Merideth Creecy
Jacksonville Beach
Summary
Dynamic Human Resources Director with a proven track record at Next Science, driving employee engagement and reducing turnover by 15%. Expert in HRIS implementation and talent acquisition, leveraging strategic planning and leadership development to enhance organizational culture and performance. Committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Director
Next Science
Jacksonville
02.2023 - Current
- Lead all HR functions supporting 1 business unit president and 9 functional executives.
- Implemented a new HRIS system (BambooHR) to streamline processes.
- Created and manage a company culture committee driving employee engagement.
- Developed and launched a performance review program, employee handbook, exit/stay interviews, succession planning and an employee recognition program.
- Manage sales employees across multiple states, including California.
- Serve as back-up Payroll Administrator, processing bi-weekly payroll for 100+ employees using NetSuite and BambooHR.
Human Resources Director
Family Care Partners
Jacksonville
10.2018 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with 6 senior executives to align HR strategies with organizational growth.
- Reduced employee turnover by 15% through targeted retention initiatives.
- Improved employee engagement via HR metrics, scorecards, and innovative employee programs.
- Directed talent acquisition for physicians, mid-levels, social workers, and medical assistants.
- Oversaw benefits administration, including FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, and Unemployment.
Human Resources Director
Wellbox
Jacksonville
01.2017 - 09.2018
- Managed full-cycle recruitment and onboarding of 30+ new hires per month across multiple states, including California.
- Developed and updated Employee Handbook and HR policies.
- Processed weekly and semi-monthly payroll for 100+ employees using ADP Workforce Now.
- Led the redesign of benefits programs, achieving significant cost savings.
Human Resources Manager
Community Hospice of Northeast Florida
Jacksonville
04.2014 - 04.2015
- Supervised HR team handling 85+ openings, employee relations, benefits, and coordination.
- Recruited physicians and mid-to-upper management.
- Managed HR budget and led initiatives including wellness and automation of Open Enrollment.
- Successfully defended three (3) EEOC charges.
Human Resources Manager
The Doctors Company
Jacksonville
05.2012 - 10.2013
- Led HR integration for 150 employees post-acquisition.
- Supported senior executives across multiple states and offices.
- Oversaw talent acquisition, onboarding, and semi-monthly payroll for 700+ employees using ADP Workforce Now.
Human Resources Generalist
Community Hospice of Northeast Florida
Jacksonville
05.2010 - 05.2012
- Handled employee relations, investigations, coaching, and terminations.
- Managed recruitment, onboarding, FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, and Unemployment appeals.
- Administered performance reviews and policy development.
Human Resources Director
ValueOptions
Jacksonville
09.2004 - 05.2009
- Led talent acquisition for physicians and social workers.
- Developed and maintained HR policies, benefits, and budget.
- Drove employee relations initiatives.
Regional Human Resources Manager
First Health
Jacksonville
03.1998 - 09.2004
- Directed HR operations and talent acquisition across Jacksonville offices.
- Managed annual HR budgets, employee relations, and policy development.
- Led key HR projects supporting organizational initiatives.
Education
AS - Business Management
St. Petersburg Junior College
Clearwater, FLSkills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- HRIS implementation
- Performance management
- Talent acquisition
- Employee engagement
- Benefits administration
- Employee relations
- Succession planning
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Organizational development
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Strategic planning
- Recruitment and hiring
- Leadership coaching
- Training development
- Leadership development
- Labor law compliance
- Internal communications
- New employee training
- Investigative oversight
- Recruitment strategies
- Diversity and inclusion
- Team guidance
- HR policy development
- HR analytics
- Proficient in [software]
- Compensation and benefits
- Human resources operations
- Flexible work arrangements
- Human resources
- Background checks
- Career pathing
- Recruitment strategy
- Company organization
- Compensation design
- Personnel recruitment
- Performance appraisals
- HR policies implementation
- Workforce planning
- Personnel files
- Onboarding process
- Employment record verification
- Benefits programs
- Retention strategies
- Skilled in [software]
- Exit interviews
- Human resources management
- Policy implementation
- Hiring and recruitment oversight
- ADA compliance
- Relocation assistance
- HRIS management
- Outplacement services
- Health and wellness programs
- HR policies and procedures
- EEO compliance
- Employee assistance programs
- Employee surveys
- Employee recognition
- Affirmative action
- HR recordkeeping
- Organizational culture
- Salary benchmarking
- BambooHR
- ADP Workforce Now
- Workday
- Paylocity
- Kronos EKG
- NetSuite
- Employee Navigator
- Paycor TimeCo
- Cadient
- FMLA
- Workers’ Compensation
- Unemployment
- OSHA compliance
Experience Years
20
Certification
- Society of Human Resource Certified Professional 2019
Timeline
Human Resources Director
Next Science
02.2023 - Current
Human Resources Director
Family Care Partners
10.2018 - 08.2022
Human Resources Director
Wellbox
01.2017 - 09.2018
Human Resources Manager
Community Hospice of Northeast Florida
04.2014 - 04.2015
Human Resources Manager
The Doctors Company
05.2012 - 10.2013
Human Resources Generalist
Community Hospice of Northeast Florida
05.2010 - 05.2012
Human Resources Director
ValueOptions
09.2004 - 05.2009
Regional Human Resources Manager
First Health
03.1998 - 09.2004
AS - Business Management
St. Petersburg Junior College
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