Human Resources Management

ANDREA R. SAGE

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Waterford, MI. 48327

Cell Phone: 248-***-****

E-mail: abm6za@r.postjobfree.com

Human Resources Leader and Operations Management

Strategic Human Resource Manager with extensive experience in managing

employee relations, recruitment, accounting and payroll

functions. Proactive business partner focused on developing vendor

relationships, contract management and human resource programs and

processes aligned with business strategy and change

initiatives. Strengths include developing strong relationships and

credibility with all levels of work groups including business leaders

and senior management and effecting continual improvements in

operational practices.

Competencies

Recruitment & Staffing Employee Relations Compensation &

Benefits

Compliance Management Performance and Retention Reduction in Force

Management

Training, Coaching & P&L Management AR/AP Management

Counseling

Contract Review & Vendor Management Budget Management

Negotiations

Professional Experience

Xede Consulting Group May

2008 to Present

Manager, Human Resources and Operations

Managed a staff of 8 human resources, recruiting and operations

professionals supporting the recruitment and selection, employee

relations, HR policy and finance functions for corporate and field

operations. Developed strong partnerships with management and

executive teams and implemented numerous HR related solutions to

support the achievement of business objectives related to talent

acquisition and retention, performance improvement, risk mitigation

and cost containment.

. Provide oversight to Recruiting Team in both day-to-day work

direction, and in quantitative measurement of this critical

business function. Assist in recruiting and hiring process,

educate and train hiring managers and provide guidance when

necessary. Present and revise recruiting metrics and goals

every month to the Leadership Team and make changes to align

with the company's goals.

. Responsible for the oversight of semi-monthly payroll

processing, quarterly bonus cycles, year-end W2 distribution and

ensure that annual increases are administered in accordance with

policy.

. Review monthly AP/AR and Collections reports and follow up with

Account Managers on the necessary steps to obtain additional

funds.

. Develop and manage an annual budget for all direct staff and the

associated functions. Identify legal requirements and prepare

appropriate reports/documents to ensure compliance with

government reporting regulations affecting Human Resource

functions.

. Monitor and evaluate trends in industry practices, benefits,

federal, state and local employment regulations, for impact on

the organization.

. Review, negotiate and manage vendor contracts and relationships

. Manage the administration of the annual Benefits Open Enrollment

process and daily administration of Employee Benefits Plans

including; Medical, Dental, Optical, Life Insurance, Long Term

Care, STD, LTD, 401K, Section 125 plans and Service Awards.

. Provide guidance and support for the compensation, incentive,

reward and recognition programs for the company.

. Define, implement, and maintain policies and procedures for the

Human Resources and Administration functions of the company.

. Supervise and train Operations Support Staff and provide

guidance on day-to-day operating functions.

. Implemented and trained the Recruiting and Sales teams on

Bullhorn (Recruiting Workflow Process Software and ATS).

BBDO Detroit

November 1999 to May 2008

Sr. Human Resource Generalist- January 2006 to Present

Sr. Specialist, Employment- December 2001 to January 2006

Specialist, Employment - November 1999 to December 2001

Partner with Division and Department management to provide Human

Resources support that is aligned with the business initiatives, e.g.

organizational changes, organizational charts, staffing plans and

budgets.

. Handle employee relations issues and provide solutions to

business and employee issues. Provide recommendations to

management on key issues and next steps for various subjects,

e.g. performance management, turnover etc.

. Discuss staffing strategy and hiring requirements with managers

and facilitate the recruiting efforts from requisition stage

through new hire orientation including relocation and

immigration processes.

. Coach Managers through all aspects of performance management

process from goal setting through appraisal and performance

delivery/counseling process.

. Review and initiate compensation related to promotions, job

evaluations, merit increases, and internal equity.

. Process voluntary terminations and assist with involuntary

terminations, layoffs, outplacement and unemployment claims as

necessary.

. Administer unemployment claims and participate in hearings as

necessary.

ASG Renaissance January

1998 to November 1999

Technical Recruiter, Recruiting Associate

Responsibilities included sourcing, screening, interviewing, and

hiring qualified Information Systems candidates for contract and

permanent positions. Clients included DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor

Company, Mitsubishi, Yazaki, as well as non-automotive companies.

. Actively solicited resumes from interested candidates for

employment utilizing newspaper advertisements, referrals

(employee/non-employee), career fairs, Internet, cold calling,

college/university postings and events, and personal network.

. Prioritized job orders from clients and search candidate

database for qualified prospects.

. Conducted telephone screens to access candidate eligibility and

availability, technical skills, personal characteristics, salary

requirements, and job history. Conducted personal interview to

solidify relationship, secure employment applications, inform

candidate of ASG Renaissance benefits, and discuss job

opportunities.

. Work as a liaison for H-1 and Visa Sponsorship requirements.

Education, Training and Computer Skills

Oakland University Oakland Community College

Bachelor of Science in Human Associates Degree in Liberal Arts,

Resources May 1998 June 1995

Specialization in Training and

Development

Dale Carnegie, 2008 HIPAA Roadmap, 2003

LSI Stylus, Life Styles Inventory, I-9 Compliance Training, 2002

2004

Business Writing 101, 2003 Spanish I Language Class, 2002

EEO, Affirmative Action Harassment Internet Sourcing Strategies, 2001

Training, 2002

Enhancing Team Relations, 2002 Susan Hodges, "The Technical

Recruiter", 1998

Making Relationships Work, 2001

MS Office HRIS Systems (HUMANIC, ADP HRB,

Payxpert)

Bullhorn/Vurv/Taleo Netsuite

Salesforce.com

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