JILL JACOBY
PERRYSBURG,OH
Summary
Passionate, forward-thinking, results-oriented professional with progressive strategic accountabilities in Human Resources. Strong, proven leadership developed in IT, Healthcare, Education, Automotive & Construction industries.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic leader
- Creating alliances with organization leaders to effectively align and support key business initiatives
- Senior staff member providing HR guidance and compliance resolving complex employee-relation issues
- Continuously improving morale, management, and employee relationships, leading to increased productivity and retention
- Human Resource accountable for all North America and Canadian divisions
- Major Accomplishments:
- Collaborated with the senior management team to determine specific talent and development needs and initiatives within the organization based on our strategic plan
- Conducted job analysis and provided selection tools for managers to assist in hiring the best talent based on our core competencies
- Developed a strategic recruiting plan to meet staffing needs
- Direct savings of $434,000
- Provided coaching, counseling, and career development sessions for senior leaders and staff
- Conducted senior leadership training and workshops to develop our leadership talent
- Facilitator of the performance management process and system for the organization
- Responsible for all change initiatives and providing solutions regarding all employee matters
- Developed a train-the-trainer program from the ground up to assist in the onboarding process
- Implemented the first Denison employee engagement survey with the management team to benchmark the current state of the workforce
- Created and implemented a market-based pricing compensation plan to determine appropriate labor categories and ranges
- Researched, evaluated, and adapted, new organizational development technologies, methodologies, and concepts
- Safety Compliance while continually driving down TRIR & DART rates, creating, implementing, and sustaining all human resource initiatives including recruiting, FMLA, FLSA, EEOC, Workers Compensation, website development, event planning, and wellness initiatives
- Major Accomplishments:
- Assisted with the strategic direction and input regarding overall Human Resource strategies that support the culture, company direction, and the business needs of the organization
- Spearheaded the development and creation of NBEC/NWOCA Conference serving 40-member districts for an educational credentialing day offering strong opportunities to take back to their respective districts
- Introduced wellness initiatives to member districts
- Coordinating with a local fitness center to offer cost reduction opportunities while driving good health
- Designed and created an employee handbook.
Director
People
01.2022 - Current
- People Operations C-Suite liaison implementing and developing the People Operations for this start-up organization
- Major Accomplishments:
- Developed recruiting initiatives hiring 10 people in the first 3 months
- Implemented Mentoring/Onboarding Buddy to increase retention
- Engagement initiatives including 1:1, stay interviews, training development, and off-site group events
- Implemented Pando Performance Management with 360 and peer feedback requirements.
Human Resource Manager
ProMedica
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Human Resource partner evolving from transactional to tactical partner to develop the organization
- Business partner to engage, grow and achieve goals for the Paramount and HCR divisions of ProMedica
- Major Accomplishments:
- Stay interviews conducted within HR, Provider Relations, RN Call Center, Credentialing, and Paramount Insurance to identify engagement opportunities and lower turnover
- Collaborate with COO, CIT, CFO, Corporate Marketing, Purchasing, and President of Paramount Dental to evolve departments and be the strategic partner to achieve business initiatives
- Conduct job analysis, create job descriptions, and provide selection tools for managers to assist in hiring the best talent for our organization based on our core competencies and aligned with appropriate labor categories and salary ranges
- Providing coaching, counseling, and career development sessions for senior leaders and staff while meeting budget guidelines.
Human Resource Director
Arrow Tru-Line, Inc
01.2014 - 01.2021
Human Resource Director
Paragon Metals
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Managed the day-to-day human resource initiatives developing the human resource department while branding and growing the corporation in the community
- Further duties included IT and Team Development
- Major Accomplishments:
- Championed Kaizen hiring events and lean initiatives
- Strategic recruiting strategies to attract top talent
- 100,000 STFF New Employee and OJT Grants
- Key driver with Town Hall Meetings to improve corporate communication strategies
- Provided human resource solutions to address various needs throughout the organization
- Coordinated Hillsdale corporate renovations and relocations
Human Resource Director
Northern Buckeye Education
01.2008 - 01.2013
Human Resource Manager
Autoform Tool
01.1998 - 01.2008
- Creation and evolution of the human resource initiatives including recruiting, payroll, benefits, discipline, handbook development, and compliance
- Major Accomplishments:
- Implemented and developed the original benefit programs and initiatives for the company
- Developed compensation policies and procedures, along with creating a pay structure, determining benchmark positions, ranking internal positions, and analyzing market prices for all positions
- Managed the recruiting process, including hiring 3 to 10 people a week during the company growth phase
- Led the HR department in converting HRIS systems and managed this from inception to completion
- Researched, developed, and successfully implemented the new employee handbook
- Created the initial workflow processes and procedures for the human resources department
- Managed the compliance function to align with federal, state, and local employment laws
- Facilitated corporate expansion
Education
Bachelors of Science - Organizational Management
Bluffton University
Associates of Science - Business Management
Northwest State Community College
University of Michigan Lean Certification Dennison Culture Survey Certified ISO Auditor SPHR – Senior Professional in Human Resources/HRCI - undefined
Skills
- Customer Service and Assistance
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Effective Written and Verbal Communication
- Department Development
- Strategic Partnership
- Performance Feedback
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- People Management
- Organizational Development
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Company Guidelines
- Strategic Planning
- External and Public Relations
- Hiring and Retention
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Board Reporting
- Innovation and Creativity
- Fundraising Events
- Contract and Vendor Management
- Production Progress Reporting
- Coordinate Projects
- Effective Interviewer
- Production Processes
- Negotiation
- Networking
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.
John R. Wooden
Timeline
Director
People
01.2022 - Current
Human Resource Manager
ProMedica
01.2021 - 01.2022
Human Resource Director
Arrow Tru-Line, Inc
01.2014 - 01.2021
Human Resource Director
Paragon Metals
01.2013 - 01.2014
Human Resource Director
Northern Buckeye Education
01.2008 - 01.2013
Human Resource Manager
Autoform Tool
01.1998 - 01.2008
Strategic leader
Bachelors of Science - Organizational Management
Bluffton University
Associates of Science - Business Management
Northwest State Community College
University of Michigan Lean Certification Dennison Culture Survey Certified ISO Auditor SPHR – Senior Professional in Human Resources/HRCI - undefined
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