Nicholas Lodge
Rancho Santa Margarita,CA
Summary
Adaptable Human Resources Leader with 10+ years of hands-on experience in healthcare and human resources. Career Summary: Forward Thinking HR Executive skilled at transforming organizational vision into HR strategies that enhance profitability, performance, growth and employee engagement. I provide valuable insights to business and senior executives, recognizing that human capital is the cornerstone of every organization's success. I excel at overcoming complex challenges and converting visionary goals and strategies into tangible, value-driven objectives. Documented success in the following areas of expertise: − Project Management − HRIS & HR Policies − Regulatory Compliance − Employee Training − Benefits & Compensation − Business Acumen − Full Life Cycle Recruiting − Relationship Building − Reward Implementation − Conflict Management − Diversity & Inclusion − IT Software Management
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Director
Safe Harbor Treatment Center
01.2021 - Current
- Strategic Leadership -
- Employee Engagement -
- Compliance and Risk Management -
- Talent Acquisition -
- Employee Relations -
- Training and Development -
- Safety Initiatives -
- Health and Wellness -
- HRIS Implementation -
- Compensation -
- Key Achievement
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees and distributed all paperwork.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Oversaw workers' compensation program for employees injured on job.
- Conducted exit interviews to better understand reasons why employees were separating from company.
- Created user-friendly employee handbook that was much easier to update and maintain than prior manual.
- Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct.
- Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
- Met with employees annually for progress reviews and performance assessments.
- Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
- Fostered cross-functional relationships to connect managers and employees and improve overall efficiency.
Human Resources Advisor
LaVelle Metabolix Clinic
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Performed Job Analysis and updated the company's job descriptions
- Led training sessions and DISC Assessment workshops resulting in 35% increase in productivity and communication
- Implemented employee recognition programs, resulting in 25% increase in peer to peer recognition
- Key Achievement: Implemented the company's EMR system and provided training to all employees.
Human Resources Generalist
Barbold Services LLC
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Implemented a new employee onboarding process, reducing onboarding time by 30%
- Implemented a safety training program which resulted in 30% reduction in workplace incidents
- Developed and executed HR policies specific to the construction industry, ensuring 100% compliance
- Processed payroll for all employees in a timely manner
- Key Achievement: Streamlined payroll processes which resulted in 20% reduction in the time required to process payroll.
Office Administrator
Laguna Niguel Church
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed variety of administrative tasks to ensure the smooth operations of the office
- Reviewed time cards for payroll accuracy
- Served as the point of contact for office related inquiries and issues
- Key Achievement: Recruited, trained and managed volunteers for various programs, which helped to foster a sense of community involvement.
Education
PHR/SPHR Preparation Certificate PIHRA Online Learning -
PIHRA
Orange, CA2021
Master of Business Administration -
La Sierra University
Riverside, California2020
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Northern Caribbean University
2012
Skills
- Skills Overview:
- DEI Belonging:
- Developed and presented training on DEI Trends in the Legal Industry to
- Industry leaders of the Orange County Association of Legal Associates with 100% participation over
- 30 legal firms across Southern California in attendance
- Management Training: Conducted leadership and clinical training designed for directors, clinicians
- And therapist to enhance team collaboration resulting in 25% improvement in team productivity and
- Efficiency
- HRIS Implementation: Successfully led the implementation of a new HRIS system, which reduced
- Onboarding time by 35%, and enabled HR to generate actionable insights and strategic reports
- Impactful HR Accomplishments
- Professionals In Human Resources Association - PIHRA SHRM
- Chair - PIHRA South Orange County Emerging Leaders
- Speaker at the CAHR Conference two years in a row - Topics: The Future of HR Leadership and From
- Blah to Bliss with over 200 active participants
Additional Information
- SHRM23 Moderator - Moderated over 8 HR sessions. Over 3000 virtual attendees present. Quality Resource Staffing, Arise Treatment Center, OCALA (External Clients) Spoke to candidates in detail about their benefits packages, growing retention levels from 20% to 45% Supported managers in reducing turnover by leading engagement events, improving work/life balance Developed video presentations that drove awareness of AMA Blocking, improving this by 30% Collaborated with HR Manager to handle difficult employee regulation disputes and company layoffs Built strong people campaigns with Hiring Teams to boost engagement and YOY acquisitions by 26% Resume of
Timeline
Human Resources Director
Safe Harbor Treatment Center
01.2021 - Current
Human Resources Advisor
LaVelle Metabolix Clinic
01.2020 - 01.2021
Human Resources Generalist
Barbold Services LLC
01.2019 - 01.2020
Office Administrator
Laguna Niguel Church
01.2017 - 01.2019
PHR/SPHR Preparation Certificate PIHRA Online Learning -
PIHRA
Master of Business Administration -
La Sierra University
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Northern Caribbean University
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