James Sims MBA SPHR MS

Dallas, TX

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What makes you a great coworker?

I'm not a "yes man", I'm not a person that likes to "ride the clock", and I am always looking to refine the process.

Posted @ 03:47PM, August 18, 2007 by James Sims MBA SPHR MS | Permalink
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Work history

Olympus America November 2007 to the present
Human Resources Manager
New Media Gateway June 2005 to June 2007
Human Resources Director

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How would you describe your time at New Media Gateway?

Manages full HR function for a 90 person Digital Technology firm.
Benefits Administration/Compensation Plans/Full Cycle Recruitment/Employee Relations Initiatives.
Member of the Sr. Management/Leadership Team.
Managing annual budget of $250,000 with direct reports.
Directing Corporate Culture, upward and downward.
Reporting directly to the President/CEO.
Responsible for all HR programs and processes, employee relations, salary administration, benefits programs, performance appraisal, unemployment claims, as well as all other human resources generalist activities.
Provides advice and professional consultation on HR principles/theories relative to staffing, performance improvement, training and coaching, and employee/labor relations, to management team.
Functioning as the main employee relation contact on site.
Continuous coaching and training efforts for manager, team lead, and staff levels.
Prepares internal employee communications regarding compensation, benefits, or company policies.
Developing site recruitment strategies to attract and retain high quality personnel.
Conduct new employee orientation, open enrollment, and benefits enrollment as the benefits administrator.
Assist with other HR department projects other research, analysis, and vendor selections.
Designs and administers human resources policies and procedure in response to organizational needs.
Collects and analyzes HR data, and makes recommendations to management.
Grown the staff from 20 to current head count of 90 in 1.5 years.... read more
Exceed Corporation (Contract) August 2004 to June 2005
Sr. Human Resources Generalist

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How would you describe your time at Exceed Corporation (Contract)?

Designs and administers human resources policies and procedure in response to organizational needs.
Collects and analyzes HR data, and makes recommendations to management.
Oversees and establishes procedures for paperwork completion for functional area.
Prepares internal employee communications regarding compensation, benefits, or company policies.
Developing site recruitment strategies to attract and retain high quality personnel.
Coordinate efforts from Exceed, client, Philadelphia office HR staff, and Dept. of Labor to facilitate a seamless HR function.
Conduct new employee orientation and benefits enrollment.
Coordinates with corporate headquarters on benefit, termination, and payroll processes.
Assist with other HR department projects as well as general office duties involving research, analysis, and vendor selections.
Provides advice and professional consultation on HR principles/theories relative to staffing, performance improvement, training and coaching, and employee/labor relations, to management team.
Supervision of staff assisting HR functions to ensure accuracy and timeliness of responses to external customers.... read more
Odyssey HealthCare January 2003 to April 2004
Regional Human Resources Representative

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How would you describe your time at Odyssey HealthCare?

Developed and implemented field rollout procedures for new face of organizational H/R.
Recognized as the most mentioned employee in reference to positive feedback from the employee satisfaction survey on the corporate HR function (30 member team).
Training of general managers for the retention tools, appraisals, and conflict resolution.
Created no cost background investigation (credentialing, motor vehicle, criminal and credit) process instead of outsourcing to a vendor.
Researched and selected various vendors for market specific programs.
Coordinated with corporate management, administrators and business unit managers to develop and meet staffing goals.
Thorough knowledge of recruitment and selection techniques in conjunction with the requirements of the Federal Selection Guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Revised the design of an implemented a corporate turnover reporting system.
Successfully assisted in the management of the Performance Appraisal system leading to promotion, performance improvement and career development for over 500 employees.
Assisted in the development and implementation of a digital HR data/record management system.
Developed and presented management reports, made recommendations on HR topics. Lead special projects, as appropriate.
Responsible for providing newly acquired business units with personnel, new hire and benefit information as well as new employee orientation.... read more
Monarch Dental January 2001 to January 2003
Human Resources Specialist

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How would you describe your time at Monarch Dental?

Reported to the Corporate Human Resource Director of this $350 million publicly held corporation.
Responsible for recruiting administration as well as other human resources generalist activities.
Originated recruiting policies and practices, which provided a balanced program throughout all locations within the organization.
Reduced staffing cost by 65% through retention programs, screening and consistency.
Developed and introduced corporate wide training, safety and harassment policies.
Responsible for researching and selecting various vendors for market specific programs.
Provided newly acquired business units with personnel and new hire benefit information.
Successfully coordinated with corporate management and business managers to develop and meet staffing goals.
Revised the design of and implemented a corporate turnover reporting system.
Assisted in the management of the Performance Appraisal system for over 600 employees.
Developed and implemented an employment verification process for use company wide. Verifying Visa Status, Immigration Documentation and Employment Eligibility.... read more

Education

University of Texas at Dallas January 2004 to August 2005
MBA International Management - Human Resources

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How would you describe your time at University of Texas at Dallas?

Master of Business Administration
Career Focus: International Human Resources Management
UT Dallas MBA Career Fair Council - Founding Member
UT Dallas MBA All Star 2005 - Dallas Business Journal
UT Dallas MBA Society - Founding Member/President
UT Dallas Alumni Association - Member
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University of Texas at Dallas August 2003 to December 2004
MS Organizations & Strategy - Human Resources

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How would you describe your time at University of Texas at Dallas?

MS - Organizations & Strategy - Human Resources
UT Dallas MBA Career Fair Council - Founding Member
UT Dallas MBA All Star 2005 - Dallas Business Journal
UT Dallas MBA Society - Founding Member/President
UT Dallas Alumni Association - Member
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sam houston state university August 1998 to December 2000
Sociology

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How would you describe your time at sam houston state university?

Bachelor of Science - Sociology/Business Administration

Sam Houston State U. Varsity Baseball Team
Habitat for Humanity
Heifer International

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