Vicki Hogan
Oak Grove,MO
Summary
- Personnel Management
- Team Building
- Staff Training & Development
- Employment Law
- Policy
- Benefits Administration
- Recruitment
- Negotiation
- Procedures
- Compliance
- Employee Relations
Skilled HR Director offering 20 years of progressive experience in human resources. Strategic leader, decision-maker and problem solver. Communicates clearly and effectively while operating with strong sense of urgency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
Self-employeed
Kansas City, MO
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Director of Human Resources
Stahl Specialty Company
Kingsville, MO
12.2021 - 08.2023
- Improved employee retention by implementing strategic HR initiatives and conducting regular staff evaluations.
- Streamlined recruitment processes for increased efficiency in hiring top talent.
- Developed comprehensive employee training programs, resulting in a more skilled workforce.
- Enhanced company culture by promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Established performance management systems to align individual goals with organizational objectives.
- Managed complex employee relations issues, reducing legal risks and maintaining a positive work environment.
- Implemented competitive compensation packages, attracting top-tier candidates and retaining valuable employees.
- Oversaw benefits administration, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness of offerings.
- Conducted thorough job analyses to develop accurate position descriptions and salary structures.
- Managed the onboarding process, providing new hires with necessary tools for success from day one.
- Mitigated risk exposure through diligent workplace safety practices and proactive policy enforcement.
- Increased employee engagement with open communication channels and regular feedback opportunities.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant labor laws, protecting both employees'' rights and the organization''s interests.
- Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
- 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.
- Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution, and employee accountability.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
- Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
- Performed administrative and customer service functions by responding to general employee inquiries, addressing employee relations issues and scheduling meetings.
- Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct.
- Conducted investigations and assisted with handling employee complaints involving Affirmative Action and EEOC to promote equitable workplace.
- Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
- Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.
- Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
Director of Human Resources
Fulton State Hospital
Fulton, MO
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Enhanced company culture by promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Managed complex employee relations issues, reducing legal risks and maintaining a positive work environment.
- Led HR department restructuring, optimizing team resources for improved productivity and effectiveness.
- Managed the onboarding process, providing new hires with necessary tools for success from day one.
- Mitigated risk exposure through diligent workplace safety practices and proactive policy enforcement.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant labor laws, protecting both employees'' rights and the organization''s interests.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes within the HR department to identify areas of improvement.
- Fostered strong relationships between human resources staff members, encouraging collaboration on projects.
- Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
- 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.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Participated at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission.
- Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
- Performed administrative and customer service functions by responding to general employee inquiries, addressing employee relations issues and scheduling meetings.
- Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct.
- Conducted investigations and assisted with handling employee complaints involving Affirmative Action and EEOC to promote equitable workplace.
- Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
- Met with employees annually for progress reviews and performance assessments.
- Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
- Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
Director of Human Resources
Springwoods Behavioral Health
Fayetteville, AR
02.2016 - 11.2019
- Developed comprehensive employee training programs, resulting in a more skilled workforce.
- Enhanced company culture by promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Established performance management systems to align individual goals with organizational objectives.
- Managed complex employee relations issues, reducing legal risks and maintaining a positive work environment.
- Oversaw benefits administration, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness of offerings.
- Conducted thorough job analyses to develop accurate position descriptions and salary structures.
- Managed the onboarding process, providing new hires with necessary tools for success from day one.
- Mitigated risk exposure through diligent workplace safety practices and proactive policy enforcement.
- Increased employee engagement with open communication channels and regular feedback opportunities.
- Optimized workforce planning strategies to align staffing levels with business needs efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant labor laws, protecting both employees'' rights and the organization''s interests.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes within the HR department to identify areas of improvement.
- Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
- 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.
- Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution, and employee accountability.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Collaborated on hiring and training of new employees, professional growth of staff and team building and motivation.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
- Participated at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission.
- Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
- Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
- Performed administrative and customer service functions by responding to general employee inquiries, addressing employee relations issues and scheduling meetings.
- Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct.
- Conducted investigations and assisted with handling employee complaints involving Affirmative Action and EEOC to promote equitable workplace.
- Coordinated and engaged with leadership in planning and organizing calendars, events and activities.
- Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
- Fostered cross-functional relationships to connect managers and employees and improve overall efficiency.
- Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
- Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.
- Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
- Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Designed and implemented region-wide recruitment, behavior-based interviewing and skill matching procedure, decreasing employee turnover.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
- Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
- Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.
- Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
Director of Human Resources
HAMILTON COUNTY HOSPITAL
Syracuse, KS
06.2014 - 09.2015
- Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution, and employee accountability.
- Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
- Wrote employee manual to cover company policies, disciplinary procedures, code of conduct and benefits information.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- 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.
- Directed each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and onboarding.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
- Performed administrative and customer service functions by responding to general employee inquiries, addressing employee relations issues and scheduling meetings.
- Increased employee engagement with open communication channels and regular feedback opportunities.
Human Resource Management
VARIOUS CONTRACT AND CONSULTING POSITIONS
07.2012 - 06.2014
Education
Master of Human Resource Management Degree (MHRM) -
Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) -
American Intercontinental University
Skills
- Human Resources Administration
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Performance Reviews
- Organizational Development
- Compliance Management
- Exit Interviews
- Benefits Administration
- Payroll Management
- Onboarding
- Records Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Internal Communications
- Performance Evaluation
- Performance Management
- Labor Agreements
- Labor Relations
- Background Checks
- Employee Relations
- HR analytics
- Employment law expertise
- Onboarding process
- Employee engagement
- Conflict resolution
- HR policy development
- Time management
- HR software proficiency
- Training and development
- Occupational Safety
- Human Resources Management
- Policy Implementation
- Job Analysis
- Staff Supervision
- Employee Development
- Employee Handbook Development
- Staff Management
- Corrective Action Planning
- Confidential Document Control
- Management Support
- Payroll Processing
- Accident Investigations
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Administering Disciplinary Procedures
- Human Resources Operations
- Problem-Solving
- Exit Interviews and Processes
- Unemployment Claims
- Benefits and Compensation Management
Academic Training And Accomplishments
- Pursuing Senior Certified Professional (SCP)
- Current active member of the Kansas City Society of HR Managers
- Current active member of SHRM
Affiliations
- SHRM
Timeline
Consultant
Self-employeed
10.2023 - 01.2024
Director of Human Resources
Stahl Specialty Company
12.2021 - 08.2023
Director of Human Resources
Fulton State Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2021
Director of Human Resources
Springwoods Behavioral Health
02.2016 - 11.2019
Director of Human Resources
HAMILTON COUNTY HOSPITAL
06.2014 - 09.2015
Human Resource Management
VARIOUS CONTRACT AND CONSULTING POSITIONS
07.2012 - 06.2014
Master of Human Resource Management Degree (MHRM) -
Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) -
American Intercontinental University
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