Lora Evans, PHR And SHRM-CP

Experience

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  Math Tutoring Business

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2012

  Teacher

  • Successfully owned and ran tutoring business.• Taught math to students one-on-one and in classes.• Monitored student performance and provided feedback for improvements.• Maintained records of each student progress, tutoring session, payments, tax reports, etc.• Enforced student behavior and disciplinary standards.• Maintained communication and relations with parents regarding students’ progress.

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  Group of Patriots

  Dec 2012 - May 2017

  • Administered various Human Resources plans and procedures for personnel of four different companies (manufacturing, construction, engineering, and administrative) with 300+ employees.• Advised and provided recommendations to managers regarding employee issues (employee engagement, disciplinary actions, terminations, etc.); researched and conducted investigations.• Worked closely with management for position needs and succession planning; analyzed compensation; monitored the performance evaluation program and revised as necessary.• Performed benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment, and annual re-evaluation of benefits for cost- effectiveness. Show less • Assured legal compliance with State and Federal laws including FMLA, ADA, and EEOC; audited personnel records to be in compliance with employment laws.• Took initiative to research, build, and present the Affirmative Action Plan for all four companies.• Developed and conducted several key programs for HR including recruitment efforts for all employees and new employee orientations; generated and updated job descriptions; monitored career-pathing program, employee relations counseling, outplacement counseling, and exit interviewing.• Completed, audited, and submitted ACA reporting; assisted Human Resources Director with Worker’s Compensation report. Show less

  • Human Resources Manager

    Dec 2016 - May 2017

  • HR Compliance and Recruiting Manager

    Aug 2015 - Dec 2016

  • HR Generalist

    Jun 2013 - Aug 2015

  • HR Assistant

    Dec 2012 - Jun 2013
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  Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc.

  Sept 2017 - Jul 2018

  HR Generalist / Employee Relations Coordinator

  • Managed employee issues, investigations, workers’ compensation cases, and FMLA.• Conducted orientation and training for supervisors and employees.• Participated in employee separations.

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  Palladium Hospice and Palliative Care

  Jul 2018 - Nov 2020

  • Transitioned HR from traditional labor relations function into a comprehensive HR organization focused on the life cycle of employees, HR best practices, staff and management training, and support of strategic business goals. • Worked with the Executive Leadership Team, and managed the HR department including the HR budget.• Provided HR leadership during a period of rapid growth with an increase in annual revenues and a gain of 53% in employees.• Re-invented and implemented new recruitment, onboarding, staffing, and workforce development programs to meet the needs of the increase in staff.• Reduced turnover rate by 10% through the implementation of monthly training for supervisors, the execution of training for all employees, proper handling of employee issues, and the implementation of employee recognition program.• Created and updated company policies. Show less

  • Human Resources Manager

    Dec 2018 - Nov 2020

  • Senior Human Resources Generalist

    Jul 2018 - Dec 2018
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  Traditions Health

  Sept 2020 - now

  • Regional Human Resources Business Partner

    Sept 2020 - now

  • Regional HR Manager at Traditions Health (formerly Palladium Hospice and Palliative Care)

    Sept 2020 - Nov 2020