Human Resources Resource

Regina L. Parker, PHR

South Berwick, Maine ***** Cell# 207-***-**** ad2jbi@r.postjobfree.com

Accomplished Human Resource professional with twenty years of experience in progressively responsible HR positions, with a work history in Manufacturing, Science, Research and Laboratory Engineering, and Banking fields.

KEY TRAITS

Financial budgeting preparation and monthly reporting, demonstrates a high degree of flexibility and adaptability, comfortable in establishing new direction, managing rapid change and shifting priorities.

Hands-on Manager who enjoys helping employees and customers directly

Project Management and Working with a Team on Problem solving or Business Simplification

Computer Savvy with HRIS programs, Payroll and Microsoft Suite and Google Suite

Negotiation Skills with Vendors and Customers

Strong passion for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

I am reliable, empathetic, compassionately direct, and confident in my work ethic.

EDUCATION / SPECIALIZED TRAINING / AFFILIATIONS

Education: B.S. Southern New Hampshire University – Double Major in Human Resources and Finance.

A.S. Husson University, Bangor Maine – Business Administration

Certifications: PHR National Certification as Professional in Human Resources; CPS National Certification

Certificates Programs: UNH Certificate Programs: Project Management; Supervisory Skills; HR Administration

Affiliations: Current Member of SHRM & SHRA; SHRA Treasurer/Board of Directors & Membership Committee member; Assisted for multiple South Berwick Non-Profits

WORK HISTORY

Tom’s of Maine / Colgate Palmolive, Sanford ME

Human Resource Business Partner – 70 employees – Supply Chain (6 mths)

Key Member of Tom’s of Maine Sanford Facility Leadership Team

Partnered with leaders to drive people strategy including talent management, succession planning, performance management and workforce planning.

Leader of HR, ADM, Volunteerism and Community Partnerships along with completing all Onboarding, Offboarding and Life Cycle changes

Employee Relations, Coaching and Training along with KPI presentations to key management

Organized an Employee Engagement committee and completed a Community Garden and Plant Beautification Project along with numerous non-profit volunteer opportunities locally

Brought Sanford location to Full Staffing for Exempt and Non-Exempt for first time in 3 years.

Understood critical objectives of the business and partnered with the greater HR network to help influence the culture, create a positive employee experience, and champion relevant org. changes and initiatives.

Brueckner Group USA, Inc., Portsmouth/Dover NH – Engineering/Sales/Service Industry

Human Resource Manager (1 Year) 90 employees USA and Mexico for 4 Divisions

Employee Life Cycle Changes

Recruitment and Retention

Employee Relations - counsel and coach employees and managers

Onboarding presentations

Manage all Leaves of Absence & Workers Compensation

Legal Compliance

Policy and Handbook Administrator

Compensation and Benefits Analysis with 3rd party vendors

Restructured comprehensive Benefit package, boosted employee population by 30%, and increased retention level by 35%

Illinois Tool Works - ITW Shinemark, Newburyport, MA 01950 – Manufacturing Foils

Sr. HR Generalist (12 Years)125-250 employees USA based 3-5 Divisions

Annual Talent Management cycles

Employee Development and Succession Planning

Administrator of Employee Training

Payroll processing for three business units

Spot Awards, Service Awards, Referral Bonuses

Champion of United Way, Wellness Ambassador and Safety Committee chair

Created annual AAP’s to meet EEO requirements for 3-5 locations

Covid / Disaster Coordinator

Talent Acquisition

KPI’s Monthly Reporting and Auditing

Lead on any division HRIS migrations or enhancements as needed by the organization.

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Portsmouth NH 03801 – Manufacturing Laboratory supplies

HR Generalist (14 Years) 350+ employees – Unit Level

Recruitment for 350 employee facility along with 50 contract workers

Executive Payroll processing; oversaw hourly payroll

Back up for Leaves and Benefits Administration and Employee Relations

PROFILE

Talent Pipeline: Continually develop and motivate talent; Succession Planning, Developed Referral and New Hire bonus program; Managed Performance Review Cycle & 9-Box Assessments; Developed Onboarding Program.

Management/Leadership: 10 years managing 1-4 staff; Work closely with management and operations on meeting company goals and objectives; Collaborated with senior management to define and implement HR strategies and engage initiatives to support strategic business objective.

Business Simplification: Simplify and align policies, procedures, handbooks, payroll; Align benefit administration for multiple locations in division; Compliance and testing of benefit programs; Corporate Liaison/Lead for all program updates.

Employee Relations: Managed all aspects of employee discipline, investigations, safety incidents, attendance violations, conflicts of interest and work performance with all levels of the workforce at multiple locations.

Technical: Intermediate Office Suite; Advanced in HRIS; Payroll systems - ADP, Paylocity, Ceridian and Dayforce payroll; Advanced in ATS systems; Administer multiple Benefit Administration databases.

Benefits: Developed and implemented strategic initiatives and key metrics to support retention of staff members. Vendor relations and negotiation for benefits and staffing; Communicate and train staff on benefit updates.

Payroll: Managed and/or processed payroll for 15 years using multiple systems and coordination with HRIS databases. Dayforce, Paylocity and ADP and Best payroll programs

Staffing: Manage all aspects of Onboarding and Offboarding; Vendor relationships/contracts; Employee development; Training; Created Onboarding program that interacts with management to enhance our teamwork philosophy.

Legal: EEO compliance; Compiled Affirmative Action Plan for multiple sites; Understand and adhere to local, state, and federal laws regarding employment, wage and hour, OSHA, and related laws

Safety: Administered Worker’s compensation program, FMLA, LOA’s, Safety Skill online programs, e-learning, Safety committee chair and member of Division Safety Leadership Team.

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Financial: Workforce Planning; Processed payroll for multiple business units in Dayforce linking directly to Workday HRIS Internal and external audits for payroll and benefits; Assist with departmental budgets and financial closings; Expedite new acquisition’ payroll and tax implementation; Work closely with Finance for payroll, PTO, Headcounts and KPI’s. Prepare and monitor monthly/yearly budgets for HR, Safety and Wellness programs.

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