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The University of Montana-WesternAssociate Director of HR
Sep. 2023Dillon, MT* Manages the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for all faculty, staff, and
professional positions.
* Trains hiring authorities and search committees on the processes including diversity
initiatives and reducing bias in the recruitment process.
* Ensures compliance with relevant hiring policies, State and Federal laws, and collective
bargaining agreements.
* Serves as resident expert for applicant tracking and online application system SilkRoad
Recruiting.
* Reviews recruitment exceptions and approves those in line with campus procedures and
goals.
*Affirmative Action Plan
* Works with Recruitment Team to ensure that applicant pools reflect the reasonable availability
of females and minorities and to take affirmative and proactive steps to correct repeated
deficiencies.
* Supports UM Western’s efforts in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and represent HR on various
committees and work groups supporting this effort.
* Additional Compliance Areas
* Oversees compliance with the background check policy of new employees.
* Ensuring new employees are entered into Student Banner (8000#), received welcome new hire
information, and received by payroll for entry into Finance Banner (790#).
* Provides resources and training to departments on best practices of onboarding new
employees.
* Provides monthly new employee orientation.
* Knowledge of applicable retirement/legislative requirements.
* Negotiation and resolution of employee/employer conflicts.
* Position is the primary liaison with the workers' compensation insurance third party
administrator.
* Develops, coordinates, and implements plans to reduce the accident and injury frequency rate;
reduces WC costs\losses and provides active case management for injured workers.
* Ability to manage high volume workload with conflicting priorities & constant interruptions.
The University of Montana-WesternPersonnel Officer
Aug. 2022Dillon, Montana, United StatesThe Human Resource Generalist provides consultation and leadership to the University of Montana Western campus with a high level of discretion and customer service. Working under the joint leadership of the Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance (Montana Western) and the Associate Vice President for Human Resource Services (University of Montana), the Human Resource generalist coordinates all human resource functions on the Montana Western campus. • Guidance and administration of compensation, classification, contracts and recruitment;
• Plan, coordinate and oversee the faculty and contracted staff recruitment lifecycle;
• Responding to inquiries/requests regarding all services provided by Human Resources;
• Performing special analysis and project work as directed by supervisors; • Facilitate training/presentations on HR related topics (e.g. recruitment procedures, onboarding) as needed to various constituents;
• Maintenance of a variety of spreadsheets, as needed; and performing related duties as required;
•Guide and support the campus supervisors in understanding and working through the progressive discipline process;
* Attend and represent the university in system-wide, state, and union meetings.
The University of Montana-WesternRecruitment Specialist
Mar. 2022 - Aug. 2022Dillon, Montana, United States• Maintain confidential reports and records as required
• Explain guidelines and hiring practices to others (faculty, staff, administrative officers and the general public)
• Coordinate special projects and assignments
• Effective public relations and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and create and maintain effective relationships with the campus community and the general public.
• Responsible for helping with the student employment process including employment verification, monitoring work study awards, coding, and payroll.
• Maintain up to date policies in office and on the website.
• Processes I-9, W4, and all new hire paperwork.
• Apply marketing skills to job postings.
• Apply Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity guidelines across the day to day
• Help employees and retirees with payroll and benefit questions in a patient, courteous and confidential manner.
AcelityAdministrative Assistant
Jul. 2019 - Mar. 2022Dillon, Montana, United States• Maintain confidential reports and records as required
• Initiate type and distribute correspondence as determined by department needs, including preparation and distribution of reports/data to appropriate personnel.
• Open, sort, process and distribute incoming correspondence, check requests and invoices as appropriate.
• Coordinate special projects and assignments
• Partner with administrative support staff to ensure overall Advantage Center team effectiveness.
• Processes expense reports with Concur for assigned team members and Purchasing Cards.
• Prepare agendas, meeting minutes, and track follow-up activities
• Arrange travel for the assigned team through Concur.
• Conduct research and analysis project as required.
