Lori Morris
Human Resource
Luck,WI
Summary
Diplomatic, Innovative, and Diverse Entrepreneur and Human Resource Consultant with 20 plus -year history specializing in Special Projects, People Engagement, Coaching, Mentoring, Projects, Career Guidance, Training, Compensation, Performance Management and Legal Compliance. Skilled in developing and implementing practical initiatives to meet needs and promote performance improvements. Ability to work with and find commonality with all walks of life. Previous engagements include working with corporations and nonprofits, special needs, crisis shelters, substance abuse, artists, scientists, clergy, prisoners, gang members, CEO's, youth, and seniors. Highly enjoy developing and inspiring others. Numerous references from all levels will attest to my creative, positive, and professional nature.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resource Director
HiBAR
St. Paul, MN
05.2021 - Current
- Drove all aspects of HR including legal issues, policy development, recruitment, incentives, terminations, employee relations, people engagement, performance management, compensation, payroll, handbooks, workers compensation, benefits administration, corrective action, harassment issues, conflict resolution and office management.
- Complied with local, state and federal laws and established organizational standards.
- Provided guidance on complex labor issues including discrimination, harassment, disability accommodations, leaves of absence.
- Developed user-friendly employee handbook for easier updating and maintenance.
- Advised executives on best practices related to recruiting, retention, performance management, diversity and inclusion efforts.
- Created succession plans and promotion paths for staff to boost passion for reaching goals and objectives of organization.
- Suggested promotions and wage increases according to employee performance.
- Created and implemented both incentive and corrective action processes and forms to increase productivity.
- Implemented and administered onboarding process for newly hired employees, including distribution of all paperwork.
- Implemented drug testing and injury policies, established clinic for drug testing and workplace injuries.
- Worked in conjunction with department managers to assess needs.
- Devised training programs for new and existing employees.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and developments in the field of human resources management.
- Created and implemented employee retention strategies.
- Developed job descriptions using targeted keywords and published job openings on company website and job boards.
- Reviewed employee benefits packages and designed programs to maximize employee satisfaction with compensation plans.
- Researched, revised and administered benefits program.
- Answered employee questions regarding health benefits.
- Oversaw payroll processing functions to ensure accuracy of payments made to employees.
- Reported on workplace health and safety compliance.
- Conducted exit interviews and recorded employee feedback for use in retention strategy development.
- Notified all employees immediately when policies/procedures were updated or changed.
- Designed and administered employee performance evaluation process and merit program.
- Performed regular audits of personnel files for accuracy and completeness according to company policy.
- Regularly updated HR databases to reflect employee information, changes in benefits, and other details.
- Administered workers' compensation program covering injured employees.
- Developed and implemented human resources policies and procedures.
- Prepared reports on personnel activity including hiring trends, staff turnover rates, and other relevant metrics.
- Researched industry trends to inform compensation and performance strategies.
- Launched EEOC and Affirmative Action investigations and resolved employee complaints.
Human Resource Consulting
Minneapolis
01.1996 - 01.2021
- Consulted on all aspects of the human resource function for diverse Twin City companies and remained 'on-call' for questions from management as they arose
- Offerings included employee relations, legal compliance, ISO 9000, metrics, HRIS, compensation, training, employee harassment training, incentive programs, events, career guidance, benefits, recruitment, continuous improvement plans, performance appraisals, handbooks & terminations.
Human Resource Manager
Medalist
Eden Prairie
01.1992 - 01.1996
- Researched, initiated, established, developed, and administered all functions of the company's human resource function
- Worked with Corporate office in Milwaukee to ensure consistency throughout organizations.
Education
Yoga Instructor Certified - Yoga
Center For Spirituality And Healing
Fond Du Lac, WI03-2019
Equine Therapy Equine Assisted Learning
Founder of Non Profit Organization
Wisconsin08-2017
Master of Arts - Divinity
Northwestern University
Saint Paul, MN05-2016
Master of Arts - Theology
Northwestern University
Saint Paul, MN05-2012
BBA - Human Resources
University of Wisconsin
05-1990
Skills
- Leadership Development
- Leadership Coaching
- Human Resources Operations
- Compensation and Benefits
- Diversity and Inclusion
- New Employee Training
- Human Resources
- Talent Acquisition
- Background Checks
- Recordkeeping
- Retention Strategies
- Payroll Management
- Internal Communications
- Benefits Programs
- HR Policy Development
- Compensation Structuring
- Training Development
- Employee Relations
- Employment Record Verification
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Exit Interviews
- Compliance
- Personnel Recruitment
- Recruitment Strategies
- Benefits Administration
- Staff Compensation
- Leadership Coaching
- Dispute Mediation
- Employment Law Knowledge
- HRIS Proficiency
- Workplace Safety
- Dispute Resolution
- Data Analytics
- Procedure Implementation
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Collaboration
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Research Proficiency
- Policy Development
- Risk Management
- Complaint Handling
- Performance Management
- Grievance Management
- Training Leadership
- Policy Interpretation
- Contract Interpretation
- Contract Administration
Certification
Yoga & Equine Therapy Certified
Degrees
- MDIV
- MATS
- BBA
Highest Level Skills
- Leadership & Mentoring - Expert
- Instruction & Training - Expert
- HRIS - Expert
- Developing Trust & Rapport - Expert
- Professionalism - Expert
- Health & Wellness - Expert
- Ability to Create Programs - Expert
Offerings
- Advisory Roles
- Human Resource Consulting
- Administration, Metrics, Analysis
- Jnana Yoga (Self-Inquiry to Wisdom)
Projects
Planet Peace Organic Tees, Breath of Life Video, Yoga Guided Breathwork, Lyrics to Song, Consciousness Contemplated Documentary, Quantum Physics Poster Presenter, Website Creations & Maintenance, Equine Assisted Learning, Photography, Lyrics & Poetry Published, Birkebeiner 26 Mile X-Country Ski Race, Hayward WI
Volunteer Experience
- Feed My Starving Children
- Changing Gaits Equine Therapy Program
- Boys & Girls Club
- Youth Intervention Programs Association (YIPA)
- Bridge for Youth Crisis Shelter
- MN Adult and Teen Challenge
Affiliations
- Board of Directors
- Consulting
- Leadership
- Mentoring
- Health and Wellness for Planet and People
- Jnana Yoga Self Inquiry to Wisdom
- Website Creations
- Breath of Life Video for World Health Organization
- Lyrics to Song
- Documentary on Consciousness
- Quantum Physics Presenter
- Equine Assisted Learing and Therapy
- Photographer
- Birkebeiner 26 Mile X-Country Ski Race, Hayward, WI
Timeline
Human Resource Director
HiBAR
05.2021 - Current
Human Resource Consulting
01.1996 - 01.2021
Human Resource Manager
Medalist
01.1992 - 01.1996
Yoga Instructor Certified - Yoga
Center For Spirituality And Healing
Equine Therapy Equine Assisted Learning
Founder of Non Profit Organization
Master of Arts - Divinity
Northwestern University
Master of Arts - Theology
Northwestern University
BBA - Human Resources
University of Wisconsin