Bridgett Steele
HR Business Partner II
Southfield, MI
acn1f8@r.postjobfree.com - 313-***-****
A passionate, self-motivated, and results-oriented Human Resources Professional with 15 years of experience
managing a wide spectrum of Human Resources cross-industry background experience supporting large,
diverse workforces of 500+ employees in multiple locations, including union/non-union, exempt/salary non-
exempt/non-exempt, temporary staff from entry level to senior level positions; as well as, extensive knowledge
of employment law, compliance and employee relations while working independently or in team, always equally
adept at strategic and tactical planning and execution.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Human Resources Generalist
Detroit Renewable Energy - Detroit, MI - November 2013 to October 2014
Responsibilities
Detroit Renewable Power, Detroit, MI 11/2013-10/2014
HR Generalist
Achievements
•Successfully assisted in the implementation of ADP HRIS System, specifically for on-line benefits enrollment,
which was a first endeavor for the organization as a whole.
•Reduced grievance filings within union environment by partnering with Union Stewards to provide resolutions.
Overview
•Direct responsibility for six (6) manufacturing site locations within Michigan and Texas.
•Manage all recruitment efforts, from on-boarding to off-boarding employees.
•Work strategically with management to ensure compliance of Business Practice Standards. Provide guidance
with Business Partners and employees regarding sensitive employee relation issues to facilitate/achieve
positive outcomes.
•Conduct confidential investigations as necessary
•Initiate resolutions to simple and complex benefits, payroll and employee issues. Manage Leaves of
Absences-FMLA, STD, LTD, and Worker’s Compensation, State and Federal laws. Conduct in-person benefits
presentations.
•Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with all levels of management, as well as,
organizational skills. Additional projects as assigned.
•Maintain personnel files and HRIS database.
•Create various HR forms.
•Other projects as assigned.
Accomplishments
•Successfully assisted in the implementation of ADP HRIS System, specifically for on-line benefits enrollment,
which was a first endeavor for the organization as a whole.
•Reduced grievance filings within union environment by partnering with Union Stewards to provide resolutions.
HR Business Partner II
Quest/Matrix System Automotive Finishes - Walled Lake, MI - November 2011 to October 2013
HR Business Partner II
Highlights
•Successfully implemented new recruitment process for entire organization, as well as, designed new on-line
application for company website and social network recruitment.
•Partner with Operations Management in reducing overtime in direct manufacturing locations by 75%.
•Partner with Senior Management team to implement improved employee recognition program.
•Re-established a positive working relationship between Human Resources and employee population.
•Created new employee evaluation form for annual merit process.
•Partner with Management to implement DOT Truck Driving policyand procedure.
Overview
•Sole responsibility for three (3) manufacturing site locations in Walled Lake, MI and handling both strategic
and tactical processes.
•Manage all talent acquisitions from on-boarding to terminations. Specifically, recruit for all line operations
personnel, Sales, Technical Representatives, and Senior Management to ensure alignment with position
criteria within site locations providing selections from both internal and external personnel. Also, conduct
phone screens to in-person interviews. Provide strategic objectives to business partners implementing specific
selection criteria information.
•Manage all employee background verifications, screenings, and employment offerings.
•Created 2nd shift for manufacturing site locations due to increase in business.
•Partner with Senior Management to maintain budgetary measures for staffing purposes.
•Partner with Management team regarding position decisions both promotional and lateral, for compliance,
salary recommendations and all position levels from entry level to executive management, as well, as,
implementation of annual merits. Company-wide RIF’s.
•Completed 360 peer reviews for management staff in a 1:1 format and overall employee surveys.
•Facilitate key policy trainings initiatives via webinars and ground presentations, as well as, team-building
exercises.
•Facilitate training on new bonus/evaluation programs to all levels of management, as well as, HR policies,
procedures and employee relations.
•Work strategically with management to ensure compliance of Business Practice Standards. Provide guidance
with Business Partners and employees regarding sensitive employee relation issues to facilitate/achieve
positive outcomes.
