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Paul Larkin

51 N Ascent Avenue, Meridian,ID

Summary

Dynamic Human Resource Business Partner with a proven track record of driving results through strategic leadership and organizational insight. Overall, dreams of a world where people see that those around them rise through shared values, elevating team performance, building leaders, and implementing practical compliance initiatives.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resource Business Partner

Ensign Services
Meridian, ID
08.2023 - Current
  • Partnered with leadership across 15 skilled nursing facilities (1900 staff) to cultivate employee-centric culture.
  • Implemented a framework for local HR Rep development, and provided tools for local leaders to drive that development through accountability, preventing lost funds from compliance, legal, and workforce-related issues.
  • Conducted numerous internal investigations related to employee relations concerns, including harassment and discrimination.
  • Elevated HR standards regionally through leadership development and enhancing employee experience.
  • Coached facility leaders on effective team-building and performance management techniques.
  • Implemented metrics-based decision-making, achieving a 20% reduction in turnover rates.
  • Educated leaders on best practices in regard to employment law, and risk management.
  • Led HR initiatives for four acquisitions, coordinating onboarding and payroll access for new staff.
  • Served as trusted advisor, driving risk management strategies and fostering strong company culture.

Director of Human Resources

Journeys Family of Services (JFS)
Idaho Falls, ID
10.2019 - 08.2023
  • Led HR department of 10 across five regions, supporting 400 staff company-wide.
  • Transformed HR function from single role focused on HRIS to comprehensive department managing recruitment, retention, compliance, payroll, and training.
  • Established company-wide regional HR model with five HR Managers and four Regional Shift Managers overseeing HR responsibilities in respective regions.
  • Achieved perfect scores in five state audits by centralizing record-keeping through implementation of HRIS.
  • Streamlined onboarding process during integration of four new companies, reducing document completion time by 50%.
  • Developed data-driven performance evaluations and employee surveys to enhance training and resource allocation, resulting in doubled retention rates for entry-level staff.
  • Increased staffing levels by over 100 employees amidst recruiting challenges during COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Initiated new company within JFS while training new HR team members to enhance local recruitment efforts.

Administrative Assistant/HR Assistant

Smith LLC
Irvine, CA
06.2017 - 09.2017
  • Supported team of lawyers in civil litigation and business law, focusing on complex cases and corporate governance.
  • Converted paper files to digital database, saving billable hours on information management.
  • Compiled Excel data to assist in case preparation and document analysis.
  • Handled thousands of case documents with meticulous attention to detail for successful outcomes.
  • Represented firm professionally while interacting with clients, attorneys, and at courthouse.
  • Developed systems management foundations using Excel, Word, SharePoint, and various software solutions.
  • Adapted quickly from filing tasks to supporting court cases and daily office operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Organizational Psychology

Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, ID
12-2019

Skills

  • Leadership Coach
  • Employee relations
  • Employment law
  • Performance management
  • Onboarding processes
  • Compliance management
  • Data analysis
  • Recruitment strategies
  • Conflict resolution
  • Employee retention

Personal Information

Title: Human Resource Business Partner

Volunteer Experience

Volunteer Missionary, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2013-01-01, 2015-01-01, Learned to speak a second language, honed teaching skills and found a passion for leadership. Helped train groups of other missionaries about culture, teaching skills, and in knowledge about their material.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Human Resource Business Partner

Ensign Services
08.2023 - Current

Director of Human Resources

Journeys Family of Services (JFS)
10.2019 - 08.2023

Administrative Assistant/HR Assistant

Smith LLC
06.2017 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Organizational Psychology

Brigham Young University - Idaho

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