April LeVasseur, SHRM-CP, PHR

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Cumberland Furnace, Tennessee 37051

C 989-***-****

ad4mei@r.postjobfree.com

Summary – Human Resources

Excel in domestic executive recruitment, staff training and development, budget administration and employee assistance programs. Strong record of accomplishments working with senior managers to recruit highly qualified teams and personnel. Particularly successful directing outreach, personnel, and marketing programs for human resources.

Education and Employment

MBA - Human Resource Management, GPA 4.0

Ashford University, Clinton, IA

January 07, 2013

Golden Key International Honour Society - Member, March 01, 2012

Bachelor of Science, Business - Human Resource Management

Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT

June 10, 2011

Human Resources Manager – Nemak

Dickson, TN 09/26/2022 – Current

Develops and recommends budget. Authorizes expenditures in accordance with approved budget. Approves budget and expenses of subordinates.

Develops short and long-range operating objectives, organizational structure, and staffing requirements.

Assures that the duties, responsibilities, and authority of each job are clearly defined, effective, and communicated to incumbents.

Assures that management training and development needs are identified, and programs initiated.

Assures that qualified personnel are selected and that the orientation and on-the-job training programs are conducted and effective.

Develops an adequate plan for backup and succession of management and other key personnel.

Monitors performance of direct reports. Provides prompt and objective coaching and counseling. Reviews direct reports and approves performance appraisals initiated by direct reports. Ensures that the performance appraisal system is administered effectively.

Assures that a positive employee relations position is maintained. Ensures that the Company's management principles, policies, and programs are consistently practiced. Approves effective personnel action initiated by direct reports.

Assures that effective communications are maintained within areas of responsibility. Where appropriate, informs employees as to plans and progress. Conducts employee discussion sessions at regular and frequent intervals.

Assures that the necessary coordination within area of responsibility is taking place and that coordination of assigned areas with those of other company or corporate units is taking place. Resolves problems involving coordination.

Consults with all segments of management responsible for policy or action. Makes recommendations for improving effectiveness of policy or practices.

Acts within scope of authority and consistent with company and corporate objectives, guidelines, policies, and practices.

Ensures optimum performance of the function. Recommends and implements techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, cut costs, take advantage of opportunities, and maintain state-of-the-art practices.

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Director, Human Resources – Ronpak, Inc.

Shreveport, LA 05/27/2020 – 10/29/2021

Manage HR functions, which include, recruitment and contracting of staff; compensation and benefits administration; employee safety, welfare, wellness and health; employee services and counseling in a multi-site, multi-state, union and non-union company.

Collaborate with Executive Committee, field HR Managers, Plant managers and Safety Consultant to develop and execute HR and EHS plans that align with and support operational goals of the business.

Oversee, manage, and develop Company HR Managers and HR Specialist to ensure priorities are set; plans are developed and executed to achieve business objectives.

Ensure compliance with all government safety regulations, corporate standards, and industry standards through evaluation of the environment, equipment and processes in working areas.

Oversee the investigation process for accidents to evaluate and conduct near miss, incident, injury, and illness investigations, identify root causes and develop corrective actions to prevent reoccurrences.

Assist in building team cultural support of corporate policies related to safety, loss prevention, claims reporting and management to control cost and expenditures.

Identify, recommend and implement change initiatives that lead to an employee-oriented, high performance culture emphasizing empowerment, quality, improved labor productivity and standards, goal attainment, and the ongoing development of a superior workforce.

Provide feedback, coaching and expert advice to all levels of the organization and HR Managers when required, concerning all aspects of Human Resources.

Manage development and succession of the Ronpak talent through effective performance management, execution of development plans and effective succession planning.

Oversee the preparation and communication of required reports and budgets for EHS and HR

Drive communication strategies that keep employees informed and provide a two-way communication between employees and management.

Assist with the management and implementation of food safety plans to achieve and maintain certification and to meet all requirements related to quality and food safety programs.

Human Resources Manager – Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P.

Princeton & Cotton Valley, LA 10/15/18 – 7/10/2020

Currently guide and manage overall human resource services, policies, and programs in a multi-site company.

