Shannon Avery

Experience

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  AppleOne Employment Services

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2001

  Area Manager
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  TSA

  Apr 2002 - Mar 2005

  Human Resources Operations Specialist

  • Performed a board range of HR functions to include payroll, FOIA requests, employee relations, WC, benefits administration, and records management. Co-chaired annual charity committee, coordinated employee health fairs to promote employee wellness.• Trained 26 member timekeeping team on federal payroll techniques including workshops and one-on-one training sessions• Developed HR programs in the areas of standardized disciplinary procedures, compliance tracking, and on-boarding programs Show less

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  Jeppesen

  Mar 2005 - Nov 2008

  Human Resources Business Partner - Technical Services / Production Facilities

  • Served as HR Business Partner to Jeppesen Technology Services (JTS), a business unit of over 800 employees providing software development and other services to Jeppesen divisions around the world. As an aligned HR Business partner to the Chief Information Officer and Executive Team, assisted in the creation and development of a high performance business unit based on service, quality, and productive cross-functional relationships with other business units.• Implemented foundational HR services to include formalized recruitment, on-boarding, training and development, performance reviews and performance coaching as well benefits packages and incentive programs. As needed, negotiated successful salary offers as well as sign-on bonuses/relocation packages leading to a proficient and competent workforce.• Designed a performance management and review process resulting in standardization of scoring. This competency-based performance system was based on analysis of job descriptions and interviews with incumbents in all job titles in over five different countries. Essential functions of each position were identified and measured in the review process leading to greater quality performance from the workforce.• Implemented the first Jeppesen formal salary review program with cross-function salary review committee. This was recognized and implemented throughout the company as an effective and fair tool.• Wrote the HR policies manual resulting in standardization of practices and increased perception of fairness among employees.• Provided advice and coaching to the (JTS) Chief Information Officer and leadership team as a valued partner able to understand and integrate business unit operations goals. Show less

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  Aflac

  Feb 2009 - Aug 2010

  Independent Insurance Agent
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  GMX Resources, Inc

  Aug 2010 - Apr 2014

  Human Resources Manager - Generalist

  • Led the HR initiative to re-design and implement the HRIS/Payroll system resulting in greater flexibility in payroll processing, employee-self service capabilities and integration with financial analysis cost-accounting requirements.• Evaluated and re-designed all employee health and welfare benefits programs, added flex plan services and analyzed pricing, satisfaction and cost effectiveness to the company. Managed benefit vendors relationships and presented viable solutions to senior management.• Implemented company-wide compliance training, employee handbook and HR policy manual.• Developed and monitored the company’s on-boarding program to ensure a successful entry to the workforce.• Created the first formal HR document management program.• Established the HR department for the GMXR field office in Denver. Show less

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  Caliber Midstream

  Apr 2014 - Jun 2021

  Human Resources Director

  Provide overall strategic HR leadership to the organization, including all functional areas. Oversee the development and implementation of human resources policies, programs and services, including recruitment, selection, retention, legal compliance, employee benefits, employee relations, employment practices and procedures, employee communications and employee events. • Consult and advise in the development and implementation of corporate strategy as part of the Executive Leadership team.• Analyze the internal and external environments in order to identify factors that can have negative impacts and to find ways to prevent their occurrence or limit their effects.• Establish relationships with all levels of leadership to ensure that there is cooperation between the HR function and line management, to fully anticipate HR needs in the immediate, medium-term and long-term.• Manage the process of identifying and implementing the right technology such as HRIS/ Performance Management to assist in driving the business strategy of the organization.• Ensure that anti-discrimination legislation and other employment legislation are followed by education and training initiatives.• Manage all Corporate training initiatives by understanding, implementing, planning, conducting and evaluating training and development programs.• Collaborate with managers in motivating their subordinates to perform their jobs to the standards expected by providing them with the best in class performance management tools.• Create and maintain a systematic approach to compensation management to support the business strategy.• Communicate and create awareness among management and employees on the importance of a safe and healthy work environment.• Collaborate with management team and supervisors to effectively manage diversity in the workplace.• Consult and advise the organization in finding or formulating effective HR strategies when it decides to expand its operations. Show less

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  BrightSpring Health Services

  May 2021 - Oct 2021

  Regional Human Resources Manager

  Provide Regional Human Resources operational support of 10 states by:Identifying the current as well as the future hiring needs of our companySetting performance standards for evaluating local HR teamsDesigning compensation and benefits packages for the employeesDefining onboarding procedures aligned to our company’s cultureHelping our employer branding efforts (e.g. organizing of recruitment events)Developing the training plans for employees and departmentPreparing and managing the budget of divisionTracking KPIs and also suggesting improvementsDesigning as well as implementing company policies in compliance with our long-term business goalsEnsuring our HR processes adhere to all legal standardsSupporting managers and staff on daily issuesCoordinating with Vice-President, HR for crafting organization-wide objectives and strategies Show less

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  Express Flooring

  Nov 2021 - May 2023

  Human Resources Director

  Provide executive-level leadership and guidance to the organizations HR operations. Responsible for setting, enforcing, and evaluating legally compliant human resources policies, procedures, and best practices, and identifying and implementing long-range strategic talent management goals.

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  Bielinski Homes

  Jan 2024 - now

  Human Resources Manager