Samantha L. Stroud
Wichita,KS
Summary
Diplomatic Human Resources Manager with extensive history specializing in developing and implementing practical initiatives to meet HR needs and promote performance improvements. Accomplished professional with several years of experience leading human resources operations and organizational planning. Well-versed in employment laws, performance appraisals, salary structure and benefits program management. Seasoned expert at protecting company interests and building successful office culture to promote employee retention and performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Director
Home Health & Hospice of Kansas
Wichita, KS
02.2016 - Current
- Monitored employee performance reviews for accuracy and fairness.
- Provided feedback on employee performance reviews.
- Provided feedback to supervisors regarding employee performance evaluations.
- Monitored accounts to ensure payments were up to date.
- Monitored accounts receivable aging reports to ensure timely payments.
- Reviewed referral candidates and contacted qualified individuals to request applications.
- Developed interview questions based on the position and company culture.
- Interviewed potential participants to determine eligibility.
- Developed employee orientation and training programs for new hires.
- Collaborated with departments across the organization to develop appropriate training modules for new hires.
- Participated in industry-related conferences or seminars to stay abreast of changes in labor legislation or best practices related to human resources management.
- Maintained personnel records according to federal and state guidelines while ensuring confidentiality of information.
- Conducted employee performance reviews and implemented corrective actions to increase productivity.
- Reviewed job descriptions for accuracy and relevance to ensure legal compliance.
- Created and implemented employee retention strategies.
- Researched applicable employment laws and regulations to ensure best practices were followed in areas such as wage and hour law, equal opportunity employment, harassment prevention.
- Coordinated employee benefits programs, including health insurance and retirement plans.
- Facilitated employee dispute resolution processes by providing mediation services when necessary.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Patient Care Secretary
Rivercross Hospice
Wichita, Kansas
06.2014 - 10.2015
- Assistant to Administrator
- Weekly Meeting preparation
- PTO scheduling/approving
- Scheduled After-hour/On-Call Support Team
- Prepared and sent daily report for After-hour needs
- Grievance counseling for employees/tracking
- Participated in interviewing potential employees
- Ordered and tracked all DME (Durable Medical Equipment) for patients
- Discussed and reviewed contracts for DME and Agency Usage
- Reception Duties when needed
- Participated in the orientation process for new employees
- Assistant to Public Relations Team; ordered all needed marketing items for events
- Designed and ordered marketing products for staff appreciation
Patient Appointment Clerk
Signature Performance
McConnell Air Force Base
06.2012 - 06.2014
- Electronic medical record data entry
- Patient scheduling using Military Scheduling System
- Referral tracking/requesting results
- Validate Insurance Coverage/Update patient profiles
- Reception Duties
Education
High School Diploma -
Metro Meridian High School
01.2006
Some College (No Degree) - SHRM-CP Prep Class
Butler Community College
Wichita, KSSkills
- Benefits administration
- Compliance management
- Performance appraisals
- Onboarding programs
- Flexible work arrangements
- Employment law
- Equal opportunity employment
- Employee retention
- Coaching and mentoring
- I-9 documentation
- New hire processing
- Payroll policies and procedures
Additional Information
Currently I am the HR Director and Business Office Manager for three sister companies; Home Health & Hospice of Kansas, Meadowlark Adult Care Homes, and Medicashift LLC. I have held administrative management and leadership positions within healthcare for 23 years.
Certification
- SHRM-CP
Timeline
HR Director
Home Health & Hospice of Kansas
02.2016 - Current
Patient Care Secretary
Rivercross Hospice
06.2014 - 10.2015
Patient Appointment Clerk
Signature Performance
06.2012 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Metro Meridian High School
Some College (No Degree) - SHRM-CP Prep Class
Butler Community College