Work closely with leadership team on grievances and hearings; Union contract negotiations; interpret union contract to maintain proper steps for internal job transfers, job promotions, pay policies, etc.

HR policy and procedure management.

Manage talent recruitment, staffing programs and administration.

Compensation, salary, and payroll systems.

Performance management program and reviews.

Oversee benefits programs and administration.

Develop and maintain training programs.

Business partner with the leadership team in continually refining the role to assist in achieving their operational and strategic goals.

Working within federal and state labor and employment laws, FMLA, HIPAA, ADA, COBRA and other regulatory laws required.

Providing leadership, guidance, and support in developing, implementing and reviewing Human Resource and leadership functions.

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Human Resources Manager – Sumiden Wire Products Corporation (SWPC)

Dickson, TN 6/19/17 – 9/11/18

Guide and managed overall human resource services, policies, and programs in a multi-state, multi-site company.

HR policy and procedure management.

Managed talent recruitment, staffing programs and administration.

Compensation, salary, and payroll systems.

Performance management program and reviews.

Oversee benefits programs and administration.

Health and Safety coordination and program management.

Developed and maintain training programs.

Business partner with the leadership team in continually refining the role to assist in achieving their operational and strategic goals.

Worked within federal and state labor and employment laws, FMLA, HIPAA, ADA, COBRA and other regulatory laws required.

Provided leadership, guidance, and support in developing, implementing and reviewing Human Resource and leadership functions.

Administration department budgeting.

Worked closely and coordinate with parent company HR and benefits staff.

Human Resources Supervisor – Dal-Tile

Dickson, TN 6/29/15 – 6/16/17

Part of a new start-up branch; recruited full cycle for internal and external positions; posted requisitions; conducted interviews, submitted and scheduled background checks/drug screens/pre-employment physicals; on boarded and conducted new employee orientation.

Supervised the SR. HR Representative.

Key leader in the development and implementation of safe work practices, as well as setting safe condition standards.

Resource for management and employee dispute, issue resolution, and corrective action when needed; administered employee corrective action plans and ensured disciplinary logs were maintained.

Championed efforts towards a collaborative work environment where all employees felt valued and could contribute their best.

Responded to employee and management inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.

Reviewed staffing reports for accuracy and adjustments based on hiring and production demands.

Identified opportunities and developed programs that promoted employee engagement; initiated and lead employee activities and communications and coordinated various wellness, community, and intra-plant events in order to increase employee involvement and commitment.

Participated, updated, and continually developed new hire orientation and other on-boarding activities.

Ensured legal compliance through diligent training; facilitated onsite training programs (i.e. sexual harassment, interviewing, team building, conflict resolution, etc.) and ensured appropriate training documentation was maintained.

Administered payroll related functions, partnered with supervisors/managers to address errors, made corrections as needed, and managed garnishments and leave related payroll changes.

Monitored and reviewed applicant flow reporting, payroll/timekeeping processes and benefit administration for accuracy and consistency.

Partnered with HR Service Center on FMLA, Disability and Worker’s Compensation benefits to maintain fair and consistent application across the plant and worked to resolve issues that arose.

Audited employee personnel files and records for suitable content and legal compliance.

Conducted exit interviews and reviewed absenteeism/turnover reports.

Contracted with outside suppliers to provide associate services.

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Supervised the payroll and benefits administration.

Key player in the development, implementation, testing, and launching from Workday to Employee Central.

Human Resources Generalist – Zodiac Seats, US (Zodiac Aerospace)

Gainesville, TX 8/5/13 – 6/19/15

Lead recruitment department; recruited full cycle for temp, temp to hire, contractor, direct hire, internal and external positions; posted requisitions; conducted interviews, job fairs, college recruiting, submitted and scheduled background checks/drug screens/pre-employment physicals/credentials; on boarding, and conducted new employee orientation.

Supervised an HR staff of 3.

Converted over 1,000 temp to hires, doubling the hourly staff in order to meet customer demands.

Partnered with over 40 staffing agencies for external hiring and worked closely with the on-site salary staffing agency for all recruiting needs.

