Christine M. Hormann, PHR
**** ***** ******** ****** ( Sioux Falls, SD 57110 ( 605-***-****
Summary of Qualifications
Dedicated Human Resources professional with knowledge of a variety of
principles and policies relating to the field. Possesses the ability to
establish and maintain effective relationships with management and all
employees. Interacts effectively with all levels of employees and
applicants in a positive and professional manner. Confident in all
communications; written and oral. Objectively coaches employees and
management through complex, difficult and emotional issues. Makes
recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues by using judgment
that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures,
regulations and law. Areas of expertise include:
Employee Relations Policy Management Benefits Administration
Payroll/Salary Management Staffing/Recruiting Compliance
Professional Experience
Human Resources Generalist August 2007 to February 2010
Argus Leader Media, Sioux Falls, SD
Directly responsible for a large variety of Human Resources tasks including
recruitment, employee relations, payroll and salary maintenance, FMLA,
workers' compensation, orientation, HRIS system maintenance and overseeing
the annual performance review process. Act as point of contact for all
employee questions, as well as compliance concerns. Ensures company is
operating within employment standards set at state and federal levels.
. Lead the Safety Committee, Workplace and Cultural Diversity Committee
and organize United Way events for the company.
. Assume the role of Human Resources Director approximately one week a
month and take on additional responsibilities as they arise.
Human Resources Coordinator August 2005 to March 2007
VeraSun Energy Corporation, Brookings, SD
Perform various Human Resources tasks with continually increasing
responsibility. Maintain all HRIS systems, oversee the implementation of
the new payroll system, create offer letters and company forms, conduct the
employee survey and provide reporting to various agencies. Responsible for
all steps of the hiring process and provide training and assistance for
employees.
. Promoted three times within time of employment. Hired as a Human
Resources Assistant II, promoted to Human Resources Generalist, then
promoted again to Human Resources Coordinator.
. Coordinated the entire human resource functions for two new plant
locations in Fort Dodge and Charles City, Iowa. Successfully staffed
both operations within a tight deadline. Worked to set up all benefits
and hiring processes for the plants. All projects completed within 4
weeks prior to the opening of that location.
Recruiter (Contract) September 2004 to March 2005
Citibank/Ranstad Work Solutions, Sioux Falls, SD
Hired to take part in a pilot program to implement staffing strategies to
attract top talent, reduce recruiting costs and decrease the time to staff
open positions. Perform high level behavioral interviewing to determine
ways to insure selection quality and integrity of candidates. Also
responsible for the continual sourcing and screening of external
candidates.
Human Resources Assistant (Temporary) Sioux Falls, SD January 2001 to
April 2001
CCC Information Systems (AvailAbility Employment Services)
Primary responsibilities include recruitment, applicant and resume
screening. Schedule and conduct interviews and phone screens, assist hiring
managers with decision making and extend offers of employment. Conduct
background checks, as well as provide notification to applicants not
selected for positions.
Community Involvement
Society for Human Resource Management, Sioux Empire Society for Human
Resource Management,
Brookings Area Human Resource Association (President, 2007),
Sioux Empire United Way Volunteer (Community Impact Team), School Based
Mentor at Hawthorne Elementary School
Education
Master of Science Degree, Human Resources Specialization
The University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD (4.0 GPA)