Kevin Jonas, SPHR

Experience

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  National City Bank

  Jan 1987 - Jan 2001

  Vice President, Human Resources Manager

  In this role, I developed and implemented Corporate Human Resources policies and procedures and administered the employee discipline program. I coached and counseled employees and managers on performance management, career development and internal employee relations issues as well as investigating and resolving extraordinary employee issues including sexual harassment charges, forgery/fraud claims and other EEO charges filed. Other responsibilities included performing crisis management activities related to robberies, employee threats and catastrophic events. I researched, developed and implemented special employee programs and activities related to work/life issues and supported, monitored and reported affirmative action and EEO-related activities. Other duties included partnering with business unit managers to develop and implement various reductions in staff, severance and redeployment programs and facilitating internal and external training programs. Show less

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  National City Corp.

  Jan 1987 - Jan 2001

  Vice President, Regional Employee Relations Manager

  National City Bank of Indiana is a financial services organization now operating as PNC.The last position I held with National City was that of Regional Employee Relations Manager. In this role, I was responsible for the development and day-to-day administration of proactive and effective employee relations policies and programs across a four-state area, including some 20,000 employees. I provided consultation to managers, supervisors and associates on a wide scope of employee-related issues, including robberies, catastrophic events, terminations and employee-filed charges. I managed transition activities related to mergers and acquisitions, including displacements, severance and re-employment within the organization. Show less

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  National City Bank of Indiana

  May 1989 - Oct 1998

  As Employment Manager I was responsible for the management of the employment staff and function including the recruiting, hiring, and placement of all employees, pre-employment testing, college recruiting, employee orientation, recruitment advertising and monitoring and reporting affirmative action/EEO activities. Responsibilities in this role also included counseling managers and employees, administering the employee disciplinary procedures, and developing and implementing corporate human resource policies and procedures. Show less

  • Vice President, Corporate Management Training Program

    Jan 1993 - Oct 1998

  • Assistant Vice President, Employment Manager

    May 1989 - Apr 1994
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  Renal Care Group

  Jul 2001 - Mar 2006

  Regional Human Resources Manager

  Renal Care Group was a premier provider of dialysis and related treatments to patients with end-stage renal disease.While there, I was responsible for the overall human resources function and activities for 75 sites across a four-state region, including employment, employee relations, training and development, compliance, compensation and performance management. Key achievements included developing strategic human resource plans and programs to support the clinical goals and overall direction of the region and company. Through those activities, the skills of managers and supervisors were greatly improved and enhanced, while reducing turnover by 24%. I designed and facilitated numerous specific management development programs and classes for managers, supervisors and new associates, including "Dealing with Difficult People,” "Delivering Effective Coaching and Discipline," "Violence in the Workplace," and "Working with Gen X and Gen Y" among others. I was responsible for leading a project to develop and execute a new preceptor program that enhanced first-year learning experience of new associates and preceptors, while decreasing first-year turnover by up to 74%. I participated on acquisition transition teams throughout the company, and served as manager for management conferences, including agenda development, selecting guest speakers, facility selection and arranging accommodations. Show less

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  Precimed, Inc.

  Dec 2006 - Sept 2008

  Human Resources Director

  Precimed was a medical devices designer and manufacturer, serving primarily the orthopedic industry.I was responsible for the strategic human resources function and activities across three sites in two states, including benefits, employment, employee relations, training and development, compliance, compensation and performance management activities. As a model for the startup of the human resources function, I developed workflow processes and procedures to facilitate business and customer needs while creating greater process efficiencies. Other successes including working with benefit plan providers to redesign and merge multiple benefit programs and renewal contracts into one plan, resulting in significant premium savings. I created and distributed a comprehensive employee survey instrument which was used to create and implement strategic plans to increase employee engagement and satisfaction. Show less

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  BMWC Constructors

  Mar 2010 - Sept 2012

  Director of Human Resources

  BMW Constructors, Inc. is a general industrial contractor.At BMW, I was responsible for the human resources functions and activities across multiple-sites in multiple-states, including benefits, employment, employee relations, compensation and retirement plan administration. Key accomplishments include restructuring the healthcare plans to achieve premium savings for the employees as well as the company and developing recruiting plans and activities to diversify the candidate base and boost offer acceptance rates and overall interest in the organization. Show less

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  Kool Smiles

  Sept 2013 - Mar 2017

  Human Resources Business Partner

  Kool Smiles is one of the nation's leading providers of quality dental services and is focused on providing care for children and adults in underserved communities.I was responsible for the human resources function and activities for twenty-five office in four states, including employee relations, compensation, talent management and development and employee/patient experiences. I partnered with manager to develop action plans that steadily increased employee engagement, patient satisfaction and an increased level of individual accountability. Show less

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  Rush Enterprises, Inc

  Dec 2017 - now

  Human Resources Business Partner

  Founded in 1965, Rush Enterprises, Inc. is the premier solutions provider to the commercial vehicle industry. The Company owns and operates Rush Truck Centers, the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in the United States, with more than 100 locations in 22 states. These vehicle centers, strategically located in high traffic areas on or near major highways throughout the United States, represent truck and bus manufacturers, including Peterbilt, International, Hino, Isuzu, Ford, IC Bus and Blue Bird. We offer an integrated approach to meeting customer needs - from sales of new and used vehicles to aftermarket parts, service and body shop operations plus financing, insurance, leasing and rental. Rush Enterprises' operations also provide sales and service for refuse, crane and towing vehicles, up-fitting, chrome accessories, tires and CNG fuel systems and vehicle telematics products. My role supports multiple offices in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee northern Alabama and the greater Chicago area. Show less