Melody Higgins, PHR, SHRM-CP

Melody Higgins, PHR, SHRM-CP

Regional Director, Human Resources and National Benefits Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director, Human Resources Penn-Mar Human Services

  • Education

    • University of Delaware

      2018 - 2018
      National Leadership Consortium

      Activities and Societies: • Increased capacity to lead teams, organizations and systems to enhance the quality of services for people with disabilities; • Better alignment of beliefs and values with principles of person centeredness; • Enhanced personal leadership skills; • Higher confidence in personal leadership efficacy; and • The establishment of relationships with leaders who will continue to motivate and invest in each other. Professional leadership training with the National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities Maryland Leadership Institute.

    • Leadership Carroll Class of 2011

      2011 - 2012
    • University of California, Riverside

      -
      BA Economics
  • Experience

    • Advanced Radiology (Subsidiary) Radiologix (Parent Company)

      Jan 1986 - Jan 2002
      Regional Director, Human Resources and National Benefits Manager

      Directed day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Department including budget management, strategic planning, growth/expansion, performance management, benefits administration, employee relations, training and staff development, safety/compliance, compensation, staffing/recruitment, retention, reward/recognition, payroll administration, HRIS and compliance with state and federal regulations.Developed, implemented and guided all Radiologix benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance programs, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, COBRA and EAP, which encompassed over 2,200 employees nationwide. Continually monitored and maintained equity with current benefit trends, programs and legislation. Show less

    • CHANGE, Inc.

      Feb 2003 - Dec 2019
      Human Resources Director

      Managing the day to day operations, developing policies and practices, and creating the future direction of Human Resources and Payroll functions at Change. This includes overseeing the development and maintenance for a workforce of approximately 130 employees.

    • Penn-Mar Human Services

      Jan 2020 - now
      Director, Human Resources Strategy and Systems

      CHANGE, Inc. merged with Penn-Mar Human Services on January 1, 2020. My new role within the organization is to assist in planning and implementing the future direction of HR in support of the PMHS Strategic Plan. Lead HR strategic planning, HR systems and processes, reporting and technology development, compensation and benefit programs.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Professional in Human Resources (PHR)

      HR Certification Institute
      Feb 2001
    • Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS)

      University of Pennsylvania
      Sept 2002
    • SHRM-CP

      SHRM
      Apr 2015
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