Janene Dotts, Ph.D.
Chandler,TX
Summary
Strategic and innovative professional offering years of comprehensive experience in and out of higher education, developing HR functions, cultivating a positive work environment, and collaborating with all levels of management and senior leadership. A genuine influencer who thrives on tough challenges and translates visions and strategies into actionable, value-added goals. Expertise in planning and managing employee relations and developing and communicating institution-wide policies and procedures. Goal-orientated and personable professional committed to improving processes and increasing organizational effectiveness. Oversee well-organized and efficient institutional operations by balancing organizational targets with compliance and institutional needs. Driven and decisive with a passion for building and retaining highly effective teams and fulfilling the institution's purpose to serve students and provide them with the best opportunity for academic or workforce success. Strengths Finder and themes: Relator, Learner, Arranger, Individualization, Positivity, Futuristic, Developer, Analytical, Harmony, Adaptability, and Communication. Dedicated, persistent, innovative, a leader who strives to help others to learn, grow and expand their potential. Leading through Relationship Building and providing the essential glue that holds a team together. Without these strengths on a team, in many cases, the group is simply a composite of individuals. Leaders with exceptional Relationship Building strength have the unique ability to create groups and organizations that are much greater than the sum of their parts.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Human Resources and Title IX Coordinator
TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
06.2016 - Current
- Provides human resource services to all TVCC campuses including organizational development and effectiveness, talent management, employee relations and advocacy, and salary and benefits administration
- Oversee institutional policy administration
- Maintain "open door" policy to encourage employee communication and resolution of issues.
- Serves as compliance officer for Title IX, ADA as amended, and EEOC; manages Board of Trustee elections.
- Direct each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks, and onboarding.
- Proven track record of results which allowed for quick progression
- Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution, and employee accountability.
- Structured compensation according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Took over as Director of Human Resources after only 8 months with institution
- Participated at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission.
- Presented through “Learning Day” to fellow employees to teach about HR-related topics
- Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
- Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct.
- Strong understanding of HR law and employee relations
- Spearheaded shared governance and collaboration on employee relations, HR administration, and related HR topics.
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees
HR Generalist
TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Provides human resource and compliance services including administration of board policy and monitoring of system-wide HR processes for compliance with federal, state and local employment law
- Develops and maintains employee training and development programs
- Maintains and communicates HR process and procedural documentation
- Was able to revamp HR personnel forms to be fillable PDFs to help streamline processes
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes, and talent management.
- Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems, and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Conducted workplace compliance training to reduce liability risks and operate effectively.
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Developed and coordinated employee training programs to improve productivity and performance.
- Analyzed and reported on employee turnover rates to determine root causes and make recommendations for improvement.
- Performed budget analysis to control expenditures and predict future budget needs.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Assisted with writing job descriptions for supervisors.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
Director of HR and Payroll
FENTON MOTOR GROUP
04.2009 - 07.2015
- Directly responsible for overall administration, coordination and evaluation of Human resource and Payroll functions
- Assisted and processed multiple payrolls per month for over 1,000 employees
- FMLA Experience
- Took over as Director of Human Resources and Payroll after only 1 year with company
- Started and created department from scratch
- Employment tax knowledge
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Created and implemented open flow of information from dealerships located within 5 different states to central office.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
- Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
- Performed administrative and customer service functions by responding to general employee inquiries, addressing employee relations issues and scheduling meetings.
- Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct.
- Fostered cross-functional relationships to connect managers and employees and improve overall efficiency.
- Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
- Collaborated with stakeholders across organization to maintain proper flow of communication and execution of planned initiatives and projects.
- Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
Warranty Administrator
VICTORVILLE MOTORS AUTO GROUP
02.1999 - 03.2009
- Reviewed warranty repair orders for proper completion, accuracy, and legibility to reduce processing delays.
- Monitored factory recalls and announcements to stay on top of changes.
- Maintained detailed service and customer records.
- Submitted supporting documents to satisfy criteria required by manufacturer or distributor.
- Resubmitted rejected claims or received write-off authorization to maintain records and proper documentation.
- Reconciled monies due, followed up on outstanding claims and worked with accounting department to obtain payments.
- Analyzed problems, identified trends, and developed strategies to optimize claims process.
- Oversaw logistics for incoming replacement parts and outgoing shipments of defective components.
- Gathered paperwork and contacted customers to book appointments.
- Resubmitted claims after editing or denial to achieve financial targets and reduce outstanding debt.
- Posted payments to accounts and maintained records.
- Generated, posted, and attached information to claim files.
- Communicated effectively with staff members of operations, finance, and service departments.
- Carried out administrative tasks by communicating with clients, distributing mail, and scanning documents.
- Communicated verification and authorization status updates with the service department to facilitate decision-making for customer complaints and warranty coverage.
Education
Ph.D. - Higher Education Administration
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA06.2023
Master of Science - Management and Leadership
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2016
Associate of Arts - Business
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX08.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Accounting Experience
- Web and tech-savvy, require little to no training
- Compensation and Benefits
- Training and Development
- Networking and Partnership Development
- Training Modules Administration
- Human Resources Policies and Procedures Expertise
- New Employee Orientation
- Exit Interviews
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Hiring and Terminations
- Customer Relations
- Human Resources Management Systems (HRMS)
- Payroll and Benefits Administration
- Compliance
Certification
- PMP: Project Management, COMPTIA
Timeline
Director of Human Resources and Title IX Coordinator
TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
06.2016 - Current
HR Generalist
TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
07.2015 - 06.2016
Director of HR and Payroll
FENTON MOTOR GROUP
04.2009 - 07.2015
Warranty Administrator
VICTORVILLE MOTORS AUTO GROUP
02.1999 - 03.2009
Ph.D. - Higher Education Administration
Liberty University
Master of Science - Management and Leadership
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
Western Governors University
Associate of Arts - Business
Trinity Valley Community College
- PMP: Project Management, COMPTIA
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