Katie Marzolf, PHR
Bainbridge, Georgia 39819
Career objective
A position in a results-oriented company that
seeks an ambitious and career conscious person,
where acquired skills and education will be
utilized toward a continued growth and
advancement.
Experience
June 2007 - December 2008 American Fibers and
Yarns Bainbridge, GA
Human Resource Manager
Provided HR and business leadership to the plant
ensuring the achievement of business results both
financial and non-financial, by fully
participating as a management team member.
Developed and implemented HR strategies that
result in improvements of business productivity,
efficiencies, employee engagement, staffing, and
retention.
Identified and analyzed business issues where HR
products and services can be leveraged for maximum
efficiency; developed and drove strategies to
implement appropriate solutions.
Anticipated, predicted, and diagnosed business
conditions which may have underlying HR issues or
ramifications.
Drove management and employee behavior toward
effective and efficient performance management
processes which improved employee morale and plant
productivity.
Defined and communicated employee performance
expectation through employee development,
performance management, and position descriptions
to ensure maximum contribution of people in
achieving the business goals.
Educated and trained key employees on Human
Resources principles, employment laws, company
policy, and their application & assessment.
Designed, facilitated, and drove change-efforts,
culture development, and communication strategies.
Ensured compliance with company policies and all
federal & state regulations including governmental
reporting requirements.
Responsible for developing, managing, and
maintaining the plant's workers' compensation
program. This includes the management of claims,
settlements, and litigation; OSHA documentation &
reporting; return to work program; and accident
investigations.
Managed the compensation & salary planning process
to include job evaluations, job classification
systems, wage surveys, market pricing, internal
equity analysis, and compliance with federal and
state laws.
Minimized company liability and exposure by
developing positive employee relations programs
resulting in a non-union environment through
consistent and fair application of best practice
HR policies and procedures.
Provided direction, organization, leadership and
development to the HR department staff. Staff
includes: Occupational Nurse, Payroll/Benefits
Administrator, Human Resource Generalist, and
Training Coordinator
Leveraged technology and re-engineered HR
processes to streamline operations, slash costs,
and improve efficiency, accuracy and services
Maintained current knowledge and understanding of
regulations, industry trends, current practices,
new developments, and applicable laws regarding
human resources
January 2004 - June 2007 Mack Molding
Company Inman, SC
Human Resource Manager
Recruit and staff hourly and salary
positions---minimizing turnover and training
costs.
Manage worker's compensation, short/long term
disability, and unemployment cases---to reduce
overall expense.
Implement effective training courses for new
recruits and current employees --- speeding
profitability.
Manage the Human Resource Staff --- Oversee the
weekly payroll process, and the departments
administrative functions
Work closely with the Human Resource Director---
Negotiating annual benefit contracts
Provide Human Resource support to the
manufacturing managers --- Discipline, Employee
Relations, and Staffing
Create and manage an effective Safety Team ---
Creating safety conscious work environment and
reduce worker's compensation expenses.
Work closely with the Director of Operations to
ensure the employees are growing in the direction
of the company --- Increasing labor utilization
May 2002-2004
Donaldson Company Auburn, AL
Human Resource Assistant Manager
Recruit and staff hourly positions with in the
plant --- staffed hourly work force from 100
employees to 250 employees with in 9 months
Process payroll for 200+ weekly employees and 35
bi-weekly employees.
Keep the OSHA log up-to-date and continuously
provide support to the Safety Team --- Our plant
went 4 years with NO LOSS TIME.
Mange the co-op program by working with
universities.
Created the Affirmative Action Plan
Gathered information from local business for wage
survey and administered it into the current pay
scale.
Maintain and administer employee benefits.
Plan and coordinate all employee
activities---staying with in the budget.
Organize all charitable events for the plant.
Resolve employee issues.
Provide support to the Human Resource Manager.
Education
1996-2001 Auburn
University Auburn, AL
B.S., Poultry Science.
Minor in Human Resource Management.
Currently working on a MBA in Human Resource
Management.
Professional Certification
Professional in Human Resource (PHR) Certification