Human Resources Manager

Mary E. Barden, sphr

**** **** ****** * 262-***-****

Kenosha, WI 53142 *******@**.**.*** C 262-***-****

CAREER SUMMARY

HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL with extensive generalist experience in

manufacturing environments. Delivers value through ability to create and

execute processes, programs, and communications systems that support

business strategies and growth, facilitate culture integration, contribute

to profits, and enhance organizational and individual performance

effectiveness. Expertise in:

Culture & Change Management Talent Acquisition & Retention

Employee Relations HR Due Diligence Processes

Performance Management Compensation & Benefits

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TECHNICAL CONCEPTS, LLC, Mundelein, IL 2001 to 2009

Provider of automated solutions to make washrooms cleaner and more

hygienic.

Human Resources Manager

Responsible for providing comprehensive HR services for up to 130 employees

in a non-union environment. Oversaw recruiting, employee communications,

training, compensation and benefits, performance management, and payroll.

Managed staff of two.

. Conducted recruiting for all staff levels, increasing staff from 70 to

130, and assuring acquisition of top talent needed to initiate and

facilitate company growth strategies.

. Initiated and redesigned performance management, compensation, and

bonus programs, aligning employee performance with business objectives

and facilitating a culture of accountability.

. Led execution of comprehensive employee communications programs and

processes to explain changes in company ownership and leadership,

effectively alleviating employee concerns and meeting information

needs through timely, honest and open communication.

. Coordinated career transition and support, communications, and

regulatory compliance activities, effectively maintaining employee

morale and productivity throughout facility closing process.

. Managed diverse 401(k) plan transitions including plan mergers,

termination, start-up, and transfers to new third party

administrators. Results included regulatory compliance, enhanced fund

returns, and improved administration.

. Monitored policies and benefit plans relative to current market

practices and regulations, ensuring compliance and competitiveness to

attract and retain top talent.

. Supplied extensive human resources information and documentation,

effectively supporting due diligence processes through two sales of

the company.

. Successfully managed several payroll conversions including PC to web

based program, ensuring seamless transition and continuity of pay to

all employees.

. Initiated and coordinated diverse employee relations programs and

events, strengthening morale, engagement and retention.

DUR-O-WAL, INC., Aurora, IL 1996 to 2001

Provider of systems and products for the masonry industry. A subsidiary of

Dayton Superior.

Human Resources Manager

Managed recruitment, benefits, employee record keeping, payroll, labor

relations and training for 2 facilities (union and non-union) totaling 280

employees. Supplied HR support for other Dayton divisions.

. Served on inter-divisional management team that converted individual

division benefit offerings to one corporate-wide program, successfully

meeting goal of enhancing benefits while controlling costs.

. Participated in communication and implementation of benefit changes

and programs at locations across the country, assuring consistent

message and understanding among employees.

. Member of team that successfully negotiated a six-year union contract

with the IAMAW, including two years of lump sum increase payments.

. Revised compensation program and performance management process from

individual employment anniversary date to same annual date for entire

workforce, achieving organizational efficiencies and alignment with

business performance objectives.

. Integrated newly acquired company into division, including set-up of

compensation plans, HR policies, job descriptions and safety programs,

facilitating employee buy-in and easing transition.

WILLIAMS ELECTRONIC GAMES, INC., Chicago, IL 1994 to 1996

Manufacturer of pinball and electronic arcade games, and gaming machines.

Human Resources Manager

Provided HR and labor relations support of up to 675 hourly production

employees. Maintained vastly changing staffing levels for production

departments in accordance with IBEW union contract.

PREMIUM PLASTICS, INC., Chicago, IL 1992 to 1994

Manufacturer of injected and blow molded plastic medical supplies.

Human Resources Manager

HEALTH DYNAMICS, INC., Lincolnshire, IL 1991 to 1992

PPO contractor and utilization review company.

Consultant

SKIL CORPORATION 1972 to 1991

Global manufacturer of power tools for construction and do-it-yourself

consumers.

Progressively responsible positions in corporate employee benefits and

employee relations.

EDUCATION

Business Administration, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), May 2009

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook); Descriptions Now,

OrgPlus.

Various payroll and timekeeping systems including ADP, Kronos, Cobra and

supporting programs.

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