Human Resources Manager

BARBARA A. SEARLE

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**** **** ****** **, *******, MN 55313

****.******@**********.*** C- 763-***-****

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Innovative Human Resources Leader Who Partners with Leaders and

Operations

To Achieve Value Added Results

Visionary, results oriented and top performing human resources leader with

a track record of partnering effectively with leaders and operations of the

company. Demonstrated ability to prioritize resources and focus on the

most critical initiatives. Expert in assessing, managing, and strategically

resolving complex organizational problems. Understands cultural differences

and works effectively with a diverse group of individuals. Ability to

manage, coach, mentor and train employees. Core competencies include but

are not limited to the following:

Drives and Manages Change Effective Communicator/Presenter

Excellent Business Acumen Helps Others Adapt to Change

Manages Multiple Projects Handles Conflict Effectively

Strategic Partner/Thinker Creative Problem Solver

Ability to Motivate/Lead High Level of Integrity

Champions New Ideas ( Relationship Builder

_______________________PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE______________________

ATS MEDICAL, INC. Plymouth, MN

2005-Present Director of Human

Resources

. Strategic business partner responsible for the development,

implementation and management of all human resources policies,

programs and procedures.

. Works directly with all leaders and operations of the company to

strategically resolve complex organizational issues in a

proactive versus reactive style.

. Direct the areas of recruitment, employee relations, performance

management, compensation, benefits including working directly

with top management, compliance policies and programs,

succession planning, leadership development, communications,

health and wellness, corporate training, sexual harassment,

diversity, employee handbook etc. at multi-sites.

. Responsible for developing a health and wellness program

including health education and activities that supported a

positive lifestyle change resulting in improved employee

productivity and morale.

. Lead, coach and motivate the Human Resources staff including the

reception area.

. Developed and implemented a new health care plan resulting in

zero increases over the past two renewals.

. Improved the selection process by establishing benchmarks using

performance solutions to define job requirements and matching to

candidates qualifications.

. Fully supported the Quality Lean Initiative in transforming a

culture to one of continuous process improvement seeking change

and better ways for the company.

. Directed the creation of a single unified organization with a

clear purpose and values from two groups with different

cultures.

. Developed and implemented a corporate communication plan to

inform employees and ensure continued buy-in and support.

. Set up human resource policies, programs, forms, benefits etc.

on the intranet.

DELPHAX TECHNOLOGIES INC., Minnetonka, MN

1998- 2005

Corporate Manager of Human Resources

. Due to an acquisition, established and managed a human resource

function to support a business that increased revenue over 100%.

. Designed, developed and interpreted policies, practices and

procedures.

. Developed and implemented a recruitment strategy to meet the

high volume need of installation, servicing and maintenance of

digital print production equipment for customers in the United

States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

. Improved staffing process by implementing behavioral based

interviews and an assessment tool used to predict job

performance resulting in a significant reduction in turnover.

. Led the job evaluation system after a Canadian acquisition

aliening the executive and management jobs to one evaluation

system.

. Coached managers/employees and resolved issues impacting the

workplace.

. Developed an executive compensation plan including base pay,

short and long term incentives and other perks and obtained

approval from the Compensation Committee of the Board of

Directors.

. Wrote an investment policy and created a committee for the

401(k) plan.

. Identified organizational needs and assisted management in

defining work and the organizational structure.

CUMMINS POWER GENERATION, Fridley, MN

1987-1998 Human Resources

Manager 1993-1998

. Provided human resources support to the Sales and Marketing

Business Units for Cummins who designed and manufactured

consumer and commercial power generation products used in

recreational vehicle, marine, commercial mobile, home standby

and portable applications.

. Coached managers and leaders on employee relations issues,

managerial/leadership effectiveness, goal setting and

team/individual performance.

Human Resources Specialist 1987-1992

. Recruited, interview and selected qualified candidates for

managerial, professional and technical positions by implementing

innovative and creative recruiting strategies.

__________________________ EDUCATION/ASSOCIATIONS

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Mini Masters in Business

Administration

University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN

Certificate in Industrial Relations

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor's of Art in Geography & Park & Recreation

St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN

Member of the Society of Human Resources Management

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