Building Businesses through non-profit consulting
Season Davis
Chief People Officer & Vice President Of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Spring,TX
Summary
Multi-talented Human Resources Executive successful at streamlining costs and maximizing company profile in job market. Versed in EEOC and other relevant compliance statutes. Excellent organizational and time management skills coupled with task prioritization. Able to communicate with most due to having a passion for all people. Dedicated to furthering diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Passionate about continuous improvement and data driven strategies. Strategic thinker and thought leader who influences and advises leaders as a business partner, fueling positive organizational development and a high-performance culture.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
Certificates
Work History
Chief People Officer & Vice President of Diversity
AMP Consulting
Fort Worth, TX.
03.2019 - Current
- Unique consulting firm serving attorneys with varying specialties, helping them operate more efficiently and grow their practices
- By reviewing data and analytics develop a comprehensive total rewards strategy that’s aligned with the company’s business strategy, goals, and performance objectives
- Provide precise direction and needed requirements in order to establish the following, program design, implementation, communication, compensation programs i.e., annual short-term / long-term incentives and executive compensation
- Develop total reward strategies that support business initiatives, diagnose business challenges, explore alternative solutions, and recommend solutions that promote organizational growth
- Manage compensation and benefits programs by providing recommendations and solutions pertaining to performance management, salary planning, market analysis, job design, variable pay planning, benefit planning
- Accountable for the development, implementation, and administration of executive compensation programs aligned with the company’s strategic objectives
- Lead the preparation of board-related meeting materials including data and analytics drafting, strategic framing, analysis, modeling, and market assessments
- Demonstrates ability and swift pace in building and developing a high-performing team to ensure the right capabilities and resources are in place to deliver solid, measurable, and sustainable outcomes aligned to the business strategy with a strong return on investment
- Provides senior level HR guidance to the business and operational teams
- Serves as a thought partner and strategic advisor to develop creative solutions for solving problems and improving the quality of the work environment
- Works in collaboration with Business HR, Digital HR, Benefits and Payroll teams
- Jointly oversees the organization’s compliance with US employment laws and regulations
- Recommends best practices
- Develops strategies and policies to advance understanding and awareness of diversity, equity and inclusion issues throughout all aspects across the globe
- Implements and advances diversity, equity and inclusion processes including the recruitment and retention of diverse talent while ensuring organizational consistency in applying diversity, equity, and inclusion with policies, practices, and services
- Leads and manages global diversity programs, such as women in leadership development, underrepresented minority development programs, and activities to promote the global diversity culture of HP
- Implements metrics for measuring the effectiveness of diversity initiatives and programs
- Collaborates with internal and external audiences on diversity, equity and inclusion related topics, training, and trends.
- Established critical strategic partnerships with several private equity agencies to provide full HR services to portfolio companies.
- Coordinated work activities for HR managers, specialists and recruiting agents.
- Designed and implemented region-wide recruitment, behavior-based interviewing and skill matching procedure, decreasing employee turnover.
- Conducted company-wide town hall meetings to convey updates.
- Participated at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission.
- Collaborated with stakeholders across organization to maintain proper flow of communication and execution of planned initiatives and projects.
- Conducted investigations and assisted with handling employee complaints involving Affirmative Action and EEOC to promote equitable workplace.
- Evaluated human resources structure and plan for continual improvement and offered individuals professional and personal growth opportunities.
Director of Human Resources
NCP Management
Houston, TX.
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Healthcare Start-up |Implementation
- Surgical Hospital and Acute Care hospital
- Reporting directly to the COO and responsible for the following:
- Architecting HR programs, policies and systems from the ground up
- Process Improvement and utilizing data-analytics to advance HR initiatives and drive performance
- Coach, train and serve as a strategic business partner to all levels from C-suite to front-line leaders
- Creating a cohesive culture focused on learning, belonging, driving purpose and engagement
- Talent Evaluation, succession planning, leadership development and assimilation
- Employee branding, attracting and acquiring best-in-class talent
- Designing pay and incentives that reward and recognize strong performers
- Turn around and transformation: Job evaluations, and Company reorganization
- Leading safety and compliance through employee relations and accountability.
- Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution, and employee accountability.
- Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
Human Resources Business Partner III
Germania Farm Mutual Insurance
Brenham, TX.
01.2019 - 11.2022
- Largest Farm Mutual in Texas |$8M HR budget |$39M in payroll, total rewards, and benefits programs
- Steer HR strategy, programs, and administration for 15 leaders, comprised of 180+ employees located throughout Texas
- Participating member of the Inclusion & Diversity Committee and Facilitator for Continuous Improvement Committee
- Chair for the Recruitment & Hiring, Diversity & Inclusion sub-committee
- Strategic business partner and HR advisor to senior leaders
- Manage risk and compliance, succession planning, talent management, change management, performance management, training and development, employee relations, and compensation and benefits
- Define and update HR policies, procedures, and handbook
- Bolstered employee retention and facilitated continued business growth with minimal risk
- O Advised leadership team on HR and non-HR matters and continually assessed impacts of evolving federal and state regulations, adjusted policies, and advised leaders
- Developed key HR data analytics reporting to identify areas for improvement to drive down costs and time to hire while enhancing employee engagement
- Established Insurance Industry College chats held two times a month with organization wide participation
- Ensured zero adverse legal actions for almost 4 years running with 100% federal and state legal compliance
- Drove proper compliance and administration of HR policies, procedures, handbook, investigations, and employee relations programs and alignment with organizational goals, mission, and strategic vision
- Investigated and resolved all internal investigations and resolved complex employee relations issues
- Created strategic talent function with social justice and racial equity as guiding principles of our work
- Reduced background check process and onboarding time by identifying efficiencies and cost saving opportunities
- Function as a strategic business advisor to the executive/senior management of each business unit or specialty.
- Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees.
- Resolved understaffing issues, disputes, employee terminations, and disciplinary procedures.
- Maintained confidential nature of employee and company proprietary and privileged information used or observed in course of performing job duties.
- Conducted exit interviews with employees leaving company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
- Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals.
- Collaborated with leadership to assess and improve policies across board.
- Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances, and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC.
- Promoted and enabled necessary changes to align operations with strategic plans.
- Facilitated team-building activities and initiatives, improving collaboration and engagement.
- Developed and delivered special events for company employees.
- Conducted employee surveys and interviews to evaluate employee engagement and job satisfaction levels.
- Developed and maintained relationships with recruitment agencies, industry professionals and government agencies for successful recruitment efforts.
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
Human Resources Director
ICON Hospital
Humble, TX
02.2016 - 06.2018
- Reported to CEO, CFO and Board of Directors | 7 direct reports | $3M HR Budget | $24M in payroll | Start-up
- Led initiatives for employee relations, recruitment, training, progressive discipline, terminations, joint commission compliance, and labor law compliance
- Implemented performance improvement plans
- Oversaw adherence to corporate policies and management practices
- Function as a strategic business advisor to the executive/senior management regarding key organizational and management issues
- Work with the company's executive management team to establish a plan of management succession that corresponds to the strategy and objectives of the company
- Develop comprehensive strategic recruiting and retention plans to meet the human capital needs of strategic goals
- Provide overall leadership and guidance to the HR function by overseeing talent acquisition, career development, succession planning, retention, training, leadership development, compensation and benefits globally
- Successfully ramped up workforce of 135 employees for start-up while implementing full HR function
- Realigned, standardized and implemented new recruiting and on-boarding processes for more efficient hiring
- Develop and implement comprehensive compensation and benefits plans that are competitive and cost-effective
- HCR ManorCare, National healthcare organization with over 65,000 employees and 500 locations throughout the country
- Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
- Answered employee inquiries regarding health benefits and 401k options.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
ICON Hospital
Humble, TX.
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees.
- Resolved understaffing issues, disputes, employee terminations, and disciplinary procedures.
- Maintained confidential nature of employee and company proprietary and privileged information used or observed in course of performing job duties.
- Conducted exit interviews with employees leaving company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
- Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for new training processes.
- Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
- Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.
