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RAMONA WAUNEKA

Summary

With a proven track record at Fort Defiance Indian Hospital, I've spearheaded HR initiatives that enhanced organizational culture and leadership development, leveraging skills in HR analytics and diversity inclusion. Achievements include designing targeted training programs and implementing innovative HR policies, significantly improving employee satisfaction and professional development opportunities.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Human Resources Officer

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
03.2021 - 10.2024
  • Improved leadership development by designing and implementing targeted training programs for managers and executives.
  • Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing innovative HR policies and programs.
  • Promoted a culture of learning within the organization by offering various professional development opportunities to employees at all levels.
  • Evaluated HR metrics to identify trends, areas of improvement, and opportunities for strategic decision-making based on data-driven insights.
  • Optimized performance management systems for better alignment with organizational goals and employee expectations.
  • Supported succession planning efforts by identifying key roles within the organization that required proactive talent pipeline development strategies.
  • Spearheaded change management efforts during organizational restructuring, minimizing disruption to employees and maintaining productivity levels.
  • Facilitated employee relations, benefits administration and performance management initiatives to support workforce needs.
  • Assisted managers and supervisors with employee disputes, disciplinary actions and other workplace issues.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address employee concerns and provide innovative solutions to complex HR challenges.
  • Conducted regular reviews of HR processes to identify inefficiencies or redundancies that could be eliminated or streamlined for increased effectiveness.

Acting Vice President of Corporate Operations

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
03.2024 - 08.2024

Assisted the CEO in all the following:

  • Leading cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
  • Collaborated with senior management and Board of Directors to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.

Director of Human Resources

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
10.2018 - 03.2021
  • Managed the onboarding process, providing new hires with necessary tools for success from day one.
  • Directed each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and onboarding.
  • Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
  • Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution, and employee accountability.
  • Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
  • Developed comprehensive employee training programs, resulting in a more skilled workforce.
  • Collaborated on hiring and training of new employees, professional growth of staff and team building and motivation.
  • Led HR department restructuring, optimizing team resources for improved productivity and effectiveness.

Human Resources Manager

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
07.2016 - 10.2018
  • Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
  • Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
  • Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.

Lead Human Resources Generalist

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
03.2014 - 07.2016
  • Maintained up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decisionmaking.
  • Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
  • Served as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust.
  • Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires.
  • Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
  • Implemented and supervised orientation procedures for new hires.

Human Resources Generalist /HR Recruiter

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
07.2013 - 03.2016
  • Maintained up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decisionmaking.
  • Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
  • Served as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust.
  • Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires.
  • Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
  • Understood, interpreted and mediated human resources inquiries to support administration of human resources policies, procedures and programs.
  • Managed talent acquisition process, resulting in improved candidate quality and faster time-to-fill ratios.
  • Actively participated in recruitment drives and job fairs representing company's values and vision while attracting qualified candidates.

Accounts Receivable Manager

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
03.2007 - 07.2013
  • Maintained accurate financial records by regularly reconciling accounts receivable ledgers.
  • Ensured timely payments from clients through effective communication and proactive followups.
  • Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
  • Verified discrepancies and resolved clients' billing issues

Voucher Examiner

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
03.2002 - 07.2007
  • Enhanced voucher processing efficiency by implementing new verification techniques and procedures.
  • Contributed to cost savings efforts by identifying overpayments or duplicate charges during voucher examinations, resulting in substantial savings for the organization.
  • Tracked data and entered into the Resource Patient Management System (RPMS) for accounting purposes.
  • Collaborated with the finance team to reconcile discrepancies found in voucher examinations, ensuring accurate financial records.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while examining vouchers, protecting both client and company interests.

Medical Support Assistant

Gallup Indian Medical Center
03.2000 - 07.2002
  • Provided compassionate support, addressing patient concerns and inquiries in a professional manner.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality, adhering to HIPAA regulations while handling sensitive patient information.
  • Maintained a high degree of professionalism and composure in high-stress situations, ensuring the well-being of patients and staff alike.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently scheduling appointments and managing phone lines.

File Clerk

Gallup Indian Medical Center
01.1998 - 03.2000
  • Assisted with document scanning and imaging projects to support accurate file back-up.
  • Identified and corrected inconsistencies in filing systems for increased accuracy.
  • Examined, categorized, and sorted incoming documents.
  • Created, implemented and monitored filing systems for easy retrieval of records.

Education

Masters of Education - Human Relations

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
12.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO
05.1997

Skills

  • HR policies and procedures
  • Organizational Culture
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Employee Relations
  • Organizational Development
  • Recruitment Strategies
  • Compliance Management
  • Talent management
  • Internal Communications
  • Succession Planning
  • Employment law
  • Labor Relations
  • Professional Development
  • Compensation design

Additional Information

References are available upon request.

Timeline

Acting Vice President of Corporate Operations

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
03.2024 - 08.2024

Chief Human Resources Officer

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
03.2021 - 10.2024

Director of Human Resources

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
10.2018 - 03.2021

Human Resources Manager

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
07.2016 - 10.2018

Lead Human Resources Generalist

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
03.2014 - 07.2016

Human Resources Generalist /HR Recruiter

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
07.2013 - 03.2016

Accounts Receivable Manager

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
03.2007 - 07.2013

Voucher Examiner

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
03.2002 - 07.2007

Medical Support Assistant

Gallup Indian Medical Center
03.2000 - 07.2002

File Clerk

Gallup Indian Medical Center
01.1998 - 03.2000

Masters of Education - Human Relations

Northern Arizona University

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Fort Lewis College
RAMONA WAUNEKA