Nina Daniel

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Shelbyville, Indiana 46176

Home: 317-***-**** Cell: 317-***-****

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Human Resource professional with more than sixteen years of human resource experience; Organized and analytical individual with strong problem solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities at any one given time; Proven ability to provide critical support in the development and implementation of human resource strategies that achieve business results. Continually recognized for consistently meeting commitments and exhibiting a high level of integrity, courtesy, and service.

HUMAN RESOURCE SKILLS SUMMARY

10 years HR Manufacturing Experience

Staff Recruitment and Retention

Experienced Payroll Systems

Knowledge of DDRS Requirements

Development and Implementation of HR Strategies

Work Effectively Across All Levels of the Organization

Staff Training and Development

Knowledge of Federal and State Employment Law

Policy Creation

Management Coaching

Working Knowledge of ISO9001

Health/Welfare Benefit Specialist

Excellent Written and Oral Skills

Change Management

Turnover Reduction

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Developmental Service Alternatives, Inc., Greenfield, IN February 2009 – September 2011

Employee Services Director

Reduced turnover by 30% through creation of application tracking, management education on interviewing and selection process, attention and timely response to employee concerns and inquiries, and fair and consistent administration of praise and discipline.

Reduced workers compensation claims through management and staff education, creation of 1st report of injury reporting process, attention to claims handling, and creation of root cause investigation process, which resulted in reduction of experience mod, reduced premium cost, and substantial claims savings.

Researched and negotiated new benefits package to allow for cost saving and better coverage options for employees as well as lowering employer premium burden.

Creator and editor of quarterly company newsletter.

Created tracking process of staff, management and consumers for nineteen separate work locations to reduce fill time of vacant positions.

Planned and conducted new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company objectives and mission statement.

Planned, directed, supervised, and coordinated work activities of payroll personnel.

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Represented company at personnel-related hearings and investigations.

Advised and provided training managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity, sexual harassment and Family and Medical Leave, and recommended needed changes.

Produced bi-weekly labor reports and HR matrix for company president for labor analysis and budget.

Performed difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, terminating employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.

Facilitated quarterly All Staff meeting for approximately 215 employees which included summer picnics and Christmas banquets.

Monitored and maintained OSHA Log.

Plan administrator for company’s 401(k) plan.

Preformed payroll processing via Kemper systems. New hire setup, time entry, processing.

Great Dane Trailers, Terre Haute, IN April 2007 – March 2008

Human Resource Manager (position eliminated due to company downsizing)

Managed all aspects of recruitment, hiring, and training of both hourly and management personnel for ISO 9001 certified manufacturing company with an employee base of 500.

Created bid system for a more consistent approach to awarding jobs within a non-union factory environment leading to increased employee moral and higher employee satisfaction.

Created and implemented behavioral based interviewing process for hourly hiring contributing to better hire and 20% reduction in turnover.

Creation of HR policies and procedures (including new hire paperwork, handbook and on-boarding procedures)

Implemented initiatives to enhance employee feedback and retention such as employee process improvement recommendation process, employee roundtable meetings, and diversity awareness.

Facilitated annual golf scrabble, Christmas dinner, health and wellness fair and management team building activities.

Planned, directed, supervised, and coordinated work activities of payroll clerk, HR associate and plant nurse.

Monitored and reviewed workers compensation claims to assure quality of care, return to work, light duty, closure of open reserves and aggressive claims handling

Maintained and monitored all ISO 9001 documents and requirements related to Human Resources.

Payroll systems entry of new hires, rate changes, personal information, terminations. ADP

Armstrong Hardwood Flooring Company, Somerset, Ky. 1997 – 2006

Human Resource Manager (moved to Indiana with spouse)

Led all aspects of recruitment, hiring, and training of both hourly and management personnel for ISO 9001 certified manufacturing company with an employee base of 415.

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Drove performance based compensation program for appraisal, annual increases and development plans for all salary personnel with emphasis on bench strength.

Successfully headed ramp up hiring of 150 new employees in a three month period. Plant expansion hiring marked by less than 10% turnover after 1 year of service.

Instrumental in achieving and maintaining ISO 9001 certification.

Created bid system for a more consistent approach to awarding jobs within a non-union factory environment leading to increased moral and higher employee retention.

Created policy and procedure manual.

Created and implemented behavioral based interviewing process for hourly hiring. Resulted in 25% reduction in turnover. Process adopted as corporate template to standardize hiring practices company wide.

Supported and assisted in creation and implementation of safety programs resulting in plant’s recognition as Company’s leading facility in world-class safety performance.

Planned, directed, supervised, and coordinated work activities of HR associate.

Monitored and maintained OSHA Log.

Monitored and reviewed workers compensation claims to assure quality of care, return to work, light duty, closure of open reserves and aggressive claims handling.

Avian Farms 1992 – 1996

Human Resources Manager

Administered company policies and procedures.

Created policy and procedure manual for Kentucky operation.

Administered benefit programs for three company branches.

Provided OSHA training and prepared annual environmental reports.

Assured company compliance with all applicable labor laws.

Monitored company worker compensation and unemployment claims.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Experience in various Computer systems: WINDOWS 9x, 2000, NT, XP, Vista, Windows 7

Accomplished user of Microsoft Office Products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Publisher

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