Tamara Kammerer

Commerce, MI 248-***-**** acvn66@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/tamarakammerer

Professional Summary

Masters in Human Resources professional with 15+ years of Corporate HR experience for Union and Non-Union including 7 years of Plant Manufacturing HR experience and 11 years managing HRIS systems. Consistent record of exceeding goals in leadership of high-performing teams and mentoring curriculums for employee enrichment and development. Proven ability to successfully implement and manage large projects including SAP HCM, Ceridian, Kronos HR and Timekeeping. Excels at creating large scale organizational efficiencies and operational procedures.

Additional strengths:

Strategic Thinking

Mergers / Acquisition integrations

Benefit Administration

Policy Analysis / Procedure Manual

Training / Development

Labor Relations

EEO & Affirmative Action

Developing / Executing Organizational Strategies

Six Sigma Green Belt

Professional Experience

Horizon West Enterprises LLC – Human Resource Consulting 12/2015 - Present

Human Resource Business Consultant / Owner

Helping business simplify their processes and maximizing their talent through Career Coaching, Policy and Procedure Development, Strategic HR Planning, Compensation Analysis, Recruiting, and HR Systems Evaluation.

ThyssenKrupp Materials NA, Inc., Southfield, MI 2004 - 12/2015

Human Resource Process Manager - Corporate (2004 - 12/2015)

Directed and managed all HRIS, Payroll, Tax, Garnishments, System Security, EEO/Affirmative Action Plan, Vet reporting, training and development, internal and external audit activities for 13 US and 7 Canadian companies and 6 Unions. Reported to CFO.

Successfully implemented SAP HCM Modules which included: OM, PA, TM, PY, ESS, and MSS in 2 countries, 13 US and 7 Canadian companies, within 43 states, 4 provinces and 6 Unions

Identified and corrected employee data issues by implementing standardized work flow, e-forms, and interfaces to Finance, IT and third party vendors

Managed project teams across the business resulting in leveraged employee information consistent with a single system of record philosophy

Redesigned the logistical gathering and administration of a $20M annual bonus and merit process

Managed a team of 3 HRIS consultants, and Third Party Administrator’s including 401K, RRSP, medical, and unemployment

Annually reviewed and updated current HRIS system for HR, payroll, benefits and tax programming to ensure continued compliance with federal, state and provincial laws

Recommended and implemented changes within the HRIS system to stream line performance which resulted in less data entry and more use from the business locations

Created and delivered HRIS trainings to employees, supervisors and managers

Led payroll staff of 8 and successfully oversaw weekly, bi-weekly and monthly payroll with less than a 2% error rating

Managed Corporate Unemployment insurance and Tax rate creating a cost savings of $2M resulting in reduced tax rates and bottom line tax cost savings of $500K over a 3 year period with an average of 13% year over year growth

Human Resource Manager - Corporate (2004 - 2005)

Strategic HR Business Partner for 7 US and 1 Canadian Company and 6 Unions. Managed all activities in HR including employee relations, recruitment, compensation, strategic planning; also developed and implemented company policy/procedures, Union Contracts, conducted employee and organizational development in accordance with all Federal, State and Proventil Labor Laws. Reported to VP of Human Resources.

Partnered with executive teams on strategic developmental initiatives aligning HR with business goals

Integrated newly acquired acquisitions policies, procedures and benefits with parent company

Developed and implemented FMLA, STD, family leave, military leave, WSIB, workers compensation, vacation /PTO and sick time procedures for US and Canadian locations

Shiloh Industries, Inc., Canton, MI 2002 - 2004

Human Resource Manager

Managed all HR activities for the Auburn Hills corporate and Canton manufacturing facility with 5 direct reports including employee and organizational development, corporate and facility strategic planning, employee relations, training, employee wellness, payroll, benefits, company policies and procedures, compensation, employee relations, unemployment, workers compensation, safety, and recruitment. Reported to Plant Manager and VP of Human Resources.

Developed and conducted training programs including employee orientations, health/safety and job specific training per QS900 and TS949

Conducted monthly meetings with continuous improvement teams and employee satisfaction resulting in increased productivity

Huffmaster Companies, Troy, MI 2000 - 2002

Director of Human Resources

Directed all corporate human resource activities including strategic planning, employee relations, department development, recruitment, benefits, workers compensation, payroll, company policy, employee and organizational development, counseling and coaching with Entry-Level position through Senior Management in fast paced environment. Reported to President /COO and Owner.

Developed, managed and implemented HR business plan for all Huffmaster Companies (Huffmaster Crisis Response, LLC, Huffmaster Management, Inc., Alternative Workforce, and Huffmaster Mechanical, LLC.) including all policies, procedures and forms

Implemented, managed and deployed orientation for strike security officers, truck drivers and replacement workers

LDM Technologies, Inc., Rochester Hills, MI 1995 - 2000

Human Resource Manager - Deco Trim Division, New Hudson MI (1999 - 2000)

Human Resource Manager - Nova Division, Fowlerville MI (1996 - 1999)

Human Resource Administrative Assistant - Nova Division, Fowlerville MI (1995 - 1996)

Education

Central Michigan University, Master of Science in Administration

Emphasis: Human Resources

Oakland University, Bachelors of Science in Human Resource Development

Emphasis: Training and Design, Minor: Business

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP HCM Administrator

Success Factors

Ceridian Administrator

Kronos Administrator

ADP

Crystal reports

Adhoc reporting

Visio

System Blue Printing and Functional Specifications

Certifications and Professional Affiliations

Six Sigma Green Belt

Human Resource Association of Greater Detroit

Society for Human Resource Management

American Society of Employers

National Society of Female Executives

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