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Gail Benkovic

Lexington,KY

Summary

HR professional with broad experience in all aspects of HR management. Skilled in compensation and benefits, employee relations, employment law, training and development, compliance and safety. Direct experience with strategic planning management by objective and merger and acquisitions.


Specialties: Compensation, benefits, contract negotiations, mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, employment law, employee relations, training and development, compliance and safety.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior HR Manager

Sheridan Kentucky
09.2020 - 01.2022


  • Educated management on successful policy implementation and enforcement actions to prevent employee legal entanglements.
  • Helped department leaders devise ways to fairly assess employee performance and develop improvement plans.
  • Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs and constructive feedback.
  • Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
  • Led and strategically directed team of human resources professionals.

Senior HR Business Partner

Quad/Graphics
06.2015 - 09.2020
  • Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC.
  • Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity and within company to reach business goals.
  • Resolved understaffing issues, disputes, employee terminations and disciplinary procedures.
  • Conducted exit interviews with employees leaving company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement.

HR Consultant

Independent
09.2013 - 04.2015
  • Assisted and guided client on HR procedures and program development by devising performance evaluations, job descriptions and industry-standard salary ranges.
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
  • Contributed to business and HR functions by identifying, prioritizing and building organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures and processes.
  • Built HR consulting capabilities focused on client undergoing organizational change and development.

Manager, HR

Environmental Standards
03.2010 - 03.2013


  • Responsible for all aspects of HR, including employee relations, compensation, benefits and compliance.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Researched and implemented training software in order to maintain accurate records of employee training.

Director of HR

RoadLink USA
09.2007 - 06.2009
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Directed each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and onboarding.
  • Collaborated on hiring and training of new employees, professional growth of staff and team building and motivation.
  • Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
  • Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
  • Ensured consistency of practice across 4 offices located throughout the US.
  • Focused on employee development, relations and compliance.
  • Mentored and coached 5 HR ,Managers and department managers.

Corporate Director of HR

Reeb Millwork
10.2005 - 09.2007
  • Built and implemented programming strategy and standards that supported enterprise philosophy.
  • Met regulatory, compliance and safety requirements.
  • Championed relationship building, cross-collaboration and mentorship throughout strategic partners.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Ensured consistency of HR and safety policies and practices for 5 facilities in 5 states.
  • Researched, recommended and implemented benefits and compensation packages.
  • Mentored HR reps to ensure strong, effective HR team.
  • Lead culture change from top-down management to one of co-worker empowerment.

Director of HR

Transcontinental Direct
02.2001 - 05.2005
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Directed each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and onboarding.
  • Collaborated on hiring and training of new employees, professional growth of staff and team building and motivation.
  • Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
  • Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
  • Devised hiring and recruitment policies.
  • Achieved regulatory compliance with no adverse audit findings for facilities, documentation compliance or safety.
  • Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
  • Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution and employee accountability.
  • Recruited and hired key leadership positions to strengthen management team.
  • Selected medical, dental, short and long-term disability, life insurance and workers compensation programs for employees.
  • Drafted and implemented policies, procedures and employee handbook for over 150 employees.

HR Manager

Muller Martini/GMA
05.1991 - 01.2001
  • Oversaw legal compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations in addition to compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Recommended, initiated and finalized HR actions regarding faculty and staff position management, compensation, and employment postings, hiring proposals and new hire onboarding.
  • Managed employee disputes by employing conflict resolution techniques.
  • Guided leaders and employees on company policies, programs, benefits, and salary administration.
  • Advised decision-makers on complex and confidential matters ranging from performance management to employee relations issues.
  • Implemented standardized programs and policies, driving smooth operations, employee retention and engagement.
  • Reviewed business goals to recommend new HR approaches, policies and procedures for continual improvements focused on meeting business objectives and enhancing productivity.
  • Led decision-making and implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs and functions.
  • Developed focused training programs, leadership pipeline and succession plans.
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
  • Implemented annual performance review process.
  • Evaluated training program success and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management.
  • Collaborated with senior management and performed benefits analysis, corrective action planning and big-picture data capturing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - HR Management

Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA

Skills

  • Forecasting Employment Needs
  • Advising Department Managers
  • Employee Relations Oversight
  • Performance Management Systems
  • Compensation and Benefits Administration
  • Policy Improvement Recommendations
  • Training Needs Analysis
  • Hiring and Firing
  • Exit Interviews and Processes
  • Employee Appraisals
  • Administering Disciplinary Procedures

Timeline

Senior HR Manager

Sheridan Kentucky
09.2020 - 01.2022

Senior HR Business Partner

Quad/Graphics
06.2015 - 09.2020

HR Consultant

Independent
09.2013 - 04.2015

Manager, HR

Environmental Standards
03.2010 - 03.2013

Director of HR

RoadLink USA
09.2007 - 06.2009

Corporate Director of HR

Reeb Millwork
10.2005 - 09.2007

Director of HR

Transcontinental Direct
02.2001 - 05.2005

HR Manager

Muller Martini/GMA
05.1991 - 01.2001

Bachelor of Science - HR Management

Muhlenberg College

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