Experience

Buckeye Insurance Group

• United States
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President Human Resources, Corporate Secretary

  • Jan 2009 - Present

• Human Resources and Corporate Secretary

  • Jan 1994 - Present

  Buckeye Insurance Group is a regional property/casualty insurance company, offering farm, home and auto coverage to policyholders in 3 Midwestern states. During my tenure at the company, my main focus has been to apply strategic thinking to the Human Resources area, and measure results using Key Performance Indicators, in order to help the organization meet its goals. My main areas of responsibility include:• Staff Development – recruiting, onboarding, performance management, development of job descriptions and career path planning, coordination of training programs, establish staffing levels• Benefits Management – establish plan design and monitor effectiveness of programs, administer open enrollments for all medical benefits (health, dental, vision, STD/LTD, Group and Voluntary Life), administer, monitor and develop plan design of retirement plans including 401(k), SERP and legacy pension plan, ensure all benefit plans are in regulatory compliance • Compensation Administration – develop salary grades, and monitor marketplace to ensure competitive wages and benefits , administer payroll, work with management team in establishing annual salary budget* Strategic Planning - working with fellow members of Executive Team to develop, evaluate and monitor the strategic direction of the company• Communications - provide timely and relevant communications to internal and external customersI am also the Corporate Secretary of the company, which involves:• Attend and keep accurate records of all Board of Director and Board Committee meetings• Insure compliance with state regulations regarding corporate governance• Prepare pre-meeting materials for Directors’ review• Complete all required filings with various State Departments of Insurance• Administer corporate insurance plans for commercial coverage (buildings, auto, Workers Comp), D&O, EPLI, Fiduciary Liability and Fidelity Bonds Show less