payroll, Workers Compensation, as well as employee safety and corporate compliance.

  Highly skilled in employee relations, facilitating smooth and cooperative communication between staff and management, and expediting workflow to attain organizational objectives.

  Extremely versatile with a proven ability to quickly master new roles, environments, tasks, software, and responsibilities.

  Display a collaborative work ethic, strong communication skills, and a superior level of adaptability, initiative and self-management.

 

 

DMS Health Technologies, Inc., 2002 to Present

Human Resources Officer / Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer

Partner with business leaders to achieve territory and revenue growth goals. Lead corporate compliance efforts and strategic planning process. Direct staff of 9. Initiate and oversee succession planning processes and learning plans to support employee development and advancement vital to improving staff retention and satisfaction.

Key Accomplishments:

           Introduced employee satisfaction survey process, leadership development program, and total compensation system for 450 employees.

           Partnered with executive team to recreate company s strategic direction, mission, vision, and values.

           Developed proactive communication plan for geographically diverse workforce.

           Facilitated creation of an acquisition due diligence and integration guide for each business unit.

 

Lutheran Health Systems/Banner Health System, 1992 to 2001

Lutheran Health Systems Corporate Office, Fargo, ND

Human Resources Community Liaison      (1999 to 2001)

Served as an internal HR consultant for a national healthcare system operating 60 hospitals and nursing homes with 24,500 employees in 14 states by providing guidance to healthcare facilities on employee relations, compensation, and benefits. Championed employee satisfaction survey process and regulatory reporting across the health system.

Key Accomplishment:

        Participated in analysis, development and implementation of new human resources policies, practices, strategies and benefits to attract and retain top talent.

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

Employee Relations Coordinator      (1995 to 1999)

Demonstrated a team player work ethic in interpreting and educating healthcare facility human resources staff, managers, administrators, and CEOs on employee issues, investigations, policies, procedures and best practices.
Key Accomplishment

        Spearheaded implementation of new Human Resources Information System used by all healthcare facilities and resourcefully designed and developed training materials and Train-the-Trainer course for system users.

 

Lookout Memorial Hospital & Home Health / David M. Dorsett Home, Spearfish, SD

Human Resources Coordinator      (1994 to 1995)

Applied sharp problem solving abilities toward investigating and swiftly resolving all human resources issues encompassing recruitment, retention, payroll, Worker s Compensation, benefits, and compensation at a 40-bed hospital and 120-bed skilled nursing facility with 400 employees.

Key Accomplishment

        Steered professional development efforts by creating and administering broad-based education and training programs for staff and managers.

 

Churchill Community Hospital, Fallon, NV

Director of Human Resources      (1992 to 1994)

As key member of executive management team, created a human resources department encompassing recruitment, retention, payroll, training and development, Worker s Compensation, compensation, benefits, physician recruitment and clinic management at a rapidly growing 40 bed hospital and physician clinic with 250 employees.

 

 

Minnesota State University, Moorhead, Moorhead, MN, graduated Summa Cum Laude

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

         Concentrations in Accounting and Finance

 

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

 

Certificate of Completion, Otter Tail Corporation s Accelerated Leadership Program

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hiring Agent Name

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Company Name

Address

City/State/Zip Code

 

Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a human resources management capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As indicated in the accompanying resume, I offer a seasoned background in HR leadership, proficiency in employee relations, and advanced expertise in compliance, recruiting, policy and procedure development, labor laws, and benefits and compensation. To complement these qualifications, I offer strong experience in diversity management, training and development, retention strategies, and Worker s Compensation.

 

As a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a driven professional and stellar leader committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance, experience, and leadership. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your company, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

 

Interviewer s Name

Title

Company Name

Address

City/State/Zip Code

 

Dear__________________:

 

It was a pleasure (speaking with you/meeting with you) on [insert date here]. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the time you spent with me, as well as to express my appreciation for the information you offered. I am still very interested in the <insert job title> position, and I am convinced that it is the right job for me. I feel my background and qualifications prepare me well for the challenges and responsibilities we discussed.

 

The position as you described it to me would combine my strong skills in [insert two skills or qualities here].  This would allow me to make the same valuable contribution to your organization as I ve made to my past employers a win-win proposition for both of us.

 

(Choose one of the two paragraphs below, depending on whether or not you have, or have not yet, interviewed with the person)

 

(I am eager to meet with you in person to further discuss my background and qualifications. Please feel free to contact me at the above phone numbers so we can continue the discussion we began over the telephone.)

 

(Again, thank you for considering my qualifications. I enjoyed our talk, and am available at any time to provide you with any more information you may need. I look forward to hearing your decision.)

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy