Human Resources Manager

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August 19, 2011

KAREN STARK **** South Drexel, Chicago, Il ***** ******@*********.***

Human resources manager with experience in diverse industries and a passion for training and

development. Experienced in labor negotiations and union contract administration, human resources

information systems implementation and all aspects of the employment life cycle.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER Appetizers And, Inc. 2009 -

2011

• Transition team member for human resources and business administration during divestiture.

• Directed team of human resources generalists responsible for the employment life cycle for all

employees.

• Implemented ADP human resources information system: payroll, benefits, employee self-

service, etc.

• Position downsized during restructuring.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER H.J. Heinz 2006-

2009

• Promoted to manager after ten months as human resources business partner to sales and

marketing team.

• Directed team of human resources generalists responsible for the employment life cycle for all

employees.

• Negotiated new three-year labor contract; led monthly union meetings.

• Implemented SISTEM web-based training tool. Designed/delivered training to plant employees.

• Company divested Appetizers And, Inc. brand to private equity firm.

HUMAN RESOURCES REPRESENTATIVE IAP World Services/FedSource

2005 – 2006

• Member of three person team that supported Chicago office staff.

• Administered benefits, wellness, staffing, and employee relations.

ELDER CAREGIVER 2003 - 2005

TRAINING CONSULTANT Self-Employed 2000 –

2003

• Designed and delivered training programs for public and private sector clients.

• Managed tenant services program for public housing development.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• PHR, DDI, MBTI Certified. Member, Society for Human Resources Management.

• Volunteer Project Manager - Chicago Embassy Church 2009 -

Present

Website development; created employee/volunteer handbook; redesigning children’s church.

• DePaul University - Degree in Progress (2 courses to completion)

2011