Kudos to our certificants who have recently taken on a new job, received a promotion, been appointed to a board or received another type of recognition for their hard work in the HR profession! We are keeping an eye out for announcements online, but feel free to let us know about your achievement. If you hold a PHR®, an SPHR®, HRBP℠, HRMP℠, GPHR® or California Certification and want to share your great news with fellow certificants, send an email to Margaret.Brown@HRCI.org with a link to your announcement.

This week, our hats are off to:

Angela Easum, SPHR, is the new controller and HR manager for eMag Solutions, LLC ("eMag Solutions"), an eDiscovery firm. She previously held an accounts payable managerial position at a large international advertising firm in addition to several years in the human resources and accounting industries. Easum holds a bachelor of science in Accounting, as well as an MBA. eMag Solutions is an international Patriarch Partners company headquartered in Atlanta, GA with additional data service centers in New York City, and the United Kingdom.

Fran R. Jones, PHR, GPHR, has been elected to a three-year term on the board of the Silver Crescent Foundation, a South Carolina nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the vitality of the state’s manufacturing industry and educating citizens about rewarding career opportunities in manufacturing. Jones is vice president of administrative services for Bridgestone America’s new $900 million Off Road Tire Plant in Aiken. She began her Bridgestone career in 1990 at a green field tire manufacturing start-up in Warren County, Tenn., and has held several HR positions for the company.

Khadeeja Morse, SPHR, is the new chief human resources officer (CHRO) for the H.I.G. Capital portfolio company’s Trinity Service Group, which is a support services business for secure facilities. As CHRO, Morse will own all aspects of the human resources function with a particular focus on talent acquisition and performance management. She brings more than 24 years of HR experience across a wide variety of industries. Trinity Services Group is a leading provider of outsourced food and commissary services to inmates at over 300 correctional facilities across 33 states (plus Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands).

Bill Philibert, SPHR, GPHR, of Deer Park, TX, has been appointed to the Texas Municipal Retirement System Board of Trustees by Texas Governor Rick Perry. Philibert is director of Human Resources and Risk Management for the City of Deer Park. He is a member of the International Public Management Association for Human Resources, the Texas Municipal Human Resources Association, the Bay Area Human Resources Association, and the Society of Human Resources Management. Mr. Philibert received his bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University and his MBA from the University of Houston.

Kimberly J. Wines, SPHR, firm administrator/human resources director for Smith Elliott Kearns & Company, has been appointed to the Human Resources Committee for the PKF North America (PKF NA), a membership association comprised of 99 independent accounting and consulting firms in North America who share resources such as education, client service, best practices, marketing and various ranges of expertise. Wines specializes in providing HR consulting for the firm and its clients throughout Md., Pa. and W.Va.

Congratulations from the HR Certification Institute!

 

 Congratulations to the HR professionals who recently completed one of our examinations, and thank you for your interest in earning credentials! At the HR Certification Institute, we understand the diligence and discipline it takes to prepare for one of our rigorous exams. We hope you were successful and can now join the 127,000+ HR Professionals who hold one of our certifications.

When you are reviewing your score report, which indicates if you have passed or failed your exam, you will note that the scaled score ranges from 100-700. You must earn a total scaled score of 500 to pass and receive a Professional in Human Resources, Senior Professional in Human Resources, Global Professional in Human Resources, California Certifications Human Resources Business Professional, or Human Resources Management Professional.

We have highlighted the exam performance for each test taker. This allows you to better understand your performance in each functional area of the exam. If you did not pass the exam, you can utilize this information for study guide efforts for future exams. If you did successfully pass the exam, you can use the report to learn the areas of the HR Body of Knowledge that you should focus on for future success.

 

• Lower-below the minimum score for passing candidates

• Slightly Lower-slightly below the minimum score for passing candidates

• Comparable –similar to the minimum score of passing candidates

• Higher-exceeds the minimum passing score


How scoring works:

• Scaled scores-are shown to those examinees that have not passed the exam. This compares your individual result with the score you need to pass the exam, and may help you to decide how much additional preparation is required to pass.

• Successful candidates are only provided with their passing result. This is because certification exams are designed only to indicate candidates whose exam performance has met the passing standard, and those who have not. They are not intended to rank order candidates, and could be misused.




 

 

The HR Certification Institute (HRCI) has entered the busy period of accepting applications for the Human Resource Business Professional (HRBPSM) and Human Resource Management Professional (HRMPSM) exams. The HRBP and HRMP credentials are designed for HR professionals primarily practicing outside of the United States and are a complement to HRCI’s existing certifications PHR®, SPHR® and GPHR®.

Registration for the new credentials is now open and will remain open through 17 July 2013 (additional fees apply after 12 June 2013). Instructions on how to register can be found at the following link: http://web.hrci.org/global/. You may also set up a Skype call appointment with our customer reps. HRCI will be available via Skype between now and 17 May. To learn how to make appointment, visit http://www.hrci.org/skypehrci/.

We are also hosting an online information session on Wednesday, 8 May 2013. This no-cost session will provide additional information on the exams and how to register. Please plan to join us:

HRBP/HRMP Credentials Overview
Date: 8 May 2013
Time: 7:00 a.m. EDT
To register, please follow this link: http://ow.ly/kcnYh

*Please feel free to share the link with interested colleagues.

