Missy Nicula
*** * *** ** # *** Philadelphia, PA 19106
ab9m1p@r.postjobfree.com
Accomplished and respected Human Resources Professional with extensive
experience in developing human resource programs and processes aligned with
business strategy and change initiatives. Self-directed, resourceful and
results-driven with excellent communication and decision-making skills.
Seasoned facilitation, coaching and consulting skills with the ability to
successfully work with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Experience
PPG Industries June
2012 - Present
HR Generalist, Technical Services
. Provide HR support to 300+ technical employees at the Cleveland
Automotive Coatings facility as well as off-site locations
. Restructured the Applications Team to allow for 24/7 continuous
operation, which consisted of creating and selecting new schedules, on-
boarding new employees and supervisors, training employees on updated
compensation and policy procedures, and ensuring a smooth
implementation
. Provided training to technical, administrative, and manufacturing
employees on an employee engagement survey and trained all employees
on the new People Development Center system
. Designed training rotation program for seven chemist trainees
beginning their career with PPG to allow for broad exposure to all
technical areas within Cleveland
. Member of committee for selection of a new testing process for
Technicians throughout the organization. Provided information on
current technician roles and responsibilities, met with testing
company to review options, and provided feedback on next steps
. Manage career development programs for technical employees including
promotional opportunities and succession planning
. Ensure staffing levels are appropriate and meet both the
organizational and budget needs. Assist managers with Performance
Improvement Plans, facilitate selection process for open roles,
conduct testing when appropriate, and provide on-boarding support for
new employees
. Human Resources Representative for Corporate-wide Diversity Council
(LGBT)
ClarkDietrich Building Systems June
2003 - June 2012
Regional Human Resources Manager, February 2010 - June 2012
. Responsible for human resources functions for three manufacturing
facilities consisting of 250 union and non-union employees
. Successfully led employees through a merger of the two largest Metal
Framing manufacturers while managing changes in leadership,
compensation, benefits, and policies and procedures
. Facilitated teams for many functional areas such as safety, employee
council, employee relations, and training and development
. Participated in facility development and improvement programs for
other facilities within the Corporation
. Negotiated two union labor agreements in a period of 12 months
. Served on a team that created a new wage system for the company's
manufacturing employees
Human Resources Manager, May 2006 - February 2010
. Front-Line HR support for 90+ union employees and 70 management and
administrative employees
. Directly responsible for all aspects of new employee selection
processes, including job-posting, recruiting, interviewing, hiring
decisions, pre-employment testing, and new hire training and
orientation
. Administer and maintain documentation for many Corporate and Federal
required programs including AAP, FMLA, Worker's Compensation, and
short and long-term disability policies
. Oversee all features of payroll, provide back-up support, respond to
employee questions, and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley
requirements
. Handle all employee relations issues; prepare written grievance
responses and settle disagreements according to guidelines within the
Labor Agreement
. Facilitator of career development program, including performance
appraisals, professional development, and cross-training
. Responsible for all aspects of college recruiting program, including
campus and career fair recruitment, relocation, new hire orientation,
scheduling, career development, etc.
. Train all employees on Federal and Corporate required programs, such
as Affirmation Action, Harassment and Discrimination, all safety
programs, as well as benefits, 401k, bonus programs, etc.
Assistant Human Resources Manager, December 2004 - May 2006
. Assisted HR Manager in all duties including training and development,
labor relations, compliance, compensation and benefits, and
performance management
. Primarily responsible for the safety and health program for a facility
of 150+ employees
Human Resources Trainee, June 2003 - December 2004
. Assisted HR Manager in all duties including training and development,
labor relations, compliance, compensation and benefits, and
performance management
. Primarily responsible for the safety and health program for a facility
of 150+ employees
. Managed all HR functions for the Baltimore, MD manufacturing facility
while they transitioned to a new HR Manager
Education
Cleveland State University, Cleveland OH
Master's of Labor Relations & Human Resources (MLRHR), December 2011
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Washington & Jefferson College, Washington PA
B.A., Business Administration, May 2003
Psychology Minor
Human Resources Certificate
Dean's List
PHR Certificate, December 2005
Interests
. Volunteer for the NE Ohio chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
. Junior Achievement volunteer