•Conduct confidential investigations as necessary
•Initiate resolutions to simple and complex benefits, payroll, and succession planning issues. Manage Leaves
of Absences-FMLA, STD, LTD, and Worker’s Compensation, State and Federal laws. Conduct in-person
benefits presentations.
•Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with all levels of management, as well as,
organizational skills. Additional projects as assigned.
•Coordinate events including monthly luncheons for all site locations.
•Maintain personnel files and HRIS (ADP) database
•Create various forms, organizational charts as required/requested.
•Additional projects as assigned.
HR Generalist
RR Donnelley (formerly Bowne) - Detroit, MI - April 2006 to June 2011
HR Generalist II
Highlights
•Successfully re-designed entire organization job descriptions.
•Outlined and executed recruitment initiatives in the areas of Administration, Operations and Customer Service.
•Implemented strategic recruitment program for Kansas site location to aid in productivity, increased volume
by 80%.
•Hired new Financial Specialists for Detroit office for new line of business, XBRL. The Detroit office became
site leaders in this line of business.
Overview
•Direct responsibility for Midwest site locations – Minneapolis and Kansas, as well as, shared responsibility of
Michigan, Illinois and other organization site locations.
•Lead in HR Director’s absence, as well as, fill-in for other HR team members across organization.
•Successfully transitioned Acquisitions to organization through site visits, presentations in assistance with I-9’s
electronically, on-boarding, succession planning, severance packages and off-boarding.
•Jointly worked with HR team members to ensure compliance in benchmarking new positions for cohesiveness,
competitiveness and alignment with outside organizations in the marketplace. In addition, provided salary
recommendations to Senior Management for both exempt and non-exempt positions.
•Implemented comprehensive HR objectives to all geographical locations outlined by multiple Business
Groups: 1) Financial Services – Michigan, Minneapolis, Illinois; and 2) Manufacturing- Kansas.
•As leader of Recruitment for Midwest sites, reduced turnaround time for on-boarding, while ensuring
compliance with Affirmative Action Plan.
•Facilitate training on new bonus/evaluation programs to all levels of management, as well as, HR policies,
procedures and employee relations.
•Work collaboratively and strategically with management to ensure compliance of Business Practice Standards
by providing analytical assessments via metrics, reports, and spreadsheets based on action plan criteria.
•Advice Business Partners and employees regarding sensitive routine and non-routine issues, conduct
investigations, and conflict resolutions. Facilitate/participate in leadership roles to promote positive employee
relations.
•Initiate resolutions to simple and complex benefits, payroll and employee issues. Manage Leaves of
Absences-FMLA, STD, LTD, and Worker’s Compensation, State and Federal laws. Conduct benefits
presentations in person and webinars.
•Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with all levels of management, as well as,
organizational skills. Additional projects as assigned.
•Travel 25-30%.
HR Specialist
Vista Maria Agency - Dearborn Heights, MI - April 2005 to January 2006
HR Specialist
Highlights
•Trained HR Intern in Recruitment Processes
Overview
•Lead Recruiter for exempt and non-exempt positions for all on-site facilities working with high-risk teenage
girls.
•Aided in the initial development of a new Compensation program for the organization to increase new hires
and retention.
•Process on-boarding / off-boarding, and I-9 paperwork.
•Consistent interaction with all facility managers to determine the pulse of needs regarding recruitment,
retention and employee relation concerns.
•Presented benefits information to all employee levels, resolutions to employee inquiries. Facilitated Leaves
of Absences to employee population. Provided responses to unemployment claims.
•Outstanding verbal, written, interpersonal and organizational skills.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
University of Phoenix - Livonia, MI
2005
SKILLS
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio), various HRIS/HRMS Systems (PeopleSoft,
Oracle, Access, UltiPro, ADP ABRA,) standard office equipment, French language
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Professional Organizations/Courses
•Member of Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)
•Becoming a Manager continuing education – internal program with legacy Bowne
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Talent Acquisition/On-Boarding
• Strategic Planning
• Compensation & Bonus Programs
• Compliance & Legal
• Leadership/Team Building
• Benefits & Payroll
• Dispute Resolutions
• Disciplinary Actions
• HRIS Database Administration
• Service Awards