HR Certification Institute

Kudos to our certificants who have recently taken on a new job or have received a promotion or other type of recognition for their hard work in the HR profession! We’re keeping an eye out for announcements online, but feel free to let us know about your achievement. If you hold a PHR®, an SPHR®, HRBP℠, HRMP℠, GPHR® or California Certification and want to share your great news with fellow certificants, send an email to Margaret.Brown@HRCI.org with a link to your announcement.

We recently heard from Debi Lusk, SPHR, GPHR, who let us know that she is the new director of Human Resources for the Bystronic Inc. North American Division (Corporate Headquarters located in Switzerland). She leads the HR function of this dynamic North American sales/service division of Bystronic, bringing more than 20 years of experience that includes global operations. Lusk’s responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day operations, payroll, recruiting systems, processes improvement and participating in the development and growth of this high-performing organization. She is also the HRCI Chair for Chicago SHRM Association, one of the largest chapters of the national SHRM.

Congratulations to Debi and thanks for sharing your good news!

We wish you well in your new position,

HR Certification Institute

For those who want to join the 125,000+ HR professionals who currently hold certification from the Institute, you now have until April 26 to register for testing this May and June!

Candidates who are eligible for our Professional in Human Resources (PHR®), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®), Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR®) and California Certifications must submit applications and pay exam fees by 11:59 pm ET this Friday, April 26, to register.

To learn more about the eligibility requirements for the PHR, SPHR, GPHR and California Certifications (PHR-CA®/SPHR-CA®), visit our eligibility requirements page.

If you meet the requirements, our spring testing window will take place from May 1 through May 31, 2013, for the GPHR and California Certifications and from May 1 through June 30, 2013, for the PHR and SPHR certifications. A late registration fee of $75 will be added to the exam fee for those applying now through April 26.

HR Certification Institute

If you are considering joining the 125,000 HR professionals who currently hold certification from the Institute, the application window for testing in the spring is closing soon! For candidates who are eligible for our Professional in Human Resources (PHR®), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®), Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR®) and California Certifications, late registration closes on Friday, April 19.

To learn more about the eligibility requirements for the PHR, SPHR, GPHR and California Certifications (PHR-CA®/SPHR-CA®), visit our eligibility requirements page.

If you meet the requirements, the spring testing window will take place from May 1 through May 31, 2013, for the GPHR and California Certifications and from May 1 through June 30, 2013, for the PHR and SPHR certifications. Fees for exams range from $400 to $525, and a late registration fee of $75 will be added to the exam fee for those applying now through April 19.

Sincerely,

HR Certification Institute

Kudos to our certificants who have recently taken on a new job or have received a promotion or other type of recognition for their hard work in the HR profession! We’re keeping an eye out for announcements online, but feel free to let us know about your achievement.If you hold a PHR®, an SPHR®, HRBP℠, HRMP℠, GPHR® or California Certification and want to share your great news with fellow certificants, send an email to Margaret.Brown@HRCI.org with a link to your announcement.

This month, our hats are off to:

David A. Rose, SPHR, is the new vice president of human resources at VNA Care Network & Hospice, a home healthcare, palliative care and hospice agency. Rose has been with VNA for 20 years and was previously the director of human resources. He holds a bachelor of arts from Boston College in Chestnut Hill and a master’s of business administration and advanced certification in business administration with a concentration in health care administration, both from Anna Maria College in Paxton.

D. Lance Mearig, P.E., recently earned his Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) certification. He is an executive vice president at USKH Inc. where he is responsible for risk management, firm administration, ownership transactions and human resources. Mearig is a principal of the firm and is a registered professional engineer in Alaska, Washington, Idaho and Oregon. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers; and a past member of the Alaska Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors.

Eva Todd, SPHR, is the new human resources director for Knoxville-based Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest Verizon Wireless retailer. Todd brings more than 20 years of experience to Cellular Sales, where she will oversee the company’s HR, payroll and recruiting systems and teams, perform compensation analysis, and work with the company’s executives to evaluate best practices and develop policies that balance culture and compliance. Prior to joining Cellular Sales, Todd worked as senior vice president of human resources for Capital Bank.

Danielle (Olmstead) Niebrugge, SPHR, is the new director of people services for St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital. She will be responsible for providing the administrative leadership, managerial supervision and resource support to improve the effectiveness of the hospital’s people services for more than 800 employees at the hospital. Niebrugge has almost 16 years of experience in Human Resources, eight of which were in leadership roles. She earned her bachelors of science in sociology from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville in 1996 with an emphasis in employee relations and a minor in business and earned her SPHR in January 2011.

Kerin E. Stackpole, SPHR, has become a shareholder and director of Paul Frank + Collins. Stackpole has been with the firm since 2011 as the leader of the Employment + Labor law team. Her practice includes providing customized in-house management and personnel training regarding a variety of labor and employment issues, as well as providing ongoing legal counsel in the areas of employee conflict, employee leave issues, or other workforce changes. Stackpole received her J.D. from the American University in Washington D.C., and her B.A. in History from Wheaton College in Norton, Mass.

Congratulations,

HR Certification Institute