Ruth Hartgen, PHR, CIR
Director, Human Resources at HR Certification Institute - HRCI- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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HRCI
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United States
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Human Resources Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Director, Human Resources
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Oct 2017 - Present
Alexandria, VA Responsible for providing management and leadership to HRCI in support talent acquisition, compensation and benefits administration, performance management administration, management of the organization’s policies and procedures and compliance laws. Strong focus on helping to develop staff and advance a culture of collaboration.
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The Columbia Group
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United States
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Defense & Space
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1 - 100 Employee
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HR Manager
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Sep 2007 - Oct 2017
Washington, DC (HR Generalist: September 2007 - October 2014) - Manage and oversee benefit programs including medical, dental, life, short term/long term disability, vision, COBRA, FMLA and pre-tax transportation for 200+ employees. - Manage all Affordable Care Act (ACA) related practices including 1094 and 1095-C form generation. - Responsible for annual Federal compliance reporting (EEO-1, VETS-4212) and Affirmative Action planning. - Coordinate and conduct all employee orientations and… Show more (HR Generalist: September 2007 - October 2014) - Manage and oversee benefit programs including medical, dental, life, short term/long term disability, vision, COBRA, FMLA and pre-tax transportation for 200+ employees. - Manage all Affordable Care Act (ACA) related practices including 1094 and 1095-C form generation. - Responsible for annual Federal compliance reporting (EEO-1, VETS-4212) and Affirmative Action planning. - Coordinate and conduct all employee orientations and exit interviews. - Oversee the implementation and management of the professional development program. - Coordinate and administer the performance management program. - Maintain and update employment policies and procedures. - Track, process and maintain accurate records of all employment actions. - Act as a liaison between the Payroll department and employees to answer questions and communicate policy changes. - Work closely with management at all levels to understand staffing requirements and coordinate hiring. - Schedule, coordinate and manage the annual holiday luncheon for 150 employees and guests. Show less
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STGi
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Hospitals and Health Care
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400 - 500 Employee
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Corporate Recruiter
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Jul 2006 - Sep 2007
- Full lifecycle, nationwide recruiting for a federal government contract firm. - Partnered with hiring managers and business development team to conduct candidate market research. - Sourced and prescreened candidates through Internet recruiting sources and searchable databases (Monster.com, Washingtonpost.com, CareerBuilder, DICE and Cyber Recruiter). - Scheduled and conducted interviews, developed job offers and filled open positions nationwide. - Maintained detailed recruiting… Show more - Full lifecycle, nationwide recruiting for a federal government contract firm. - Partnered with hiring managers and business development team to conduct candidate market research. - Sourced and prescreened candidates through Internet recruiting sources and searchable databases (Monster.com, Washingtonpost.com, CareerBuilder, DICE and Cyber Recruiter). - Scheduled and conducted interviews, developed job offers and filled open positions nationwide. - Maintained detailed recruiting activity, applicant status reports and applicant tracking system. Show less
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JBG SMITH
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United States
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Real Estate
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400 - 500 Employee
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Recruiter
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Aug 2004 - May 2006
(Known as the Mark Winkler Company until March 13, 2006) - Recruited for an average of 13+ residential vacancies per week; hiring for almost 4,000 units among 9 apartment communities in the Northern Virginia area. Averaged 8 new hires per month across the portfolio. - Conducted interviews. Screened and referred qualified candidates to hiring managers for further interviewing and evaluation. - Conducted new hire benefits orientation. - Performed salary surveys and researched the… Show more (Known as the Mark Winkler Company until March 13, 2006) - Recruited for an average of 13+ residential vacancies per week; hiring for almost 4,000 units among 9 apartment communities in the Northern Virginia area. Averaged 8 new hires per month across the portfolio. - Conducted interviews. Screened and referred qualified candidates to hiring managers for further interviewing and evaluation. - Conducted new hire benefits orientation. - Performed salary surveys and researched the marketplace. - Conducted background checks with assistance from agencies. - Researched, analyzed, and prepared hiring statistics and trends on an ongoing basis. - Maintained strong working relationships with management. Show less
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Reading Is Fundamental
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Human Resources Specialist
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Jun 2001 - Aug 2004
Washington, DC - Developed recruiting strategies and implemented recruitment advertising for the entire organization; emphasis on recruiting to maintain diversity throughout the organization. - Represented and recruited for RIF at local college/university career fairs. - Evaluated all incoming resumes and recommended qualified applicants to hiring managers. - Screened qualified applicants, coordinated interviews and performed reference checks. - Conducted interviews for non-exempt employees and… Show more - Developed recruiting strategies and implemented recruitment advertising for the entire organization; emphasis on recruiting to maintain diversity throughout the organization. - Represented and recruited for RIF at local college/university career fairs. - Evaluated all incoming resumes and recommended qualified applicants to hiring managers. - Screened qualified applicants, coordinated interviews and performed reference checks. - Conducted interviews for non-exempt employees and the summer internship program. - Interacted with assisted members from all levels of the organization on a daily basis. - Maintained the personnel records of all RIF employees (Excel spreadsheet and hard copy). - Performed a variety of other HR administrative responsibilities. - Part-time 9/2001 – 1/2002 while finishing Bachelor’s degree; full time in 2/2002 - Assistant Grants Processor (Summer Internship June-August 2001): Entered large amounts of data accurately and effectively into the PropInfo2000 system; Assisted with the maintenance of files and participated in the annual project to purge older files; Mailed out proposal review and approval packets. Show less
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Human Resources Assistant
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Jan 2001 - Jan 2001
Baltimore, MD - Worked hand-in-hand with the Director of Personnel Services and Director of HR on a daily basis to prepare for a 400+ employee orientation for the opening of the Marriott Waterfront. - Communicated with several area Marriott hotel managers to accurately compile and update 93 job descriptions. - Ordered crucial supplies and prepared orientation packets in a timely manner. - Performed reference checks on several potential employees. - Volunteered 19 hours of time (unpaid) for the… Show more - Worked hand-in-hand with the Director of Personnel Services and Director of HR on a daily basis to prepare for a 400+ employee orientation for the opening of the Marriott Waterfront. - Communicated with several area Marriott hotel managers to accurately compile and update 93 job descriptions. - Ordered crucial supplies and prepared orientation packets in a timely manner. - Performed reference checks on several potential employees. - Volunteered 19 hours of time (unpaid) for the 2-day employee orientation at the new hotel. Show less
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Marketing Intern
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Jun 2000 - Aug 2000
Baltimore, MD - Communicated with several local General and Sales Managers to compile research for an upcoming marketing campaign. - Researched and traveled to areas in and around Baltimore for potential business solicitation. - Accurately entered forecast sales figures using Microsoft Excel. - Organized hundreds of files from past Marriott clients and updated their contact information.
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Education
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University of Maryland College Park
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Human Resources Management and Marketing