Human Resources Manager

Cell: 404-***-****

E-mail: *********@*****.***

Public Profile:

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ahintze

Debra S. Hintze, MS, SPHR

OBJECTIVE: A challenging position with an opportunity to utilize several

years of corporate recruiting within the high-tech medical device

manufacturing industry, along with my unmatched people skills, drive, and

technical aptitude to make a difference within a fast-paced environment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Aderans Research Institute Marietta, Georgia December 2011 - December

2012

Human Resources Supervisor Served as the only Human Resources professional

within the organization -- provided guidance on all human resource issues,

including recruiting, payroll, benefits, onboarding new hires, performance

issues, terminations. (2011 - 2012)

. Managed complete implementation of ADP's Workforce Now and ezLabor

from initial planning to team training and company-wide use.

. Implemented Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) program - wrote

policy, trained employees and served as a resource for entire program.

. Updated employee handbook.

Contract Assignments Georgia March 2009 - December 2011

Contract Assignments for Clients to include: Given Imaging, Inc., Lehigh

Technologies, Inc., Rollins, Inc., Air Serv, and Honda Lock Mfg, (2009 -

2011)

Responsibilities included working with Human Resources, Quality

Assurance, Marketing, Customer Service, and Accounting Departments as

follows:

o Worked through Randstad at Honda Lock Mfg. to assist with adding new

staff at the Bremen, Georgia, plant.

o Worked on call center annual open enrollment for employee benefits for

Rollins, Inc. through BankStaff.

o Worked with Accounts Payable to handle heavy backlog of filing,

mailing, verifying information for Air Serv through iStaff.

o Served as the HR Manager within Lehigh Technologies, Inc., a small

manufacturing company (less than 100 employees), filling in for the

only HR person within the plant. Managed every HR aspect including

employee relations and EEOC claims, assisting with terminations,

recruiting, hiring, orientation, corporate uniform program, payroll,

maintained files and online data for headquarters, and assisted

employees with accessing online information, accounts receivable,

cash balancing, serving as an HR resource for managers and employees,

and served as a financial partner saving unnecessary costs now and for

the future through AccountantsOne.

Theragenics Corporation (500 total employees) Buford, Georgia May

2005 - March 2009

HR Generalist (2005 - 2009)

o Served as primary HR rep for local manufacturing facility along with

subsidiary based in Portland, Oregon, on employee relations issues, I-

9 documentation, FMLA and disability leave, counseling, and other

related issues.

o Responsible for recruiting, interviewing and tracking employee data

utilizing HRIS system.

o Rolling out company's affirmative action plan to include writing

document, researching current AAP/EEO laws, training, and served as

liaison between corporate attorney on plan.

o Supervised corporate courier.

Novoste Corporation (350 total employees) Norcross, Georgia June

1999 - February 2005

HR Manager (2002 - 2005)

o Recruiting and hiring to include: posting jobs, tracking candidates,

negotiating salaries.

o Lead role in guiding hiring managers through the interview and

selection process.

o Supervised Receptionist, manage front desk duties and supervise all

temporary employees.

o Employment verifications to include background investigations and drug

screens.

o Coordinated annual and 60-day performance review process, ensuring

timely reviews.

o Member of Safety Committee and Leader Employee Enrichment Team.

o Wrote annual Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity plan.

o Compiled and filed EEO-1 and VET 100 reports.

HR Generalist (2000 - 2002)

o Active participant on selection, implementation, and maintenance of

HRIS system.

o Conducted weekly new hire orientation sessions, explained HR policies

and benefits, secured necessary documentation from work authorization

to benefits applications.

o Served as primary contact for all employee questions and complaints

and benefits issues and coverages, and reviewed and approved insurance

billing.

o Primary backup for payroll.

Executive Assistant (1999 - 2000)

o Provided executive-level support to company's senior officers to

include President/CEO and Vice President, Human Resources and members

of Board of Trustees.

o Received "Good as Gold" certificate for successfully conducting an

employee survey covering issues from benefits to culture.

TECHNICAL ABILITIES:

o Various computer software, quickly and eagerly learn new programs to

include: MSOffice (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), ADP's HR

Perspective, Workforce Now, ezLabor, and PC Payroll for Windows,

Nettime, FrontPage, QAD's MFGPRO and SAP. Exposure to reporting

software to include crystal reports.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

o Active member of SHRM National and SHRM-Atlanta.

o Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) which included

strategic HR; labor relations; employee development; workforce

planning and employment; compensation and benefits; and occupational

health, safety and security.

o Master of Science in Personnel Management and Employment Relations

granted from College of Business at Georgia State University.

