Brooke Layne-Hookey, SPHR

Experience

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  SMS Holdings

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2013

  As an HR Employee Relations Specialist, I managed HR initiatives for two company divisions with approximately 5K employees. I provided guidance to departmental and organizational leadership teams to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements and advised managers and directors on effective resolution of employee concerns.My accomplishments in this position included:♦ Successfully defending the company against EEOC charges of discrimination and wage/hour claims for two divisions, resulting in dismissal of 98% of charges.♦ Collaborating with a subsidiary on the creation and implementation of a new handbook to better address operational needs. Show less In the Benefits Specialist role at SMS Holdings Corp., I administered five benefit programs while maintaining compliance with IRS regulations, HIPAA, ERISA, and state/local health care ordinances. I managed an outside auditing firm conducting annual 401 (k) audits and prepared annual reports for various state and local health and welfare ordinances. I also coordinated HRIS data entry and reporting to billing and accounting departments.My accomplishments in this position included:♦ Effectively overseeing the transition of employees to the company’s benefit programs following the acquisition of a company with three subsidiaries.♦ Revamping the company’s process for tracking and collecting missed benefit premiums, resulting in the capture of $30K annually in previously missed payments.♦ Saving the company thousands of dollars annually in filing fees by bringing the preparation of 5500 reports in-house. Show less

  • Employee Relations Specialist

    Nov 2011 - Jan 2013

  • Employee Benefits Specialist

    Mar 2007 - Oct 2011

  • HR Employment Compliance Coordinator

    Jan 2006 - Feb 2007
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  American Addiction Centers

  Feb 2013 - Nov 2019

  In my current position, I lead a talented HR team providing services and programs for more than 400 corporate team members including more than 100 call center employees. I advise leadership teams across 30 states on the effective management of employee relations, performance improvement, employment law, and staff development. I work to attract and retain top performing staff through the design of benefit programs. I develop company policies and procedures while managing policy rollout and communication to staff. I also investigate complaints and advise senior leadership on appropriate steps. To support department leaders, I help Interpret policies, coordinate performance improvement plans and terminations, and manage leave of absence and ADAAA accommodations.My accomplishments in this position include:♦ Being promoted to the director position based on my excellent performance and results in previous positions.♦ Partnering with accounting and finance teams on the implementation of a new HRIS that reduced costs and better met the organization's needs.♦ Revamping the company's PTO policy to enhance employee flexibility in a cost-effective manner. Show less As a Human Resources Generalist with American Addiction Centers, I oversaw HR operations and provided guidance to company leaders on HR policies and practices. I effectively coordinated the HR integration for newly acquired companies, including providing effective onboarding programs to help acquired employees understand and acclimate to our corporate culture. I also managed regulatory reporting processes.My accomplishments in this position included:♦ Being named an AAC star three years in a row in recognition as a top company performer.♦ Leading HR acquisition due diligence for five acquisitions and serving as part of the opening team for two de novo programs. This included analyzing HR policies and employee benefit programs of acquired companies and providing recommendations on strategies for the successful integration of new employees♦ Partnering with internal teams to streamline mandatory reporting processes for EEO-1, OSHA and new hire reporting to multiple states and responses to EEOC and DOL♦ Effectively managing the transition to HRIS and payroll systems and implementing policies and benefit programs to accommodate the company's growth from 600 to more than 2,100 employees over a two-year period. Show less In my initial role for American Addiction Centers, I coordinated benefit programs for multiple divisions and facilities. I collected employee data for HRIS and provided regular reports on workforce metrics for leadership team. I ensured compliance with state and federal payroll regulations and partnered with our payroll specialist to address employee concerns and ensure compliance with required garnishments, levies, and child support orders.My accomplishments in this position included:♦ Spearheading the implementation of a new electronic benefits enrollment system to streamline the benefit election process, improve reporting to carriers, and reduce data entry inaccuracies. Show less

  • Director of Human Resources

    Aug 2017 - Nov 2019

  • HR Generalist

    Dec 2014 - Jul 2017

  • HR & Benefits Administrator

    Feb 2013 - Dec 2014
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  Promises Behavioral Health

  Nov 2019 - Mar 2022

  Director of Human Resources

  Provide guidance and support for escalated employee relations issues, talent acquisition strategies, regulatory compliance, and accrediting agency standards. Develop company policies and procedures and manage rollout and communication to staff. Facilitate change management for rapidly evolving organization.

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  Athena Care

  Mar 2022 - now

  Leads the HR function for a growing mental health organization Provide strategic HR support for a growing mental healthcare organization; implementing scalable HR systems and processes while supporting current employee needs and preserving company's culture.

  • AVP, Human Resources

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Sr Director, Human Resources

    Mar 2022 - Dec 2022