S H E R RY L. K E N YO N, MA, SPHR

313-***-**** Garden City, MI acdsy2@r.postjobfree.com @SherryLKenyon

H U M A N R E S O U RC E S P R O F E S S I O N A L

Strong regional HR generalist/business partner experienced in employee recruitment, retention and development. Proven expertise

in conflict resolution, employee relations, M&A, training facilitation. Instrumental in creating and improving HR processes,

procedures and systems during organizational transformations. Respected change agent who performs well in dynamic,

challenging environments.

Demonstrated success in negotiating win win compromise, developing teambuilding programs, and corporate policies, job

descriptions and management reports and legal compliance.

Work Experience

ducker worldwide Troy, MI 2013 present

Human Resources and Talent Development Manager

Provide all HR support for global professional services firm. Further develop the growing firms HR function by focusing on team

development and employee engagement through talent acquisition, training and management coaching.

Key Results:

Within eight months of hire, instituted an HRIS system, created a career website page, implemented performance

management system and executed a background verification process.

Formalized recruiting process, updated application and recruiting brand, hired 11 employees in five months.

Conducted an I9 audit, collected outstanding Form I9’s, saving $58,000 in potential penalty fees.

SIlk HR Consulting Group Garden City, MI 2012 present

Human Resources Business Consultant

Provide HR expertise and counsel in the areas of employee engagement, team building, career coaching, workforce

planning, organizational development, recruiting and employee relations.

Key Results:

Partnered with nonprofit organization to upgrade recruiting website and establish a recruiting brand, resulting in increased

brand recognition and improved staffing response rates.

Provided recruiting and interviewing coaching and support to screen and identify competencies and staff key HR position.

Panel member for local college to educate staff and students about ways to improve career searches, interview processes, and

resume techniques.

Pitney Bowes Farmington Hills, MI 2002 2011

Regional HR Generalist/Leader/Business Partner, 7/06 to 12/11

HR leader for newly acquired marketing division (175 employees) to successfully assimilate employees into parent company.

Consultative HR partner to vice presidents and front line managers, integrating Pitney Bowes culture into the organization.

Supported multi state strategic client during significant expansion and force adjustments. Provided regional HR support for 500

employees at all levels in various disciplines.

Key Results:

Planned and facilitated team building sessions for front line managers and executive level employees to improve employee retention

and productivity. Regularly designed and delivered Lunch and Learn sessions covering array of HR topics to improve management

competency and communications skills

Conducted wage analysis, implementing conclusions to correct salary inequities with 10% of staff, mitigating legal risks and avoiding

potential negative brand exposure.

For key client, received recognition from leadership team citing personal efforts as driving force behind employee retention rate of

80% in high turnover industry.

Continued

Co created and participated in Employee Engagement Board, improving employee morale by 15% as measured by subsequent

employee survey results.

Conducted climate assessments and presented results to leadership. Recommended and implemented monthly staff communication

meetings, new department and additional management training, decreasing employee complaints by 20%.

Directed formal performance review program for several divisions, providing coaching and instruction to identify and address

performance gaps. Employee feedback improved 20% due to improved process.

Instituted skip level and stay interviews to improve employee communication and morale.

Created and presented classes to improve knowledge of FLSA, Union Avoidance, Employee Engagement and Retention, Effective

Communication in the Workplace.

Pitney Bowes Troy, MI

Regional Recruiting Manager, 8/03 to 7/06 Recruiter, 1/02 to 8/03

Promoted to regional recruiting manager within two years due to recognized leadership potential. Selected by leadership to participate

in several key project teams charged with automating paper based recruiting process. Successfully implemented new regional

recruiting manager with no previously defined role.

Key Results:

Provided regional support for eleven new business/account start ups. Created metrics and reporting processes to enable data based

decision making and ensure smooth transitions.

Directed team of recruiters covering 20 states to meet all business unit staffing requirements.

Mentored two staff members who later were promoted to regional recruiting managers.

Managed recruiting budget and expenses for region. Held recruiters accountable for internet postings and excess annual postings

were bought by other regions, reducing my region’s recruiting costs.

Saved company thousands of dollars every month by reducing reliance on employment agencies and ad placement. Brought

outsourced recruiting functions in house to reduce recruiting costs by 60%.

Education

Central michigan University MT. PLEASANT, MI

Master’s degree in Human Resources (MA)

Eastern Michigan university Ypsilanti, mI

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science (BA)

Certifications, Awards and Memberships

HR Certification:

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR,) achieved and maintained since 2007

Awards and Honors:

Recognized from Pitney Bowes HR team of 200 for the “You Make a Difference” award – 2004, 2005, 2008

Pinnacle Winner: Performance based recognition conference participant 2007

Professional Memberships:

Inforum Professional Women’s Alliance and Women on the Move (WOTM) Affinity Group Co Chair

National SHRM Member

Detroit SHRM, Member of Education Committee and Co Chair for Webinar Programs

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