Jennifer Oriel, SPHR

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Centennial, CO 80112

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SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

SUMMARY

A human resource professional with over 10 years of combined experience in

private and non-profit sectors with a focus on aligning the human resource

function as a strategic business partner. Results-oriented with strong

analytical and problem solving skills. Excellent time management skills

with the ability to handle multiple tasks with competing priorities.

Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels. Areas of

expertise include:

Benefits: Plan design/implementation, communications, FMLA

Organizational Talent Management, Performance Management

Development:

Compensation: Job Grade Implementation, Salary Planning, Profit Based,

Management Bonuses

Legal / Regulatory: Employee Relations, Risk Management, State/Federal

Employment Law

Workforce Planning: Job Analysis and documentation, Recruitment, Selection

and Retention

Project Management: HRIS Selection and Implementation, Payroll Integration,

Affirmative Action

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES, Denver, CO 2007 - 2010

Senior Human Resource Business Partner

Strategic HR Business Partner for the Operations, Engineering, Sales

Service, Research and Development and Quality groups for pharmaceutical

manufacturing company.

. Provided HR leadership and expertise implementing programs which enhanced

business performance throughout the organization including talent

management, employee relations, benefits, compensation, and wellness

programs.

. Successfully contributed to HRIS implementation with responsibility for

multi-functional business process analysis, training materials

development, and organization-wide training implementation.

. Provided change management services to all levels as company downsized

with emphasis on coaching management through the communications process.

Resolved high-risk employee relations issues with no legal ramifications

and achieved transition within designated timeframe.

. Assessed current workforce capabilities against future needs and

developed and analyzed employee selection criteria during reduction-in-

force. Created objective criteria which led to a more consistent process

for making career management decisions.

HAYS COMPANIES, Minneapolis, MN 2003 - 2005

Human Resource Manager

Managed human resource department for insurance brokerage company with 12

branch offices and 300+ employees.

. Successfully provided human resource management and support to entire

company with a staff of two; managed HR Assistant. Recognized for

motivating, empowering and developing talent.

. Provided coaching to managers leading to consistent execution of employee

development and personnel issues.

. Coordinated entire talent management effort with hiring managers from

talent needs analysis to determining appropriate compensation structure

and on-boarding of new employees. Recognized as a key contributor in

development of successful internship program.

. Directed benefit administration (medical, dental, 401k, life insurance,

COBRA) to include enrollment activities, claims resolution, and

evaluation of programs for cost effectiveness. Administered self-funded

dental plan becoming a "go-to" contact for approving claims and managing

reimbursement process.

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HAYS COMPANIES, (continued) Minneapolis, MN

2003 - 2005

. Developed and submitted company's first ever Affirmative Action Plan and

created diversity initiatives resulting in opening up new avenues for

hiring and recruiting.

. Administered legally compliant human resource plans and procedures for

company including all salary increase and bonus programs, 401k year-end

testing and audit, benefits open enrollment, and leave requests (FMLA).

This led to a revamping of the Paid Time Off accrual program and more

cost effective accounting practices.

MEDSOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, Minneapolis, MN 2000 - 2003

Human Resource Manager

Managed decentralized HR function from corporate headquarters for start-up

medical device manufacturing company while providing full range of HR

support for on-going aggressive acquisition schedule. Provided direct

client support to corporate office including CEO and Sales department.

. Acted as a culture and change management agent while advising human

resource staff at 13 nationwide business units supporting 1,300

employees.

. Managed comprehensive benefits program including self-funded medical

plan, continuously monitoring third party administrator relationship and

proactively addressing benefit plan design changes.

. Assisted with the design, development, and launch of a new compensation

system which provided implementation of job grades, salary planning, and

administration of profit-based and management bonuses, ESPP, and stock

option awards.

. Assumed project lead role for special assignments including payroll

integration, selection, and implementation of an HRIS which resulted in

taking many diverse systems and standardizing them.

MID-CONTINENT AREA POWER POOL, St. Paul, MN

1999 - 2000

Human Resource Generalist

Fulfilled all aspects of the human resources generalist function for a

staff of 100 professionals for non-profit electrical utility organization.

. Coordinated and participated in all aspects of recruiting exempt and non-

exempt staff and created an effective orientation program which resulted

in a more positive on-boarding process.

. Administered full cafeteria benefit plan, including preparation and

maintenance of annual benefits elections and enrollment data. Counseled

employees and managers regarding policies ensuring open communication and

information flow during renewal process.

. Led selection and implementation of HRIS providing for maintenance of

system and reports to management for planning and budgeting.

ERICSSON, INC., Research Triangle Park, NC 1996 - 1998

Quality and Process Planning Coordinator / Human Resource Assistant

Promoted to develop, implement and analyze business policies and procedures

to enhance the productivity and quality of business group and its products

for an international telecom company.

. Acted as quality coordinator ensuring compliance with quality standards

and ISO 9000 during internal and external audits.

. Trained employees to comply with standards. Effectively represented

business group to executive staff and divisions in Sweden, Brazil, Texas

and Virginia addressing department quality and cross-functional

processes.

. Served as on-site benefits contact for employees, oriented new hires,

handled domestic and international relocations, coordinated temporary

services, and secured employment verifications.

EDUCATION

BA, Behavioral Science and Law, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

CERTIFICATIONS

Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) May 2009

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