Rick Turner

About Rick Turner

Human Resources professional with 9+ years of progressive HUMAN RESOURCESexperience overseeing employee relations, compliance, benefits administration,recruiting strategy, and workplace investigations. Proven leader with experiencemanaging Human Resources and EHS programs, advising senior management, anddriving policy implementation in highly regulated environments. Known for developingscalable Human Resources Management systems, strengthening and mitigating organizational risk while supporting business objectives.CORE HUMAN RESOURCES COMPETENCIES ATS Administration Benefits & Compensation Administration Employee Relations; Investigations Human Resources Management Strategy Labor Law & EEO/ADA/FMLA Compliance Leadership Coaching Policy Development Compliance Recruiting & Talent Management Safety & Risk Management Collaboration Workers’ Compensation Leave Management

Experience

1. Human Resources Specialist

   The GEO Group, Inc.

   Oct 2024 — Present · New Castle, IN, US

   Strategic Human Resources Specialist with extensive experience administering and optimizing employee benefits, compensation structures, and workforce planning initiatives. Adept at ensuring full compliance with ADA, EEO, affirmative action, labor regulations, and collective bargaining agreements within highly regulated environments. Skilled in conducting thorough employee relations investigations and providing actionable recommendations to leadership. Recognized for delivering clear guidance to employees and managers on policies, benefits, promotions, and performance expectations. Brings strong analytical judgment to evaluating compensation strategies, interpreting legislative and arbitration changes, and aligning staffing needs with organizational objectives. Serves as a trusted HR partner to leadership, advising on employee relations, staffing strategies, disciplinary actions, and performance management to support a productive and compliant workplace.

Education

• 2008 - 2010 - Antonelli College

  Associate of Applied Science Degree, Health Information Technology (HIT)

  2008 — 2010

• Walden University

  Bachelor of Science, Business Administration with a Human Resources Management emphasis

  2014 — 2017

Skills

• Program Management
• Process Scheduler
• Temporary Placement
• Social Media
• Accounts Payable & Receivable
• Event Management
• Access
• Human Resources
• Event Planning
• Training
• Budgets
• Community Outreach
• Payroll Administration
• Policy
• Nonprofits
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Customer Service
• Outlook
• Social Networking
• Data Entry
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Higher Education
• Non-Profits
• Coaching
• Onboarding
• Payroll
• Powerpoint
• Public Relations
• Career Counseling
• Leadership
• Employee Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Career Development
• Hiring
• Interviews
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Adp Payroll