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Terri Ward

Powell,WY

Summary

Experienced Human Resource/Administrative Professional (PHR) with over 25 years of expertise. Demonstrated success in policy development and implementation, recruitment and retention strategies, employee relations, benefit administration, training program development and tracking, and mergers and acquisitions. Proficient in performance management. Effectively communicates with the utmost professionalism. Takes initiative by working collaboratively, ensuring that all voices are heard, while maintaining a high level of organizational trustworthiness. Results-driven HR Professional offering mutiple years in achieving positive human resources results. Articulate negotiator skillful in supporting competitive company growth by sourcing top-quality applicants for critical roles. Organized planner with excellent team leadership and program management abilities.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Human Resources Officer

Oxbow Center
11.2023 - Current
  • Manages human resource responsibilities as sole member of HR Dept
  • Participated on Team in transition of Human Capital Management software for recently merged organization
  • Comprehensive new hire and orientation procedures to ensure smooth integration of new hires into the organization while adhering to accrediting body regulations
  • Maintain compliance with employment laws and regulations through continuous monitoring of legal updates and prompt implementation of required changes
  • Coordinated alignment of benefits and time off accrual programs for merged organization, ensuring accurate enrollment in health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee benefit programs
  • Developed and implemented merged organization policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.

Human Resource Manager

Crook County Medical Services District
12.2021 - 02.2024
  • Spearheaded revision and successful implementation of organization's existing and new policies and procedures; COVID-19, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral, Personal Relationships, Children at Work, etc
  • As key part of Employee Engagement Program, orchestrated collaborations with local providers to deliver essential mental health support to workforce
  • Completed and implemented a comprehensive overhaul of HR Orientation Program, enhancing its content, structure, and delivery
  • Designed and deployed comprehensive Performance Management Program that facilitated goal alignment and fostered employee development
  • Held full responsibility for overseeing and managing organization's recruitment strategy, ensuring alignment with talent acquisition goals for 3 locations; hospital, Long-Term Care Facility, and 3 clinics.

HR Generalist/Interim HR Director/HR Special Projects

Lifeways, Inc
10.2020 - 03.2023
  • Instrumental in guiding Lifeways through COVID-19 pandemic by developing, implementing, and evaluating policy and procedure related to local, state, and federal mandates
  • Increased department efficiency through strategic planning with HR team and administration
  • Oversight of two staff as Interim Director.

Education

Master’s Degree - Human Resource Leadership

Sullivan University
Louisville, KY

Bachelor of Science Degree - Human Resource Management

Western Governor’s University
Salt Lake City, UT

Skills

  • HR Policies/Procedures
  • Organization Performance Management Programs
  • New Employee Orientation
  • Investigations and Employment Law Compliance

Compliance Management

Employee Relations

Certification

PHR Certification, HRCI, Current

References

Upon Request

Timeline

Chief Human Resources Officer

Oxbow Center
11.2023 - Current

Human Resource Manager

Crook County Medical Services District
12.2021 - 02.2024

HR Generalist/Interim HR Director/HR Special Projects

Lifeways, Inc
10.2020 - 03.2023

Master’s Degree - Human Resource Leadership

Sullivan University

Bachelor of Science Degree - Human Resource Management

Western Governor’s University
Terri Ward