Human Resources Management

**** ******** **** **** *****: 614-***-****

Columbus OH 43221 Cell Phone: 614-***-****

*********@*****.***

Patricia Thress

Objective To secure a challenging position in Human Resources to promote and

expand my professional skills.

Experience 3/1994–11/2008 OfficeMax, Inc Columbus, OH

Field Human Resources Generalist

Partner with HR Manager to support four distribution centers with 289+

associates.

Coach location leadership on associate issues, define appropriate

steps to adhere to company policy and ensure the fair and equitable

administration of company policies and practices.

Responsible for conducting training relative to HR topics including,

team building, interaction management and process improvement for

associates.

Responsible for performance against established safety programs.

Analyze incident data and recommend solutions. Company

representative for OSHA audits and compliance reviews. Member of

Safety and Health team.

Manage workers’ compensation claims, return to work program and

settlement recommendations.

Ensure compliance with all legal requirements and government

reporting regulations related to the employment of associates including

OSHA, EEO, ERISA, FLSA guidelines, AAP, Harassment and

Discrimination and other applicable federal and state requirements.

EEO Administrator.

Responsible for recruiting, interviewing and staffing including salary

placement and relocation administration.

Investigate and respond to litigation claims.

Associate Relations. Act as a consultant to associates and location

leadership relative to problem solving and resolving disputes.

Administer Performance Management process.

Development of Leadership Team.

Develop and chair community relationship committee.

Human Resources Generalist

Monitor programs and manage process in labor, recruiting, training,

compensation, EEO, Affirmative Action, safety program and workers’

compensation.

Provide management consulting and a key role in employee relations

for 150 associates including coaching and counseling.

Key role in the development of the Diversity/Inclusion team.

Implement and administer the New Hire Orientation and Benefits for

new associates.

Management of SAP/HRIS systems for pay administration, statistical

reporting and safety/health.

Management of Taleo recruiting system.

Manage FMLA, short-term disability and attendance programs.

Active involvement in the interview and hiring process of exempt and

non-exempt associates.

Exercise independent discretion and decision-making with a proactive

approach on employee issues.

Manage all community relations projects and non-profit fund raising

programs.

Sr. Human Resources Specialist

Coached and train supervisor/managers on HR policies and

procedures.

Manage and administer programs in labor, recruiting, training,

compensation, EEO, AAP, safety and workers’ compensation claims.

Develop and administer benefits to new associates and annual

enrollment program for current associates.

Implement and manage return-to-work and drug free workplace

programs.

Manage recruiting, training and hiring of new associates.

Manage and administer FMLA, short term disability and attendance.

Develop and compile data, prepared reports/statistical analysis for

management team.

Manage PeopleSoft/HRIS systems.

Education 2009 Current Franklin University Columbus OH

B.A., Business Administration

1990-1993 Franklin University Columbus OH

B.A., Business Administration

1983-1986 Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA

Animal Science

Interests W ater sports, history and biographies

References Upon request

Contact this candidate