Heidi Cogar, PHR, SHRM-CP

Experience

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  West VIrginia University Foundation, Inc

  Jul 2001 - May 2012

  Senior Disbursements Coordinator

  •Managed the accounts payable process to ensure timely payment to vendors totaling an estimated $59M annually (based on 50,000 invoices in FY 2011). •Audited/reconciled internal invoices, employee expense reports, and corporate credit cards for accuracy and appropriate documentation. •Ensured that expenditures fell under employee travel policies, procedures and guidelines, and assigned codes and due dates to requests. •Communicated daily with vendors, schools, colleges, and internal employees to resolve payment discrepancies and initiate requests for additional information. Key Highlights: •Served as a mentor to train and develop junior disbursement coordinators while resolving complex payment disputes. •Managed the implementation of PaperSave which resulted in a paperless/electronics Accounts Payable process. Show less

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  Shaft Drillers International

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2014

  Accounts Payable Clerk

  •Managed the accounts payable processes across two large oil and gas companies (MEC Construction, LLC and TCB Pipeline, LLC) to ensure timely payment of $24M+ in invoices per year. •Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders such as project management, superintendents, and vendors to manage and resolve payment discrepancies. •Completed monthly reconciliations for fuel cards used by employees utilizing company vehicles.

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  VORTO

  Dec 2014 - Jan 2022

  People Specialist

  •Manage a series of HR functions including but not limited to: full-cycle recruitment, benefits administration, compensation & benefits, new hire onboarding and orientations, employee relations, and compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws.Key Highlights & Accomplishments:•Revamped travel policies which limited travel to pre-approved vendors and established financial thresholds which is expected to deliver +/- $100,000 in annual cost savings.•Acquired experience in crisis management due to the COVID-19 pandemic; implemented a COVID-19 screener questionnaire, a COVID-19 vaccination confirmation tracker, and additional sanitization measures while maintaining compliance with CDC guidelines & regulation. Show less

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  NGL Energy Partners LP

  Dec 2014 - Apr 2020

  •Directed multiple HR activities including benefits administration, recruiting, leading new hire orientations, performance management, payroll, training and development, and labor law compliance.Key Highlights & Accomplishments:•Managed the administrative processes to lay off 20+ general laborers while connecting them with resources for unemployment funds and job placement; this resulted in $1,200,000 in organizational cost savings.•Spearheaded a diversity and inclusion (D&I) training due to a previously female employee transitioning into and seeking recognition as a male.•Revamped the bereavement policy to include tiers and additional days off based on the type of loved one lost (Ex. one-week for a parent or child and three days for a grandparent).•Led change management initiatives during two acquisitions and expansion into Texas and Colorado; this was comprised of migration of benefits and compensation administration, realigning job titles with the new organization, and identifying exempt versus non-exempt employee Show less •Collaborated directly with the HR Manager to execute HR responsibilities including payroll management, leading new hire orientations, and managing accounts payables/reconciliation of company credit cards. Key Highlights: •Negotiated a buyout price for the uniform rental agreement resulting in an estimated annual cost savings of $113,000 per year.•Applied for and received $266,000 in sales tax refunds by identifying areas where the company was not utilizing sales tax exemption. Show less

  • Human Resources Manager

    Jan 2016 - Apr 2020

  • Human Resources & Accounts Payable Coordinator

    Dec 2014 - Jan 2016
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  Pratt & Whitney Canada

  Jan 2022 - now

  Human Resources Business Partner

  •Strategically guide multiple HR functions in support of 400+ exempt and non-exempt employees; core functions include but are not limited to employee relations, talent acquisition/full-cycle recruiting, compensation & benefits, and maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws.Key Highlights & Accomplishments:-Revamping and streamlining the candidate selection process (ongoing, results pending) -Serve as the Wellness Ambassador to provide support resources to employees with an emphasis on financial, physical, and mental health. -Collaborating with the Associate Director of HR to lead employee recruitment efforts to staff Pratt and Whitney Engine Services vacancies throughout North America. Show less