Manager Human Resource

STEVEN P. SPRUNGER

**** ****** ***** **. **** Wayne, IN 46815

260-***-**** abi5yv@r.postjobfree.com

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HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL:

Dedicated professional and strategic business partner, passionate about

developing positive employee relations and exceeding organizational goals.

Highly skilled in recruiting, training and retention, and performance

management. Creative and analytical with excellent problem solving,

conflict resolution, communication, and interpersonal skills. History of

successful interaction with diverse groups, comfortable and effective

dealing with all levels within an organization.

CORE COMPENTENCIES:

. Diversity recruiting

. Interviewing and candidate selection

. Corporate and specialized training

. Performance management

. Regulatory compliance

. Payroll and attendance

. Talent management and succession planning

. Policy administration

. Employee engagement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Lowe's Home Improvement 2008 - 2010

Human Resource Manager

Responsible for administration of Human Resource functions in Lowe's Home

Improvement store with approximately 140 employees. Administered

compensation, benefits and performance management systems. Actively

partnered with staff to identify vacancies and recruit, interview and

select highest quality applicants. Conducted new employee orientation to

foster positive attitudes toward organizational objectives and to provide

information regarding policies, job duties, working conditions, wages and

benefits, and advancement opportunities. Through diligence in the hiring

process, held employee screening and onboarding expenses at 62% below

budget. Achieved 100% completion in critical associate training, and over

95% completion in ongoing training. Advised managers on organizational

policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment;

recommended changes and provided training, as needed. Maintained store's

compliance with state and federal employment laws including WOTC, EEO,

FLSA, I-9. Served as link between management and employees by addressing

questions and resolving work related problems. Processed weekly payroll and

attendance recordkeeping; as well as Worker Compensation and FMLA

administration.

Sears Holdings Corp., Fort Wayne, IN 2005 - 2008

Human Resource Specialist / Office Support Lead

Responsible for administration of all Human Resource functions for full

line retail store with approximately 200 associates. Administered

compensation, benefits and performance management systems. Partnered with

staff to identify vacancies and recruit, interview and select applicants.

Advised managers on organizational policy matters and maintained unit's

compliance with state and federal employment laws. Administered the store's

EEO and Affirmative Action programs. Conducted new employee orientation and

monitored corporate training programs. Processed weekly payroll and

attendance recordkeeping. Supervised, and served as primary back up for,

cash office and daily bank deposit preparation. Assisted Area Human

Resource Manager in conducting compliance audits in Marion and Logansport,

Indiana stores.

STEVEN P. SPRUNGER

1915 Forest Downs Dr. Fort Wayne, IN 46815

260-***-**** abi5yv@r.postjobfree.com

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Fort Wayne Toyota - Lexus - Daewoo, Fort Wayne, IN 1996 -

2002

Finance Manager, Sub-prime

Obtained financing for automobile purchases, primarily for clients with a

history of credit problems. Trained dealership personnel in proper

interviewing and information gathering techniques to maximize potential for

successful loan applications. Maintained dealership's computer network and

handled routine PC troubleshooting. Compiled data from four separate

finance offices and prepared monthly departmental performance reports for

Comptroller.

United States Postal Service, Fort Wayne, IN

Station Manager 1979 -

1991

Managed day to day operation of satellite delivery station serving

approximately 20,000 residents through a staff of twenty-six. Handled basic

HR functions within the unit, including interviews, progressive discipline,

performance reviews, EEO, FLSA and OSHA administration, vacation and sick

leave recordkeeping. Worked with two unions to address workplace issues and

resolve grievances through interpretation and application of collective

bargaining agreements.

Education:

Huntington University, Huntington, IN 2005

BS - Organizational Management

. With Honors 3.96 GPA

Skills, Training & Awards

. Sears,"2007 Rising Stars"

. Sears, Human Resources "2006 Rookie of the Year"

. Sears, District 145 HR Captain

. Fort Wayne Toyota/Lexus/Daewoo, Manager of the Year Finalist 1999,

2000, 2001

. Extensive management training through U.S. Postal Service Management

Academy

. Proficient utilizing Microsoft Office Software: Word, Excel, and

PowerPoint

. Member of MENSA

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