Director of Human Resources
Heartland Health Services (HCR Manorcare)
Houston, TX
01.2011 - 09.2011
- Oversee the selection, administration and maintenance of the company’s HR technology to support the business, including HRIS implementation from Workforce to ADP
- Oversee and lead Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategies for the company
- Source, engage, and hire talent, positioning the company as the employer of choice
- Offer new and creative strategies for acquiring and retaining key talent
- Implemented and facilitated Labor Relations, Union Avoidance strategies.
- 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 succession plans and promotion paths for staff.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Directed each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and onboarding.
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Collaborated on hiring and training of new employees, professional growth of staff and team building and motivation.
- Established critical strategic partnerships with several private equity agencies to provide full HR services to portfolio companies.
- Coordinated work activities for HR managers, specialists and recruiting agents.
- Coordinated and engaged with leadership in planning and organizing calendars, events and activities.
- Conducted investigations and assisted with handling employee complaints involving Affirmative Action and EEOC to promote equitable workplace.
- Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
- Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
- Conducted company-wide town hall meetings to convey updates.
Human Resources Director
HCR ManorCare
Elgin, IL
02.2006 - 01.2011
- Implemented behavioral performance management system to define expectations and identify areas for improvement.
- Maintained documentation for facility compliance and employee health.
- Aligned departments with organizational processes, implementing HR directives accordingly.
- Implemented formal performance management guidelines to reduce inconsistencies and increase productivity.
- Tracked and reported on employee satisfaction metrics to identify trends and meet diverse business needs.
- Reviewed and responded to urgent HR-related escalations.
- Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution, and employee accountability.
- Recruited and hired key leadership positions to strengthen management team.
- Drafted, edited and implemented safety protocols to reduce and mitigate workplace incidents.
- Developed comprehensive interview guides to improve candidate quality and evaluate personal compatibility.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Followed programs closely to assess effectiveness and make proactive changes to meet changing demands.
Education
Masters Business - Administration, Leadership
Judson University
Bachelors - Human Resources Management
Judson University
Associates of Applied Science - Marketing
Rockford Business College
Associates of Applied Science - Management
Rockford Business College
Skills
Company organization
Recruitment strategies
Workforce improvements
Equal opportunities facilitation
Payroll coordination
Compensation structuring
Training programs
Benefits administration
Budgeting
Negotiation
Business administration
Program oversight
Financial Management
Staff Management
Business planning
Recordkeeping
Accomplishments
- Create DEI strategies and put into play recruitment processes focused on training all members involved in hiring. This project was three months in duration with six players. We created a DEI recruitment and selection process with training materials. Facilitated SLT and GLT leadership training on this process, having 100% participation.
- To follow this project the committee created a company wide interview process also complete with training materials and facilitation to the SLT and GLT as well as any others team members involved in the interview process.
- Create Internship and mentoring programs from the ground up for multiple organizations.
- Inventor and Entrepreneur with many years of successful business ownership. Resulting in a large reliable network of all types of professionals and businesses.
- Created work and learning opportunities for under represented groups through work on the J'Renee Foundations, Inc. Board of Directors.
- Four years of being a Scout Den Leader for six, five to nine year old boys. - I survived! :0)
Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt accredited class AGIPE 2022
Affiliations
Society of Human Resources Management National affiliation
HR Houston Local SHRM Chapter
Boy Scouts of America Den Leader
American Cheese Society
Interests
Helping others further their careers by mentorship
Being outdoors with my son, camping, paddleboarding and hiking
I love snacking!
Work Availability
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Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
NCP Management
11.2022 - 01.2023
Chief People Officer & Vice President of Diversity
AMP Consulting
03.2019 - Current
Human Resources Business Partner III
Germania Farm Mutual Insurance
01.2019 - 11.2022
Human Resources Director
ICON Hospital
02.2016 - 06.2018
ICON Hospital
01.2012 - 12.2015
Director of Human Resources
Heartland Health Services (HCR Manorcare)
01.2011 - 09.2011
Human Resources Director
HCR ManorCare
02.2006 - 01.2011
Masters Business - Administration, Leadership
Judson University
Bachelors - Human Resources Management
Judson University
Associates of Applied Science - Marketing
Rockford Business College
Associates of Applied Science - Management
Rockford Business College