Mona Kirkland

Mona Kirkland

Human Resorces Consultant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Human Resources Executive | Human Resources & Employee Engagement | Coaching & Development | Organizational Transformation | Performance Management | Culture Development & Optimization

  • Education

    • Mississippi State University

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      Management
    • West Virginia University

      1998 - 2000
      MS in Industrial Labor Human Resources Employment Law, Organizational Change, Staffing, Labor Law, Arbitration, Conflict Resolution
    • The Wharton School

      2022 - 2023
      Leadership in the 21st Century Certificate Program
    • West Virginia Wesleyan College

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      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Business Administration and Management, General
  • Experience

    • Wesmar Consulting

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2007
      Human Resorces Consultant

      ● Delivered comprehensive HR consulting services at Wes Mar, specializing in Employment Law, Employee Handbooks, Affirmative Action Plans, Harassment policies, Supervisory Training, and Regulatory Compliance.● Collaborated closely with clients to develop tailored onboarding and retention strategies, as well as meticulously crafted Affirmative Action Plans to promote diversity and inclusion.● Designed clear and concise HR process flow charts and policies customized for small businesses, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.● Spearheaded the development and delivery of impactful employee training programs, covering essential areas such as leadership skills, harassment prevention, FMLA guidelines, and supervisory best practices, thereby enhancing both individual and organizational performance. Show less

    • ProMedica

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2023
      Director of HR, Hospice & Home Care/HR Manager - Hospice & Home Care/ Regional HR Manager

      ● Orchestrated HR initiatives as a Senior Business Partner across 130 locations, offering strategic counsel to Vice Presidents and General Managers while supervising a team of Regional HR managers.● Played an integral role within the senior management team, shaping and aligning HR strategies for the Home Health and Hospice Divisions, which encompassed 7,000 employees spread across 24 states, generating $700M in revenue.● Implemented bespoke training platforms for managerial staff, focusing on leadership development, effective team management, and change adaptation.● Managed a network of twenty-five office managers through a dotted line reporting structure.● Pioneered virtual training solutions to support all locations during the challenges posed by the pandemic.● Provided HR support across the Central Division, spanning 25 facilities in five states, catering to 1,900 employees, with a strong emphasis on fostering positive employee relations, optimizing compensation structures, talent acquisition, and accountability management.● Achieved industry-leading turnover rates, maintaining turnover at 36%.● Consistently surpassed performance targets across key metrics, including On-Time Performance Reviews (95%), Internal Audit Scores (100%), and Training Education for staff (97%).● Initiated virtual training resources to facilitate seamless operations during the pandemic crisis.● Drove cost-saving measures within six months through strategic talent acquisition and the elimination of staffing agencies.● Actively participated in union contract negotiations for five locations represented by the SEIU and Teamsters Union.● Lead role in managing responses to ADA, FMLA, EEOC, and OSHA concerns, including mediation processes as needed.● Conducted comprehensive needs assessments to pinpoint training gaps and spearheaded the implementation of tailored training programs to address identified needs. Show less

    • John Maxwell Team

      Jan 2016 - now
      Executive Coach

      ● Facilitated “lunch & learn” sessions tailored for leadership development within The John Maxwell Team.● Conducted engaging classroom sessions across multiple states including West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, in addition to delivering virtual training sessions for groups of up to 200 participants.● Designed and delivered workshops and seminars on pertinent topics such as "Everyone Communicates - Few Connect" and "Becoming a Person of Influence," aimed at fostering personal and professional growth for individuals and companies. Show less

    • Gentiva

      Jan 2023 - now
      AVP of HR Business Partners
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • SHRM - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

      SHRM
      Jul 2021
    • Leadership in the 21st Century

      Wharton Online
      Jan 2023
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    • PHR

      HRCI
    • John Maxwell

      John Maxwell Team
    • EEOC Training

      EEOC