Human Resource Management
Resume:
Lynette Simpson
Cordova, South Carolina 29039
Email: ********@**.**.***
Proactive results-oriented Human Resources Professional with over 15 years'
hands-on experience in startup, high-growth, and downsizing automotive
environments. Experience collaborating with senior management to support
an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment,
safety, quality, productivity and continuous improvement to develop and
retain a superior workforce. Effective communicator with the ability to
support changing corporate needs and build strong relationships at all
levels of the organization.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Meritor, Inc., Manning, SC March 2013 -
Present
Human Resource Supervisor - Based in Troy, Michigan, a leading global
supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking and aftermarket solutions for
commercial vehicle and industrial markets. With more than a 100-year legacy
of providing innovative products that offer superior performance,
efficiency and reliability, the company serves commercial truck, trailer,
off-highway, defense, specialty and aftermarket customers.
Professional Accomplishments:
. Provide human resources leadership to site and ensure talent
development in support of overall plant and corporate HR talent
excellence.
. Administers local hourly wage and benefit programs, including annual
wage survey.
. Ensures all phases of corporate and legal compliance reporting
mechanisms (i.e., Affirmative Action Plan, corporate policy
requirements, ADA, FMLA) are strictly adhered to and completed in a
timely and complete manner.
. Leads local salaried compensation process for annual merit and
performance incentive programs.
. Initiates, instructs, and oversees the yearly development of key job
elements for facility's salaried group as well as annual performance
evaluation process.
. Lead and manage vendor relationship with salaried contract staffing
supplier.
. Lead local Positive Employee Relations strategy.
. Drive HR excellence through engagement, continuous improvement, and
accountability.
. Lead hourly manpower planning and full-time recruitment activities.
. Partner with corporate Government Affairs and site manager on
community relations and support of corporate and local charitable
contributions.
. Works closely with corporate HR in support of overall succession and
development planning process.
. Assess overall training needs of plant and generate creative and
effective training solutions with the help of corporate and external
resources.
. Deal with any and all employee-related performance issues.
. Partner with local leadership to ensure a safety first mentality of
all employees.
TWL Precision Inc, Ladson, SC Aug 2007 to Jan 2013
Human Resource Manager (Startup Facility) - A UK based company that opened
operations in Charleston, South Carolina in 2007 with a $4 million capital
investment. Replicating the capability and expertise of the European based
operation, the company was established to supply the growing US customer
base and to serve the automotive truck sectors. Position reports to the
Corporate HR Director.
Professional Accomplishments:
. Effectively staffed startup facility with highly energetic skilled
employees
. Developed metrics and reports that provide valuable information to the
business, particularly related to workforce needs and program
development/implementation.
. Defined needs and objectives in the areas of employment, counseling,
compensation, affirmative action and training.
. Communicated needs and objectives to Senior Management and give
recommendations on how to best achieve them.
. Assessed management practices and recommend changes when required.
. Emphasized performance management, retention, coaching, change
management and conflict resolution.
. Served as strategic leader in Organizational Development.
. Assisted supervisors and managers in resolving complex personnel
issues.
. Recommended transfers and promotions in order to best utilize
abilities and staff.
. Strong employee relations with the ability to develop consistent,
concise and clear solutions.
. Highly autonomous and self motivated, demonstrated sound judgment,
initiative with the ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense
of urgency.
. Excellent verbal and written communication skills for multiple
audiences including employees, management and senior executives.
. Interviewed job applicants; reviewed application/resume; evaluated
applicant skills and make recommendations regarding applicant's
qualifications.
. Developed and maintain relationship with employment agencies,
universities and other recruitment sources.
. Designed and conduct new employee orientations.
. Administered employee benefits, serve as liaison between employees and
insurance carriers.
. Analyzed benefits options and cost alternatives for employee benefits,
recommend benefits program modifications and implement approved
benefits modifications.
. Prepared and maintain company salary structure, job documentation, and
job evaluation systems.
. Prepared and process payroll using HRIS System.
. Provided advice, assistance and follow-up on company policies,
procedures, and documentation.
. Provided leadership in effective conflict resolution for all
personnel.
. Developed and recommend operating policy and procedural improvements.
. Worked with senior management to craft consistent, equitable and
competitive compensation and incentives.
. Maintained all personnel files, I-9 records, drug and alcohol
screening and background investigation results, and other personnel
records, and ensure compliance with all laws and regulations.
. Developed short and long-range strategic plans, policies and
procedures, including performance standards in preparation for
reorganization.
. Developed strategies for controlling costs of employment, including
payroll, scheduling, absenteeism, turnover and unemployment
compensation.
. Worked with management staff on matters involving benefits, employee
safety and workers compensation issues.
. Managed actions and proceedings arising in connection with employment,
benefits and workers compensation issues, including preparation of
responses to EEOC charges and management of outside counsel.
. Developed, implemented and participated in employee recognition
programs.
. Ensured compliance with ADA, EEO, OSHA, and other regulatory
authorities.
. Assisted senior management in labor relations, employee counseling,
and disciplinary actions.
JTEKT Sept 2002 to Aug 2007
Orangeburg, SC
Human Resource Generalist
Skills included:
. Conducted various types of investigations (internal and external),
including research and responding to EEOC charges.
. Administered Payroll for non-exempt and exempt employees-Familiarity
with payroll processing, problem resolution of payroll issues and
providing guidance on FLSA requirements and guidelines.
. Educated employees on company policies, programs and standards through
various employee communication program/activities
. Supervised administrative staff on day to day operations
. Conducted new hire orientations, background checks, employment
reference checks, etc.
. Ensured compliance with the company's legal obligations as to FMLA,
ADA, EEO/Affirmative Action, Unemployment and other employment laws.
. Administered employee benefits such as; Medical, Dental, Vision, STD,
LTD, FMLA, COBRA, Cancer, Retiree Coverage and 401-k
. Responsible for reconciling employees claims as it relates to benefits
. Conducted annual open enrollment
. Coordinated employee Health Fair
. Processed request for tuition reimbursement
. Handled employee relations, counseling, corrective actions,
terminations, outplacement counseling and exit interviewing
. Kept records and prepare reports concerning recruitment, interviews,
hires, transfers and promotions.
. Conducted OJT for all new employees
. Analyzed market data for competitive salary comparisons
. Performed position analysis, developed and revised job descriptions
. Skilled in recruitment efforts for exempt and nonexempt positions, as
well as attending job fairs
. Oversaw the analysis, maintenance, retention and communication of
records required by law or governmental agencies
. Maintained personnel records and handle confidential information
JTEKT Jan 1994 to Sept 2002
Orangeburg, SC
Human Resource Assistant
. Coordinated Human Resource activities such as, temporary associates,
hourly compensation, employee relations and employee services.
. Administered Payroll for non-exempt and exempt employees
. Administered employee benefits such as; Medical, Dental, Vision, STD,
LTD, FMLA, COBRA, Cancer, Retiree Coverage and 401-k
. Analyzed market data for competitive salary comparisons
. Maintained personnel records and handle confidential information
EDUCATION
Webster University, Columbia, SC (2003) M.A., Human Resource
Claflin University, Orangeburg, SC (1993) B.S., Computer Science
CERTIFICATIONS
Hiring, Firing and Discipline
COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act)
Employment Law
Union Avoidance and Reconciliation
FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act)
Microsoft Office
Certified First Responder
OSHA Standards
TS16949 Internal Auditor
AFFILIATIONS
SHRM (Society Human Resource Management)
American Management Association
Chamber of Commerce (Charleston, SC)
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