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Results driven HR Manager with proven record of building effective teams.

Versatile in multifaceted environments including government, human services

and manufacturing environments including union and non-union facilities.

Consciously balances the needs of operations and the requirements of HR

compliance with attention to detail, learning operations quickly, and a

passion to engage.

Experience

Human resource manager, georgia pacific gypsum llc; fort dodge, ia - 2007-

present

Responsible for all HR initiatives for a unionized gypsum manufacturing

facility including employee relations, training, performance evaluation,

coaching, corrective actions, workers compensation and leave of absence

(FMLA) administration. Used Vurv to manage recruiting efforts. Inputed

time and attendance using KRONOS. Advised leadership and employees in

administering the collective bargaining agreement. Collaborated with the

labor union in advancing the organization, responded to grievances, and

prepared for arbitrations. Partnered with management teams in

restructuring the interview and hiring process to a behavioral based SBO

approach. Key contributor in safety initiatives, training, investigations,

recognition programs, and generating corrective actions. Created,

maintained utilized the annual Affirmative Action Plan for the plant.

Proactively developed and sustained open communication with team members in

an effort to mitigate risk and enhance morale by engaging with employees

daily.

human resource coordinator, iowa central industries; fort dodge, ia - 2002-

2007

Served as the HR Coordinator for up to 90 employees in a human services

setting. Identified legal requirements and government reporting

regulations affecting HR functions and ensured all policies and procedures

were in compliance. Developed and maintained personnel policies, HR and

safety handbooks, procedures, and forms. Recruited, interviewed, tested

and completed background checks on all applicants. Insured all payroll

policies were in compliance with DOL regulations. Chaired the safety

committee insuring the mission of the committee was met and in compliance

with OSHA regulations. Responsible for all aspects of the workers

compensation program including investigating accidents and initiating the

first report of injury. Planned and conducted new employee orientation.

Developed and maintained accurate job descriptions and performance reviews.

Administered the performance review and disciplinary action program to

ensure effectiveness, compliance and equity within the organization.

Managed all aspects of FMLA. Developed continuing education plans for

management and staff. Maintained personnel and training files for current

and former employees. Administered compensation and benefit programs.

Maintained the computer network including acting as the help desk for basic

computer problems.

Education

Buena Vista University, Fort Dodge, IA - Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource

Management

Iowa Central Community College, Fort Dodge, IA - Associate of Arts in

General Studies

professional affiliations

Society of Human Resource Management

Chair, Employers Council of Iowa, Fort Dodge's Employer's Network Group

Committee Member, Fort Dodge Chamber of Commerce School to Career Committee

Committee Member, Discover Fort Dodge

NIETRA ISAAC

2613 North 13th Street

Fort Dodge, IA 50501

515-***-****

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