KERI L. LUDERMAN
Archbold, OH 43502
SUMMARY
Dynamic Recruiting and Human Resource professional with over ten years of
experience in sourcing, screening, interviewing and hiring quality
candidates.
Well organized, positive attitude, team player, work driven and relates
exceptionally well with people at all levels. Productive and efficient in
the organization of projects and pride of work.
EXPERIENCE
TITAN TIRE CORPORATION OF BRYAN, OH (new plant manager, reduction in
salary personnel)
(Spherion, Defiance, OH from July 2006 to August 2006 - temp to hire
position)
Human Resource Generalist, August 2006 to October 2008
Worked with other departments on personnel problems, staffing needs,
interpretation of personnel policies, procedures and union contract.
Used independent judgment and exercised discretion in various job duties.
Required to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
Administered and managed the benefits program for both hourly and salary
personnel. Managed employee's files and record keeping.
Managed division's Workers Compensation. Issued reports and maintenance
of personnel records pertaining to all company benefits.
Ensured accurate and expedient processing of short term disability
claims, requests, problems or questions relating to STD benefits.
Managed and coordinated organization recruitment and staffing through
internal job bulletins as well as outside employment recruitment.
Conducted interviews and hired 100+ union employees. Turnover was less
than 10%. Sarbanes Oxley and Title VII trained.
Managed computer files, processed paperwork relative to hiring/discharging
functions and prepared new hire orientations.
Issued disciplinary actions up to and including discharge. Assisted in
training and other related programs.
Assisted Manager's - Supervisors and provided effective human resources
guidance and support in staffing, overall employee relations.
FULTON COUNTY WESTERN DISTRICT COURT, Wauseon, OH
(Temporary assignment through Angola Personnel, Inc.) May 2005 to July
2005 (temporary assignment)
Data entry, administration, maintained respect of confidential issues and
situations, answered telephones, organized cases and filing.
ALEX PRODUCTS, INC., Paulding, OH (Corporate Office, Ridgeville Corners,
OH)
Human Resource Generalist, January 2002 to January 2005 (voluntary
quit, relocated)
. Administered personnel policies and maintained positive employee
relations for 170+ employees. Identified and resolved human
relation and work performance issues. Investigated, resolved and
documented situations involving harassment and discrimination.
. Managed personnel records such as benefits, payroll, attendance,
termination information and processed unemployment claims.
. Recruitment, employment advertising, applicant resume reviews,
interviewing and new hire orientation. Turnover was less than 5%.
. Managed all hourly staffing for all three shifts. Started up a second
shift, twice, once in 2002 and again in 2004.
. Entered all hourly scheduled pay increases and payroll deductions along
with tracking employee vacation hours and attendance.
. Managed the KRONOS system with new hires, wage adjustments, address/name
changes, shift/position transfers and terminations.
. Administered performance review program (Ridgeville, 720 employees &
Paulding facility). Ensured payroll was processed
Correctly for all hourly employees. Consulted the company medical
director and legal counsel to ensure policies complied with both federal
and state laws. Maintained respect of confidential issues and situations.
Enrolled new hires into the KRONOS time clock.
. Provided support and communication with all levels of plant employees,
management and Ridgeville human resources personnel.
. Member of the Safety, Service and Activities Committee's. Internal
auditor for company's Environmental policy, ISO14001.
JOHNS MANVILLE, Defiance, OH
Sr. Human Resources Coordinator, January 2001 to November 2001
(reduction in salary personnel)
. Administrated benefits for 1000 hourly and salary employees (life,
health, dental, retirement, FMLA, FSA, STD, 401k and EAP)
. Conducted insurance enrollment meetings for all new hires, responsible
for the enrollment process.
. Provided case management on Accident and Sickness claims and all non-
industrial medical leaves.
. Worked closely with the plant nurses on restricted and non-industrial
medical leaves.
. Administered Savings Plan Workshop to encourage employees to contribute
to there 401k.
. Accountable for the monthly Human Resources report.
LEAR CORPORATION, (Formally, UT Automotive) Wauseon, OH
Human Resources Coordinator, 1997 to 2000 (accepted position with JM)
. Maintained personnel records such as benefits, payroll, attendance and
termination information.
. Updated employee files and payroll database to document personnel
actions. Accountable for the monthly HR report.
. Examined employee files to answer inquiries and provide information to
authorized persons.
. Recruitment, employment advertising, applicant resume reviews,
interviewing and new hire orientation.
LEAR CORPORATION, Continued
. Processed all hourly scheduled pay increases and payroll deductions.
Conducted insurance enrollment meetings for all new hires.
. Administered performance review program to ensure effectiveness,
compliance, and equity within organization.
. Involved in implementing and improving benefit programs, policies and
procedures. Responsive to employee problems, complaints.
. Administered benefit programs (life, health, dental, vision, FSA, STD,
401k, EAP and vacations). Maintained hourly seniority list.
. Administered COBRA, ADA, FMLA and EEOC compliance. Prepared
unemployment reports.
. Monitored and corrected discrepancies in health insurance benefits and
insurance billings.
. Updated the AS400/GEAC system with new hires, terminations, transfers
and insurance benefit information.
. Prepared reports and recommended procedures to reduce absenteeism and
turnover.
. Managed KRONOS, the attendance tracker, which involved monitoring
employee points per the attendance policy.
. Issued verbal and written warnings, suspensions and terminations.
Experience on the switchboard.
. Experience with Kaizen, providing continuous improvement by eliminating
waste and addressing ergonomic issues.
HUTCHINSON FTS (Formally Fayette Tubular Products) Fayette, OH
Human Resources Assistant II, 1996 to 1997 (plant closed)
. Administered health insurance, COBRA, FMLA, STD and medical leaves.
Scheduled and conducted interviews and orientation.
. Accountable for the daily call-in log, weekly headcount and the monthly
union dues report. Handled all attendance issues.
. Monitored and corrected discrepancies in the payment of unemployment
and workers' compensation benefits
EDUCATION
Four County, JVS - Continuing Adult Education, Archbold, OH - HR
Supervisory Certificate, 1999
The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH - Human Resources Management
Certificate, 1998
Northwest State Community College, Archbold, OH - Associate of Applied
Science, 1995