Julie Lofino
Director of Human Resources
Forney,TX
Summary
Highly motivated, versatile, results driven Director of Human Resources offering excellent skills in employee relations and benefits oversight. Skilled developer of employee handbook, policies, and training programs. Enjoy a passion for change and innovation. Proficient at building and maintaining professional relationships. Exceptional team building track record with increased employee retention and increased productivity.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Human Resource Director
SAK Management, LLC
Chicago, IL
02.2019 - 05.2022
- Responsible for HR operations in Corporate office and 19 facilities located within US. This included all strategic and tactical functions.
- Responsible for all employee relations which includes team building and training, and leadership
- Utilization of proactive HR strategies ensured employee retention, high morale and employee engagement.
- Provided Recruitment, Advertising, interviews, determining cultural fit, screenings, references, state mandated backgrounds, and licensure or certification verification's.
- Processed bi-weekly payroll for 126 corporate employees and up to 3000 Facility employees, utilizing ADP and PayCom for all employee HRIS.
- Handled employee maintenance and generation of reports for overtime levels, man-hours by department, and wages by department.
- Processed state and local taxes and maintained compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Budgets, weekly labor & distribution, labor allocation, new hire and turnover reports.
- Benefit Administration.
- Handled on-boarding and off-boarding process.
- Developed incentive program for hiring of and retaining of employees.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Developed succession plans and promotion paths for staff.
- Followed programs closely to assess effectiveness and make proactive changes to meet changing demands.
- Addressed employee conflicts with appropriate urgency, following all corporate procedures.
- Created employee handbooks, job descriptions, Forms
- Conducted exit interviews to better understand reasons why employees were separating from company.
- Oversaw workers' compensation program for employees injured on job.
- Answered employee inquiries regarding health benefits and 401K options. Served as administrator over 401 account.
- Budgets, weekly labor & distribution, labor allocation, new hire and turnover reports.
Director of Human Resources
Mesquite Village Healthcare Center
Mesquite, Texas
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Direct daily operations of Human Resources department which includes all strategic and tactical functions
- Budgets, weekly labor & distribution, labor allocation, new hire and turnover reports
- Responsible for all employee relations which includes team building and training, leadership and handling sensitive matters
- Utilization of proactive HR strategies ensured employee retention, high morale and employee retention.
- Processed bi-weekly payroll for 110 employees, utilizing ADP.
- Issued reports for overtime levels, man-hours by department, and wages by department.
- Processed state and local taxes and maintained compliance with federal and state regulations. Handled 940, 941, W2.
- Responsible for benefit administration including Open Enrollment.
- Maintained compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Directed each phase of Recruiting process, encompassing Advertisement, Interviews, employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and on-boarding.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Developed succession plans and promotion paths for staff.
- Implemented behavioral-based performance management system to define expectations, standards and key performance areas.
- Achieved regulatory compliance with no adverse audit findings for facilities, documentation compliance or safety.
- Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
- Coordinated and worked with management on performance improvement program, performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution and employee accountability.
- Drafted and implemented policies, procedures and employee handbook for over 100 employees.
- Handled FMLA, WOTC, EEOC, OSHA Workers Comp.,
- Designed Employee Retention & Appreciation Guide to enlist employee engagement with strategies to improve morale, retain talent and maintain business continuity.
- Identified, created and implemented formal performance management guidelines to reduce inconsistencies 100% and increase productivity 95%.
- Aligned departments with internal work Flow process by dedicating teams to interact, provide feedback, and ensure we we're meeting all Resident needs.
Director of Human Resources
Unified Power
Terrell, TX
02.2005 - 12.2016
- Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Directed each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and on-boarding.
- Collaborated on hiring and training of new employees, professional growth of staff and team building and motivation.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
- Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
- Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution and employee accountability.
- Drafted and implemented policies, procedures and employee handbook for over 190 employees.
- Selected medical, dental, short and long-term disability, life insurance and workers compensation programs for employees.
- Designed employee engagement strategies to improve morale, retain talent and maintain business continuity.
- Developed succession plans and promotion paths for staff.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Responsible for execution of all strategic and tactical functions in Human Resource department.
- Managed Continuous Improvement Program and Strategic Planning Objectives.
- Responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll for 190 employees for multi-state company.
- Submitted bi-weekly 401-K. Served as 401-K account Administrator.
Education
High School Diploma -
Beavercreek High School
Beavercreek, OH05.1976
Skills
- Government compliance; ADA, WOTC, FMLA, PBJ, OSHA, Worker's Comp, ACA, AA
- Biweekly Payroll, Compensation, Time and Benefits Administration
- Create Employee Handbooks, Job Descriptions, Forms, and Policies & Procedures
- Background Check, License and certification Processes
- Benefit Negotiation and Administration, Open Enrollment
- Reporting Labor and Distribution, Payroll, Turnover, Timekeeping, financial, and more
- ADP, PayCom, Netsuite, Quickbooks
- Grievance Resolution, Employee Appreciation and Retention
- Performance Management and Continuous Improvement Programs,
- Recruiting, Advertisement, Interviewing, Offer letters, On-Boarding/Off-Boarding
- 941, 940, Payroll Taxes, AR, AP, GL, and COA Processes
Certification
- SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional
- New Overtime Rule,
- Attracting, Retaining & Engaging Talent During Challenging Times
- Drafting Legally Sound Job Descriptions
- Implementing Successful Diversity Recruiting Programs
- Labor & Employment National and Texas Updates
- PBJ: CMS Compliance and 5-Star Rating Analysis
- Investigation Complaints Entangled with Performance Related Issues
Timeline
Corporate Human Resource Director
SAK Management, LLC
02.2019 - 05.2022
Director of Human Resources
Mesquite Village Healthcare Center
08.2018 - 02.2019
Director of Human Resources
Unified Power
02.2005 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
Beavercreek High School
- SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional
- New Overtime Rule,
- Attracting, Retaining & Engaging Talent During Challenging Times
- Drafting Legally Sound Job Descriptions
- Implementing Successful Diversity Recruiting Programs
- Labor & Employment National and Texas Updates
- PBJ: CMS Compliance and 5-Star Rating Analysis
- Investigation Complaints Entangled with Performance Related Issues
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