Lori Beger
Elizabethtown,KY
Summary
Seasoned Human Resources Manager with substantial experience in developing effective HR strategies and managing comprehensive personnel processes. Skilled in talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, and compliance with labor laws. Successfully implemented innovative recruitment campaigns and streamlined HR operations to enhance organizational efficiency. Demonstrated ability in fostering positive workplace environments and facilitating productive team dynamics.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Human Resource Manager
Ascension Property Services LLC
Brentwood, Tennessee
07.2022 - 09.2026
- Played a key role in building the HR infrastructure for a private equity organization formed by consolidating 16 independently operated family businesses
- Managed all HR duties: Benefits, WC, Unemployment, PTO, FMLA, employee relations, etc for 9 of the companies with Ascension ~700 employees
- Managed HR Generalist and two Recruiters
- Implemented the ATS with ADP Recruitment Manager: Point of contact for all users
- Oversaw time collection for all employees in my region and assisted with payroll issues
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws
- Played a key role in new acquisitions with previous owners and new employees
- Coordinated and executed recruitment events, career fairs, and employee engagement initiatives, including safety stand downs
Human Resource Administrator Accounting Administrator
Knights Mechanical LLC
Elizabethtown, KY
01.2006 - 07.2022
- Support employee benefits administration, workers' compensation, and HR tasks for approximately 150 employees across full employee lifecycle.
- Maintain accurate HR records and process updates throughout onboarding, changes, and offboarding.
- Monitor compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws.
- Serve as main contact for employee questions, concerns, and issue resolution.
- Track 200+ vendor accounts, collect W-9s and workers' compensation documents for subcontractors, prepare monthly WC, SUW reports, balance bank statements, assist with month-end accounting, and manage accounts payable by entering invoices, reconciling statements, and paying vendors.
Business Operations Director
Dirk Waltz Buick Oldsmobile Jeep Inc
Midland, MI
01.1996 - 01.2005
- Supported all human resources tasks, including weekly payroll.
- Prepared monthly financial statements for GM and Chrysler.
- Processed accounts receivable and accounts payable for approximately 250 vendors, including SUW tax filings.
- Worked as a bonded title clerk and notary public
- Served as Multi Systems Administrator, Managed company website.
Education
High School Diploma -
Midland High School
Midland, MICollege -
University of WisconsinParkside
Kenosha, WICollege -
Delta CollegeSaginaw
Elizabethtown, MICollege -
Technical College
Elizabethtown, KYSkills
- Reliability and organization
- Verbal communication
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Self-motivation
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Determination and persistence
Training
- Rockhurst University
- Conference for Admin Professionals
- How to Work with People
- The Basics of HR Law
- How to Manage Emotions and Excel under Pressure
- Records Retention/Destruction for Human Resources
- Advanced Microsoft and Excel
- Building Better Team Communication
- Mastering Essentials of Human Resources
Timeline
Regional Human Resource Manager
Ascension Property Services LLC
07.2022 - 09.2026
Human Resource Administrator Accounting Administrator
Knights Mechanical LLC
01.2006 - 07.2022
Business Operations Director
Dirk Waltz Buick Oldsmobile Jeep Inc
01.1996 - 01.2005
High School Diploma -
Midland High School
College -
University of WisconsinParkside
College -
Delta CollegeSaginaw
College -
Technical College