Human Resources Manager

Nicole M. Ashba, PHR

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KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

> Managed a staff of professionals including both local and

remote HR generalists, payroll specialists and receptionist

> Responsible for goal setting in alignment with company

objectives, career development, annual performance appraisals

and coaching

> Responsible for planning and adhering to department budget

> Facilitated change process and planning through announcement

and all phases of numerous layoffs and three plant closures

> Coordinated HR issues through transition of local plant and

office closings including WARN notices, TAA funding, ODJFS,

severance/benefits packages, outplacement training/services,

etc.

> Managed change resulting from layoffs, movement of product

lines, corporate merger, local merger, acquisition of company

and plant closings

> Led implementation of new policy handbook, Code of Conduct

policy and other initiatives

> Led implementations of new benefit packages at a local level

for three sites (i.e. medical, dental, vision, life, etc.)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Diamond Innovations

Worthington, OH

Human Resources Manager 6/08 -

Present

Develop, implement, direct and administer all human resources

functions for 275 employees at two locations. Major areas of

responsibility include employee relations, staffing, training,

performance management, employee development, succession

planning, employee engagement, etc.

Invensys Controls - 8/98 - 6/08 Plain

City, OH

Manager, Human Resources 3/04 - 6/08

Developed, implemented and administered policies, practices and

procedures for the global technology and engineering center

while in a matrixed reporting relationship with local and global

HR team. Major areas of responsibilities included employee

relations, change management, policy interpretation,

communication, compensation and performance management,

performance improvement planning, succession planning,

recruitment, staffing, payroll, benefits, safety, worker's

compensation and more.

. Managed all aspects of the Human Resources function for

entire product group for all functions including offsite

employees and facilities while also responsible for the

payroll function

. Worked closely with business unit leaders to develop and

implement HR programs and practices consistent with the

Company's goals to support business objectives

. Managed the administration of company policies and procedures

. Provided coaching and guidance to managers

Senior Human Resources Generalist 8/03 - 3/04

Human Resources Generalist 8/98 - 8/03

. Managed and administered Company benefits for more than 500

employees including Medical, Dental, Disability, Life,

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), COBRA and HIPPA

. Developed, revised and communicated Company policies and

procedures

. Recruited internally and externally for open positions

. Researched employee relations issues and provided direction

and support to operational management

. Managed Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) policy

. Led hourly job evaluation team

. Ensured compliance with federal and state regulated laws

. Managed Company sponsored employee activities, newsletter,

employee recognition program and charitable programs

. Administered both self-insured and state funded Worker's

Compensation in Safety Director's absence

. Originated and maintained training records to ensure

continued compliance to ISO/QS certification

. Coordinated temporary staffing requirements

. Revised policies and forms for effective administration and legal

compliance

. Improved efficiency, accuracy and consistency with various

Human Resources processes

AIDA Dayton Technologies Corporation Dayton,

OH

Human Resources Intern 6/98 - 8/98

. Planned and executed a comparison of health care providers by

surveying employees and companies regarding their

satisfaction with their health care provider

EDUCATION

Wright State University Dayton,

OH

Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management

Cum Laude, GPA 3.4/4.0

Professional Human Resources (PHR) Certified

SKILLS

. Human Resources Information Systems, Ceridian and ADP,

Ceridian's Time and Attendance and Kronos

. Recruitmax

. Windows, Microsoft Office and Lotus Notes

. Highest level of integrity and professionalism

. Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem solving and

organizational skills

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