Linda Petersen
West Des Moines,IA
Summary
Human Resources Professional with 20 years of experience. Strong background in hiring, training, retention and dismissal processes. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to connect effectively with various levels of employees. Organized, dependable and successful in managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I am a very approachable and respectful person, and I really enjoy helping others to succeed.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Human Resources
Arbor Springs-West Des Moines
2021.08 - 2023.05
- Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
- Directed each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and onboarding.
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution, and employee accountability.
- Completed payroll for over 100 employee's on a bi-weekly basis.
Director of Human Resources
University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
2019.04 - 2021.03
- Directed each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and onboarding.
- Completed Payroll for 170 employee's on a bi-weekly basis, using Genesis, then moving up to Paylocity
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Collaborated on hiring and training of new employees, professional growth of staff and team building and motivation.
- Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
- Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
Human Resources Director
Claremont Ramsey Village
2017.03 - 2019.03
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, including enrollment in all qualified benefits.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Completed payroll for 200 employees on a bi-monthly basis
Office Manager - Human Resources
Midwest Safety Counselors, Inc.
2002.09 - 2016.07
- Managed the corporate business office
- Facilitated the hiring of new employees, terminations, transfers and other needed actions for an organization with 80 plus employee's within 16 states
- Developed personnel policies, such as maintaining and updating policy manuals as well as employee handbooks.
- Processed invoices and tracked open orders utilizing sales-management software,
- Managed accounts receivables and accounts payables, including payment processing in Quickbooks
- Make collection calls to receive prompt payments
- Processed orders for shipping and receiving inventory.
- Administered pre hire, random, post accident and all reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol tests
- Administered fit testing.
Education
High School Diploma -
East High School
Des Moines, IA05.1984
Skills
- Employee Retention
- Payroll and Benefits Administration
- Applicant Qualification
- Leadership Training
- Maintain Employment Records
- Unemployment Claims
- Recruitment Strategies
- Onboarding, Training and Development
- Administering Disciplinary Procedures
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
Arbor Springs-West Des Moines
2021.08 - 2023.05
Director of Human Resources
University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
2019.04 - 2021.03
Human Resources Director
Claremont Ramsey Village
2017.03 - 2019.03
Office Manager - Human Resources
Midwest Safety Counselors, Inc.
2002.09 - 2016.07
High School Diploma -
East High School
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