Jean Ward, PHR, SHRM-CP

Jean ward, phr, shrm-cp

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Human Resources Management

  • Education

    • Junior college

      1969 - 1971
      Associates child care
    • Maria regina college

      1969 - 1971
      A.a.s. child care
  • Experience

    • Lahive & cockfield, llp

      Apr 1983 - Oct 2010
      Human resources director
    • Commonwealth compact - umass boston

      Apr 2012 - Sept 2012
      Project manager

      Temporary contract position assisting with project management of database in preparation for annual meeting and benchmark survey.

    • Aeodesigns, inc.

      Nov 2012 - Feb 2013
      Hr consultant

      Provided project management and administrative direction related to human resources support as well as:• Managed day-to-day operations of the HR function including: on-boarding, employee relations, performance management, compliance and policy/procedure administration.• Prepared documentation related to employee handbooks, new hires, promotions, and terminations.• Disseminated information related to employee benefits and 401K plans.• Triaged employee relations matters, providing general education and guidance as needed.• Maintained and ensured compliance and retention of all personnel files.• Provided coaching and counseling to managers handling disciplinary issues. Show less

    • Hr insourcing llc

      Nov 2012 - Jun 2014
      Human resources independent contractor

      As an independent contractor my experience within human resources was made available to companies needing temporary or part time management for all aspects of personnel and project management.

    • The advocator group

      Jun 2014 - Apr 2018
      Human resources manager

      This highly visible role interfaces with all departments, handling employment actions such as: • onboarding, promotions, terminations, and leaves; • coaching and counseling manager regarding performance management, and • handling disciplinary issues and conflict resolution with manager and team members. Other responsibilities include: • communicate HR policies, procedures, and best practices; • triage employee relations matters; • maintain appropriate records of all incidents; • administer and track FMLA and Personal Leave of Absence requests; • manage logistics associated with benefits open enrollment communication and training; • maintain and ensure compliance of all personnel files; • responsible for Human Resource related compliance, auditing and reporting• I-9 compliance; • participation in the administration of the organization's performance evaluation process• Recommend benefit enhancements and new offerings • Develop benefit-related communications and employee education Show less

    • Self-employed

      Sept 2018 - Aug 2021
      Human resources specialist

      Semi-Retired Human Resources Specialist available for project work including but not limited to: employee relations, FMLA, employee file documentation and compliance, etc.

    • Brown & brown absence services group

      Aug 2021 - now
      • Retired

        Jun 2022 - now
      • Human Resources Manager

        Mar 2022 - now
      • Retired

        Jan 2022 - Mar 2022
      • Human Resources Manager

        Aug 2021 - Feb 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications