Ashlee Dickinson
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Oversee well-organized and efficient HR operations by balancing organizational targets with compliance and employee demands. Focused on maximizing resource utilization and enhancing performance with forward-thinking approaches. Solid background in improving collaboration and consensus across all areas of company environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Humam Resources Officer
Bluestem Health
06.2013 - Current
- Supervised job interviews and conducted exit surveys to verify compliance with HR best practices.
- Assisted managers and supervisors with employee disputes, disciplinary actions and other workplace issues.
- Coordinated new hire onboarding, completing background checks and reference checks to complete screenings.
- Processed paperwork and hiring details for promotions and lateral position changes.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive human resources policies and procedures in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.
- Facilitated employee relations, benefits administration and performance management initiatives to support workforce needs.
- Drafted and documented employee handbook and company policies to reduce compliance risks.
- Conducted job analysis, salary surveys and market analysis to deliver competitive compensation and benefits packages.
- Provided thoughtful and engaging new employee onboarding presentations to energize workforce and set organizational expectations.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
Human Resources Director
Lancaster Manor
07.2012 - 06.2013
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees and distributed all paperwork.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
- Addressed employee conflicts with appropriate urgency, following all corporate procedures.
- Answered employee inquiries regarding health benefits and 401k options.
- Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
- Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct.
- Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Lancaster Manor
01.2012 - 06.2013
- Reviewed open purchase orders for integrity, accuracy and completeness of vendor information.
- Verified validity of charges listed on payment orders for yearly audits.
- Tracked expenditures and prepared reports for records and management review.
- Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
Human Resources Assistant
Lancaster Manor
01.2012 - 07.2012
- Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
- Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
- Organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires.
- Created and completed personnel action forms for hires, terminations, title changes and terminations.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance to verify punctuality and absences, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Administered compensation, benefits, and performance management systems at direction of supervisor.
- Scheduled and coordinated interviews between hiring managers and potential candidates.
- Set up orientations and initial training for new employees.
Staffing Coordinator
Lancaster Manor
07.2011 - 01.2012
- Assisted with personnel records management to support recordkeeping accuracy.
- Collaborated with manager to determine department's short and long-term hiring needs.
- Verified payroll, vacation and sick time hours to support accounting processes.
Central Supply Clerk
Lancaster Manor
03.2011 - 07.2011
- Analyzed equipment needs of several units to procure required inventory and supplies.
- Maintained proper inventory controls and eliminated workflow gaps to balance projected demands with on-hand supplies.
- Closely monitored material readiness of high-priority units.
- Evaluated supply policies, plans and procedures to identify inefficiencies and problems impacting logistics operations and supply accountability.
- Achieved compliance with audit performance requirements.
Nursing Assistant and Medication Aide
Lancaster Manor
12.2005 - 03.2011
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Education
MBA - Human Resources
Doane University
Crete, NE12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE06.2011
Skills
- Performance Evaluation
- Employee Recruitment and Retention
- Records Management
- Conflict Management
- Payroll Management
- Management Support
- Operations Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Benefits Administration
- Employee Relations
- Budget Administration
- Compensation Structuring
- Company Leadership
- Benefits and Compensation Management
- Human Resources Operations
- Payroll Processing
Timeline
Chief Humam Resources Officer
Bluestem Health
06.2013 - Current
Human Resources Director
Lancaster Manor
07.2012 - 06.2013
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Lancaster Manor
01.2012 - 06.2013
Human Resources Assistant
Lancaster Manor
01.2012 - 07.2012
Staffing Coordinator
Lancaster Manor
07.2011 - 01.2012
Central Supply Clerk
Lancaster Manor
03.2011 - 07.2011
Nursing Assistant and Medication Aide
Lancaster Manor
12.2005 - 03.2011
MBA - Human Resources
Doane University
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
Bellevue University