PAULA CAREY, SPHR

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Schererville, IN 46375 abigq6@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Effective, ethical Human Resources generalist with exceptional employee and labor relations skills. Solid

background in policy development/implementation; labor contract negotiation, interpretation and

administration; employment law; staffing; compensation and benefit administration; conflict resolution;

training/development. Knowledgeable, insightful professional able to function effectively both as strategic

leader and hands on team player.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MCINTYRE GROUP, LTD, University Park, IL 2008 - 2009

Privately held global leader in the manufacture of surfactants.

Manager, Human Resources

Responsible for HR generalist functions including employee relations, staffing, training and development,

payroll, compensation/benefit administration, workers’ compensation, policy development/implementation.

• Designed and implemented new on boarding process resulting in a 30% reduction in turnover.

• Updated numerous policies and procedures to align with current regulatory requirements.

• Introduced skill based pay system for non-exempt production positions to provide consistent and

defensible compensation practices.

CITY OF CROWN POINT, Crown Point, IN 2004 - 2008

Third class city of approximately 24,000 residents in Lake County, IN.

Director, Human Resources

Responsible for start up of first ever HR function to include design, integration, and implementation of

activities including compensation and benefit administration, policy development, performance

management, recruitment and selection, and coaching and counseling.

• Developed and implemented numerous policies and procedures including internal job posting, non-

DOT substance abuse prevention, workplace harassment, recruitment and selection, and

performance management resulting in a consistent, fair and transparent hiring process.

• Investigated and successfully resolved several harassment/discrimination claims reducing risk of

formal charges.

• Led process for selection of new benefits agent of record resulting in annual savings of $100,000+

• Executed process for health plan redesign and implementation of employee contributions resulting

in containment of health care costs, and additional fixed cost savings of $80,000+

• Co-authored and implemented Code of Ethics and Values, and participated on inter-local Shared

Ethics Advisory Commission.

RHODIA, INC., Chicago/Chicago Heights, IL 2001-2004

Global leader in the development and manufacture of specialty chemicals for use in cosmetics, clothing,

food, health and environmental products.

Manager, Human Resources

Provided HR management support to 300 employees at two plant sites, including two separate bargaining

units with total membership of 250. Responsible for HR generalist functions including employee/labor

relations, strategic planning, contract administration/negotiation, team building, training and development,

job progression/succession and compensation/benefit administration. Managed staff of two.

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• Successfully negotiated two separate bargaining agreements (Paper, Allied-Industrial, Chemical &

Energy Workers’ Union, and Teamsters).

• Mediated and resolved complaints and conflicts, including second step grievances, which reduced

labor relations costs.

• Developed comprehensive employee handbook, which integrated corporate policies, site procedures

and labor agreement practices.

• Facilitated various leadership/management development/team training modules.

• Led e-business project teams to introduce Internet based technologies to workforce and championed

ISO 9002 training element.

MIDWEST PIPE COATING, INC., Schererville, IN 1997-2001

Midsize, non-union manufacturer specializing in fusion bonded epoxy coatings for steel pipe and

reinforcement bar.

Manager, Human Resources

Responsible for HR generalist functions including employee relations, staffing, training and development,

compensation/benefit administration, workers’ compensation, policy development/implementation, as well

as management of support functions including accounting, sales and distribution. Managed staff of fifteen.

• Developed job classifications and wage ranges, created new compensation review program and

trained management staff in conducting effective performance appraisals.

• Directed implementation of automated inventory tracking system (from paper and pencil system),

which provided for gains in efficiency and accuracy.

• Implemented new Human Resource Information System resulting in more efficient data collection,

storage and retrieval.

• Practiced pro-active employee relations, which improved morale and maintained non-union status.

SAWYER COLLEGE, Merrillville, IN 1996-1997

A proprietary career college.

Instructor, Part-time

Taught courses in Business Law, Math and Grammar

KMART FASHIONS MIDWESTERN DISTRIBUTION CENTER, Alsip, IL 1991-1996

Soft line retail distribution center within the Kmart Corporation logistics network responsible for

distributing apparel and home fashions to 300 Kmart stores.

Assistant Manager, Human Resources

VILLAGE OF RIVERDALE, Riverdale, IL 1990

Village with population of approximately 14,000 located in southern Cook County.

Consultant, Human Resources

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, High Honors (3.96/4.00 GPA)

Business Administration; Personnel and Labor Relations Concentration

Governors State University, University Park, IL

COMPUTER SKILLS

PC including Windows and related applications, Internet based technologies, ABRA HRIS, PeopleSoft,

UltiPro and UltiWeb, Millenium

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Senior Professional in Human Resources, Achieve Global Master Trainer

Leadership Northwest Indiana

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