Worked closely with HRBP team on grievances and hearings; interpreted union contract to maintain proper steps for internal job transfers, job promotions, and shift and status changes for 2,000 union employees.

Responsible for Intern/Co-op program; corporate housing, career fairs, and re-hire eligibility.

Worked with relocation and travel agencies to set up travel, hotel stays, and rental cars for interviewees and relocation for new employees.

Designed and maintained several spread sheets to keep track of corporate housing, contractors, interns, and employees from the Zodiac branch in Mexico.

Submitted new employees through E-Verify and Attorney General and approved invoices for accounting.

Collaborated and assisted hiring managers for all staffing needs.

Assisted employees with their questions and concerns.

Key player in the implementation of ADP; trained supervisors through on-line learning tutorials.

Implemented hourly paper processes into automated self-service processes, dramatically cutting down on manual labor hours; implemented entering contractors into ADP in order to maintain a proper headcount of contractors in the building to report to corporate.

Human Resources/Office Manager – Loomis

Mount Morris, MI 11/12/07 – 7/31/09

Managed human resources for multiple union branches; part of a merger and acquisition which lead to a non-union branch; promoted union avoidance.

Made final hiring and re-hire eligibility decisions and verified employment.

Recruited full cycle designed and posted requisitions in Careerbuilder.com; conducted candidate searches via Internet/job board searches, direct web applications, internal employees, referrals and career fairs.

Conducted interviews, background checks, fingerprinting, on boarding, orientation, disciplinary, terminations and exit interviews.

Scheduled DOT physical/drug screens, random drug screens for CDL drivers, and CPL classes.

Submitted and processed benefits including open enrollment and 401K, COBRA, FMLA; I-9/tax forms, workers’ comp/ESIS, unemployment claims, ERV and EAP; DOT compliance; MVR.

Responded to and tracked UIA requests and attended UIA hearings.

Trained branch managers and supervisors on employment laws & policies.

Handled and improved employee relations, safety, loss prevention and human resource audits.

Processed payroll, wage changes, job/status changes, personal changes, retro pay and manual check request.

Maintained applicants on the backgrounds USA website, employees on the J&J Safety website, Timesheet and Schedule Log Book, PO Log, Driver Risk Index, Signature List, P&L, EDD and EAFs.

Prepared monthly manpower, AST, exit interview and applicant flow log reports; applicant approval, new hire and benefit packets.

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Multifunctional collaboration with Accounting, Finance, Payroll, IT, Area Loss Prevention, and Region Controller.

Revenue billing for all three branches in Michigan using SOFI; Chase coin release, Chase partial bags, State Bank, Dort Federal variable billing and loose coin; petty cash trustee.

Achievements

“Shout Out” from Dal-Tile for achieving outstanding performance leading the staffing and on-boarding process during the Dickson start-up, a 97% attendance rate for all interviews, and staffing the K1 staffing plan on-time for a successful equipment launch

Dal-Tile Forklift Certification

“Gold Award” from Zodiac for my role in doubling the hourly staff and the implementation of ADP

“Kudos” Award from the Saginaw County Department of Public Health

J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc., Alcohol & Drug Training for Supervisors Certificate

Loomis Basic Security Awareness Program Certificate

Loomis Employment Law Compliance Program Certificate

A HIPAA Primer for Long-Term Care Certificate

CIA Training - Annual for Upstairs Solutions Certificate

Fire Safety Certificate

Additional Skills

Word/Excel/Outlook Express Employee Central AP/AR/PeopleSoft

MS Office 2007 Professional Records management Wizard/Publisher

MS Office Outlook/Lotus Notes Espend/Esales/Taleo ADP Vantage HCM

Adobe programs/PowerPoint Web Power/TalentSoft SOFI/Monarch/Oracle

AS400 (Mapics, Optimum) SAP/SuccessFactors NOVAtime (Ceridian)

AS400 (Infinium) COWS/MDI Kronos/Workday

Paychex Preview Paychex Stratustime Paychex Benetrac

Paychex HRO UltiPro (UKG)

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