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Dana J. Wilkerson

West Columbia,SC

Summary

Accomplished Human Resources Leader with 15 years of progressive Human Resources experience. Proven ability to collaborate with executive leadership and management to integrate human resources functions within organizations by providing strategic thinking, strategic planning and decisive leadership. Specialized in creating Human Resources organizations that support business strategy, productivity and profitability. A leader driven by change management with a strong commitment to providing superior service and operational excellence. Professional Competencies Total Rewards Strategy Strong Leadership Skills Strong Analytical and Problem Solving Skills Strong Interpersonal Skills Articulate Public Speaker Excellent Communication Skills Energetic Resolution-Oriented Private and Public Sector Experience Employment Law Workers Compensation Organizational Structure Job Classification and Compensation HRIS Systems Payroll Administration Benefits Onsite Employee Health and Wellness Center Management Health Plan Design, Funding, Implementation and Administration FMLA COBRA Contract Negotiations Vendor Relations Accomplished Executive Director of Human Resources offering 15 years of comprehensive experience developing HR functions, cultivating positive work environment and collaborating with all levels of management. Expertise in planning and managing employee and labor relations and developing and communicating company-wide policies and procedures. Goal-oriented and personable professional committed to improving talent acquisition and increasing organizational effectiveness.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Director of Human Resources

County of Lexington
Lexington, SC
06.2020 - Current
  • Risk Management/Workers Compensation and Security Services Departments
  • Interpret and advise County Administration, Department Heads and employees in personnel matters
  • Responsible for recruitment, onboarding, employee retention, payroll, class and compensation, benefits administration, benefit plan design and implementation, contract negotiations, vendor management, organizational development, training, leadership development program, regulatory compliance and records management, employee on-site health and wellness center and risk management programs for over 1700 employees.

Human Resources Manager

County of Lexington
Lexington, SC
12.2013 - 06.2020
  • Manage and direct function and operations of Human Resources Department, Risk Management, and Security Services Departments. County of Lexington employs over 1700 employees.
  • Responsible for recruitment, onboarding, retention, payroll, benefits administration and coordination, contract negotiations, vendor management, employee retention, classification and compensation plan, countywide professional development training programs, regulatory compliance records management, wellness programs and risk management programs.

Manager

Bon Secours Health System
Marriottsville, MD
09.2007 - 12.2013
  • Responsibilities included operational, financial and strategic management for Employee Benefits for over 25,000 employees. Transitioned health plan from one insurance carrier to another in 6 month timeframe. Oversight and management of Executive Rewards, Shared Services, Nursing Scholarship Program, and HRIS Benefits Administration
  • Service lines include medical, pharmacy, life, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending and wellness programs. Area of expertise related to self funded plan design and pharmacy benefit management programs.

Account Manager

Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
09.2003 - 09.2007
  • Responsible for account management, oversight for developing and implementing new benefit programs, benefit plan analysis, funding requirements, developing communications strategies, drafting RFPs and responses, sales presentations and product implementation.

Key Account Manager

PHP, Carolina Care Plan, Managed, United Health Care
Columbia, SC
09.1993 - 09.2003
  • Responsible for account management, employer groups of 500+, developing and implementing new benefit programs, analyzing benefit plans, funding requirements, developing communications strategies, drafting RFPs and analyzing responses, product implementation and client retention.

Education

Business Administration

Southern Wesleyan University

Skills

  • Advising Department Managers
  • Employee Relations Oversight
  • Human Resources Procedures
  • Performance Management Systems
  • Executive Leadership

Timeline

Deputy Director of Human Resources

County of Lexington
06.2020 - Current

Human Resources Manager

County of Lexington
12.2013 - 06.2020

Manager

Bon Secours Health System
09.2007 - 12.2013

Account Manager

Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
09.2003 - 09.2007

Key Account Manager

PHP, Carolina Care Plan, Managed, United Health Care
09.1993 - 09.2003

Business Administration

Southern Wesleyan University
Dana J. Wilkerson