Leslie SHRM-SCP's Email Addresses & Phone Numbers

Experienced Human Resources Professional with demonstrated abilities in employee relations, recruiting, benefits, strategy and training and development.People & Culture @ From July 2014 to Present (1 year 6 months) Interim Director of Human Resources @ From March 2014 to July 2014 (5 months) Director of Employment Services @ •Directed Employment Services function including supervision of recruitment team...

Experienced Human Resources Professional with demonstrated abilities in employee relations, recruiting, benefits, strategy and training and development.People & Culture @ From July 2014 to Present (1 year 6 months) Interim Director of Human Resources @ From March 2014 to July 2014 (5 months) Director of Employment Services @ •Directed Employment Services function including supervision of recruitment team and support staff. Sourcing, recruitment, on-boarding, general orientation, reward/recognition programs, compliance and exit interview process. •Led recruitment team to recruit and onboard over 200 employees including 90 RN’s during first 4 months of employment, reducing RN vacancy to 5% and eliminating use of temp staffing contracts. •Supervised HR Main Office which provided first point of contact for phone calls and in person inquiries from employees, new hires and candidates for Employee Health and HR. •Tracked and identified high turnover rate of new hires. Developed and administered on-boarding communication program for new hires during first 3 months allowing identification/resolution of concerns and to foster engagement. Successfully reduced turnover by 25% during first year. •Provided Support to Administration in absence of VP during 2012 Reduction in Force. Coordinated HR efforts. Partnered with Sr. Leadership to create specialized reports to facilitate open position review to fully evaluate staffing needs throughout organization. •Revamped orientation to ensure compliance with Joint Commission Standards. Revised Orientation Module allowing on-boarding of new employees outside of General Orientation sessions. •Instituted comprehensive exit interview process. Compiled and analyzed data and provided customized reporting to Sr. Leadership to align areas of opportunity with strategic performance improvement initiatives. •Evaluated staffing patterns of 24/7 operations to design staff schedules to cover anticipated peek volumes and minimize overtime use. •Represented HR as Chapter Chair on interdisciplinary Joint Commission Committee. Ensured continuous compliance with all Joint Commission and Department of Health regulations. •Maintained vendor contracts to support strategic needs of facility. Assertively negotiated terms to secure best pricing to maintain or exceed budget targets. From April 2012 to January 2014 (1 year 10 months) Glens Falls, New York AreaDirector of Human Resources @ • Manage HR Services to managers and employees including benefits administration, recruitment, retention, discipline recommendations, administration of performance appraisal system, workers’ compensation - safety initiatives/disability/leave of absence, etc. • Secured grant funding to establish on-site Wellness Center for employees, created other free wellness initiatives including Walking Club, lunch-and-learn wellness programs • Participated in annual benefits renewal process and implementation of self-insured prescription coverage • Administer comp program; propose updates to comp structure as needed; coordinate production of Total Comp Statements; Participated in the implementation of an Incentive Comp/Team Bonus Program • Provide managers and directors with guidance and assistance in addressing complex associate relations issues while adhering to State and Federal Laws such as FMLA, ADAAA and FLSA as well as internal policies and procedures • Thoroughly investigate issues/complaints and advise management on discipline or termination of associates; maintain documentation. Conduct training on various HR topics to system wide leadership group • Effectively lead recruitment initiatives utilizing variety of media. Successfully maintained reduced vacancy rates through use of variety of recruitment, retention and recognition programs. Chair R&R committee consisting of members of management and staff. • Experience in regulatory environments including DOH and JCA • Actively participate in QM Council meetings consisting of interdisciplinary team to ensure CQI of clinical and non-clinical areas; present to QA Board status of PDCA cycle of Performance Improvement Initiatives • Successfully reduced unemployment costs by 88% in first year through training of managers and aggressive contesting of claims; maintained significant reductions over years; successful in 25 of 26 Unemployment Hearings and 3 of 3 EEOC hearings • Responsible for departmental budgets exceeding $5M From November 2001 to May 2012 (10 years 7 months) HR Consultant @ • Maintained ongoing contact with national client base representing over 70 businesses and 1,000 work-site employees to ensure client satisfaction and retention. • Traveled throughout the country to client sites to conduct orientations with groups of up to 40 people; including handbook review, new hire paperwork, and a review of and enrollment in benefits. • Advised management regarding compliance and employee relations issues on-site and remotely. • Suggested and implemented updates to personnel policies and procedures. • Investigated EEOC charges and claims of non-compliance. From October 1998 to October 2001 (3 years 1 month) Human Resource Manager @ • Recruited personnel for Home Health Aide Training Programs. • Decreased turnover by more than 30% in first 6 months. • Processed Workers’ Compensation and Disability Claims; Administered and implemented new employee benefits. • Acted as Liaison with referral sources during annual personnel audits. • Maintained positive Public and Employee Relations. • Prepared and analyzed budgets. • Supervised administrative staff. From November 1999 to March 2001 (1 year 5 months) Benefits Specialist @ From 1998 to 2000 (2 years) HR Technician @ From 1998 to 1998 (less than a year) Office Assistant @ From 1993 to 1996 (3 years) Bachelors, Psychology & Business @ State University of New York at Albany From 1995 to 1998 Leslie SHRM-SCP is skilled in: Employee Relations, Employment Law, Recruitment/Retention, Healthcare Human Resource Management, Highly Analytical, Team Building, Compensation, Presentation Development, Personnel Management, Human Resources, Deferred Compensation, Healthcare, Coaching, Recruiting, Recruitment Advertising