Michael Rash
Hebron,KY
Summary
Accomplished HR leader with a proven track record in driving organizational success through innovative talent management initiatives. Expertise in labor law compliance and organizational development fosters the creation of inclusive work environments. Adept at recruitment and employee relations, enhancing company culture and performance through effective HR strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Boone County Schools
Florence, KY
08.2024 - Current
- Design and implemented strategies for diverse educational needs in a classroom environment.
- Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for each student, tailoring the curriculum and strategies to their unique requirements.
- Tailor educational strategies to fit various learning styles.
- Strengthen classroom environments by partnering with support and family members.
- Provide instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
Human Resources Manager
Signode Industrial Group
Florence, KY
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Implemented strategies to improve hiring and retention, lowering staff turnover by 10%.
- Ensured consistent adherence across all levels by offering knowledgeable counsel on employment standards and regulations.
- Led investigations on matters of conduct and ethics, delivering advisories to management.
- Partnered with supervisors to streamline performance and pay structure processes.
- Meticulously maintained employee files, supported payroll and benefits processes, and managed all employment-related records.
- Cultivated strong relationships with site managers and their teams, fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
- Demonstrate high engagement with employees through floor walks, open hours, and office appointments, addressing employee relations, and benefits inquiries effectively.
- Delivered essential support for major projects, ensuring successful results.
Human Resources Manager
KOI Precast Concrete Inc.
Burlington, KY
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Recommended, initiated, and finalized HR actions regarding faculty and staff position management, compensation, employment postings, hiring proposals, and new hire onboarding.
- Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Managed payroll efficiently while minimizing discrepancies.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Implemented a new HCM system.
- Managed employee disputes by employing conflict resolution techniques.
- Assessed business goals to propose innovative HR strategies.
- Directed decision-making for HR policies, procedures, and programs.
Human Resources Business Partner
Vensure Employer Services
Cincinnati, OH
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Served as the Human Resources liaison for a diverse Preferred Employer Organization.
- Directed a portfolio of up to 65 clients in different fields like Manufacturing, Healthcare, Retail, and Non-Profit.
- Oversaw 1,000 employees, with two direct reports.
- Enhanced business and HR functions by pinpointing and prioritizing key organizational needs.
- Handled all arising workforce concerns.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication.
- Ensured the acquisition of necessary information for developing new training processes.
- Adhered to organizational standards while meeting regulatory requirements.
Human Resources Manager
First Coast Professionals
Saint Augustine, FL
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Implemented strategies to incentivize employee retention and create an engaging work culture.
- Oversaw, established, and upheld key performance indicators.
- Developed diverse sourcing techniques to attract candidates.
- Implemented innovative strategies to fulfill organizational objectives.
- Established recruitment guidelines for mid-sized organization.
Human Resources Generalist
Cypress Village Retirement Community
Jacksonville, FL
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Delivered HR support to over 500 employees on a three-person team in a high-traffic office.
- Ensured secure handling of personnel files, health records, and background screenings.
- Oversaw recruitment for 40 to 50 vacancies consistently.
- Educated directors on leveraging applicant tracking system functionalities.
- Assisted in streamlining background screenings in partnership with the corporate team.
- Slashed onboarding time by 50% with effective tracking of candidate progress.
- Collaborated with nurse educator to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Conducted onsite drug screening, fostering positive candidate rapport.
- Fostered strong relationships through timely responses within 24 hours.
- Formulated recruitment KPIs to enhance tracking.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
Louisiana State University At Shreveport
Shreveport, LABachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- IEP and BIP implementation
- HR leadership
- Unemployment claims management
- Recruitment
- Labor law compliance
- Personnel recruitment
- Career development
- Internal communications
- Employee support
- Staffing and recruiting professional
- Contract negotiation
- Performance appraisal
- Workforce planning
- Compensation structuring
- Company organization
- System development
- Employee relations
- Recruitment life cycle
- Post-hire check-ins
- New employee orientation
- Organizational development
- Training programs
- Recruitment strategies
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Boone County Schools
08.2024 - Current
Human Resources Manager
Signode Industrial Group
04.2023 - 03.2024
Human Resources Manager
KOI Precast Concrete Inc.
08.2022 - 04.2023
Human Resources Business Partner
Vensure Employer Services
06.2021 - 07.2022
Human Resources Manager
First Coast Professionals
09.2020 - 03.2021
Human Resources Generalist
Cypress Village Retirement Community
08.2019 - 09.2020
MBA - Human Resources Management
Louisiana State University At Shreveport
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Western Governors University
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