Diane C. Daniel, PHR

*** *. ****** ****** abjrz3@r.postjobfree.com Phone:

734-***-****

Chelsea, MI 48118 http:/www.linkedin.com/in/dianedanielphr

Cell: 734-***-****

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Energetic and results-oriented human resource professional with experience

in the environmental, manufacturing, construction, and energy industries.

Adept at linking business strategies to successful outcomes, employee

relations, recruiting and workforce planning, performance management,

benefit administration, and training. Known for establishing strong

relationships at all levels and a calm demeanor when faced with highly

stressful environments. Proficient in the use of Microsoft products, ADP,

SAP, Taleo, and Deltek.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RMT, INC., Ann Arbor, MI (Madison, WI-corporate office)

2008-2010

National environmental and engineering consulting company provides

sustainability, remediation,

wind farm design, engineering and construction.

Human Resource Manager

Managed HR functions and programs including employee relations, performance

and change management, training, compensation, company-wide random drug

program, and unemployment. Utilized recruiting strategies for exempt and

non-exempt management and field personnel (union and non-union) when

working with senior leaders on workforce planning. Worked with management

and employees in promoting corporate mission. Developed policies and

procedures to ensure federal, state, and local compliance and provided

guidance to business units on best practices. Supervised and mentored field

HR assistants.

. Experienced zero labor grievances through proper execution of

contracts and strong working relationships with 12 union locals in two

states.

. Improved employee retention and performance at field sites with the

development of new staff orientation program.

. Furthered employee productivity through the development and training

on performance management, management development, recruitment

strategies, business processes, harassment, drug and substance abuse

(DOT and non-DOT), and reasonable suspicion.

GREAT LAKES HUMAN RESOURCES, Chelsea, MI 2007-2008

Human Resource Consultant (principal)

. CoalTek - Delivered strategic planning and day-to-day human resource

functions.

. Komatsu Equipment Co. - Trained division leaders in behavior-based

interviewing.

. RMT, Inc. - Enriched workforce by recruiting highly skilled, qualified

candidates for executive, professional / technical, and operational

positions.

DTE ENERGY RESOURCES, INC., Ann Arbor, MI

2007

Develops, acquires, finances, builds, owns, operates and maintains large

energy projects and offers fully integrated, comprehensive energy solutions

to energy-intensive industries

Manager, Benefits and Payroll Administration

Directed day-to-day operations of the payroll and benefits functions in

multiple states. Supervised a two-person support team.

. Ensured compatibility with corporate objectives and the ability to

recruit and retain quality employees as a partner with corporate

personnel and vendors on benefit design and strategy.

. Cut operational costs and increased efficiency by merging corporate-

wide systems - HR data base, payroll (SAP), and third-party benefit

administration.

DTE COAL SERVICES, INC. (DTECS), Ann Arbor, MI

2004-2007

Provides coal sourcing, transportation, marketing, trading and services

nationally to electric utilities, steel companies and other industries

Human Resource Manager

Managed all HR functions: employee relations, recruiting, training,

performance and change management, compensation, benefits, worker's

compensation, and payroll for DTECS and its three subsidiaries in multiple

states. Worked with management and employees in promoting corporate

mission. Created an HR infrastructure that included staffing, new employee

orientation, position competencies, and redesigned processes and directly

managed HR staff.

. Enhanced senior management's skills in change management, business

processes, recruitment strategies, performance management, talent /

succession planning, and organizational development through coaching

and training.

. Improved the quality of applicants and candidate selection through the

development of job descriptions and introduction of behavior-based

interviewing.

. Fostered new business strategies through aggressive restructuring and

down-sizing.

DEXTER RESEARCH CENTER, INC., Dexter, MI

1997-2004

Manufacturer and international supplier of complex infrared detectors to

the medical, automotive and heating and cooling industries, military, and

space program

Human Resource Manager

Hired as the company's first HR professional. Established policies and

procedures, business processes, employee relations, new employee

orientation program, recruitment strategies, and compensation system.

Administered benefit program, HRIS, payroll (ADP), safety, unemployment,

and company internal communications.

. Attained an employer of choice status after creating an equitable,

competitive compensation system.

. Slashed 401(k) costs 45% and increased plan services for employees by

designing new plan.

SHERIDAN BOOKS, Chelsea, MI 1995-

1997

Human Resource Representative

Managed employee relations, HRIS administration, and performance

evaluations. Conducted 401(k) enrollment and new hire meetings and

recruited exempt and non-exempt employees.

. Recovered $45,000 in over payments to vendors by performing a benefit

audit.

. Reduced employee turnover 10% with implementation of post-hire surveys

and exit interviews.

EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Ypsilanti, MI

1994-1995

Compensation Assistant

EDUCATION / TRAINING

Bachelor of Business Administration, Human Resource Management,

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification,

Human Resource Certification Institute, Washington D.C.

Certified Targeted Selection DDI Trainer

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Greater Ann Arbor Society for Human Resource Management, Member since 1999

. Secretary 2005-2006; Treasurer 2001-2003

Society for Human Resource Management, Member since1993

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