Heather Strader
Burlington,NC
Summary
Experienced HR Manager with a strong background in training and development, compensation and benefits management, team leadership, and project management. Skilled in developing HR policies and procedures, implementing training programs, and supporting compliance efforts. Adept at communicating effectively with employees at all levels and collaborating with department leaders to align compensation packages. Proven track record of driving employee engagement and supporting organizational development initiatives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Compensation & Benefits
Epes Transport
Greensboro, NC
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Responsible for the oversight, compliance and enforcement of Company benefits and driver and non-driver compensation plans
- Advised management on significant trends, changes, and recommended cost containment measures when appropriate
- Analyzed benefits experience for cost-control and risk-assessment factors
- Collaborated with department leaders to align salary grades and compensation package for similar and/or equivalent non-driver positions
- Effectively led benefits team through open enrollment and navigating new benefit plans
LMS & HR Manager
Cross Company
Greensboro, NC
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Partnered with leadership to effectively communicate goals, performance expectations, values, and strategic goals
- Developed processes for onboarding new hires into the organization's culture.
- Organized and facilitated team-building activities, including monthly staff meetings.
- Drafted job descriptions based on current roles within the organization.
- Analyzed employee surveys to identify areas of improvement in workforce productivity.
- Developed training materials, including tutorials and documentation, to support users of the LMS.
- Updated content on the LMS platform based on feedback from instructors or students.
Training & Development Specialist, Organizational Development
LabCorp
McLeansville, NC
03.2017 - 02.2020
- Analyzed survey results to determine the impact of training programs across departments.
- Delivered technical training sessions for new hires and existing staff members.
- Recommended changes based on feedback from learners or other stakeholders.
- Identified opportunities for improvement within existing course material designs.
- Conducted research into industry trends regarding best practices in training development.
- Created instructional materials including manuals, presentations, workbooks, and handouts.
Project Specialist, Organizational Development
LabCorp
McLeansville, NC
01.2014 - 03.2017
- Facilitated soft skill classes for new hire training
- Troubleshot LMS issues for employees
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention-to-detail.
- Organized and facilitated meetings with stakeholders to review progress and address issues.
- Analyzed data collected from surveys or focus groups in order to identify areas for improvement within projects.
Administrative Team Lead
LabCorp
McLeansville, NC
08.2012 - 01.2014
- Established and revised department SOPs
- Trained new employees on office procedures and protocols.
- Monitored employee performance and provided feedback on a regular basis.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth operations across the organization.
- Implemented strategies to improve efficiency within the department.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Capella University
09-2019
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Capella University
Skills
- Administrative management
- Adaptable and motivated
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- HRIS and LMS software
- Project management
- Organizational development
- Strategic Planning
- Policy Implementation
- Verbal and written communication
- Benefits Administration
- Compensation Structuring
- Corrective Action Planning
- Onboarding and Orientation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manager of Compensation & Benefits
Epes Transport
08.2022 - 01.2024
LMS & HR Manager
Cross Company
02.2020 - 06.2022
Training & Development Specialist, Organizational Development
LabCorp
03.2017 - 02.2020
Project Specialist, Organizational Development
LabCorp
01.2014 - 03.2017
Administrative Team Lead
LabCorp
08.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Capella University
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Capella University
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