Dawn Taylor
@dawntaylor1
I lead strategic HR initiatives that strengthen talent, engagement, and organizational performance.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I'm currently Director of Human Resources at Columbus Hospitality Management, following six years as Regional Director of Human Resources for Life Care Services across multiple states. I lead practical people strategies spanning recruiting, succession planning, employee relations, compliance, payroll, HRIS, and leadership development.
Previously, I administered benefits and compensation programs for hospitals and clinics at Yale New Haven Health, including HRIS conversions and union benefit negotiations. At Fairview, I launched wellness and employee assistance programs and negotiated benefit plans that reduced employee contribution costs by 15% and company-wide costs by 22.6%.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director of Human Resources
Columbus Hospitality Management
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Leading HR strategy and operations for a hospitality management company, focusing on talent management, employee relations, and organizational development.
Regional Director of Human Resources
Life Care Services (LCS)
Jan 2019 - Jan 2025 (6 years)
Managed recruiting and succession planning, ensured compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and oversaw HR operations across multiple states. Handled confidential employee records, workers' compensation, payroll, and HRIS, while training staff and mediating employee grievances.
Led administration and implementation of employee benefit programs and compensation strategies for two hospitals and outlying clinics. Managed benefits fair, open enrollment, compliance, and union negotiations, while ensuring adherence to pay grade steps and conducting HRIS system conversions.
Employee Health & Wellness Manager
Fairview
Jan 2012 - Jan 2016 (4 years)
Developed and implemented a Health & Wellness Program, launching an Employee Assistance Program and wellness initiatives. Led benefit plan negotiations achieving cost savings, managed open enrollment, and oversaw payroll and A/P system conversions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Western Governors University
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Pursued a Master of Business Administration degree from Western Governors University.
Eastern Connecticut State University
Bachelor
Completed a Bachelor's degree from Eastern Connecticut State University.
HRCI
SPHR, Human Resources
Holds the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification from HRCI.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
Skills
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