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Human Resources Customer Service

Location:
Madison, WI, 53718
Posted:
March 30, 2011

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Resume:

Caroline Polster_________________________________

**** ***** **** . *******, ** 53718 . 608-***-**** .

**********@*****.***

Successful, accomplished Human Resources professional with excellent

planning,

organizational, and interpersonal skills along with a passion for making a

positive difference in the organization, staff and clients

Summary of Qualifications

OVER 15 YEARS OF COMPREHENSIVE HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST AND MANAGEMENT

EXPERIENCE IN BOTH NON-UNION MANUFACTURING AND CUSTOMER SERVICE

ORGANIZATIONS. EXPERIENCED IN DEVELOPING AND MANAGING THE HR FUNCTION FOR

AN ORGANIZATION AS A SOLO HR MANAGER AND AS PART OF LARGER HR TEAM OF

PROFESSIONALS.

Proactive, hands-on style managing all aspects of Human Resources as well

as project management and strategic planning. Experienced in staffing,

recruiting, benefits administration, FMLA & COBRA administration,

compliance, employee relations, policy development, compensation, DOT

compliance, affirmative action plan development, performance management and

professional development.

Proven ability to form strong relationships with and gain trust of

colleagues and employees at all levels within the organization. Driven by

opportunities to make a positive impact for the organization, individual

employee and clients served.

career highlights

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Managed all aspects of human resources for powder metal manufacturing

company (three shifts) through period of growth from 60 employees to 185

employees. Developed and implemented employee policies, procedures and

employee handbook. Led the training component of ISO and QS 9000 quality

programs.

Managed all aspects of human resources for paper core and container

manufacturing company with operations at two different locations.

Implemented skill-based pay structure.

Effective member of six person HR leadership team for regional airline with

an employee base of 3,500 people. Led staff of 12 recruiters in managing

the recruitment and hiring process for all levels and positions (pilots,

flight attendants, mechanics, ground service crew and corporate staff)

within the organization. Successfully staffed for the opening of

operations in multiple cities throughout the country as well as increased

ground service staff by 200 agents in Chicago hub over six-month period.

Business and Operations

Member of senior management staff for family-owned, customer service

oriented vending and catering business at multiple locations. Managed all

HR functions including payroll administration. Actively involved with

strategizing for growth and continuous improvement. Successfully

coordinated company response in working with attorneys to settle lawsuit

preventing significant loss to company.

Training and Professional Development

Conducted needs analysis for professional staff development, and structured

plans and programs to meet identified professional development needs.

Designed and delivered training programs, including employee orientations,

ISO training procedures, safety training, harassment training, supervisory

training, DOT compliance.

Experience

CANTEEN VENDING, MADISON, WI DECEMBER, 2010 - PRESENT

Office Manager - Report to District Accounting Manager

Wright Vending & Distributing, Inc., Madison, WI 2004 -

2010

Human Resources Manager - Reported to President/Owner

Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation, Appleton, WI 2002 - 2004

Manager Corporate Recruiting and Compensation Reported to the VP Labor &

Employee Relations

Hayes Manufacturing Group, Inc. - Division of Sonoco, Neenah, WI 1998 -

2002

Human Resources Generalist - Reported to President/CEO

Federal-Mogul Sintered Products, Waupun, WI 1993 - 1998

Human Resources Administrator Reported to VP Operations.

Education

CARROLL UNIVERSITY, WAUKESHA, WI - B.S. - PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR, CUM LAUDE

HONORS

Member Society of Human Resources Managers (SHRM) since 1999

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient typing with 90 wpm and data entry skills;

Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, various HRIS and payroll systems



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