Chris Ferguson
Trussville
Summary
Dynamic HR professional with extensive experience at Noland Health Services, excelling in performance management and compliance oversight. Proven track record in recruitment and retention strategies. Adept at fostering employee relations and driving organizational development, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and regulatory standards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant VP Human Resources
Noland Health Services, Inc.
Birmingham
03.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with facility and corporate leadership to align HR strategy and functions across 9 senior living facilities, 5 LTAC hospitals, and home office.
- Led talent acquisition strategies to enhance workforce quality.
- Collaborated with department heads to identify staffing needs and develop solutions.
Human Resources Director
Noland Health Services, Inc.
Birmingham
06.2015 - 03.2019
- Managed HR functions across six LTAC hospitals in Alabama to align operations with strategic goals.
- Collaborated with hospital leadership to enhance performance management, recruitment, onboarding, education, and organizational development.
- Monitored compliance with company policies, regulatory agencies, and applicable laws to mitigate risks.
Human Resources - Recruiter
Noland Health Services, Inc.
Birmingham
10.2013 - 06.2015
- Promoted to Corporate Recruiter with Noland Health Services corporate office in Birmingham.
- As a new role to the organization, have corporate oversight of the recruitment and hiring process for 12 healthcare facilities. This includes 6 LTAC Hospitals, 5 Senior Living communities, and the corporate office.
- Collaborate with division directors and leaders on recruitment strategies and plans
- Successfully launched a new Applicant Tracking System/Pre-hire assessment system
- Perform multiple HR functions in the employment process
Human Resource Coordinator
Noland Health Services, Inc.
Birmingham
06.2012 - 10.2013
- Coordinated recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, training, payroll, and benefits administration processes to enhance staff integration and support.
- Served on leadership team as Human Resource representative for long term acute care (LTAC) hospital.
- Partnered with facility managers and leaders to uphold compliance with company policies and regulations.
Staffing Manager
ATC Healthcare Services Inc.
Birmingham
08.2008 - 06.2012
- Led full cycle employment process for nursing and allied health professionals including sourcing and recruitment, hiring, employee relations, compensation and benefits
- Managed staff and daily operations of medical staffing company to ensure seamless service delivery
- Manage employee relations including performance management, EEOC, FLSA, orientation and training, and evaluations
- Work closely with clients to identify their needs and challenges and provide solutions
- Collaborated with key leaders to align staffing strategies with organizational goals
- Generated branch sales and new business
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL01-2009
Associate of Science - Business
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL01-2007
Skills
- Recruitment and retention strategies
- Onboarding and orientation
- HR policies and procedures
- Compliance oversight
- Performance management
- Employee relations
- HR project management
- HR Project Management
Certification
- Society For Human Resource Management - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
Timeline
Assistant VP Human Resources
Noland Health Services, Inc.
03.2019 - Current
Human Resources Director
Noland Health Services, Inc.
06.2015 - 03.2019
Human Resources - Recruiter
Noland Health Services, Inc.
10.2013 - 06.2015
Human Resource Coordinator
Noland Health Services, Inc.
06.2012 - 10.2013
Staffing Manager
ATC Healthcare Services Inc.
08.2008 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Associate of Science - Business
Jefferson State Community College