Cori Lemon
Greenville,Texas
Summary
A highly skilled Human Resources Director with extensive knowledge and expertise in personnel management, employee relations, and organizational development. Experienced in providing strategic and operational HR support to drive organizational success. Experienced with strategic human resources management, including talent acquisition and development. Utilizes collaborative approaches to enhance team performance and morale. Knowledge of implementing HR policies that align with organizational goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Director
Hunt Regional Medical Center
Greenville, Texas
09.2023 - Current
- Effectively manages the recruitment process by providing advice and guidance to hospital department managers in addressing recruitment issues and problems; maintains frequent contact with department managers regarding projected staffing needs, current vacancies, and the status of internal and external recruiting efforts.
- Ensures that Employment records are accurately maintained.
- Effectively provides direction and policy interpretation to department managers in managing their respective Human Resources responsibilities including the employee disciplinary and termination processes.
- Responsible for employee communication regarding Human Resources related activities including policies and procedures and Federal and State Laws.
- On a routine basis reports the market area hospitals’ general wage increase plans; maintains an awareness of general wage increase activity within the community which may affect the hospital’s position within the labor market.
- Ensures that there are adequate ongoing educational programs and training opportunities for all staff members of the Human Resources Department, including education orientation for new employees and relevant in-service sessions.
- Effectively oversees the development, implementation and control of HR policies and practices and considers their impact on the organization.
- Ensures that the employee benefit plans are administered in compliance with all federal, state and local laws as applicable and are constantly monitored for effectiveness, cost, and competitiveness policies and procedures are fair, easily understood, and acceptable to a majority of employees.
- Ensures Employee Health RN maintains competency and is following policies and procedures appropriately.
- Actively contributes to and participates on various interdisciplinary committees as assigned.
- Streamlined onboarding processes, improving new hire integration and training efficiency.
- Conducted organizational assessments to identify workforce needs and drive strategic planning initiatives.
- Managed employee relations issues, providing guidance on conflict resolution and performance management.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to align HR initiatives with organizational goals and objectives.
- Directed each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and onboarding.
- Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant labor laws, protecting both employees'' rights and the organization''s interests.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
Human Resources Generalist
Hunt Regional Medical Center
Greenville, Texas
09.2011 - 09.2023
- Facilitated recruitment processes, streamlining candidate selection and onboarding procedures.
- Developed and implemented employee training programs to enhance skill sets and compliance.
- Collaborated with leadership on workforce planning, aligning talent acquisition with organizational goals.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decision making.
- Served as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust.
- Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires.
- Coordinated company-wide events such as town hall meetings or wellness activities, boosting employee morale and fostering a sense of community within the organization.
- Collaborated with payroll to complete and upload pay data and worked with managers to support proper wage and hour compliance.
- Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
- Implemented and supervised orientation procedures for new hires.
- Met with staff to resolve difficult situations related to performance and conflict management.
Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Human Resources
Baptist Health Medical Center
Little Rock, Arkansas
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Understanding of administrative assistance, management, and technology.
- Communication and attention to detail
- Understanding of labor laws, employment regulations, human resources policies, regulations and compliance
- Strong organizational skills for record-keeping and scheduling
- Experience with payroll processing and benefits administration
- Experience with special studies and projects, gathering information, and formatting and preparing reports
- Experience reviewing complex documents, records, and correspondence for accuracy, completeness and compliance
- Coordinated executive schedules to optimize meeting efficiency and prioritize key initiatives.
- Managed travel arrangements, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and budget constraints.
Education
Master’s - Master of Business Administration/Human Resource Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, Alabama10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science Human Resource Management
Colorado State University System
Denver, Colorado11.2018
Skills
- Benefits administration
- Compliance management
- HR analytics
- Performance evaluation
- Employee relations
- Organizational development
- Internal communications
- Employment law expertise
- Onboarding
- Exit interviews
- Labor relations
- Workers' compensation oversight
- Dispute mediation
Affiliations
- Society of Human Resource Management
- International Association of Administrative Professionals
Timeline
Human Resources Director
Hunt Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Human Resources Generalist
Hunt Regional Medical Center
09.2011 - 09.2023
Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Human Resources
Baptist Health Medical Center
01.2006 - 01.2011
Master’s - Master of Business Administration/Human Resource Management
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science Human Resource Management
Colorado State University System