JIM MORRILL

54 Henderson Road, Glenmont, NY, 12077

518-461-8924 • jim_morrill@ymail.com

HEALTHCARE HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Delivering Human Resources leadership informed by business acumen and a sincere understanding of staff needs

and expectations to drive mission focus, enhanced staff engagement and organizational performance in the midst

of continuous change

Strategic Talent Management

Intelligently formulates, improves and aligns progressive HR processes and policies to ensure successfully

implemented strategic and operating plans.

Resourceful and skilled in talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and empowering leaders

and HR teams. Passionate and consistent delivery of superior service at every level with proven results leading

multi-location and cross-functional teams.

Collaborates, as an integral and supportive business partner, with Finance, IT, Communications and other

departments. Trusted by Board/Compensation Committee as expert on compensation, benefits and policies.

Leadership

Known and respected by employees and leadership colleagues for sound strategic and tactical decision-making,

culture shaping, HR and business planning, employee communication, and project management. Effectively

involves employees in solutions process.

Areas of Expertise

HR Strategy & Planning … Executive/Staff Compensation/Benefits … Culture & Change Management … Employee Relations & Retention … Talent Management & Recruiting … Executive Advisory Support … Employee Engagement … Performance Management … Compliance & Employment Law … Employee Training & Organizational Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Amida Care, New York, NY 6/2014 – Present

VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Re-imagined HR and facilities management for an HIV Special Needs Health Plan enabling workforce commitment to

providing high-quality, integrated health care to Medicaid eligible individuals with serious chronic illnesses.

Invigorated recruitment and revised processes resulting in quality and timely hiring, supporting 25% increase

in staff; completed the selection of an experienced executive team; reduced recruiting costs by $250K+/year

Directed review of executive compensation including IRS Reasonableness and Executive Order #38

regulations; created/gained Board approval of organization’s first executive compensation philosophy

Delivered on annual corporate goals for HR in seven months, including first ever employee engagement survey,

leadership development program, tuition reimbursement and implemented a Learning Management System

Reengineered performance management, created/delivered training for managers and implemented new

process leading to drastically improved timeliness

Managed final drafting, internal committee/external legal review and Board approval of employee handbook

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Designed process and messaging for 10% reduction in force; advised and guided CEO and executive team

through new, difficult and painful process; also reduced HR legal fees by over 50%

CAP COM Federal Credit Union, Albany, NY 4/2012 – 5/2014

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES & CORPORATE TRAINING

Designed and delivered cutting edge HR and Training services for 250+ employees in 11 locations for a fast-growing

Credit Union.

Evaluated, selected and managed implementation of ADP Workforce Now HRIS, Time & Attendance and Payroll

Developed Training Department; unifying resources, defining and addressing company-wide training needs

Selected and implemented an efficient and effective learning management system

Provided recruitment expertise, leading management sourcing/selection and growing employment by 14%

Created and delivered the business case to implement iCIMS web and social media recruitment system

Maintained Best Places to Work designation for tenth/eleventh consecutive years and Top Workplaces for

second year

J. Morrill & Associates, Albany, NY 9/2011 – 3/2012

HR LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT

Interim Leadership –Resolved failed HRIS implementation by mentoring HR staff and creating a human resources

strategy that revived HR department credibility for CAP COM Federal Credit Union.

Training Curriculum - Authored a comprehensive orientation program for employees new to the health plan industry,

providing subject matter expertise for this computer-based training program for America’s Health Insurance Plans

(AHIP).

MVP Health Care, Schenectady, NY 7/1993 - 9/2011

A $3B regional, not-for-profit health insurer serving over 700,000 individuals in NY, VT and NH with wellness driven

products for fully insured and self-funded businesses as well as Medicaid and Medicare programs

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES (2007 – 2011)

Designed, planned and led the provision of all HR services for 1,850 employees in nine locations across NY, VT and NH.

Company’s top HR leader and executive from 1993 through 2011, during which MVP more than quintupled in revenue,

covered lives and employees.

HR Strategy, Team Development and Compliance – Developed and mentored an outstanding and efficient HR team

that supported 900% employee growth. Selected, developed and mentored HR leaders, professionals and support staff;

merged multi-site HR staff into a fully integrated and loyal team. Implemented a business partner structure for Talent

Acquisition and Employee Relations that delivered excellent customer service and ensured employment law

compliance.

Compensation Programs – Designed/implemented equitable and competitive compensation plans for all levels.

Provided expertise to Board Compensation Committee re: executive compensation, merit plans and benefits.

Implemented executive deferred compensation programs and navigated Internal Revenue Code Section 409A rules and

Form 990 submissions. Created and managed best practice sales, executive, management and staff incentive programs.

Organizational Development – Advised on the design of organization structures throughout the company. Created a

Management Development Program that conferred an internal management professional designation. Developed and

implemented onboarding processes that improved ‘Time to Productivity’ identified as a need during period of high IT

staff recruitment. Implemented 90-day engagement interviews.

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System Implementations – Proposed, secured funding and implemented Lawson Software’s HR system, fully

integrated with the Payroll and Financial systems, and redesigned processes to maximize automation. Led organization

into the Internet recruiting era with Lawson’s E-Recruiting, a web-based recruiting, applicant tracking and new hire

transaction processing tool, improving HR efficiency, results and reporting.

Culture and Change - Successfully planned and implemented all workforce components of MVP’s $1B+ merger with

Preferred Care. Integrated HR policies and processes, compensation, benefits and the HR team. Led messaging and the

internal communication team. Unified company culture; leading the intentional culture shaping process and program.

Talent Management & Recruiting – Conceived and led a critical project to increase IT professional staff by 100 (50%)

to support on-time completion of an IT systems and process integration. Modernized recruiting strategies and

processes through the use of e-recruiting technology. Personally recruited and hired 36 VP-level executives and

physicians directly and through effective partnerships with external recruiting firms.

Employee Relations & Retention - Ensured due process at all times, reinforcing a culture of respect. Partnered with

management to develop retention programs targeting key employee groups. Selected/implemented employee

engagement surveys; directed communication of the results and action plans. Developed and implemented the company

intranet, successfully transitioning employee communication from email to real-time intranet content.

Executive Advisory Support - Provided leadership within the executive team for defining and achieving organizational

goals. As an integral participant in strategic planning, provided HR expertise and ensured HR policies and practices fully

supported the strategic plan. Facilitated Board approval and management acceptance of organizational goals.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

BS, Industrial and Labor Relations, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Certified Senn Delaney Culture Shaping Program Facilitator

Certified Managed Care Executive

COMPUTER SKILLS

ADP HRIS, Lawson HRIS, MS Office Suite

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

SHRM, World @ Work (past), America’s Health Insurance Plans (past)

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Edgemoor Leadership Foundation – Treasurer and Board Member (2011-present)

Capital Repertory Theatre – Treasurer, Board President (2000 – 2015)

Led effort that saved this 30-year, $2M professional producing theatre from bankruptcy, breaking new ground

through a strategic alliance with Proctors, the region’s leading arts/presenting theatre organization

St. Thomas the Apostle Church – Chair of Church Enhancement Committee (2012 – 2014)

American Red Cross of Northeastern New York - Board Member (2012 – 2014)

Tri-Village Little League - Coach, Director, Board Secretary (1994 to 2006)

Bethlehem Basketball Club – Director, Board Secretary, Referee (1996 – present)