Bonnie F. Ahrens

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Oshkosh, WI 54904

Cell: 920-***-****

ad4v55@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Seasoned professional with a practical understanding of how human resources impact organizations’ overall business needs. Management experience in employee relations for both union and non-union environments. I possess an exceptional knowledge of Federal, state, and local labor laws. Highly skilled in recruitment, facilitating a wide variety of training topics, payroll, compensation analysis and benefit administration.

Highlights

Self-motivated and team oriented Strong leadership and negotiation skills

Excellent communication skills Effective coaching and mentoring skills

Skilled in performance management Experienced in employee and labor relations

Exceptional interpersonal skills Unique business acumen and analytical skills

XPO

Human Resources Business Partner – October 2019 to April 2024

Fond Du Lac, WI

Provided human capital support to site level business leadership.

Responsible for tactical execution of HR policies and activities, as well as supporting strategic initiatives within the service centers.

Managed HR support for Fond Du Lac, WI, Green Bay, WI, and Sheboygan, WI.

Assisted managers and employes with day-to-day HR activities and compliance.

Specific areas of responsibilities included recruiting and selection, benefits, onboarding, engagement, training, performance management, reward systems, and employee relations.

Provided support to leadership in termination, compensation change, promotion, and disciplinary action.

Participated in engagement survey, round table, and other employee engagement activities. Ensure relevant action items are developed and executed.

Conducted exit interviews and shared feedback with others to identify trends and identify any problems which may be occurring.

ProAmpac

Senior Human Resource Generalist – December 2018 to May 2019

Wrightstown, WI.

Provided professional human resource support to the Wrightstown and Appleton facilities.

Led all recruitment functions, employee relations and benefits administration.

Made recommendations on courses of action and changes in policies and procedures.

Promptly investigated employee relations issues, kept detailed notes and recommended resolutions.

Maintained employee and business confidentiality; protected the privacy of internal customers as required by federal and state regulations.

Maintained knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions.

Responsible for all aspects of open enrollment (preparing online enrollment changes) conducted open enrollment meetings, and ensured annual notices were sent out.

Reviewed company handbook policies and collected acknowledgement forms.

Facilitated Anti-Harassment training outlining company policies.

Tundra Lodge Resort & Waterpark

Human Resource Director – February 2016 to December 2018

Green Bay, WI.

Create, establish, and implement all HR policies and process improvements.

Manage employee relations, payroll, and recruitment.

Analyze training needs with departmental managers and facilitate training classes.

Provide strategic direction in all areas of HR to include compensation, benefits, and performance management.

Manage the operations of the Resort as Assistant General Manager.

Analyze, investigate, and resolve employee relations issues with Directors, Managers, and

departmental employees.

Actively participate on the executive leadership team to develop policies, procedures, and operational plans.

Partner with community leaders and executive team to establish and create an employer brand to become an employer of choice.

Manage, develop, and evaluate the activities of staff.

Monitor compensation levels of staff members at all levels to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity.

Administer leaves; vacation, FMLA and employee assistance program as required.

Blue Harbor Resort & Spa

Human Resource Director - November 2013 to January 2016

Sheboygan, WI.

Create, establish, and implement all HR policies and process improvements.

Manage employee relations, payroll, and recruitment.

Analyze training needs with departmental managers and facilitate training classes.

Provide strategic direction in all areas of HR to include compensation, benefits, and performance management.

Analyze, investigate, and resolve employee relations issues with Directors, Managers, and

departmental employees.

Actively participate on the executive leadership team to develop policies, procedures, and operational plans.

Partner with community leaders and executive team to establish and create an employer brand to become an employer of choice.

Manage, develop, and evaluate the activities of staff.

Monitor compensation levels of staff members at all levels to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity.

Administer leaves; vacation, FMLA and employee assistance program as required.

Mercury Marine

Employee and Labor Relations Specialist - August 2011 to April 2013

Fond Du Lac, WI.

Managed administration of collective bargaining agreements, responded to union requests for information and advised management on contract requirements.

Created and facilitated training for management on contractual compliance, effective ways to manage in a union environment and other HR related issues.

Collaborated with union representatives regarding day-to-day labor relations matters.

Counseled and influenced managers and employees to resolve issues, conducted investigations, analyzed facts, and determined appropriate resolution.

Reviewed, approved, and processed grievance and labor issues. Investigated and represented the company in step grievances and in arbitrations.

Participated in discussions with staff and union representatives on contractual issues.

Managed all recruitment for plant location; ensured compliance of EEO/ADA/AA, federal and state regulations.

Analyzed and determined new employee compensation and exempt salaries based on

qualifications.

Administered payroll, benefits, and FMLA.

Air Wisconsin Airlines

Corporate Human Resource Manager – Recruitment – March 2007 to June 2008

Appleton, WI.

Interpreted and maintained knowledge of labor agreements for four separate union groups.

Facilitated training to managers on contractual compliance.

Formed strong working relationships with union committees to establish a supportive partnership.

Established uniform recruitment and hiring procedures to be used both locally and in remote locations.

Conducted salary surveys, performed position classification reviews, determined appropriate job classifications and compensation.

Facilitated training to managers on contractual compliance.

Effectively managed a $600,000 recruitment budget.

Coordinated recruitment of six hundred employees in Washington Dulles, VA., one month ahead of schedule.

Directed the work of twelve recruiters located locally and remotely, coordinated schedules, recruitment events, and planned participation in job fairs and campus recruiting.

Fox Valley Technical College

Associate degree: Human Resource Management

Appleton, WI.

Dean's List - GPA 3.8

August 2003 to May 2006

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