Jamie Wagoner
Human Resources-Risk Management
Farmington,NM
Summary
Accomplished Deputy Director of Human Resources offering 10 + years of comprehensive experience developing HR functions, cultivating positive work environment and collaborating with all levels of management. Expertise in planning and managing employee and labor relations and developing and communicating company-wide policies and procedures. Goal-oriented and personable professional committed to improving talent acquisition and increasing organizational effectiveness.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy HR Director
City Of Farmington
Farmington, New Mexico
03.2013 - Current
- Oversees HR Department including coaching and mentoring team members.
- Designs, manages, plans, implements and administers employee benefit strategy for organization such as major medical insurance, dental and vision insurance, short-term disability insurance, term life insurance, supplemental policies, employee assistance program (EAP), and other plans to protect employees against loss of income during illness, employment, and retirement.
- Analyzes benefits experience for cost-control and risk assessment factors through statistical data; develops, recommends, and monitors budget allocations for employee benefits.
- Advises, consults and serves as member of evaluation team in development and execution of short term and long range benefit budgets based on broad goals, strategic planning and business objectives.
- Evaluates and analyzes results of existing benefit policies of organization, and prevailing practices among similar organizations establish competitive benefit programs.
- Advises senior managers on policy strategies for reducing liability and preventing losses.
- Acts as main point of contact for benefit carriers and contract negotiations.
- Works with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Maintain and expand knowledge and understanding of existing and proposed federal and state laws/regulations affecting human resource management. Identify trends that could affect organizational objectives and/or operational resources. Interpret appropriate laws and policies and advise management, employees and retirees accordingly.
- Recommends appropriate risk transfers and risk financing approaches, and manages City’s liability and workers compensation insurance programs.
- Plans, organizes, and directs wide range of training activities for current employees to maintain and improve their job skills. Conducts and supervises training and development programs for employees. Assists with oversight related to supervisor training.
Owner
Insurance Brigade
Farmington, NM
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Business consulting on benefits programs and becoming employer of choice.
- Advised clients on current health care laws, plans and HR administration.
- Prepared reports on more cost effective benefits programs, showing customers how to restructure plans to maximize employee satisfaction and minimize costs.
- Delivered prepared presentations to employee groups regarding health care plans, benefit programs, supplemental benefit products, and wellness initiatives.
- Life, Accident, and Health licensed.
Human Resource Consultant
Kysar Insurance Agency
Farmington, New Mexico
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Developed and implemented custom solutions to HR problems.
- Created solutions such as Benefits Contract Review and Business Continuation Plans.
- Life, Accident, and Health licensed.
- Business consulting on benefits programs and becoming employer of choice.
- Advised clients on current health care laws, plans and HR administration.
- Built HR consulting capabilities focused on clients undergoing organizational change and development.
- Contributed to business and HR functions by identifying, prioritizing and building organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures and processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Management
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05.2005
Skills
- Organizational Systems
- Human Resources Allocation
- Hiring Trends and Analysis
- Third-Party Contracts
- Compensation and Benefits Administration
- Employee Relations Oversight
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Health and Safety Programs
- Statistical Trends
- Program Management
Certification
- Senior Professional in Human Resources Certification,
- Mental Health First Aide Certification
Affiliations
- Society of Human Resource Management- SHRM NM State Council Director, Advocacy Team
- San Juan County Fire Department- Volunteer Firefighter
Timeline
Deputy HR Director
City Of Farmington
03.2013 - Current
Owner
Insurance Brigade
01.2012 - 01.2014
Human Resource Consultant
Kysar Insurance Agency
01.2010 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Management
New Mexico State University
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