Kathleen A. Via
Phone: 217-***-****
Chrisman, Illinois 61924
Email:
***********@*******.***
PROFILE *Experienced human resources generalist/interim human resources
manager with broad knowledge of both commercial and government service
industries.
*Self-motivated professional with a strong work ethic and the
ability to get the job done.
*Flexible, quick learner who enjoys taking on new challenges and
learning new processes.
*Known for the ability to bridge philosophies, build mutual
trust, and create consensus.
*Thorough working knowledge of Windows IT Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Access, and e-mail.
AREAS OF Diversity Chairperson
EXPERTISE Employee Relations
Human Resource Regulations Affirmative Action Programs
Employment Law Labor Relations/Grievances
Contract Negotiations Employee Relations Committee
Wage and Hour/Wage Determinations EEOC/ADA/EEO-1 Reporting
Service Contract/Davis-Bacon
State Laws/Federal Laws Benefits/Compensation
Safety Management/OSHA 401(k)/Pensions/COBRA
Salary Administration
Payroll Administration
Job Descriptions
Standard Operating Procedures Recruitment/Selection
Written Standard Procedures Executive/Administrative
Position Evaluations Nonexempt/Hourly
Sourcing
Exempt/Nonexempt/Hourly Wage Pay Temporary Employment
Rate Ranges and Progression Outside Contractors
Technical/Instructional Writing Examination/Placement
EXPERIENCE HUMAN RESOURCES EEO ADMINISTRATOR
(2000 - 2008)
Mason & Hanger Corporation, Newport, Indiana
*Provide all Diversity training plant wide.
*Provide advice and counsel to staff managers and supervisors
relating to human resource policies, procedures
and employee benefits.
*Assist in handling of union grievances.
*Listen to employee problems/concerns and provide feedback to
functional managers to ensure mutual resolution satisfaction.
*Discuss employee problem areas with site and program
managers/supervision, indicating remedial action and
resolution.
*Motivate and educate/train supervisors to insure consistent,
equal, and fair treatment of all employees.
*Implement and maintain an affirmative action program to meet
federal requirements.
*Update and create job descriptions.
*Recruit and provide orientation to all new employees.
*Administer and oversee all benefit programs.
*Responsible for all EEO, ADA, and FMLA matters.
EDUCATION BACHELOR DEGREE
*Concentration in Human Resources and Business Management
PHR CERTIFICATION
AFFILIATIONS Member, Human Resources Association, Terre Haute,
Indiana
Member, National Society for Human Resource Management
Member, Alpha Sigma Lambda Scholastic Honor Society, Eastern
Illinois University
Experience
Mason & Hanger Corporation, Newport Chemical Depot, Newport, Indiana
1985 - Present
Human Resources Generalist
1995 - 2001
Assumed all recruitment and orientation responsibilities.
Chief liaison between employees and insurance providers.
Maintained benefit programs.
Prepared and maintained personnel files and database.
Plan Administrator for all pension and 401(k) Plans.
Assistant Accountant 1989 - 1995
Prepared regulatory reporting for IRS, state and corporate bodies.
Supervisor of general ledger account balances.
Administrative Assistant/Payroll Supervisor
Supervised all aspects of payroll for the 300+ employee organization.
1985 - 1989
Organized and maintained payrolls for all exempt, non-exempt and hourly
wage employees.
Administered reporting needs for insurances.
Arranged, reviewed and distributed federal, state and corporate reports.
Chrisman Leader, Chrisman, Illinois
1980 -- 1985
Production Supervisor
Authored weekly by-line column.
Provided City Council coverage.
Prepared all copy for a weekly edition.
Education & Achievements
PHR Certification
Bachelor Degree, Human Resources Emphases, Eastern Illinois University
Associate Degree in Applied Sciences with Business focus, Danville Area
Community College
Strayer Business College Legal Secretarial Program, Washington DC
Elected official, Treasurer, Prairie Township, IL Board