Kristin Escobar

*** ******** ***** ( SMYRNA, TENNESSEE 37167 ( 615-***-**** (

abjpqy@r.postjobfree.com

Human Resources Generalist

< Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) offering generalist

experience distinguished by commended performance and proven results.

< Well rounded background in HR generalist affairs, including experience in

employee recruitment and retention, staff development, dispute resolution

process, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, HR records

management, HR policies development and legal compliance.

< Demonstrated success in cost savings, utilizing the training and Six

Sigma Green Belt certification through prosperous implementation of

changes made by use of the DMAIC process.

Professional Experience

MAACO - MADISON, TENNESSEE

Auto body shop that specializes in collision repair and auto painting in a

production line setting.

Part Time Office Coordinator, October 2009 - Present

< Played a key role in opening the shop, including procurement of

equipment and vendors and recruiting and on-boarding employees.

< Processes weekly payroll as well as accounts payable and receivable,

new hire paperwork and reporting.

< Responsible for sales, including soliciting business, providing

estimates, and delivering vehicles to customers and handling payments.

Vought Aircraft Industries - Nashville, Tennessee

Manufacturer of aerostructures components, including wings and empennage

structures for Airbus, Gulfstream, Lockheed Martin, and Cessna.

Human Resources Generalist, January 2008 - August 2009

< Played a key role in implementing and sustaining the Joint Process

Communications Meetings, which are designed to foster teamwork and an

open door environment conducive to positive dialogue across the

organization after an unfavorable four month work stoppage of the

unionized hourly workforce.

< Involved with labor and employee relations, including conducting

investigations, advocating compliance of the negotiated contract,

company policies and procedures, and federal and state regulations,

recognized potential employee relations issues and recommended

necessary corrective action, monitored and administered disciplinary

procedures in compliance with state and federal law and company

policies and procedures, and provided the company response to the

union's grievance process.

< Scheduled and interviewed salaried candidates, coached hiring managers

to make appropriate hiring decisions based on company strategic

objectives and compliance with all federal and state laws, conducted

exit interviews of employees who resigned, and responded to

unemployment inquires and prepared separation notices.

< Shared a prominent role in Lean and Six Sigma projects and initiatives

including conducting 5S audits of various areas of the facility on a

monthly basis and membership in a special Tiger Team that reduced

absenteeism for the hourly workforce by more than 4%.

< Investigated and responded to Vought's OpenLine Ethics office cases at

the facility level as well as managed the Dispute Resolution Process

at the Nashville site.

< Directed all assignments, travel, terms of work, and orientation for

more than 100 Vought employees from five different locations to work

at the Nashville facility during the four month work stoppage.

< Conducted training for supervisors on policy and contract

interpretation and procedural execution of the policies and contract.

In addition, provided safety training to all employees, including

hazard communication and foreign object damage.

TRW Automotive - Marshall, Illinois

Manufacturer of automotive security electronics for Honda, Toyota,

Hyundai/Kia, and Chrysler.

Human Resources Generalist, January 2007 to January 2008

< Partnered with the leadership team to resolve employee relations

issues, including coaching and counseling, progressive discipline,

complaint resolution in order to maintain a positive climate (union

avoidance initiative) for a facility that employs more than 1,000

employees across four shifts.

< Served as the local Employee Commitment Index (ECI) Lead, which

consisted of conducting Open Forums with employees and the next-level

manager, administering ECI surveys to employees, investigating and

resolving employee concerns submitted through the online feedback

form, and coordinating a communication project, the First Day Back

Meetings, which provide employees an opportunity to have questions and

concerns addressed by management.

< Responsible for all immigration activities at the plant level,

including initiating H1-B visas and the Program Electronic Review

Management (PERM) process and coordinating with legal team and

candidate or employee

to ensure a quick turn around of required documentation and secure

legal employment status. Responsible for the development,

implementation, maintenance, and administration of policies and

procedures, including the employee handbook.

< Created and conducted training programs for Teams in Action and

administered Behavior Based Safety training to hourly employees.

< Conducted recruitment efforts for exempt and nonexempt personnel,

initiated testing procedures as required, and conducted new employee

orientations.

< Organized special events and activities to increase employee morale

such as the annual picnic, holiday events, and sporting events.

< Assisted employees through the open enrollment process by presenting

the changes to the plans offered and guided them through the online

enrollment process.

< Sought improvement and cost-savings opportunities, as part of the

responsibilities of a Six Sigma Green Belt and the Continuous

Improvement Savings Program. For example, collaborated with a

Computer Integrated Manufacturing Engineer to streamline and

computerize the status change process for the facility as a Green Belt

project.

< Compiled and edited the quarterly plant newsletter, The Marshall

Window, which has been used as a benchmark across the organization.

Peterbilt Motors Company - Madison, Tennessee

Manufacturer of heavy duty class 8 trucks.

Human Resources Assistant, October 2004 to January 2007

< Responsible for second shift labor relations, including payroll,

attendance, grievances, job bidding, benefits, and counseling and

interpretation of company policies and procedures.

< Accountable for all payroll functions for second and third shift

(approximately 600 hourly unionized employees), including

administration of employee benefits.

< Interpreted and explains the negotiated labor contract, company

policies, and employment laws to both management and hourly employees.

< Instructed training for salaried supervisors and superintendents for

SAP and Kronos Shop Trac Pro to ensure accurate timekeeping.

< Maintained and audits hourly employment files for all shifts

(approximately 1200 employees) in order to maintain current and

accurate records.

< Coordinated paperwork and entered information into the SAP system for

status changes, promotions, and transfers.

< Involved in all aspects of salaried recruitment and applicant

processing to facilitate staffing and ensure accurate Affirmative

Action reporting.

Education & Certifications

MIAMI UNIVERSITY - OXFORD, OHIO

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Human Resource Management, 2003

Designations:

< PHR (Professional in Human Resources), 2007

< Six Sigma Green Belt

< CPR Certified

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