Gerrie Walker
Greenbelt,MD
Summary
Strategic and results-driven Human Resources Director with 20 years of experience leading HR operations across healthcare, senior care, and service environments. Known for strengthening compliance, improving retention, elevating leadership capability, and creating people-centered cultures that support organizational goals.
Human Resources professional prepared to drive organizational success through effective people management and strategic planning. Expertise in employee relations, talent acquisition, and compliance, with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving measurable outcomes. Adaptable and reliable, skilled in navigating dynamic environments and aligning HR strategies with business goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Human Resources
Sterling Care Health
01.2023 - Current
- Achieved deficiency-free State survey (Winter 2025).
- Manage full-cycle HR operations including staffing, onboarding, benefits, payroll, and compliance.
- Analyze compensation and benefits data to maintain market competitiveness.
- Partner with department managers to resolve staffing challenges and meet workforce needs.
- Ensure CMS-compliant personnel files and required regulatory documentation.
- Track and maintain all clinical licenses and certification expirations.
- Oversee CMS-required onboarding, annual competencies, and mandatory training.
- Conduct OIG checks, background verifications, and compliance screenings.
- Manage investigations, EEOC matters, FMLA, unemployment, and regulatory compliance.
- Lead exit interviews and turnover reduction initiatives.
- Manage leave programs including FMLA, ADA, medical, parental, and disability leave.
- Coordinate full leave case management including eligibility, documentation, and return-to-work processes.
- Provide guidance to employees and managers regarding leave requirements, timelines, and documentation.
- Maintain accurate leave records and ensure system accuracy.
- Coordinate related benefits such as disability plans and COBRA.
Human Resources Manager
Prestige Healthcare Resources
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Achieved deficiency-free Department of Behavioral Health survey (Spring 2023).
- Implemented engagement surveys to improve retention and morale.
- Managed HR budget, achieving 10% annual cost savings.
- Led full-cycle recruitment and onboarding.
- Served as HR liaison between leadership and staff.
- Managed investigations, EEOC cases, FMLA, unemployment, and compliance.
- Supported leaders with performance management and workforce planning.
- Administered FMLA, ADA, and medical leave requests, ensuring compliance and proper documentation.
- Maintained accurate leave records and coordinated return-to-work processes.
- Provided guidance to employees and managers on leave rights and expectations.
Director of Human Resources
ProMedica Senior Care
11.2016 - 09.2022
- Increased employee retention by 10% and maintained an 80% long-term retention rate.
- Sustained 100% compliance in licensing, payroll, and benefits administration.
- Achieved deficiency-free State surveys (2016–2022).
- Led recruitment, onboarding, HR compliance, training, and performance management.
- Conducted investigations and guided leaders on corrective actions.
- Managed FMLA, disability, and Workers’ Compensation claims.
- Supported safety initiatives, training, and HR metrics reporting.
- Managed complex leave cases including FMLA, ADA, medical, and disability leave.
- Ensured proper documentation, compliance, and coordination for employees on leave.
- Collaborated with leadership to support staffing during extended leave periods.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Strayer University
Washington, DCSkills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- ADP
- Paylocity
- Kronos
- IPS HRIS
- OnShift
- Apploi ATS
- Benefits administration
- Compliance management
- HR analytics
- Human resources administration
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
Sterling Care Health
01.2023 - Current
Human Resources Manager
Prestige Healthcare Resources
09.2022 - 01.2023
Director of Human Resources
ProMedica Senior Care
11.2016 - 09.2022
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Strayer University
Core Competencies
- Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Employee Relations & Investigations
- HR Operations & Compliance
- Benefits & Leave Administration
- Performance Management & Coaching
- Compensation & Job Analysis
- HR Metrics & Reporting
- Policy Development & Implementation
- Training & Development
- Organizational Development
- Payroll & HRIS Administration