CARIE A. CASKEY

**** ******* ***** *****, ***********, PA 15017 ● Cell 412-***-**** ● acrsuh@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Strategic HR Business Partner ● Benefits & Compensation Administration ● Organizational Effectiveness Champion

Manufacturing Experience ● Performance Management ● Recruitment and Retention Strategies

Policy Development & Administration ● Crisis Management ● HR Compliance

Employee & Labor Relations Specialist ● Union Avoidance Training

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HARSCO CORPORATION, Seven Fields, PA December 2013 – August 2015

REGIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER, METALS & MINERALS DIVISION

Harsco Metals & Minerals provides manufacturing resource recovery services to companies in the steel industry. The company also provides logistics and scrap repurposing solutions for steel companies, local municipalities and road surfacing organizations. Several end products are developed such as road surfacing materials and steel mineral logical additives for the steel and aluminum industries. The Metals and Minerals division in the US is valued at approximately $150 million with an employee population of approximately 1500 employees. Products that Harsco manufactures and recycles from steel production are utilized in construction, road making and for more cost effective steel manufacturing.

Regional HR Manager for Harsco’s Metals and Minerals division with a dual reporting responsibility to a Regional Senior Operations Director and the Director of Human Resources for North America. Managed all human resources activities for 15 domestic facilities that included manufacturing plant operations at various Steel Mills with career disciplines such as logistics, maintenance/mechanics, machine operators, administrative, engineering, environmental, safety & health, procurement and production planning. Primary contact person for all labor relations activities for seven (7) union locations to manage contract bargaining/negotiations, grievances and contract interpretations. Supported HR initiatives including performance management, talent acquisition, policy interpretation/deployment, safety & health initiatives, etc. Conducted complex investigations related to EEOC complaints, Code of Conduct violations and other employee relations matters. Coordinated all HR responsibilities for a new start up location in Newport Arkansas. Managed several plant closings in Alabama, Michigan, East Chicago and Kentucky and assisted with transitioning lost contracts to successor companies. Collaborated with senior management in planning, development and implementation of effective HR strategies. Partnered with Learning and Development business partners to roll out supervisory trainings to all levels of management. Traveled extensively – approximately 50 to 70% to both local and out of town locations. Responsible for division Affirmative Action Plans and represented the company during an OFCCP compliance review. Participated in workforce planning initiatives for headcount reduction programs and initiated WARN notices.

Reason for leaving: Layoff due to poor business conditions in the U.S. and within the Division.

METSO MINERALS INC., Canonsburg, PA August 2012 – November 2013

REGIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER, MINING AND CONSTRUCTION

Metso’s Mining and Construction Division provides full-scope solutions for the mining and construction industries by producing and manufacturing equipment and tools for grinding solutions, crushing solutions, bulk material handling solutions, expert and maintenance services and spare and wear parts. The Division employees over 11,000 professionals in more than 20 countries and sales are approximately $3.7 billion per year.

Regional HR Manager for Metso’s Mining and Construction business unit. Provided strategic HR support to five locations in Canonsburg, PA, Danville, PA, St. Louis, MO, Columbia, SC and Birmingham, AL. Two locations included factory/plant assembly operations and three locations included business disciplines such as logistics, engineering (structural, mechanical and electrical), procurement, after-market sales, shipping and production planning.

Provided leadership to the business to drive HR initiatives. Effectively interacted at all levels with leaders and provided strategic HR solutions.

Developed solutions to difficult or intricate organizational problems/issues related to employee performance or effectiveness. Assessed employee relations issues, conducted investigations and determined appropriate resolution ensuring a proper balance between management and employee advocacy.

Interpreted policies and acted as a consultant to management on HR and business issues.

Collaborated with union business agent and union members in factory/plant environment. Prepared costing models for union locations in preparation for collective bargaining. Collaborated with business leaders on approved union strategies to gain consensus for approved objectives. Provided advice and counsel to local managers on contract interpretation, grievance processing and/or arbitrations.

Championed company culture initiatives such as new hire orientations, leadership training, compliance trainings, engagement strategies, wellness initiatives and programs with corporate objectives and goals.

Assisted with annual compensation and benefits activities. Partnered closely with other HR disciplines such as HR Services, Learning and Development, Compensation and Benefits, Recruiting/Sourcing teams, and HR Business Partners.

Traveled 30-50% to provide support to both local and out of town locations.

Reason for leaving: Metso went through a de-merger and all departments had to consolidate, including HR. As a result, my position was down-graded to an HR Generalist level for cost saving reasons.

THE RICH GROUP, LLC, Pittsburgh, PA January, 2010 – August 2012

HR CONSULTANT/OWNER

Strategic HR Consultant and Business Partner delivering unique business solutions in support of multiple client initiatives including oil and gas manufacturers, steel building manufacturer, healthcare operations and a medical billing company.

Provided HR consultative advice to a steel building manufacturer, various start-up natural gas companies, a fast growing dental practice group and a medical billing company. Created employee handbook, policy and procedure manual and human capital strategy.

Assisted with benefits strategy and led review and vendor selection for new benefits broker, payroll company and drug testing vendor.

Advised owners on key HR initiatives.

Performed comprehensive compliance audit and led corrective action efforts.

Managed annual and quarterly Affirmative Action Plan updates.

Created and revised over 50 employee job descriptions.

Acted as outsourced benefits manager for two large corporations through a Canadian health and welfare benefits administration organization.

Traveled 70% to customer locations.

