angela ashlock

* Managed expatriate and inpatriate programs for 45 employees. * Directed immigration program involving more than 100 employees in five countries for work visas and permanent resident petitions. * Managed domestic and international relocation programs for more than 200 annual employee relocations. * Internal compensation and benefits consultant to more than 145 executives. * Administered approval of restricted and unrestricted stock and stock options awards. * Coordinated annual executive tax deferral elections and non-qualified benefit plan enrollment for more than 200 employees. * Generated the executive compensation and benefits data for the annual proxy report. * Directed the incentive and merit process for executives and expatriate employees. * Analyzed market compensation and benefits for executive and expatriate jobs.

* Partner with management to target recruitment and hiring needs. * Consult with management for sourcing of open positions, interviewing, and job offer process. * Work with candidates through recruitment process (interview process, offers, negotiations, relocation, compensation, benefits) * Central contact for company’s participation in career fairs. * Coordinate college recruitment program. * Manage company’s relocation program.

* Managed expatriate and inpatriate programs for 45 employees. * Directed immigration program involving more than 100 employees in five countries for work visas and permanent resident petitions in coordination with legal and payroll departments. * Developed immigration program handbook and trained human resources generalists. * Managed domestic and international relocation programs for more than 200 annual employee relocations. * Facilitated New Employee Orientation for new employees to the company.

* Internal compensation and benefits consultant to more than 145 executives. * Administered approval of restricted and unrestricted stock and stock options awards. * Coordinated annual executive tax deferral elections and non-qualified benefit plan enrollment for more than 200 employees. * Generated the executive compensation and benefits data for the annual proxy report. * Directed the incentive and merit process for executives and expatriate employees. * Analyzed market compensation and benefits for executive and expatriate jobs. * Projected future stock usage. * Instrumental in conversion of non-qualified benefit plan and accounts with change of outsourced plan administrator.

HR business partner who assists top business unit management in planning, developing, implementing, interpreting, and evaluating HR related activities. Establish credible relationships with business unit management and outside third parties such as unions. Lead day-to-day administration, implementation, interpretation of HR policies and programs. Work with HR functional experts to develop and implement customer solutions including participation in recruiting, benefits related assistance, participating in training, handling complaints and investigations, assisting with employee development and performance processes, assisting with compensation processes and providing advice and counsel to managers regarding personnel practices, policy, discipline and employment laws. Responsible for daily union contract administration.

* Manages KCP&L’s Corporate Compliance Program which includes: * Training development and administration of the Code of Ethical Business Conduct * Manage company's external hotline reporting system * Develop and administer compliance awareness communication plan * and * Lead annual Compliance & Ethics recognition week activities. * Facilitate annual compliance risk assessments. * Develop and report appropriate program metrics to senior management and Board of Directors. * Manage company’s dispute resolution program.

* Responsible for development and monitoring of company’s Affirmative Action Plans and other compliance reporting. * Successfully completed three OFCCP compliance evaluations and an audit of the T&D apprenticeship program resulting in letters of compliance from the OFCCP/Department of Labor. * Team member in the development and implementation of KCP&L’s recognition program. * Support and provide counsel to 300+ employees and management (union & non-union) in employee related activities and issues such as investigations, performance management, compensation, benefits, training, job evaluation, complaints, and recruitment. * Facilitator of HR Partner Team. * Team member in the development of KCP&L’s Guiding Principles.

* Responsible for development and monitoring of company’s Affirmative Action Plans and other compliance reporting. * Successfully completed two OFCCP compliance evaluations in 2007 resulting in letters of compliance from the OFCCP. * Lead the development and implementation of Recognition Express, an internal reward and recognition program which achieved $40,000 in annual administrative cost savings. Program usage increased by 200% in the first year. * Responsible for creation and administration of relocation policy and program. Created $300,000 in annual savings by establishing a four tier relocation policy in 2003. * Structured the move of paper-based employee handbook to the company’s internal website. * Supported and provided counsel to 200+ employees and management in employee related activities and issues such as recruitment, compensation, training, and employee performance. * Evaluated all job descriptions and analyzed market data for Information Technology organization of 110 employees resulting in career pathing and a communication plan for IT management.

Activities and Societies: - Certified Six Sigma Blue Belt - Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification - Toastmasters International recognition - Competent Communicator - American Cancer Society Relay for Life committee