Human Resources Management

Kris Diemer, SPHR

*** ******** ********* ( Circle Pines, MN 55014 ( Phone: 651-707-

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Certifications Human ResourceS PROFESSIONAL

SPHR, 2001 - 2012 GENERALIST WITH PROGRESSIVE CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

Human Resources Professional with 11 years of

Achieve Global Trainer, progressive experience in all aspects of human

1999 resources management. Successes are attributed to

Areas of Competency a well-rounded background and knowledge of

Employment Law business operations, exceptional interpersonal

HR Department Startup skills, and the ability to lead through people.

Training & Development Extensive knowledge and experience in all facets

Benefits Negotiations & of tactical and strategic Human Resources

Administration Management.

HRIS Technologies

Compensation

Performance Management

Staffing - Recruitment

& Retention

Orientation &

Onboarding

Employee Relations

Investigations &

Mediation

Organizational

Development

Policies & Practices

HR Program/Project

Management

Education

Metro State University

St. Paul, MN

BS, Business

Administration

(Honors)

Du Fresne Manufacturing Company, St. Paul, MN

Director, Directs all aspects of Human

Human Resource Management, payroll, and

Resources safety for an innovative sheet metal

2005 - fabrication company. Member of

Present Executive Management Team.

Responsible for providing a high

degree of strategic and tactical

leadership in a dynamic,

transformational work environment;

and aligning the human resource

initiatives with those of the

business goals and strategies.

Supports the business needs of

multiple facilities by developing

and executing human resource

processes and programs with a

hands-on, consultative approach. HR

Department consists of HR Assistant

and Support Specialist.

St. Jude Medical, St. Paul, MN

HR Manager Managed all areas of Human Resources

(1999 - 2004) and administrative support for an

implantable medical device

manufacturing facility of 200

employees. Integrated Human

Resource management into business

operation through membership on

Plant leadership and management

teams. Ongoing coaching of

management staff and alignment of

practices through participation in

weekly production management

meetings. Directed management on HR

policies and practices and their

application. Investigated and

analyzed individual situations and

determined appropriate actions.

Ensured consistency in employee

practices between business unit and

Division Headquarters;

recommended/implemented policy

changes or adaptations where

appropriate. Assignments routinely

dealt with exceptions and more

complex issues. Managed an

administrative team of HR Assistant,

Support Specialist, and

Receptionist.

C Developed and implemented Balanced Scorecard objectives and

a measurements for Learning and Growth Perspective; member of

r the team that developed financial, customer, and internal

e processes perspectives.

e Training: developed and implemented an internal press brake

r training program, conducted two-day executive workshop on

Five Dysfunctions of a Team, coached individual employees in

H project management and first-year management, developed and

i conducted monthly management training sessions on employee

g management, employment law, and company policies.

h Implemented HRIS and HR Online for immediate access to

l employees and automation of employee data and reporting.

i Designed and analyzed employee surveys to access

g effectiveness in leadership, operational excellence, job

h satisfaction, and organizational competency performance.

t Project leader of management team to develop an onboarding

s process to ensure sufficient training and promote employee

retention.

Leaned out payroll systems resulting in a 60% decrease in

processing time and increased accuracy.

Directed a dynamic Safety Committee in initiatives that have

resulted in no OSHA citations on recent inspections and less

than no lost time accidents in the past two years.

Designed and implemented a recruiting process that resulted

in reducing turnover by 50%. Evaluated behavioral

competencies and skills required for positions, interviewed

to select job and Division competency requirements, trained

recruiting team in behavioral interviewing, established

recruiting networks, and modified applicant testing.

Developed and implemented a performance review system for

all levels of positions that collaborates with other HR

systems to identify, develop, and fortify individual and

divisional competencies

Led the redesign and implementation of a training and

certification system for medical device manufacturing that

resulted in the efficient and accurate management of

training operators in multiple activities and assuring

compliance with regulatory agencies.

Finalized a work systems design for all functions within the

manufacturing operation, which is used to guide the

progressive movement of employees between job/pay levels as

skills and abilities are developed and performance improved

Planned, development, and successfully implemented a

division-wide background investigation policy/ procedure;

contracted vendor to provide service

HR Audit of Puerto Rico mechanical value assembly facility;

resulted in reorganization of department and policy/process

improvements

Supervised two manufacturing cells (05/03 - 08-04). This

temporary assignment presented the opportunity to "walk in

the shoes" of managers; meeting quality requirements through

setting expectations, managing to those expectations,

coordinating efforts with managers of other departments,

problem-solving, project management, and strategic planning.

Negotiated a comprehensive benefit package in 2010 that

resulted in a flat renewal (no premium increase) and reduced

copays.

Developed and managed programs to engage employees and

assure two-way communication. Examples are: Shop Talk with

Kris, one-on-one employee surveys, employee open forum

meetings, and assuring that all employees receive feedback

on their suggestions and recommendations.

References are available upon request.

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