1. Darlene Kay Whitman
621 Sawyer Road, Lansing, MI 48910 ▪ 517-775-3941 ▪ darwhitman@msn.com
Professional Summary
Well-rounded and highly motivated Human Resources Professional with experience managing all facets of a Human
Resources department; skilled in benefits/compensation administration, talent acquisition/management, and employee
relations/retention; accomplished in statistical data analysis, reporting, and Human Resource Information Systems
(HRIS); expertise in employee training and development; outstanding interpersonal skills, well respected by peers,
subordinates, and management.
Key Strengths and Competencies
 Organizational Needs Assessment  Strategic/Tactical Planning  COBRA/401(k) Administration
 Supervision/Recruitment  Project Management/Execution  Salary/Wage Analysis
 Performance Management  Employee Surveys/Measurement  Employee Grievance Proceedings
Education and Certification
BA in Human Resource Administration, Minor in Psychology, Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, FL – Earned in 1996
Certified Human Resources Specialist, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI – Earned in 2010
Certified Project Manager, Macomb Community College, Clinton Twp, MI – Earned in 1999
Proficient in the following Technology:
MS Office, Oracle, EBS, Kronos, SAP, Datatel, ADP, ABRA
Project, Quick Books, MS Access, Great Plains, Applied, Kuali, COMPASS
Affiliation:
Society for Human Resource Management
Professional Experience
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, East Lansing, MI 08/2009 to Present
Information Technology Services Department, Chief Information Office
Human Resources Generalist
Michigan State University (MSU) is a public research university with over 49,000 students and 2,950 faculty members.
Accountable for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and working closely with senior HR management
in supporting personnel functions for 440+ IT employees in a unionized environment; responsible for activities in the
following functional areas: employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation,
recruitment/employment, affirmative action and employment law compliance.
Specific Responsibilities:
 Recruit exempt and non-exempt employees, students, and temporary staff, including the writing of job
descriptions and placement of advertisements for open positons.
 Coordinate steps for corrective action and termination within the department.
 Administer compensation programs and performance evaluations within the department.
 Enforce ADA, HIPPA, COBRA, FMLA, and OSHA laws according to state and federal mandates.
 Interpret and explain MSU policies, contracts, and procedures.
 Initiate and distribute paperwork for J-1, H-1B, TN and the Permanent Residency process.
 Create, revise, and implement on-boarding techniques and conduct new-hire orientations.
 Evaluate reports, decisions, and results of department action in relation to annual goals and objectives.

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ST. VINCENT CATHOLIC CHARITIES, Lansing, MI 06/2005 to 08/2009
Human Resources Manager
St. Vincent Catholic Charities is a local, charitable, non-profit dedicated to human services in the mid-Michigan area.
Organized, implemented, and managed comprehensive HR functions for a 125-employee social services operation;
developed, recommended, and implemented personnel policies and procedures; prepared and maintained handbook on
policies and procedures; administered benefits; implemented and analyzed compensation program and monitored
performance evaluations; developed and revised management and employee job descriptions, as necessary; ensured
that stringent state guidelines were consistently met.
Specific Achievements:
 Recruited/interviewed candidates, administered background/reference checks, and provided onboarding
services for all staffing levels.
 Identified, developed, and executed training programs and new employee orientation sessions.
 Negotiated cost savings on premium renewals of benefit plans.
 Supervised 3 employees.
MOURER-FOSTER, INC., Lansing, MI 02/2004 to 04/2005
Human Resources/Operations Manager
Mourer-Foster, Inc. is a full service agency providing risk management solutions in surety bonds and personal and business
lines of insurance.
Planned, directed, and supervised the daily work activities of 42 employees and managers related to job design,
compensation, payroll, performance management, and the HRIS; designed and delivered company incentive programs
linked to the performance management system; researched positional job descriptions and related corporate salary
structures and synchronized them with industry standards; monitored and evaluated benefit plans; managed and
administered all payroll processes.
Specific Achievements:
 Led a human resources integration team to create and administer career development initiatives.
 Recruited, interviewed, hired, and trained employees in various job functions.
 Created and implemented a successful training initiative for leadership.
HEARTLAND HEALTH CARE CENTER-BRIARWOOD, Flint, MI 05/2002 to 05/2003
Human Resources Director
Heartland Health Care Center at Briarwood is a Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center.
Managed all human resources programs governing 120 employees; implemented strategies by establishing department
accountabilities, including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare
benefits, training and development, records management, safety and health, succession planning, employee relations
and retention, AA/EEO compliance, and labor relations.
Specific Achievements:
 Coordinated a safety committee and encouraged activities to keep incidents low.
 Counseled managers on employee performance issues and salary concerns.
 Improved and streamlined communication materials regarding benefits.
SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, Flint, MI 10/2000 to 05/2002
Human Resources Coordinator
Select Specialty Hospital is part of a national network of more than 100 long-term acute care sites across the United States.
Coordinated all recruitment activities; posted, advertised, and hired qualified candidates for medical openings at all
levels; maintained resume/applicant profiles and all personnel records in the HRIS database; verified references,
certification/licensure, and educational credentials; regulated post-offer probation terms and conditions; processed
paperwork, designed and facilitated the on-boarding program; reconciled issues related to benefits and compensation;
ensured that stringent state guidelines were consistently met; worked to ensure the human resources department met
strict compliance standards which contributed to the hospital earning full JACO accreditation.