Elizabeth Dougherty
Olathe,USA
Summary
HUMAN RESOURCES LEADER A Human Resources expert with 20 years of experience Demonstrated ability to proactively support cross-functional teams, to engage employees, and resolve issues expediently. Expert in developing strategic initiatives that align with an organization's mission and values. Develops, retains, and motivates a diverse and results-oriented workforce. Understands, accepts, and values differences among team members. Specializes in employee relations, policy development, talent acquisition, performance management, benefits and compensation administration. Demonstrates extensive experience in relationship building, leadership, and interpersonal communication. Capable of adapting to new and emerging technologies, practices, and procedures. Proficient in HRIS systems.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
HR MANAGER
Panasonic Energy of North America
Olathe, KS, USA
07.2023 - Current
- Responsible for managing and overseeing the organization's HR Operations Team
- Manages the orientation and onboarding experience
- Responsible for the talent acquisition process for the organization
- Acts as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing guidance on HR-related issues, including talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, compensation, and benefits
- Increased employee engagement and positive employee relations through high-touch interactions
- Develop leaders in the organization with excellent coaching and partnership
SR. HR GENERALIST
DEMDACO
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Responsible for managing and overseeing the organization's payroll process and administration
- Conducts the orientation and onboarding experience
- Oversees the benefits administration process for internal and external partners
- Coordination and administration of the leave of absence programs including FMLA, disability, Worker's compensation and ADA
- Collaborates with talent acquisition on the recruitment cycle
- Provide guidance and recommendations on complex employee relations issues and resolutions
- Facilitate and conduct onboarding and training programs for new and existing employees
- Partner with management to facilitate any needed employee performance management
- Provide extensive reporting on HR analytics
NATIONAL DIRECTOR, HR
Terrapin Care Station
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Responsible for managing and overseeing the organization's human resource department
- Oversees the full-cycle recruitment efforts
- Provides high level HR expertise, support and mentor to managers on people management, career development and succession planning
- Evaluates, plans and implements events and programs to boost employee morale and engagement
- Coordination and administration of the leave of absence programs including FMLA, disability, Worker's compensation and ADA
- Administration and oversight of benefit plans, programs and compliance
- Oversees the benefits administration process for the organization
- Mentors managers on issues including restructuring, investigations, employee issues and application of HR policies and processes
- Partners with leadership implement and execute a successful performance management strategy
- Conducts investigations regarding employee conduct and recommend resolutions
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of various state and federal regulations, including DOL and OSHA, to effectively lead and coach employees, reduce legal risks, and ensure regulatory compliance
PEOPLE PARTNER
nbkc bank
04.2019 - 10.2021
- Responsible for managing and overseeing the organization's employee relations program
- Evaluate, plan and implement events and programs to boost employee morale and engagement
- Coordination and administration of the leave of absence programs including FMLA, disability, Worker's compensation and ADA
- Provide guidance and recommendations on complex employee relations issues and resolutions
- Facilitate and conduct onboarding and training programs for new and existing employees
- Partner with management to facilitate any needed employee performance management
- Provide extensive reporting on HR analytics
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of various state and federal regulations, including DOL and OSHA, to effectively lead and coach employees, reduce legal risks, and ensure regulatory compliance
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Samson Dental Partners
10.2014 - 04.2019
- Reviewed data to develop and write Human Resources policies and procedures to align with organizational goals
- Evaluated and adjusted compensation and benefit policies to create competitive programs, boost employee morale, and ensure compliance with legal regulations
- Oversees payroll and benefits administration
- Analyzed trends and metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing solutions to streamline business processes, programs, policies, and solutions
- Oversees the full cycle recruitment efforts
- Created, facilitated, and conducted training programs for new and existing leadership
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of various state and federal regulations, including DOL and OSHA, to effectively lead and coach employees, reduce legal risks, and ensure regulatory compliance
- Effectively and diplomatically resolved employee disputes through proactive communication, administered disciplinary actions as required, hired and terminated employees
- Regularly represented the organization at personnel-related hearings and led employee investigations
- Designed and led a comprehensive employee relations training workshop for executive-level and senior-level leadership
- Developed and implemented new policies and procedures for employee evaluations, resulting in significant performance improvements
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Overland Park, KS, USA
02.2012 - 10.2014
- Used Lawson HRIS system to accurately and efficiently enter employee data
- Coordinated the new hire process by scheduling interviews, facilitating orientation, coordinating job placement, confirming all employee licensures and certifications were current, conducting background and reference checks, and maintaining employee files
- Served as payroll liaison to provide guidance to department leaders on payroll related processes
FACULTY TRAINING ADMINISTRATOR
AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Oversaw and coordinated new faculty candidate training for incoming graduate and undergraduate faculty members
- Compiled data statistics that demonstrated completion rates for new faculty candidate training
- Coordinated professional development workshops
- Promptly resolved student issues regarding classroom experiences, and investigated classroom issues, reporting back to the Provost and Dean
STAFF DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR
HOLLYWOOD CASINO AT CHARLES TOWN
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Coordinated and onboarding for all new employees
- Worked cross-functionally to support quality programs and projects by contributing to strategic planning and budge development
- Responsible for auditing all certification and licensures for compliance and accuracy
FIBERGLASS - HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR
GUARDIAN
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Oversaw payroll for 200+ hourly and salaried roles
- Coordinated with Talent Acquisition to ensure a seamless candidate experience
- Responsible for benefit administration, open enrollment and compliance of health plans
- Facilitated new hire orientation
- Maintained employee files
Skills
- HR policies and procedures
- New Employee Orientation
- HR processes
- Retention Strategies
- Employee Relations
- Compensation and benefits
- Employment law compliance
- HR software proficiency
- Onboarding and Orientation
- Performance Management
- Organizational Development
- Recruitment Strategies
- Succession Planning
- HR analytics
- Workers' compensation
- Benefits Administration
- HR reporting
- Benefits and compensation management
Timeline
HR MANAGER
Panasonic Energy of North America
07.2023 - Current
SR. HR GENERALIST
DEMDACO
01.2023 - 07.2023
NATIONAL DIRECTOR, HR
Terrapin Care Station
10.2021 - 01.2023
PEOPLE PARTNER
nbkc bank
04.2019 - 10.2021
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Samson Dental Partners
10.2014 - 04.2019
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
02.2012 - 10.2014
FACULTY TRAINING ADMINISTRATOR
AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY
01.2011 - 01.2012
STAFF DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR
HOLLYWOOD CASINO AT CHARLES TOWN
01.2007 - 01.2011
FIBERGLASS - HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR
GUARDIAN
01.2002 - 01.2007