K AT H Y S L AC K, PHR

*** ******** ***** **. ************, TN 38563 615-***-**** abksr9@r.postjobfree.com

H U M A N R E S O U RC E S M A N AG E R

Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) offering a 12 year HR generalist career with

proven results.

HR Skills

HR Department Startup Staff Recruitment & Retention Orientation & On Boarding

Employment Law Strategic Positive Employee Relations Training & Development

FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC Compensation & Benefits Performance Management

HRIS Technologies Administration HR Budgeting

Succession Planning HR Policies & Procedures Union Avoidance

Safety Management

Professional Experience

AMERICAN MANUFACTURING & PACKAGING (AMP) Cookeville, TN

Manufacturer of food products

Human Resources Manager, 2009 to Present

Key Results:

Established company’s first compensation scale for all positions by researching prevailing wages in the local

area, which serves as guide for hiring, promotions/demotions, and merit increases, and eliminates the

potential for inconsistency or favoritism.

Developed and implemented appropriate HR documentation practices for management, including

discipline/consultation, separation of employment, and interviewing, in an effort to help provide insulation

from litigation.

Brought workers’ compensation program into full compliance by establishing guidelines for reporting work

related incidences to meet legal requirements, help keep costs and lost time incidences to a minimum, and

hold employees accountable for adhering to safety policies and procedures.

Revised employee handbook to better meet legal requirements, to establish disciplinary procedures, to

implement best practices regarding pay, leaves of absence, and attendance, and eliminate inconsistencies.

Developed and implemented company’s performance review program to be more job specific and goal

driven with applied metrics and measureables, which eliminates the potential for favoritism or review being

personality based; requires quarterly follow up by manager to ensure direct reports are staying on track with

established goals and are progressing.

Created job descriptions across all levels, which included “shadowing” and interviewing employees to

construct an accurate picture of the duties and skills required for each position.

Created HR policies and procedures that were previously non existent.

Increased communication and awareness throughout the organization via use of plant bulletin boards, plant

meetings, company website, company email, and intra company network.

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Completed annual written Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) with assistance of outsourced third party vendor

at minimal cost, resulting in time savings, less room for error, and greater legal defense for company if

needed.

Established guidelines for job openings and application process in order to be AAP compliant.

Reduced paperwork and improved time management through consolidation and creation of multi functional,

user friendly forms.

Improved morale and overall workplace performance by holding employees accountable and enforcing

company policies and procedures.

Mentor and supervise a staff of 3 direct reports.

Professional Experience (continued)

Dura Automotive Systems, Inc. Gordonsville, TN

Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive supplier (plant closed 2009)

Human Resources Manager, 2005 to 2009 Human Resources Specialist, 2000 to 2005

Key Results:

Reduced workers’ compensation costs by 32% and reduced the number of claims filed by 18% by mandating

participation in company stretching program; mandating job rotation in production department; requiring

CTS testing at employment physicals; conducting random drug testing; maintaining constant

communication with injured worker, medical provider, and insurance adjuster until claim closed;

accommodating restricted duty; attending medical appointments with injured worker or assigning on site

case management from insurance carrier; and holding all employees accountable for practicing safe work

habits and adhering to company policy and procedures.

Implemented a drug free workplace policy and random testing which resulted in reduced workers’

compensation costs and claims (as explained above), increased morale, a more skilled and fully engaged

workforce, and helped to maintain an average turnover rate of 1.04% and an average absentee rate of 1.17%.

Improved company’s process of conducting background checks and employment physicals for new hires,

resulting in rescinded offers of employment due to fraudulent statements and eliminated the potential for

higher workers’ compensation costs, higher turnover, and decrease in morale.

Effectively streamlined company’s new HRIS/payroll system, process, and procedures and centralized HR

services via constant communication with the entire workforce throughout implementation, and frequent

training sessions to ensure accuracy of usage and remain compliant with Sarbanes Oxley.

Developed a written plan for Strategic Positive Employee Relations (SPER) that served as a guide for our

management team and emphasized maintaining employee communication, increased morale, and remaining

union free through the use of such actions as daily toolbox meetings, monthly plant wide meetings,

employee satisfaction surveys, exit interviews, performance management, succession planning, and fostering

a team environment.

Mentored and supervised a staff of 3 4 direct reports at any given time.

Education

cumberland University Lebanon, TN

Master of Science (MS) in HR Management

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Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Social Science

Of Note

Professional Development:

OSHA 30 hour General Industry Course

Dupont’s STOP program

NISH’s AbilityOne Compliance (employment and development of severely disabled)

Affiliations:

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – National Chapter

Upper Cumberland SHRM – Local Chapter

Southeastern Employment and Training Association

Past President and past Vice President of Wilson Regional Human Resource Association

Community Involvement:

Summit Medical Center Board member

Local Workforce Investment Act Board member, Area 7

Former Smith County Joint Economic & Community Development Board member

Former Leadership Opportunity Smith County Board member and 2001 graduate

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