Human Resource Manager
Resume:
JEAN C. PAUTZ, SPHR
Sobieski, Wisconsin 54171
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CAREER
SUMMARY An innovative human resource professional with extensive and diverse experience. Strong background in
employee benefit programs, compensation, recruitment and selection, training, safety, employee
communications, payroll, unemployment and legal compliance. A key management team member with
exceptional problem-solving, communication, leadership and coaching skills.
EXPERIENCE
1987 - 2008 Green Bay Cheese Company, Green Bay, Wisconsin
A cheese converting operation with annual sales in excess of $40 million and over 360 employees.
Acquired by DCI Cheese Company in 2007.
1997 - 2008 Human Resource Manager
Reporting to the General Manager, Vice President, Corporate Human Resource Director and President.
Newly created position responsible for developing, motivating and providing leadership to the human
resource staff. Develops, implements and coordinates programs covering employment issues,
compensation, benefits, orientation and training, safety and health, and employee communications.
Participates as active member of Steering and Management teams. Serves as company liaison with
community. Manages a staff of four.
Served on Senior Management Team and was a shareholder in company.
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- Provided strategic direction to Management Team in all areas of human resources which ensured
compliance and equity throughout the organization.
Created and led Retention Team which reduced company turnover by 15%.
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- Developed “A Cut Above” program which recognized and rewarded employee contributions and
significantly improved morale.
Initiated and managed on-site nurse and physical therapy services to evaluate work-related injuries and
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minor illnesses which saved 50% of costs in clinics or walk-in facilities.
Managed Safety and Wellness programs which reduced the cost of workers compensation coverage by
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$75,000 per year.
- Implemented stretching/rotation programs in plant that reduced repetitive motion injuries by 40%.
- Proposed, researched and created an on-site fitness center.
- Instituted a wellness incentive which encouraged health awareness for employees.
- Established annual Wellness Fair.
Wrote and secured a government grant to provide for the technical training of the Maintenance Team
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which enhanced technical abilities.
Co-managed purchase of updated Kronos Timekeeping System which enabled communication with
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new web-based payroll system.
Researched, championed and implemented first Affirmative Action Program for Green Bay Cheese.
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Served on Employee Workforce Development Network. Developed, as part of a team, training and
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integration program for Hmong and Hispanic employees.
Coordinated and implemented revised programs after buyout in conjunction with Corporate Office.
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Reorganized the Human Resource Team to meet the needs of an expanding employee base which
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increased by over 50% in one year.
Set up job share with local company to utilize their employees during their slow season.
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Served as internal contact with workers compensation carrier. Met regularly to review progress in
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meeting safety regulations which ensured compliance with OSHA standards.
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1992 - 1997 Human Resource Coach
Reporting to the President. Responsible for recruitment and selection, new employee orientation, safety
training, OSHA compliance, benefit orientations and temporary employees. Manages a Human Resource
Assistant and an Administrative Assistant.
Developed new employee orientation program which reduced turnover of new hires.
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- Trained human resource staff and supervisors on orientation program for consistency and to
ensure success of new hires.
Managed benefit programs and enrollment meetings for medical, dental, life, AD&D, 401(k) and
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disability plans. Served as resource for employee benefits questions.
Rewrote employee handbook to reflect FMLA requirements; updated revised practices.
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Developed and conducted monthly safety training programs, safety meetings and facility inspections.
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Prepared OSHA log.
Researched and purchased automated timekeeping system which streamlined payroll process and
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reduced payroll costs by 25%.
Established and wrote bi-weekly company newsletter which enhanced communication with employees.
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Selected and negotiated contracts with temporary service agencies.
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Developed “Positive Action Process” which encouraged supervisors to deal with negative behaviors
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immediately.
Researched and implemented on-site drug screening for all employees which generated significant
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savings.
Represented company at workers compensation and unemployment hearings and investigations;
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prepared all documentation.
1987 - 1992 Personnel Assistant
Reporting to the President. Responsible for creating and building Human Resource Department including
recordkeeping, recruitment and selection, and updating the employee handbook.
Established a recruitment and selection process which ensured legal compliance.
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Collected key job responsibilities from all production and hourly office employees and wrote job
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descriptions for all positions.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Green Bay Area SHRM Member
CERTIFICATIONS National SHRM Member
SPHR (2004 - Present) Green Bay Personnel Directors
PHR (1996 - 2004)
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Frontline Leadership Generations in the Workplace
OSHA Compliance Workshop - 30 hours Union Avoidance Training
Annual Labor and Employment Relations Seminars - Michael Best Employee Free Choice Act
Understanding the Hispanic Worker Public Speaking - Dale Carnegie
Creating Intrinsic Motivation in the Team Culture Building Leadership Skills
Welfare Plans - CEBS FMLA Employee Obligations
Effective Discipline and Termination Procedures Compensation Management
FMLA Administration in Wisconsin Concepts in Healthcare - CEBS
Regional Well Workforce - Wellness Council of Wisconsin HIPPA Privacy
Workplace Privacy Challenges and Concerns Coaching
Attended numerous Safety Seminars and Conferences throughout career
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