Curriculum included the areas of strategic business decisions,

compensation, benefits, employment law, negotiating, labor relations,

employee counseling, succession planning, job analysis, international

human resources, recruiting and selection.

o Bachelor of Business Administration granted from the College of

Business at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Academic Dean's List

and National Dean's List.

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

ZCI Integrated Solutions Corporation Greenville, South Carolina 2 years

Office Manager Recruited by former President and Vice President -

Administration from the Institute of Paper Science and Technology to

relocate and join this startup organization managing workers' compensation

injuries.

Institute of Paper Science and Technology at Georgia Tech Atlanta,

Georgia 8 years

Student Programs Manager Received an award for "Exemplary Service to

Students" from the student body for serving as a mentor to them as they

faced important life decisions while progressing into professional careers.

RECOMMENDATIONS APPEARING ON LINKEDIN

FOR Debra S. Hintze, MS, SPHR

Recommendations received while serving as HR Generalist at Theragenics

Corporation

"I was one of the new employees that Debra hired into Theragenics, while

she was in human resources there. She was very helpful in my in processing

to the company. She made sure that I understood the companies policies and

was helpful in getting all the required paperwork done. She explained all

the medical and dental benefits and made sure I knew the cost as well. If I

had any problems she would listen to me with a open mind and was very

understanding. She is definitely a professional human resources person and

I would enjoy working with her again someday. I wish there were more people

like her in human resources so that you can go to her and know that she

will help you in every way possible. All the employees at Theragenics loved

having her as our HR person." July 31, 2010

Michael Pinion, Cyclotron Technician, Theragenics Corporation

worked directly with Debra at Theragenics Corporation

"I worked with Debra on several occasions while owner of Innovative

Medical Recruiting. Our firm was placing sales professionals at

Theragenics, and Debra served as my HR liaison at the company. She always

maintained an upbeat and professional attitude, and was very courteous to

our firm, and in the handling of the candidates we presented for hiring

consideration. Her follow up was always timely, and I enjoyed the entire

hiring process. I would highly recommend Debra as a human resources

professional with a personal touch." July 14, 2009

Dale Busbee, Owner / Executive Recruiter, Innovative Medical

Recruiting, LLC

was a consultant or contractor to Debra at Theragenics Corporation

"Debra is an HR Professional that I have had the pleasure of working with

for several years. I really appreciated the fact that she always gave me

feedback and responded to my emails and calls promptly. We had a great

working relationship and I would recommend her to any company." July 14,

2009

Michelle Abel, CPC, CEO, Corporate and Technical Recruiters, Inc was a

consultant or contractor to Debra at Theragenics Corporation

Recommendations received while serving as HR Manager at Novoste Corporation

"Debra was managing the HR process during Novoste's US product launch of

the BetaCath System. This required managing the recruiters, interviewing

candidates and processing the various reference and background checks

needed to hire successful sales professionals and supporting home office

personnel. Debra contributed significantly to one of the most successful

product launches in the cardiology market. I was impressed by Debra's

ability to learn the strengths and weaknesses of various candidates and

communicate these to the rest of the team so that accurate assessments

could be made. She also had responsibility for the daily activities of the

HR department which she managed with equal success. Debra has a successful

track record of HR management and I would highly recommend her." July 15,

2009

Ed Cordell, CFO, Novoste Corporation

managed Debra indirectly at Novoste Corporation

"While working with Debra at Novoste Corporation, she earned the respect of

all who worked with her, especially Executive Management. Debra was

instrumental in establishing HR systems to enable the organization to

efficiently recruit and process new hires in our rapidly expanding employee

base. Debra also exhibited very valuable people skills in managing

difficult situations and/or personnel. Additionally, Debra displayed the

unique ability to work outside the traditional role of HR and provide

leadership and support on projects that were important to the growth of

Novoste. Debra was professional and thorough at all times. I would highly

recommend Debra for any employer that can use her skills and experience."

March 26, 2007

Mike Silva, Director, Quality Assurance, Novoste Corp

worked with Debra at Novoste Corporation

Recommendations received while serving as Student Programs Manager at

Institute of Paper Science and Technology

"Debra worked at the Institute while I was working on my graduate degree.

We would frequently work together on programs that benefited the students

and the school. Debra is an outstanding individual who is forthright,

diligent and fair. I would not hesitate in working with her again in any

situation." March 2, 2010

Chris Luettgen, Student, The Institute of Paper Science and Technology

at Georgia Tech (IPST @GT)

worked with Debra at Institute of Paper Science and Technology

Filled every position from the Controller to Production Operator in

addition to an offsite Sales team at Novoste Corporation.

Keen sense of fit in recruiting career - literally decreased turnover rate

of the sales team while at Theragenics down to 0%.

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