Melinda Criddle

Experience

1. Corporate Human Resources Director

   Title Financial Corporation

   Jul 2022 — Present · Idaho Falls, ID, US

   Corporate Human Resources Director at Title Financial Corporation (July 2022 – Present)Company Overview: Title Financial Corporation is a family-owned Title and Escrow company operating in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, with remote employees in several other states. The organization consists of over 55 locations, and I lead the Human Resources function, collaborating with all employees, including Managers and Vice Presidents.Key Accomplishments:Performance Management System: Led the manager team in creating a performance management system, which includes goal setting, new hire check-ins, employee quarterly check-ins, and frequent feedback.Process Improvements: Evaluated and enhanced Human Resources processes, resulting in decreased manual tasks and the creation of a Talent Management function without increasing headcount.Compliance: Conducted audits that moved the company into compliance in several areas, including wage and hour regulations, OSHA standards, employment posters, and more.Training Programs: Developed and conducted multiple training sessions for managers and employees, including handbook training, compliance training, conflict management training, and more.Department Reorganization: Reorganized the Human Resources department to provide better support for the company and offer growth opportunities for HR staff.Benefits Evaluation and Enhancement: Evaluated and moved the 401(k) plan, improving investment options and increasing education for participants. Restructured benefits offerings to include changing the Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy, increase bereavement leave, added parental leave, grandparent leave, and company paid Short Term Disability. Replaced the existing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with a more comprehensive mental health and telehealth benefits program.

Education

• Western Governors University

  B.S., Business - Human Resource Management

  2011 — 2012

• Roy High School

  High School Diploma

• American InterContinental University

  AA, Business Administration

  2004 — 2006

Skills

• Job Descriptions
• Talent Management
• Hiring
• Benefits Administration
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Deferred Compensation
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition
• Employment Law
• Training
• Performance Management
• Employee Engagement
• Management
• Team Building
• Hris
• Human Resources
• Employee Relations
• U.s. Family and Medical Leave Act (Fmla)
• Employee Benefits
• Interviews
• Recruiting
• Fmla
• Onboarding