Jill Mages
Panama,IA
Summary
Senior Certified Professional in Human Resources, providing over 20 years of leadership and team development in organizational management, talent acquisition, public relations, and human resources. Strong record of accomplishment working with team members at all levels to meet organizational performance goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Human Resources Officer
Myrtue Medical Center
Harlan, IA
04.2018 - Current
- Ensure human capital assets are supported through the development and administration of programs and policies that are designed to promote a positive work environment, and increase the effectiveness of the organization.
- Partner with the administrative team, staff, and boards to ensure alignment between business objectives and HR initiatives to meet organizational goals. Employee engagement metrics are 94% positive, and retention is at 87.1%.
- Provide guidance on compensation, performance management, hiring, employee engagement, development, and personnel matters.
- Oversee recruitment for advanced practice and physician-level positions, employment agreements, and all aspects of talent acquisition within the health system.
Director-Talent Acquisition
Union Pacific Railraod
Omaha, NE
03.2014 - 04.2018
- Partnered with senior management to align business strategy and approaches with workforce needs, in compliance with policy and employment law.
- Supported and engaged talent acquisition teams, up to 11 direct reports, responsible for staffing and recruitment throughout the Western and Southern regions of the U.S.
- Responsible for KPI development, team performance, goal planning and development plans.
- Oversaw the diversity outreach strategy, including integration of Employee Resource Groups and alignment with EEO/AA availability, resulting in consecutive year-over-over increases in minority and female hires.
Manager-Organizational Management
Union Pacific Railroad
Omaha, NE
06.2011 - 07.2014
- Managed daily HR Service Center operations, including a $7 million budget, staffing, and customer service.
- Oversight of a team of seven and operations, including all employee job transactions, I-9 compliance, and benefits administration.
- Influenced positive change in Rx spend trend ($9M savings) following targeted consumer education; recognized with the Apex Award.
- Collaborated with senior management on strategic planning initiatives, hiring forecasting, and service-level agreements.
Project Manager
Union Pacific Railroad
Omaha, NE
03.2005 - 05.2011
- Managed large-scale communication and change management initiatives for benefits design, policy changes, system upgrades, process improvements, and program enhancements. This includes the introduction of consumer-driven health plans and Roth 401(k) plans.
Public Relations Account Executive
Bailey Lauerman
Omaha, NE
04.2003 - 03.2005
- Established relationships with businesses, organizations, and the media to bring visibility to my clients, including pitching PR strategies, holding press conferences, and organizing interviews with company executives.
- Developed corporate messaging strategies, prepared and distributed press releases, media kits, and provided speechwriting for company executives.
Education
MBA - Healthcare Administration
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism/Public Relations
University of Nebraska
Omaha12-2000
Skills
- Organizational leadership
- Workforce planning & recruitment
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Employee relations and communications
- Human resource management
Certifications & Community Support
- Society of Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
- Certified Public Information Officer (PIO)
- Iowa Hospital Association Advanced Leadership Academy certification
- Iowa Hospital Association Human Resources Board Member
- Iowa Hospital Association Education & Membership Advisory Committee Member
- Community Foundations of Southwest Iowa Board Member
- Shelby County Health Foundation Liaison
Timeline
Chief Human Resources Officer
Myrtue Medical Center
04.2018 - Current
Director-Talent Acquisition
Union Pacific Railraod
03.2014 - 04.2018
Manager-Organizational Management
Union Pacific Railroad
06.2011 - 07.2014
Project Manager
Union Pacific Railroad
03.2005 - 05.2011
Public Relations Account Executive
Bailey Lauerman
04.2003 - 03.2005
MBA - Healthcare Administration
Northwest Missouri State University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism/Public Relations
University of Nebraska
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