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Eighteen years of Human Resources experience. Recognized for ability to develop strong and positive relationships, establish trust and credibility, and effectively communicate across all levels of the organization. StrengthsFinder Themes of Talent: Ideation, Achiever, Includer, Individualization and Responsibility.

Human Resources Manager @ Responsible for all functions of the Human Resources Department including; employee development, staffing management, compensation, benefits, employee relations, compliance, and leadership & strategy. Partner with managers to align and differentiate individual performance, while attracting, engaging, and developing talent. From March 2012 to Present (3 years 10 months) Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul AreaHuman Resources Specialist @ * Conduct new hire orientation/training as well as evaluate and revise process and materials including onboarding initiatives. * Administer benefit plans for health, dental, life, FSA, and supplemental insurances. Process all insurance changes, send required notices, respond to all insurance inquiries, create and distribute communication pieces, administer COBRA, and work with broker on renewals and evaluation of current benefits. * Manage and assess safety and workers compensation program. Handle all work injuries beginning with the First Report of Injury continuing until the claim has been closed, work closely with claim adjusters and case managers, partner with managers and employees regarding injury prevention, coach managers on disciplinary matters with regard to safety violations, manage safety team and resident handling group, and maintain OSHA log. * Design, coordinate, implement, and evaluate wellness and health management initiatives. Create monthly newsletter, develop annual wellness activity, and propose future projects. From May 2001 to March 2012 (10 years 11 months)

BA, Psychology Major, Management Minor, Human Resources Emphasis @ St. Cloud State University Jennifer Vaske is skilled in: Workers Compensation, Employee Engagement, Coaching, Onboarding, Employee Benefits, Organizational Development, Process Improvement, Employment Law, Change Management, Staff Retention, Performance Management, Talent Management, Recruiting, New Hire Orientations, Human Resources