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RoseMary Merritt

Blairsville,GA

Summary

Results-driven HR professional offering 20+ years in achieving positive human resources results for manufacturing, publishing and healthcare companies. Articulate negotiator skillful in supporting competitive company growth by sourcing top-quality applicants for critical roles. Organized planner with excellent team leadership and program management abilities.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavioral Health Consultant

Self-employed
05.2022 - Current
  • Recruiting/Onboarding, employee relations and compensation planning
  • Partner with businesses to develop and improve human resource processes within the organization.

Human Resources Manager

Georgia Mountains Health
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Human Resources Manager for community health care organization with 5 sites and 100 employees
  • Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset
  • Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands
  • Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness
  • 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

State Contractor

State of Georgia
01.2016 - 12.2019
  • Taught life skills to at-risk youth on probation through Department of Juvenile Justice
  • Created incentives for students to graduate high school
  • Implemented work internships for students
  • Recognized by Governor of Georgia as "Number One" new program in throughout state

Private Tutor

Self-employed
01.2012 - 12.2016
  • Taught K-college students - Gainesville, GA

Instructor (part-time)

North Georgia Technical College
01.2010 - 12.2012
  • Taught GED classes and PSY100 classes

Self-Employed

01.2006 - 12.2010
  • Taught social skills and dining manners to students throughout North Georgia schools.

HR Director

The Times/Gannett
01.1993 - 12.2006
  • Responsible for HR function for 250 employee newspaper
  • Recruiting, Employee Relations, Compensation, Health and Safety, Workers’ Compensation, Training, Diversity initiatives
  • Nominated for President’s Ring in HR for excellence
  • Certified as Zinger Miller and DDI facilitator/trainer
  • Decreased turnover YOY by 51%
  • Created diversity and safety initiatives to decrease on-the job injuries by 75% YOY

Instructor

Lanier Technical College
01.1982 - 12.1993
  • Taught Business and Office Technology classes

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Education

University of Georgia
Athens, GA
12.1978

Skills

  • Training
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Change Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Operations Management
  • Compensation and benefits
  • Coaching and Mentoring

Certification

Professional In Human Resources Consulting

Timeline

Human Resources Manager

Georgia Mountains Health
08.2022 - 01.2023

Behavioral Health Consultant

Self-employed
05.2022 - Current

State Contractor

State of Georgia
01.2016 - 12.2019

Private Tutor

Self-employed
01.2012 - 12.2016

Instructor (part-time)

North Georgia Technical College
01.2010 - 12.2012

Self-Employed

01.2006 - 12.2010

HR Director

The Times/Gannett
01.1993 - 12.2006

Instructor

Lanier Technical College
01.1982 - 12.1993

Bachelor of Science - Business Education

University of Georgia

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