Hannah Strok, SHRM-SCP
Cincinnati, OH | -|-https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahstrok/
Professional Profile
Over 18 years of progressive human resources leadership experience. Strong background in HR Policy implementation & communication, benefits design and total reward strategy. Served on the executive leadership team for companies experiencing rapid growth. Created people programs that supported company growth, employee retention, and a positive work environment.
Career Accomplishments
HR Management – strategic business partner serving managers and employees in all 50 states.
HR Strategy- provided expert guidance on HR programs that attract and retain top talent
Leadership – led team for recruiting, payroll, benefits, training, and operations
Employee Relations –collaborate with both managers and employees for performance management, employee relations, and career development, resulting in increased high performer retention and over 90% employee engagement rate.
Project Management – experience successfully implementing HR & business projects including HRIS implementation, performance management system, pay equity practices, leadership development trainings, wellness & retention initiatives.
Compliance- ensured company policies & procedures are in accordance with state & federal laws and HR best practices.
Professional Work History
HR Consultant (self – employed)8/2024- Current
Supporting companies with HR strategy support, HR consulting, and day-to-day fractional HR support.
Northwest Center Services, Seattle, WA 8/2023-7/2024
Director of Total Rewards
Hired to evolve total reward strategy for a unique non-profit organization. NWC is comprised of 5 for profit businesses that help fund 4 philanthropic businesses. The company size is about $100 Million with 1,000 employees in multiple states.
Responsible for creating unifying compensation philosophy.
Led team of 4 focusing on company wide employee benefits, compensation, and leaves of absence
Created structure and process for prevailing wage to ensure compliance in Washington state
Ensured compliance with wage & hour laws, employee benefits, leaves of absence, and pay transparency laws in multiple states.
Oversaw reporting requirements for benefits such as 5500 & ACA
Griffin Underwriting Services, Bellevue, WA 4/2015- 4/2023
Human Resources & Compliance Manager (Head of HR)
Hired to start HR department for company and double the size of the company from $50 Million to $100 Million in sales from-; while also doubling employee headcount from 60-120 FTE. Company Sold to Ryan Specialty Insurance making my role redundant.
Responsible for strategic staffing plan, compensation and benefit design, team development, and people operations.
Griffin Underwriting Experience cont’d:
Performed self audit of legal requirements and brought company up to compliance with state & federal employment laws.
Oversaw full cycle recruiting from job analysis & budgeting to new hire orientation.
Performed due diligence for the company to be sold and assisted with acquisition ensuring 100% of acquisition targets were achieved.
Led employee training and feedback sessions to increase employee retention & engagement.
Developed and managed performance management processes, including goal setting, regular feedback, and performance reviews; provided guidance and coaching to manager on performance & career development.
Led the total reward strategy for the company ensuring that the business attracts, retains and motivates talent.
Reduced involuntary turnover that led to a significant reduction in unemployment costs.
Performed identification & analysis of tasks/jobs that could be outsourced to reduce labor costs.
Led& Developed team of six- recruiter, HR Generalist, compliance assistants, & training manager.
Target CW (Now TCW Global) 1/2010-8/2014
VP of Human Resources (Head of HR)
Started company with CEO. Grew company from 5 employees to 100 in 4 years. Served as the HR Manager for over 3,000 employees on assignment with clients nationwide.
Developed company & HR policies and procedures.
Responsible for benefits administration nationwide including leaves of absence.
Ensured compliance with employment laws nationwide.
Oversaw visa sponsorship for TN, F-1, H-1b & Green card.
Coached employees, management, and clients on employee relation concerns.
Created & implemented leadership development training.
Managed onboarding, employment contracts, and payroll for international employees in 20 countries.
Lead & Developed team of two – payroll manager and HR specialist.
Payrolling.com 7/2006-1/2010
Sr. Human Resource Generalist (Head of HR)
Served as the HR manager for 50 corporate employes and over 1,500 employees nationwide.
Developed company & HR policies and procedures.
Responsible for benefits administration nationwide including leaves of absence.
Consulted with clients nationwide regarding employee relations concerns.
Led & Developed team of one- HR Specialist.
Fine SOlutions -) - HR Generalist (Consultant)
National personnel records center -) - HR Internship during college
Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse -)- Various roles
Education
Bachelor of Science, Management & Organizational Behavior, University of Missouri- St. Louis
SHRM-SCP Designation, Society for Human Resource Management- since 2017
PHR Designation-
Previously held health & life insurance license in CA & WA