Reason for leaving: Desire to return to a full-time position with a local Pittsburgh organization.

CIGNA HEALTHCARE, Pittsburgh, PA July, 2006 – December, 2009

Sr. Human Resources Business Partner

HR Business Partner to three key business leaders for CIGNA's Healthcare division supporting more than 1500 clinical and non-clinical employees across the U.S.

Influenced leaders to transform HR support from tactical to strategic.

Provided performance consulting advice to business partners on organizational design, employee engagement, talent management and succession planning.

Lead large-scale human resources initiatives including performance management and compensation studies.

Coached more than 20 managers on employee relations, hiring, terminations and performance management.

Drove high performing culture initiatives to implement patient centric care initiatives.

Conducted employee focus groups to assess workplace culture and championed corrective actions with positive feedback results.

Led project team to solve for clinical turnover problems. Diagnosed workplace management concerns resulting in new onboarding and recruitment strategies. Actions resulted in reduction in turnover from 32% to less than 12%.

Served on change leadership project team following a major acquisition and consolidation effort.

Facilitated labor relations training classes to all healthcare managers.

Partnered with Corporate Center of Excellence team to develop onsite wellness programs for employees resulting in improved bio-metrics.

Traveled 20-30% to various healthcare and behavioral health locations in the US.

Reason for leaving: Position eliminated due to downsizing in preparation for health care reform. I was offered the opportunity to stay with Cigna at a different location but I was not able to relocate at that time.

MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL, St. Louis, MO September 2004 – July, 2006

Sr. Human Resources Business Partner

Key HR Business Partner in support of the Global Technology Operations (GTO) location in St. Louis providing overall HR support to Finance, Legal, Debit and Technology divisions.

Coordinated and interacted closely with the Talent Acquisition team, Legal, and HR Shared Support Services to ensure effective delivery of HR support activities.

Managed and oversaw all aspects of employee relations and human resources operations including communications, compensation, benefits, performance management, reward and recognition and HR analytics.

Provided support to key business partners for annual rewards and performance management process.

Led all new hire orientations and benefit open enrollment presentations.

Conducted employee relations and interviewing/recruitment training.

Traveled 10-20% to various locations within the division.

Reason for leaving: Relocated to Pittsburgh to assist with terminally ill family member.

CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, St. Charles, MO April 2002 – September 2004

Director of Human Resources

Hired to restructure and modernize the Human Resources function for the 2nd largest municipality located near St. Louis, Missouri comprised of more than 500 employees.

Managed and oversaw all aspects of human resources including employee and labor relations, benefits and compensation administration, recruitment and interviewing strategies and performance management.

Supervised and managed staff of human resources professionals.

Effectively negotiated with represented labor groups including Fire Department, Street Department, Police Department and Operating Engineers. Monitored collective bargaining agreements and provided guidance to managers on day to day interactions with union representatives.

Reduced health insurance and workers compensation costs.

Conducted employee relations and safety/hazmat training.

Recruited and developed effective human resources successor.

Reason for leaving: Career Advancement to MasterCard International.

EG&G TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC., Gaithersburg, MD November, 1997 – April, 2002

Sr. HR Business Partner/Manager-Human Resources/Installations & Logistics Division (1999 – 2002)

HR Business Partner/US Customs-Seized Property Management-IRS Warehousing Contracts (1997 – 1999)

EG&G Technical Services was a large government contractor in the Northern Virginia area with more than 50 locations in the US. The Installations and Logistics Division was comprised of multiple locations for the purpose of providing military base facilities management, weapons and tool manufacturing for the defense community, underground chemical destruction services and logistics/distribution services for multiple branches for the armed services.

Led and managed Human Resources operation for large government contractor’s business unit comprised of manufacturing plants, distribution/warehousing management centers, seized property management, environmental management, military base operations and maintenance support, emergency services management, logistics management and retail operations management.

Provided HR support to over 2,400 union and non-union employees located in more than 20 locations across the US including manufacturing operations, facilities management operations, logistics/distribution facilities and seized property management facilities.

Led, supervised, recruited and developed a team of more than 15 human resources professionals.

Advised leadership on compliance, compensation, benefits, employee relations and company-wide policies and initiatives.

Partnered with Corporate Legal and Labor Relations Specialist to negotiate with labor groups. Monitored collective bargaining agreements and provided guidance to managers on day to day interactions with union representatives. Conducted union avoidance training. Responded to union grievances and attended arbitration hearings as needed.

Collaborated with Corporate HR leadership team to design compensation, recruitment and benefit strategies for retention and acquisition efforts and to roll out annual benefit enrollments.

Conducted employee relations investigations and collaborated with Corporate HR and Legal team to implement corrective actions.

Developed workforce planning efforts and strategies for new contract wins to onboard large groups of new hires.

Traveled 60-80% to locations in the Division to partner with HR staff and Operations Business Partners.

Reason for leaving: Relocated to St. Louis, MO to get married.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

PHR Certified, Society for Human Resources Management, 2000-2010 (Inactive)

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Human Resources Planning Society (HRPS) – Member, 2006-2009

Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) – Member, 1992-Present

HR SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE

Oracle, Business Intelligence Tool, Lync/Skype, SAP, ADP, PeopleSoft, Authoria, ePerformance, Lominger Career Architect, Lawson, Lotus Notes, Ceridian Source 500, Ceridian Ensemble, Deltek/Query Writer, ADP PC Personnel/Payroll, DevTrack, Customer Wise, CRM and client specific web based systems.

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