Julie Tragesser
West Chester,Ohio
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Human Resources
Butler County Centralized Human Resources Department
Hamilton, Ohio
02.2023 - Current
- Under the direct supervision of the County Administrator plan, direct and coordinate the staffing, classification, compensation, payroll, and employee/labor functions and operations within the Human Resources Department
- Communicate with and advise departments on personnel and collective bargaining issues
- Prepare and monitor Human Resources Department budget
- Prepare annual and statistical reports
- Direct labor negotiations
- Oversee County's compliance with employment laws including but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Civil Rights Act, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and other state and federal laws
Assistant Director of Human Resources
Butler County Centralized Human Resources Department
Hamilton, Ohio
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided technical advice and guidance to departments under the Appointing Authority of the Butler County Commissioners and Butler County Elected Officials
- Coordinated with the County's health insurance broker and the Auditor's office in the administration of the County's health/dental insurance program
- Managed and coordinated efforts of multiple parties to monitor and facilitate individual injury claims and the County's Workers' Compensation program
- Oversaw efforts of the County's Risk and Safety Program to minimize liability by reviewing procedures, monitoring worksite safety and providing adequate safety training
- Coordinated with County's legal counsel and third-party administrator to monitor claims from onset, flagged high-cost claims for scrutiny, directed representation to attend injured worker's hearings with the Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation
Human Resources Officer 3
Butler County Centralized Human Resources Department
Hamilton, Ohio
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Trained departmental leadership on disciplinary processes in accordance with and under the governance of the Ohio Revised Code
- Created new position descriptions and utilized Point Factoring System to determine appropriate pay grade
- Provided departmental leadership and assistance to HR Officers and Administrative Specialist
Human Resources Officer 2
Butler County Centralized Human Resources Department
Hamilton, Ohio
03.2013 - 08.2017
- Recruited, interviewed, and selected employees
- Maintained and administered compensation plan
- Completed job audits and various surveys
- Conducted or coordinated employee trainings
- Updated and proposed revisions to the Personnel Policy Manual
- Participated in labor negotiations
- Recommended and participated in departmental reorganizations
- Organized successful Job Fair in response to 2014 Children Services Strike
- Participated in training, launch and maintenance of electronic performance appraisal system
- Led disciplinary investigations
- Performed various roles in disciplinary hearings
Human Resources Manager
Butler County Child Support Enforcement
Hamilton, Ohio
06.1995 - 03.2013
- Counseled employees and management on employee relations issues
- Ensured performance appraisals were completed appropriately and in a timely fashion
- Oversaw the maintenance and destruction of human resource records required by law or local governing bodies
- Administered agency pay plan and bi-weekly payroll
- Prepared annual budget to account for all personnel costs
- Prepared personnel forecasts to project employment needs
- Advertised, interviewed, and hired new employees
- Planned and conducted new employee orientation
- Prepared quarterly/annual reports required by the State of Ohio
- Prepared annual GAAP reports
- Prepared statistical reports on turnover, absenteeism, and recruitment costs
- Trained management to ensure management techniques were applied systematically and consistently
- Prepared and delivered presentations on human resource policies and practices
- Acted as Security and Civil Rights Coordinator at agency and state level
Human Resources Manager
Loveland Pet Products
Mason, Ohio
06.1993 - 06.1995
- Screened, interviewed, and hired office and warehouse personnel
- Assisted in the creation and implementation of computerized Total Quality Management Tracking System designed to analyze accuracy and speed of warehouse personnel
- Wrote employee handbook and created job descriptions appropriate under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology
Xavier University
Cincinnati, Ohio01.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio01.1990
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
Butler County Centralized Human Resources Department
02.2023 - Current
Assistant Director of Human Resources
Butler County Centralized Human Resources Department
05.2022 - 02.2023
Human Resources Officer 3
Butler County Centralized Human Resources Department
08.2017 - 05.2022
Human Resources Officer 2
Butler County Centralized Human Resources Department
03.2013 - 08.2017
Human Resources Manager
Butler County Child Support Enforcement
06.1995 - 03.2013
Human Resources Manager
Loveland Pet Products
06.1993 - 06.1995
Master of Arts - Psychology
Xavier University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Cincinnati