Joshua Lovejoy

About Joshua Lovejoy

I consider myself an innovative leader that has quickly climbed the ranks of the Human Resources field by implementing strong training and development programs, establishing strategies for growth and internal promotion, and focusing on employee relations, as it is a top priority. I have demonstrated skill in identifying areas for growth and effective departmental collaboration to create the framework and oversight to remedy short-term issues and put into place impactful process improvements to make lasting long-term gains. My areas of Expertise include: Talent Acquisition, Employee/Labor Relations, Safety & Workmen’s Compensation, Performance Management, Benefits Administration, Workplace Integrity & Compliance, Collective Bargaining, Public/Media Relations, Training & Development, Crisis Communication, Conflict Resolution, Crisis/Disaster Prevention MISSION To attract, retain and reward employees that share & support the vision and values of the organization. VISION As a Human Resources professional, I aspire to help build partnerships between management and all levels of the organization and to establish an employee/labor relationship that encourages exceptional performance, continuous improvement and a commitment to excellence. VALUES • Promote Honesty, Integrity, and Trust • Celebrate Teamwork • Encourage Communication: • Embrace Change and Innovation • Champion Employee Development • Model Leadership

Experience

1. Director of Human Resources

   Conewago Valley School District

   Jan 2019 — Present · New Oxford, PA

Education

• Penn State University

  Communication Arts and Sciences, Communication

  2007 — 2008

• Penn State University

  Masters of Professional Studies, Human Resources and Employee Relations

  2012 — 2013

Skills

• Training
• Inventory Management
• Onboarding
• New Hire Orientations
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Sponsorship
• Press Releases
• Hiring
• Sales
• Employee Training
• Hris
• Public Relations
• Team Building
• Human Resources
• Employee Benefits
• Microsoft Office
• Interviews
• Sales Management
• Management
• Recruiting
• Time Management
• Personnel Management
• Employee Relations
• Interviewing
• Merchandising
• Crisis Management
• Customer Service