SANDRA L. HALL, SPHR

Henrico, VA *****

804-***-****

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Highly experienced HR Manager with a passion for supporting Company goals

thru employee engagement. Exceptionally well regarded for a "can do"

attitude, highly effective communications and relationship building skills

from the plant floor to the executive office.

Recruitment/Retention Results Driven Labor Relations

Safety/Workers Project Management Employee Relations

Compensation

Policies & Procedures Communications Employee Engagement

Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Activities while in Career Transition 2008 - Present

Human Resources Specialist - Reinhart FoodService Volunteer -

Richmond SHRM

Human Resources Generalist - Employment Express Volunteer at

Employment Transition Center

Human Resources Mgr., Obrist Americas, Inc Substitute Teacher, K-

12 - Henrico County

Owner's Assistant, StaGreen Lawn & Shrub Care Review resumes

for clients at Goodwill Services

Enumerator - U.S. Census Mock Interviews -

Tucker H.S., Transition Center

Full Time Positions:

The C.F. Sauer Company, Richmond, VA

2000 - 2007

Manager, Human Resources

Corporate-level HR Manager for labor relations, employee relations and

employee benefits for this manufacturer of spices and extracts with 5

locations and 650 employees.

Led company-wide employee and labor relations efforts providing first

line consultation with

plant manager and supervisors and other leaders, including responses to

Union grievances

Coached, counseled and directly managed conflict resolution, and led

internal investigations

to resolve any claims with potential EEOC implications

Developed the Company's first Human Resources department, creating

programs, policies,

and procedures to ensure alignment with company goals and compliance with

legal and

regulatory requirements

Developed the first Company Employee Handbook

Administered employee benefits, 401(k) plan administration, safety and

Worker's Compensation

Ensured Company Legal compliance (AAP, EEO, OSHA)

- Developed E-training for managers for monthly updates and annual training

on HR topics

Successfully recruited 65 employees in 45 days for new company start up

Reduced overall Unemployment Claims and insurance expense

Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation, Richmond, VA

1994 - 2000

Human Resources Manager

Packaging board manufacturing plant with over 150 employees, directly

supporting to the Plant Manager and a member of the Union/Management Team

responsible for grievances and arbitrations.

Recruited and hired for plant and office staffing needs

Fostered employee & labor relations, led employee communications and

meetings

Member of union/management team for union

arbitrations/grievances/meetings

Managed plant safety efforts and handled workers compensation

claims/reporting

Responsible for benefits & 401(k) administration

Ensured legal compliance (AAP, EEOC, VETS 100) and OSHA reporting

Organized service and safety awards programs

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RaceTrac Petroleum

1993 -1994

Regional Personnel Director - VA, NC & SC

Gas Station / Convenient Store chain

Recruited and hired C-Store Managers in VA, NC and SC

Assisted Regional Manager with quarterly multi-State meetings and

employee relations

Fiber-Lam, Inc., Doswell, VA

Personnel & Safety Consultant

Packaging board manufacturing plant

Developed HR policies and procedures for 65 employee

Developed Safety programs

James River Corporation, Richmond, VA

Personnel Manager

Converting packaging board manufacturing plant

Recruited and hired for plant and office staffing needs

Responsible for Benefits Administration

Managed Plant Safety efforts & concerns and handled Workers Comp

Part of Union/Management Team for Union arbitrations/grievances/meetings

Ensured Legal Compliance (AAP, EEOC, Vets 100), and OSHA reporting

Led Employee Involvement meetings

Organized Service and Safety Awards Programs

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Ceridian 2000 (Payroll/HR),

Dominion Payroll, Outlook

CERTIFICATION

SPHR, 2010 (Senior Professional Human Resources)

EDUCATION

SHRM Certification course, University of Richmond

M.S., Human Resources, Central Michigan University

B.A., Business Administration, Mary Baldwin College

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Greater Richmond Human Resources Industrial Personnel Association

President 1997-1998

Vice President 1994-1995

Secretary 2009-2011

Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) 1990 - Present

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