Tim Sparks's Friends

View All

Tim Sparks's Groups

Human Resource Professio…

60 members

View All

Tim Sparks's Page

Gifts Received

Tim Sparks has not received any gifts yet

Give Tim Sparks a Gift

Latest Activity

Tim Sparks updated their profile photo

Mar 9, 2010

Tim Sparks is now a member of JoberTalk.com

Mar 9, 2010

Welcome Them!

Profile Information

Tell Us About You/Your Company or What Type of Work You Do if Seeking Employment: I have been an HR Generalist for over 10 years and have achieved exceptional results in many HR metrics including turnover reduction, training & development of staff, and safety awareness, to name a few. I offer forward thinking and operational excellence, able to identify issues and develop training and policy procedures to advance any company's goals.

Your Website or Blog Address: http://www.linkedin.com/in/timothylsparks

Post Your Resume (Remove Your Home Address, Phone and all Personal Information ie. SSN, DOB, DL#****Failure to Comply will result in your account being banned! This is not a site for commercial advertising. If you are not looking for employment you need to be a Sponsor. Click on the Advertising Tab for more information!) Protect Your Privacy and DO NOT POST YOUR PHONE NUMBER OR HOME ADDRESS. YOUR RESUME WILL POST TO THE INTERNET - DO NOT PUT ANYTHING ON YOUR RESUME THAT YOU DO NOT WANT OTHERS TO SEE!: Timothy L. Sparks

Experience 1/08 – 3/10 Asheville Healthcare Center Swannanoa, NC
Human Resource Manager
 Decreased turnover by 59% (115% to 56%) since April ‘08.
 Brought consistency to government compliance issues to improve State Survey results, standardized orientation and internal communications systems, and taught department heads to consistently interpret and apply company policy.
 Made immediate and continued impact on employee morale & retention (retention up 13.5% since January 2009).
 Recruited and hired exceptional staff including Director of Nursing, Staff Development Coordinator, Rehabilitation Manager, Admissions Director and Recreation Therapist.
 Worked with management team to assess staff and identify those with performance concerns and develop improvement plans.
 Strong knowledge of labor law including FMLA, FLSA, ADA, OSHA, EEO, ERISA, HIPAA and Title VII, etc.
 Strengths include strong communication skills, organization, confidential record keeping, interviewing, mediating, consensus building and dispute resolution.
 Developed and implemented comprehensive Leadership curriculum.
 Developed and implemented comprehensive on-boarding process.
 Developed and implemented company-wide Exit Interview Survey along with an Excel spreadsheet to track data across multiple metrics.
 Benefits Administrator with competencies in 401(k), medical and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, and supplemental life.
 Proficient in numerous software programs including Microsoft Office as well as various HRIS programs including ADP and PeopleSoft.
 Serve as facility Safety Officer.
4/06 – 1/08 Target, Inc. Arden, NC
Executive Team Leader - Hardlines
• Managed team of supervisors and team leaders dedicated to the presentation and sale of retail department store merchandise. Areas of focus included Guest Service, Presentation, In-stocks, Talent Management, and whole store leadership.
• Accelerated productivity by 22% in first year.

 Assisted with employee relations in the absence of Human Resource Representative.

10/02 – 4/06 The Home Depot Hendersonville, NC
Human Resource Manager
• Major duties included Government Compliance, Staffing, Scheduling, Associate Relations, Pay/Benefits issues, Talent Management, and Community Relations.
• Decreased employee turnover by 32% in 18 months.
8/87 – 10/02 AACS Washington, DC
Teacher/Administrator
• Taught wide range of ages and classes from fifth grade through 400 level college courses.
• As administrator, responsibilities included Faculty/Staff Management, Curriculum Development and Deployment, Student Development and Discipline, and Financial Management of school resources.
Education Clearwater Christian College Clearwater, Florida
B.S. in Secondary Education
• Graduated Magna Cum Laude (3.9 GPA)
• Minor in Psychology

Community Activities/Volunteer Events  Little League baseball umpire, County League basketball & soccer referee
 Habitat for Humanity builds
 United Way drives
 Remodeled Bat Cave Volunteer Fire Department
• Former Youth Pastor
• Charity motorcycle rides for Make-a-Wish Foundation, Three Streams Family Health, various Toy Runs, etc.