Human Resources Manager
Resume:
Ciresi & Ciresi
Company Confidential
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Re: Position as Human Resources Manager
Dear Hiring Manager,
This letter is in response to your needs for the above position. With my
many years of experience in Human Resources and Safety in a variety of
environments, I believe I possess the necessary qualifications you require
for this strategic position.
* Leadership Skills * Responsible for planning/updating/directing all
HR and Safety policies and procedures, managed
department of up to five
* Created compensation and performance appraisal
process
* Continual analysis of benefits; worked with
providers to secure most effective benefits/wellness
program
* Represented management on a union safety
committee accomplishing the best safety record for
two years in a corporate setting; updated mandatory
training, improved worker's compensation rate and had
premiums savings in 2009 of $15,000
* Participated in establishing incentive program and
modified duty for safety programs in a union
environment
* Engaged in a 9000 certification for the Human
Resources dept.
* Co-developed the Eastern Iowa HR Association
(EIHRA) diversity committee and library
* Created and/or updated company policy/employee handbooks
* Updated safety policies, procedures, program and created safety
committee
* Administrative Skills * Ensure OSHA compliance by updating logs and
training
* Ensure EEO compliance via correct employment processes and
auditing personnel files
* Retention of PHR certification since 1997 - 2012
* Payroll back-up and HRIS updates
* Recruiting * Attracted key talent, whether full-time or
part-time ensuring
EEO compliance and fulfilling management's
needs
* Partnered with temporary agencies for major
projects
I look forward to further discussion of my qualifications regarding this
tremendous opportunity.
Sincerely,
Jill Atwater, PHR
JILL ATWATER, PHR
4642 Alice Road
Center Point, IA 52213
************@*******.***
Human Resources/Safety professional offers years of exceptional generalist
and administrative experience. Possesses thorough knowledge of Human
Resources and Safety operations with special expertise in supervision,
project management and human relations issues. Demonstrated pattern of
effective communication skills, leadership and problem solving.
Note: In 2009 - January 2010: caregiver for cancer patient
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SADLER MACHINE, (Machining & Fabrication), Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
1/2008 - 5/2009
Human Resources / Safety Manager for 5 locations in Iowa, 130 employees.
Responsible for all HR and safety facets; employment processes,
administered benefits such as 401K, health, wellness, disability plans,
administration/update of company policy manual; re-established safety
program through mandatory OSHA training and update of safety procedures
manual; EEO, FMLA, ADA, worker's compensation, human relations, payroll,
HRIS updates, quarterly incentive celebrations, and government reporting.
Laid off.
RUFFALOCODY, (Telefundraising), Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 10/2005 -
2/2007
Human Resources Senior Manager for 40 locations, 2100+ employees. All HR
Responsibilities; recruiting, orientation, termination, human relations,
payroll, benefits, wellness, FMLA, EEO, compensation, update and
administration of employee handbook, training, compliance towards ISO 9001
certification, worker's compensation and government reporting. Supervised
HR Department of up to 5 full time and part time personnel. Laid off.
IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD, (Regional Shortline), Iowa City, Iowa. 7/2003 -
10/2005
Human Resources Manager for 5 locations from Council Bluffs to Chicago, 190
employees. All HR responsibilities; employment processes, human relations,
administration of policies and procedures, worker's compensation, training,
wellness, benefits and claims, OSHA compliance and government reporting
requirements plus safety aspects regarding FRA regulations, created
performance appraisal process, HRIS. Supervised two.
FISHER GROUP, (Printing/Mailing Service). Hiawatha, Iowa.
8/1999 - 6/2003
Human Resources/Safety Manager. For 150 employees. Responsible for all HR
and Safety areas; administration of benefits and wellness, updated
employee handbook; employee relations, HRIS/payroll, employment processes,
compensation and performance appraisals, initiated overhaul of safety
program by performing mandatory OSHA training, rewriting safety manual and
creating safety committee, worker's compensation, government reporting,
company/community projects, worked with temp agencies for major periodic
projects. Laid off.
Jill Atwater, page 2
RALSTON FOODS, (Oatmilling/Packaging Plant), Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
10/1986 - 1/1999
Human Resources/Safety Facilitator .
1995 - 1999
Responsible for employment processes, benefits administration, coordination
of safety and recognition programs, monthly reporting, involvement in Joint
Labor Relations Committee and union grievance process. Union bidding
process, worker's compensation, union safety committee, OSHA compliance and
safety training. Maintained HRIS utilizing Tesseract, ADP or AS400.
Administered Tuition Aid Program, performance appraisals, EEO reports
utilizing CAAMS, Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, NOCO Pension Plan, and
COBRA. Created employee handbook and newsletter. Participated in
company/community relations activities- company picnic, holiday party, 25
year Service Club and community gift program, Coordinated Safety Awards
Program for 400 people. Supervised two.
Human Resources Administrator. 1990 -
1995
Senior Secretary-Manufacturing. 1987 -
1990
Specialist-Office Services. 1986 -
1987
EDUCATION
Mount Mercy College, Cedar Rapids, IA. Business Administration-
major: Psychology-minor.
PHR (Professional Human Resources Certification since 1997).
Attended mediations class through MBA program at University of Iowa.
Seminars: HR and the Law, Working with Unions, Governor's Safety
Conference, State SHRM Conference, Safety for the Printing
Industry, Ralston's Annual HR& Safety Seminars, Kirkwood's Fire & Safety
Seminar and annual EIHRA Legal Series.
AFFILIATIONS (past and present):
CPEN, Corridor Press & Educator's Network
EIHRA, Eastern Iowa HR Association, Diversity Committee & Librarian
HROI, Local Human Resources Roundtable, 7 years
Volunteered for Foundation II Crisis Shelter and All School Reunion
Committee
Regional Safety Roundtable & Safety Consortium
ECI, Employer's Council of Iowa at Iowa Workforce Development
Note: In 2008 worked 200+ hours on flood damaged home.
Previous Salary: $50,000/yr
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