Human Resources Manager

Dominic A. Salerno

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Human Resources Management, SPHR

Employee Relations / Recruiting / Benefit Administration / Organizational

Development

Health & Safety / Performance Management / Workers Comp / Policy

Administration

EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY

2008 - 2010 Tenneco Automotive, Marshall, MI

Human Resources Manager Senior staff member accountable for all aspects

of human resources administration within a 400 employee emission control

manufacturing plant. Managed department staff consisting of an HR

Generalist and HR Administrator. Developed and implemented hourly

associate Performance Evaluation process. Investigated and resolved

employee incident report occurrences. Administered progressive

disciplinary action to maintain performance standards. Produced local wage

and benefit surveys to determine competitive compensation packages.

Conducted monthly Employee Communication Meetings. Revised and published

2010 edition of Employee Handbook. Certified DDI (Development Dimensions

International) Facilitator.

2007 - 2008 Multi-Plex, a division of Magna Powertrain, Howe,

IN (Plant Closed)

Human Resources Manager Administered policies related to all phases of

human resources activity within a 230 employee automotive supplier

manufacturing plant. Recruit, interview, and selected candidates for open

positions. Facilitated DuPont Safety Training. Represented the company at

personnel related hearings and investigations. Responsible for updating

policies and procedures to ensure employment law compliance. Championed

performance management activities. Arbitrated problem resolution

situations. Conducted exit interviews and terminations. Fostered an Open

Door environment, developed and mentored plant Fairness Committee. Worked

with other senior managers to plan, implement and attain company goals.

2001 - 2007 Fibre Converters, Constantine, Ml

Human Resources Manager Principal contact for anticipating, investigating

and resolving Employee Relation concerns. Administer employee benefits

package: Healthcare, HRA, FSA, Dental, STD, LTD, & 401(k). Established

effective Performance Evaluation process for all production employees.

Improved plant goals attainment by developing Scoreboard Management Review

process. Championed initiative to launch and administer Continuous

Improvement Suggestion Program. Recruit, interview, administer pre-

employment testing, hire within all organizational levels. Initiated

Employee Discussion Groups to enhance communication and trust within

company. Revised Employee Handbook, coached supervisors towards consistent

policy administration.

1993 - 2000 Benteler Automotive/Chassis Division, Galesburg, Ml

Human Resources Specialist Addressed HR issues and concerns. Administered

pre-employment testing, conducted interviews and reference checks,

initiated employment offers and hired successful candidates. Coordinated

benefit package including 401 (k), Flexspend, Medical, Dental, Optical and

Life insurance. Processed payroll for 600+ hourly and salaried employees.

Performed routine AS400 PeopleSoft HRIS functions. Revised and presented

New Employee Orientation program. Conducted counselings and terminations.

Designated as company representative at arbitration hearings.

Continuous Improvement Coordinator Consistently surpassed monthly goals

for accepting and implementing continuous improvement ideas within all

organizational levels. Facilitator of Plant TQM Steering Council. TQM

Trainer. Developed cross functional teams to address specific departmental

inadequacies. Recipient of the company's highest honor - The Presidential

Continuous Improvement Award.

Manufacturing Supervisor Managed the successful launch, ramp-up and full

production run of the J-Car tiebar assembly line. Scheduled daily

production requirements for 28 MIG/TIG welders, machine operators, material

handlers and set-up personnel. Maintained daily attendance and payroll

records. Interviewed candidates for welding and machine operator direct

hire positions. Instrumental in achieving QS9000 Certification.

1992 -1993 Swift-Eckrich/ConAgra, Kalamazoo, Ml

Production Supervisor Direct supervision of 70 union employees on six

vacuum packaging lines. Effective administration of Teamster union

contract. Held monthly Departmental Safety Meetings. Maintained daily

attendance and payroll records. Cross-trained as a Processing Department

front line supervisor. Monitored USDA compliance and internal sanitation

procedures.

1989 -1992 Wells Aluminum/Kalamazoo Division, Parchment, Ml

Fabrication/Shipping Supervisor Scheduled production requirements for 50

UAW employees. Processed sales orders and bills of lading. Effective

administration of United Auto Workers union contract. Direct front line

supervisor responsibility for machine operators, welders, benders and set-

up personnel. Resolved performance issues and developed corrective action.

EDUCATION

SPHR Certification Senior Professional in Human Resources, issued by the

Human Resources Certification Institute, 2005.

Western Michigan University Bachelor of Arts, General University Studies.

Concentration in Psychology, Business, and Holistic Health. GPA 3.95 (4.0).

Kellogg Community College Associates Degree, General Studies, Psychology,

Magna Cum Laude.

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