Christopher Wells
Director oh Human Resources at Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries- Claim this Profile
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Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries
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United States
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Consumer Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director oh Human Resources
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Feb 2023 - Present
Cincinnati Metropolitan Area Lead Human Resources operations for the 670 employee nonprofit organization providing vocational rehabilitation and other services in Southwest Ohio. I am proud to be part of the team that has been serving people with disabilities and veterans since 1916!
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Human Resource Manager
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Feb 2019 - Feb 2023
Cincinnati, Ohio Serve OVGI by leading the Human Resource function in a complex, Mission Driven organization composed of over 20 retail and donation sites that support accredited Vocational Rehabilitation Programs.
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Human Resources Generalist
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Dec 2017 - Jul 2018
Providing Human Resource support to a 280 employee manufacturing plant with three bargaining units. Facilitate the grievance process, conduct investigations, recruit and on-board new staff.
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American Foods Group
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United States
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Human Resources Generalist
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Feb 2016 - Dec 2017
Supporting a 200 employee, unionized food production plant as a Human Resource Generalist including Employee Relations, Time Keeping, LOA administration, Staffing, Orientation, On-boarding and Recruiting.
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Contract Human Resource Professional
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Mar 2013 - Jan 2016
Provide Human Resource expertise to clients including Workers' Compensation management, recruiting, disability program administration, employee relations, benefits administration, and policy analysis.
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Assistant
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Nov 2012 - Feb 2014
Assist the President in the operations of the business and community outreach.
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Human Resource Manager
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Apr 2010 - May 2011
Over see all Human Resource functions including Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, Workers Compensation, for a 600+ employee, three state region.
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Human Resource Generalist
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Jul 2009 - Apr 2010
Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, Team Building and Workers Compensation Administration.
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Benefit Specialist
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Aug 2005 - Jul 2009
Consult with employers/clients on the selection, installation and administration of benefit programs. Analyze benefit programs and create executive summaries comparing plans and costs. Work as an intermediary between insurance companies and employers and their employees to resolve service, billing and claim issues.
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HCR ManorCare
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Human Resources Manager
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Nov 2004 - Aug 2005
Managed the Human Resource function for a 151 bed nursing and rehab facility. Advised and coached managers regarding strategic HR initiatives and employee relations issues. Served as the liaison for corporate HR initiatives. Recruited 80 qualified care providers resulting in a $23,000 per month savings in agency fees. Reviewed and tracked employee disciplinary actions. Created and filed OSHA and Workers Compensation reports as appropriate.
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Mercy Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Human Resources
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Sep 1996 - Nov 2003
Served as a member of the senior leadership team to participate in the management and strategic planning for assigned facilities. Participated in regional planning for HR initiatives such as workforce realignment, accreditation readiness and policy administration. Directed a staff to implement and administer HR policies and procedures including but not limited to performance management, new employee orientation, HRIS administration and Employee Relations.
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Education
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West Virginia University
MS, Industrial Relations -
West Virginia University
BS, Business Management