Fred Warfield, MBA, SHRM-CP

Experience

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  Potomac Conference Corporation of Seventh-day Adventists

  Dec 2009 - now

  • Successfully transitioned department to fully digital environment by deploying and integrating a new HRIS system and document management software, increasing efficiency by 40%. • Facilitated benefits administration and proactive benefits education for all employees through town halls, presentations, and orientations. Led media team to create a benefits website, enhancing employee understanding and lessening confusion as reflected in feedback surveys. • Developed employee retention strategies with area Vice Presidents to address engagement and create talent pipelines, reducing turnover and filling critical positions – particularly post-Covid – in 16 schools and education centers. • In consultation with Senior Administration, achieved the completion of revised employment handbooks for 726 employees, updating federal, state, and conference-specific policies, reducing compliance risk. • Achieved years’ long denominational Union Code of Education compliance for 250+ educators and school staff through creative engagement initiatives, site visits, and digital support, preventing further violations, fines, and penalties.• Chaired headquarters SWOT Taskforce and identified top operational challenges through surveys, interviews, and focus groups. Presented solution-oriented recommendations to senior admin team, increasing team and organizational effectiveness. • Led investigations teams and resolved harassment and hostile work claims in consultation with an attorney, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment. Show less • Directed operational and administrative functions of a historic, 1,100-member congregation and community center by managing an 8-member leadership team, ensuring alignment with church and community mission and vision objectives, resulting in creased community engagement. • Led team building and leadership exercises and retreats. Collaborated with an MBTI Certified professional to enhance team understanding, connectedness, and productivity, resulting in a post-survey boost in team performance. • Chaired the Executive Support Team, providing assistance to 36 service teams and their leaders, significantly expanding both in-reach and community footprints and engagement. • Provided ongoing team member care and support through coaching, one-on-one visits, teaching, and counsel, leading to improvement in team morale and retention. Show less

  • Human Resources Director

    Oct 2015 - now

  • Executive Director of Operations

    Dec 2009 - Oct 2015
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  Mounthaven Christian Academy (MCA)

  Sept 2020 - Jul 2021

  Senior Consultant

  • Developed policies and standard operating procedures for academic start-up in consultation with board of trustees and head of schools, assisting school in achieving admissions to the National Association of Independent Schools.• Consulted with head of schools in the timely submission and filing requisite state department of education documents leading to full phase one registration in the state of Maryland as a private Christian school certified to conduct homeschool instruction.

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  Frontline Community Services, Inc.

  Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

  Human Resources Consultant

  • Consulting with senior administrative leaders and the HR department team, reviewed policies and requisite employee documentation, ensuring successful preparation and passing of the annual Provider Certification Review (PCR) from the United States Department for Disability Services. • Conducted HR team analyses, identified operational weaknesses, and coached director in designing a more strategic department. Streamlined procedures, eliminated waste, and realigned duties.