Don St. Andre, SPHR

Don St. Andre, SPHR

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Human Resources

  • Education

    • Davenport University

      1993 - 1995
      Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Business Management/Marketing
    • Grand Valley State University

      1990 - 1992
      General Studies
  • Experience

    • Trinity Health-Trinity Senior Living Communities

      Apr 2000 - Jun 2009

      Directed and managed all Human Resources activities for a rehab and skilled long-term care facility. Responsible for hiring/terminations, retention, benefits, payroll, workers compensation, FMLA/STD and employee relations. Acted as a representative of the organization during various collective bargaining agreement proceedings (i.e. grievance, arbitration, contract negotiation).Developed and trained leadership and staff to successfully drive EDEN Alternative culture change throughout the work environment resulting in a “STAR” award. Show less

      • Director of Human Resources

        Mar 2005 - Jun 2009
      • Recruiter/HR

        Apr 2000 - Feb 2005
    • Spectrum Health

      Jun 2009 - Apr 2014
      Manager, Nutrition Services

      Lead and managed a team of more than 90 employees. Responsible for five retail food venues with approximately 2.3 million in annual revenues. Managed patient meal services for a 200-bed hospital.Designed, developed, and executed a $7M renovation to streamline service operations. Spearheaded new patient room service design effectively increasing patient satisfaction scores.

    • Aurora North America LLC

      Aug 2014 - Dec 2014
      Business Systems
    • Diversified Medical Staffing

      Dec 2014 - Jan 2017
      Human Resources Manager

      • Processed unemployment and workers’ compensation claims and attended hearings. • Managed an HR Assistant and team of Recruiters. • Conducted interviews, orientations, and testing for new hires as needed. • Compiled and tracked employee progress reports, development plans and metrics.• Completed performance reviews and ongoing training and development for employees.

    • Diversified Medical Staffing

      Jan 2018 - Mar 2022

      • Responsible for strategy and management over the entirety of HR functions including human resources operations and recruitment departments. • Advise managers on employee relations matters including hiring, retention, performance management, resolving employee complaints and terminations.• Lead Risk Management Committee serving as Privacy Officer and COVID-19 Task Force Director.• Compile reports for managers and stakeholders using various software programs.• Spearhead investigations in collaboration with stakeholders. Show less

      • Director of Human Resources

        Jan 2017 - Mar 2022
      • Director Of Operations

        Jan 2018 - Jan 2021
    • Diocese of Grand Rapids

      May 2022 - now
      Human Resources Director
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Performance Improvement System Certification-Bronze Level

      Spectrum Health
    • ServSafe Certification

      National Restaurant Association
      Sept 2009
    • Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) Certification

      HRCI
      Oct 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • SPHR

      HR Certification Institute - HRCI
      Jun 2014
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Marriage Mentor

      Issued by St. Isidore and Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Jan 2003
      St. Isidore and Sacred Heart Catholic ChurchAssociated with Don St. Andre, SPHR