• Assist in developing and maintaining department budgets including distribution of reports and coordinating corrections with the Accounting Department.
AcelityAppeals Specialist
Jan. 2019 - Jul. 2019Dillon, Montana, United States• Provide lead with work progress reports on a daily, weekly, monthly basis or as required
• Write a medically concise and issue focused Redetermination, Reconsideration, or Administrative Law Judge letter as required as it applies to Medicare policy
• Consistently meet and maintain production and quality levels as established by management
• Read and reply to e-mail in a timely manner as needed
Montana Energy AllianceAdministrative Assistant
Aug. 2015 - Jan. 2019Dillon, Montana, United States• Process all driver’s deliveries and customer payments daily.
• Process end of month statements
• Perform business correspondences using appropriate formats and etiquette • Answer multi-line telephone
• Ensure customer satisfaction
• Maintain files on all active and inactive customers
• Maintain driver files and truck files for DOT
Dollar GeneralAssistant Manager/ Acting Manager
May. 2013 - Nov. 2013• Managed 14+ Employees
o Motivating and training
o Promoting and disciplining
o Hiring and firing
• Weekly Payroll
• Created and maintained schedules • Organized and maintained receiving room
o Inventory
o Organization
• Customer Service o Leadership
o Training
o Maintaining
Legacy All SportsCamp Director/Assistant Recreation Director
Mar. 2012 - Feb. 2013Lexington, KY• Organizing day camp activities.
o Crafts, games and miscellaneous activity management
• Training staff members on activities and safety procedures. o Safety
o Procedures
o Recreational activities
• Communicating with customers and their child’s development.
o Customers and Parents
o Children
o Peers, subordinates and supervisors
• Curriculum
o Over 1000 children.
o Teaching skills
o Equipment procedures
• Coaching and training courses
URS CorporationOperations Manager
Nov. 2010 - Aug. 2011Lemoore, CA• Organizing 200+ training records.
o Employee certifications
• Compliance and safety training. o Presentations of OSHA standards and Business Ethics
• Travel, timekeeping, and payroll for 200+ employees.
o Corporate employees
• On site Human Resource representative.
o Reporting to HR HQ in Texas
o Handling all local HR related issues unless it needed escalating. • Creating and maintaining expense reports.
• Using MS Office products proficiently - Excel, Power Point, Word, Publisher.
AECOMMechanic 1/Aircraft Worker/Plane Captain
Oct. 2008 - Nov. 2010Lemoore, CA• Inspecting and launching recovery procedures on 60+ aircrafts.
• Maintaining 150+ training records.
• Responsible for day to day operations of the Line Division • Qualified Collateral Duty Inspector, Plane Captain, Move Director, Intake Diver, Final Checker, and General Support Equipment License.
• Detachment Lead on 5 El Centro detachments, 3 Key West detachments, 2 CVN detachments.
US NavyAviation Machinist Mate 3rd Class
Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2008Lemoore, CA• Active Duty Aircraft Carrier/Squadron machinist
• Plane Captain responsibilities on deployment and Naval Air Station
• Performed scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on 132 F404-GE-400 engines, fuel systems and power plant related systems on 66 F/F-18A/B/C/D aircraft.
• Assisted in the timely completion of over 2,500 unscheduled maintenance actions to include the removal and replacement of 74 F404-GE- 400 engines, 6 aircraft fuel cells, and 7 auxiliary power units. Instrumental in the command completing of over 6,400 sorties, over 7,300 flight hours, and the qualification of 75 Fleet Replaced Pilots.
• Maintained over 110 training records. Received a grade of “on track” during a Commander Naval Air Forces Aviation Maintenance Inspection.
• Assisted Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Detachment Lemoore with troubleshooting, isolating, and repairing 20 external fuel tanks, resulting in a 25 percent increase in ready for issue assets.
• Assisted in training and qualifying 112 new plane captains.
• Qualified Plane Captain, Move Director, Brake Rider, Intake Diver, and Final Checker.
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