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Vernon Hills, IL, 60061
Posted:
January 27, 2015

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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



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