Human Resources Manager

michelle p. stalder

704-***-**** (Home) **** Leigh Court

www.linkedin.com/in/MichelleStalder

704-***-**** (Mobile) Stanley, NC

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Executive Profile

Senior Human Resources Manager with a keen ability to strategize and

execute human capital initiatives that facilitate business growth and

foster a high-performance and engaged culture. Highly analytical business

partner, who intuitively draws conclusions, themes, and trends from data,

communicates results, and influences decisions at the highest level. Known

for ability to assess and resolve a wide range of issues.

Areas of expertise include:

. M&A Assessment and Integration

. Global and Domestic Benefit Programs

. Performance Management

. Compensation Plans

. Recruitment and Selection

. Learning and Development

. Succession Planning

. Leadership Development

Professional Experience

CURTISS-WRIGHT CONTROLS, Charlotte, NC 1990 - December 2009

A diversified global provider of highly engineered products for the

aerospace, defense and industrial markets. 2,300 employees in 20 locations

worldwide. Division of Curtiss-Wright Corporation with annual sales over

$600M.

Director HR Services (June - December 2009) - Charlotte, NC

Director Benefits & HR Systems (2004 - 2009) - Charlotte, NC

Provided leadership on all aspects of human resources to key operating

executives and HR managers throughout the division. Served as advisor to

executive team in developing strategies to promote organizational success.

Oversaw benefits, compensation, HR systems (HRIS and payroll),

performance management, legal compliance, and succession planning.

. Integrating HR Programs During Acquisition: Led HR due diligence process

and integration for major $80M global acquisition of VMETRO, Inc. Met

all legal requirements while integrating company programs and culture

across facilities in eight countries. Advised executives during control

change to ensure smooth transition encompassing employee engagement,

customer satisfaction, and operational continuity.

. Developing Future Leaders: Managed an Executive Leadership Development

Program preparing 90 high-potential managers for positions of increased

responsibility. Collaborated with 3rd party consultancy to develop a

follow up Effectiveness Study that measured an exceptional positive

return on investment (ROI).

. Positioning HR as a Strategic Business Partner: Created a transformation

model to migrate HR from a transactional role to a strategic one

emphasizing human capital initiatives in support of planned business

growth over a five-year period.

. Streamlining Recruiting Processes: Designed Careers section of web site

and implemented an applicant solution system refocusing recruiting

procedures to improve speed, efficiency, and effectiveness. Negotiated

corporate agreements with two major job posting sites, saving $50K the

first year.

. Evaluating Global Benefit Programs: Analyzed international benefits by

country, recommending and implementing enhancements to align with each

local marketplace and enhance employee morale. Applied extensive

knowledge of international defined benefit and defined contribution

pension plans to ensure sound plan structure and proper funding of future

benefits.

. Standardizing U.S. Benefit Plans Post-Acquisition: Integrated divergent

benefit plans of domestically acquired companies, enabling systematic

decision-making and efficient administration across all locations while

promoting equity among employees.

. Leading Key Strategic Initiatives: As member of the Curtiss-Wright

Corporate HR leadership team, met quarterly to develop strategic plans

for corporate initiatives including leadership development, benefits, and

compensation. Acted as consultant to the team on global benefits

programs.

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Director Human Resources (2001 - 2004) - Shelby, NC

Sr. Manager Human Resources (2000 - 2001) - Shelby, NC

Directed all aspects of human resources for 500 employees across four U.S.

facilities. Areas of responsibility included benefits plans, compensation

programs, recruitment and selection, employee relations, training and

development, and health and safety.

. Orchestrated broad range of HR activities related to moving the

engineering and test lab facility from Pine Brook, New Jersey to

Gastonia, North Carolina.

. Created competency-based job descriptions, performance management system,

and training programs to achieve ISO 9000/AS9100 certification.

. Served on a team implementing the first corporate-wide human resources

information system (HRIS) providing a single-source employee information

database.

. Supported due diligence and employee transition meetings of multiple

global acquisitions with 500+ employees.

. Integrated 10 acquired companies into primary Curtiss-Wright policies,

procedures, payroll, benefit plans, compensation programs, and

performance management within one year of close date.

Manager Human Resources (1997 - 2000) - Shelby, NC

Provided human resources support for 250 employees.

. Coordinated pre-employment training class and hired 60+ skilled workers

supporting the award of three Boeing contracts.

. Designed and implemented an Employee Suggestion Program that resulted in

$100K cost savings in the first two years and contributed to numerous

production efficiencies.

Human Resources Specialist (1991 - 1997) - Shelby, NC

Personnel Assistant (1990 - 1991) - Shelby, NC

ADAM'S MARK HOTEL, Charlotte, NC 1987 - 1990

Assistant Director of Personnel (1989 - 1990)

Benefits Coordinator (1987 - 1989)

OTHER RETAIL SALES/CLERICAL POSITIONS 1985 - 1987

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

B.A., Psychology, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC, 1985

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), 1997

Society of Human Resource Management

Group Benefits Associate (GBA), 2009

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) and the

Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania

Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), 2010

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) and the

Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania

Retirement Plans Associate (RPA), 2010

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) and the

Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Active Member, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Active Member, International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP)

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