Janie McDermott, MS, SPHR, SHRM - SCP

Experience

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  Knight, Vale and Gregory, CPA's

  Sept 1989 - Aug 1990

  Financial Auditor

  Conducted financial audits for clients and assisted in preparation of the corporate tax return.

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  Johnson Controls World Services Kwajalein

  Sept 1990 - Jul 1993

  Human Resources Generalist

  Developed a job description manual for the contract of 2400 employees to include indigenous employees. Processed new hire and termination paperwork. Conducted new hire orientations. Assigned on site housing to new hires. Assisted employees with benefit questions. Supervised the travel office. Conducted investigations into employee complaints. Conducted corporate sexual harassment training. Conducted employee information meetings. Acted as liaison between the hiring office in Huntsville, Alabama and the Island. Recruited on island hires. Show less

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  Johnson Controls World Services Cape Canaveral Air Force Station

  Jul 1993 - Jul 1995

  Senior Human Resources Generalist

  Developed a position classification manual for the contract of 1800 employees, to include desk audits for the entire Engineering Department. Reviewed position classification for the entire contract to ensure compliance with Federal Regulations. Point of Contact for a major DOL audit of the entire contract. Assisted in negotiating resolutions to outstanding DOL audit issues. Point of Contact for a major EEOC audit of the entire contract. Assisted in negotiating resolutions to EEOC issues. Conducted employee complaint investigations and recommended resolutions. Conducted corporate sexual harassment training. Conducted employee information meetings explaining benefit changes. Provided guidance in the handling of complex health benefits issues. Provided guidance in handling complex workers compensation claims. Assisted in conducting labor negotiations including a position at the labor negotiation table. Show less

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  Johnson Controls World Services Kennedy Space Center Visitor Center

  Jul 1995 - Dec 1996

  Business/Deputy Project Manager

  Handled business aspects of the contract to include, Budgeting, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Human Resources. Interfaced with the customer daily in regards to contract performance. Managed a staff of 8 administrative staff. Prepared and managed an annual budget of 8 million dollars. Handled all human resources issues to include hiring, termination, discipline and conflict resolution between employees and management. Acted as project manager as needed. Ensured that contract requirements were being met, to include quality services being delivered at all times. Assisted with traffic and guest flow during launches and special events. Show less

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  Johnson Controls World Services Corporate Office

  Dec 1996 - May 1999

  Corporate Human Resources Manager

  Provided Human Resources Management support to various government contracts throughout the United States. Transitioned new contracts upon contract award. Conducted Fact finding investigations into employee complaints and grievances. Prepared and issued disciplinary letters as needed. Worked directly with project managers to resolve a full range of human resources issues. Assisted contracts in recruiting key management positions. Managed AAP and EEO programs. Acted as a liaison between the company and outside agencies (EEOC, OFCCP, DOL W&H) in regards to labor and employment issues. Prepared regulatory reports (AAP and EEO) for contracts as required. Updated Project Managers of applicable Federal and State employment law changes. Developed and prepared policies and procedures which were implemented on contracts and ensured all Federal and State regulations were adhered to. Show less

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  Johnson Controls World Services Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

  May 1999 - Jun 2001

  Deputy Project Manager

  Responsible for the human resources functions of a $100 million contract. Assisted in the set up of the contract upon award and the smooth transition of over 1000 employees to Johnson Controls. Directly interfaced with the customer and was an integral part in the successful transition. Managed a staff of 6 human resources employees, to include performance management and day to day guidance on human resources activities. Oversaw the recruiting and staffing of all positions. Resolved complex and difficult problems as it related to human resources functions. Resolved employee issues to include preparation of disciplinary actions such as disciplinary letters, suspensions and terminations. Performed desk audits, prepared position classifications and position management as it related to the entire contract. Advised managers in performance management. Conducted investigations into employee complaints. Ensured that all legal aspects of employment and reporting requirements were met. Administered the compensation program to include ensuring that Department of Labor requirements were met and adhered to in regards to federal and state wage and hour laws. Analyzed workforce utilization and made staffing recommendations to the customer. Evaluated customer requests in regards to employment actions to ensure that all federal and state laws were adhered to. Met with the customer on a regular basis to ensure the highest level of customer service was met at all times. Performed Project Manager duties as needed. Show less

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  Insphere Insurance Solutions

  Aug 2009 - Nov 2011

  Licensed Insurance Agent

  Meet with potential clients to identify their benefit needs, educate them on available products, and recommend a portfolio of benefits for purchase. Provide customer service to existing clients that encounter problems with their insurance programs.

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  Harris Corporation

  Nov 2011 - May 2012

  Human Resources Business Partner
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  BRPH

  Apr 2012 - now

  Direct all aspects of HR activities to include strategic planning, training, policy development, employee relations, benefits selection, and integrated talent management.

  • Vice President of Human Resources

    May 2018 - now

  • Human Resources Director

    Apr 2012 - now
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  BRPH Companies, Inc.

  Apr 2020 - now

  Chief Human Resources Officer