Spencer York
Joplin,MO
Summary
Human Resources professional prepared to drive organizational success through effective people management and strategic planning. Expertise in employee relations, talent acquisition, and compliance, with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving measurable outcomes. Adaptable and reliable, skilled in navigating dynamic environments and aligning HR strategies with business goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Human Resources and Education
Acadia Healthcare
06.2024 - Current
- Assume both roles of Executive Head for the Human Resources department and Education, overseeing all aspects of employee relations, recruitment and retention, internal investigations, benefits administration, project management, contractual and compensation negotiations, federal and state compliance, and facility wide training and education.
- Led strategic HR initiatives aligning talent acquisition with organizational goals while streamlining the onboarding processes and reducing year over year turnover by 20%.
- Developed and implemented employee engagement programs fostering a positive workplace culture by allowing employee voices be recognized and awarded on a monthly basis and witnessing an increase in purpose scores by 15%.
- Collaborated with executive leadership on workforce planning to support business growth strategies and succession planning for future generational success.
Director of Human Resources
Class LTD
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Spearheaded all recruitment initiatives and successfully reduced annual turnover by 35%.
- Formulated and revised existing policies to ensure compliance with current regulations, while simultaneously engaging with all senior-level directors and providing comprehensive training to all employees.
- Collaborated with the CEO and CFO to implement cost-effective measures, resulting in a 20% increase in revenue.
Human Resources Generalist
Integrity
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Oversaw and collaborated with the talent acquisition team to coordinate, facilitate onboarding, and provide orientation for new hires across the Springfield, Joplin, and Kansas City markets.
- Managed recruitment processes, including job postings, screening applications, and conducting interviews.
- Administered employee benefits programs, ensuring accurate enrollment and communication of options.
Human Resources Consultant
Yorkingtons
05.2016 - 09.2021
- Analyzed HR metrics to identify trends and develop actionable strategies for continuous improvement.
- Advised leadership on compliance issues, mitigating risks associated with labor laws and regulations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive organizational change initiatives effectively.
Multi-Channel Sales Associate
Best Buy
02.2012 - 05.2016
- Leveraged product knowledge to assist customers in selecting appropriate technology solutions.
- Facilitated seamless multi-channel sales processes across online and in-store platforms.
- Trained new associates on sales techniques and Best Buy policies to ensure consistent service quality.
Education
Master In Science - Human Resources Management
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO12-2021
Bachelor In Science - Psychology
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO05.2016
Skills
- Benefits administration
- Compliance management
- HR analytics
- Records management
- Human resources administration
- Talent acquisition
- Performance evaluation
- Employee relations
- Organizational development
- Payroll management
- Retention strategies
- Diversity and inclusion
- Internal communications
- Recruitment strategy
- Employment law expertise
- Onboarding
- Strategy development
- Training programs
- Performance management
- Regulatory compliance
Timeline
Director of Human Resources and Education
Acadia Healthcare
06.2024 - Current
Director of Human Resources
Class LTD
05.2022 - 06.2024
Human Resources Generalist
Integrity
09.2021 - 05.2022
Human Resources Consultant
Yorkingtons
05.2016 - 09.2021
Multi-Channel Sales Associate
Best Buy
02.2012 - 05.2016
Master In Science - Human Resources Management
Missouri Southern State University
Bachelor In Science - Psychology
Missouri Southern State University
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