Amber Parr
Centerville,Utah
Summary
Strategic Human Resources Executive in the accomplishment of business initiatives through programs that attract and retain talent, develop employees and leaders, and align human resource objectives with organizational priorities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Human Resources
Acadia Healthcare
02.2023 - Current
- Partner with the leadership team to understand and execute the hospital’s human resource and talent strategy as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, talent review, and succession planning
- Decreased employee turnover by 10%
- Increased employee file State and Joint Commission compliance from 40% to 100%
- Implemented robot onboarding program with a 92% satisfaction score
- Develop and implement targeted recruitment strategies to ensure a robust and diverse applicant pool for all openings
- Strategize and lead retention efforts including action planning and employee engagement
- Provide consultation to management on staffing, compensation, benefits, training and development, budget, position control and employee relations
- Develop, manage, and administer various human resource plans and procedures for all hospital personnel
- Timely initial and ongoing verification of licenses including background, driving record, professional, and other checks as designated by accrediting agencies and state regulations
- Handle complex and sensitive employee relations and human resources issues that have organizational impact or legal ramifications
- Manage department staff to include hiring, development, training, performance management, and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
Director of Human Resources
Avalon Healthcare
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided support and guidance to management and employees with a focus on consistent employment practices
- Ensured complete and consistent Human Resources documentation, including but not limited to documentation of disciplinary actions and training compliance
- Managed department staff to include hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation
- Gathered, analyzed, and reported HR metrics to VP of HR and CEO
- Worked in conjunction with leadership to create a positive work culture.
Director of Human Resources
American Research Bureau
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Lead and managed full cycle talent acquisition to include sourcing, job postings, resume screening, interview coordination, extending offers of employment and completing necessary paperwork
- Identified and executed ways to support company goals through HR and people initiatives
- Monitored and ensured organization compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; recommended best practices; reviewed and modified policies and practices to maintain compliance
- Established a robust training program guiding employee and organizational goals
- Maintained personnel files, including training records and all necessary new hire paperwork
- Managed department staff to include hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation
Human Resources Manager
Sundance Holdings Group, LLC
03.2016 - 09.2021
- Led the implementation of HR programs that improved employee engagement
- Provided guidance on interpretation of policies and procedures while serving as known expert in subject matter with a broad knowledge and understanding of HR functional areas
- Worked with managers to resolve and prevent employee relations issues by coaching and training
- Developed and maintained job descriptions and conducted job analyses
- Conducted compensation market research to establish pay practices and salary bands to recruit and retain employees
- Obtained cost-effective and employee/employer serving benefits
- Advised managers on performance management, workforce planning and compensation
- Developed and conducted engaging management training
- Provided staff management to include hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation
- Oversaw legal compliance with federal, state, and local laws in addition to compliance with company policies and procedures.
Human Resources Specialist
Bridge Investment Group
07.2015 - 03.2016
Human Resources Generalist
Alliance Health
03.2013 - 07.2015
Education
Master of Science - Management And Leadership
Western Governors University
Utah12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Western Governors University
Utah12.2024
Skills
- Performance Management
- Employee Relations
- Human Resources Info Systems (HRIS)
- Training and Development
- Retention
- Compensation & Benefits Design
- Public Speaking
- Recruiting
- Legal Compliance
- Compensation Management
Certification
SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
Acadia Healthcare
02.2023 - Current
Director of Human Resources
Avalon Healthcare
04.2022 - 02.2023
Director of Human Resources
American Research Bureau
09.2021 - 04.2022
Human Resources Manager
Sundance Holdings Group, LLC
03.2016 - 09.2021
Human Resources Specialist
Bridge Investment Group
07.2015 - 03.2016
Human Resources Generalist
Alliance Health
03.2013 - 07.2015
Master of Science - Management And Leadership
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Western Governors University