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Gayle Yarbrough

Decatur,AL

Summary

  • HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
  • Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and (SHRM-CP) offering a 16-year HR career distinguished by commended performance and proven results.
  • Extensive background in HR management affairs, including experience in employee recruitment and retention, staff development, mediation, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, HR records management, HR policies development and legal compliance.
  • Demonstrated success in negotiating for increased employee benefits, developing teambuilding programs, writing personnel manuals, corporate policies, job descriptions and management reports.

    • Overview

    17
    17
    years of professional experience

    Work History

    Director Human Resources

    CENTRAL NORTH ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICES, INC
    Huntsville, AL
    06.2012 - 05.2019
    • Recruited to serve as Director of the Human Resources Department which included all aspects of Human Resource Management including staffing, recruitment and retention, benefits administration, innovation and independent thinking.
    • Key Results:.
    • Structured and implemented new programs for employee engagement and retention including new improved life insurance program and vision insurance.
    • Performed compensation analysis and research to bring company to a competitive level of total rewards and compensation.
    • Performed internal HR Audits in order to bring corporation into full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
    • Ensured compliance for Joint Commission Accreditation.

    Human Resources Consultant and Payroll Specialists

    ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL
    Memphis, TN
    04.2011 - 06.2012
    • Served in Human Resources Counseling and Payroll Administration capacity for various companies throughout the Memphis, TN area.
    • Companies included Nucor Steel, Memphis with 400 employees and Turner Holdings LLC with 250 employees.
    • Key Results:.
    • Maintained proper operation of Human Resources Departments by applying proper procedures for processing of payroll, I-9 Compliance and FMLA Procedures and tracking.
    • Frequently provided research, analysis, and Corporate Reporting for compliance efforts and problem-solving.
    • Headed up Employee New-Hire orientation and Corporate Training efforts.

    HR Manager

    THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER MEMPHIS
    Memphis, TN
    01.2008 - 12.2010
    • Recruited to establish a defined Human Resources department, including the management of a full spectrum of HR operations, systems and programs.
    • Worked with senior management to update HR policies and procedures; recruit employees; create group benefits databases; and develop orientation, training and incentive programs.
    • Managed payroll programs and personnel records; administered benefits enrollment and programs; administered HR budget; and handled HR management workplace issues.
    • Key Results:.
    • Structured and implemented programs and policies in the areas of training, compensation structures, benefits packages, incentives and new-employee orientation.
    • Fostered a teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue across the organization.
    • Personal efforts were cited as the driving force behind company's employee-retention rate.
    • Brought workers' compensation program into full compliance.
    • Trained managers and associates on procedures to follow in case of injury.
    • Devised creative and cost-effective incentive and morale-boosting programs (including "GEM Card award, Going The Extra Mile) that increased employee satisfaction and productivity.
    • Updated employee manuals covering issues including disciplinary procedures, code of conduct, and FMLA policy.
    • Wrote handbook for benefits information.
    • Revised job descriptions across all levels and categories.
    • Shadowed" and interviewed employees to construct an accurate picture of the duties and skills required for each position.
    • Co-developed company's first-ever standardized disciplinary procedures and tracking system that insulated company from legal risk and ensured consistent and fair discipline processes.

    Payroll Administrator, Staffing Specialists

    UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH/HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS
    Galveston, TX.
    01.2002 - 01.2007
    • Promoted to fulfill a broad range of Staffing and Payroll functions, including recruiting employees and managing employee records.
    • Headed and implemented Instant Pay Card method of Payroll Payment.
    • Examined historical and projected financial data to provide senior management with valuable data.
    • Key Results:.
    • Provided guidance to department institutional partners regarding time and attendance compliance and regulatory compliance.
    • Reworked new-hire orientation program to include HR information and company resources.
    • Formulated strategic plan for placement of staff in needed areas on projected dates with budget and cost savings for the company.

    Education

    SHRM-CP - undefined

    2015

    Master of Arts - Human Resources Management

    WEBSTER UNIVERSITY
    Oct.2011

    Bachelor of Science (BS) - Business Management, Human Resources

    UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA
    2010

    Skills

    • HR Department Startup
    • Employment Law
    • FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC
    • HR Policies & Procedures
    • Staff Recruitment & Retention
    • Employee Relations
    • Benefits Administration
    • HR Program/Project Management
    • Orientation & On-Boarding
    • Training & Development
    • Performance Management
    • Organizational Development
    • HRIS applications (UltiPro, Paycom, ADP, SAP, Paychex)
    • ADP Payroll, ADP Pay eXpert, etime Time and Labor Management, Report Smith, Paychex
    • MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
    • ADA, Access
    • ADP, Excel
    • ADP Payroll, MS Office
    • Benefits, Outlook
    • Benefits Administration, PowerPoint
    • Budget, Word
    • Competitive, Organizational Development
    • Corporate Training, Payroll
    • Counseling, Performance Management
    • Databases, Personnel
    • Driving, Policies
    • Employee Relations, Problem-solving
    • Senior management, Processes
    • Financial, Project Management
    • HRIS, Recruitment
    • Human Resource Management, Recruiting
    • Human Resources, Reporting
    • HR, Research
    • Innovation, SAP
    • Insurance, Staffing
    • Law, Strategic
    • Legal, Structured
    • Regulatory compliance, Teamwork
    • Director, Vision
    • Managing

    Affiliations

  • Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
  • North Alabama Chapter SHRM (NASHRM)

    • Timeline

    Director Human Resources

    CENTRAL NORTH ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICES, INC
    06.2012 - 05.2019

    Human Resources Consultant and Payroll Specialists

    ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL
    04.2011 - 06.2012

    HR Manager

    THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER MEMPHIS
    01.2008 - 12.2010

    Payroll Administrator, Staffing Specialists

    UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH/HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS
    01.2002 - 01.2007

    SHRM-CP - undefined

    Master of Arts - Human Resources Management

    WEBSTER UNIVERSITY

    Bachelor of Science (BS) - Business Management, Human Resources

    UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA

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