Sarah A. Newman, PHR
Dover, DE 19901
717-***-**** cell
abmtrr@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL ASPIRATION
To obtain a Human Resources position with a team-oriented,
high performing organization where I can share my knowledge
with others.
EDUCATION
York College of Pennsylvania York, PA
Masters of Business Administration
Human Resource Management Concentration
Bachelor of Science, Business
Administration
Management and Banking & Finance minors
CERTIFICATIONS
Emotional Intelligence 360 Feedback - April 2009
Center for Creative Leadership 360 Feedback - August 2008
Achieve Global Facilitator Certification - February 2007
PHR Certification: June 2006
WORK EXPERIENCE
DENTSPLY International
Caulk Division: Milford, DE
Human Resources Generalist III - 10/2009 - present
. Promotion, report to HR Director
. Duties as outlined below
. Coordinated a Unit Leader Succession Program
. Facilitating on-site Achieve Global Modules
. Worked with consultant to develop a Microsoft Access
database for our Annual Review System
Human Resources Generalist II - 9/17/2007 - present
. Promotion, report to HR Director
. Supervise HR Clerk
. Responsible for benefits administration, such as new
hire & yearly open enrollments
. Responsible for maintaining the Employee Handbook
. Administer policies, such as FMLA/STD, Worker's Comp,
etc.
. Coordinate and/or conduct management & employee
training, such as Employee Handbook Revisions,
Interview Skills Training, on-line Harassment
Training, etc.
. Create and maintain company policies/procedures, such
as FMLA/STD administration, termination, hiring
policy, etc.
. Handle employee relations issues, to include managing
the progressive counseling for employees; conduct
investigations when necessary
. Conduct employee terminations
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. Manage the recruitment of all positions to include
full time, temporary, and interns
. Oversee New Hire Orientation/On-boarding process
. Participated in creating a common review cycle &
review format for all hourly associates; Review all
hourly reviews for approval
. Coordinated and executed a RIF with the Sr.
Leadership Team in the absence of a Departmental
Director
North America Division: York, PA
Human Resources Generalist - 4/20/2006 - 9/16/2007
. Created policies & procedures for this newly formed
sales division
. Administered benefit policies, such as FMLA/STD,
Worker's Comp, etc.
. Managed, trained & provided guidance to employees &
managers for our Performance Management databases
. Coordinated New Hire On-boarding Process
. Conducted New Hire Orientation
. Recruited for various exempt & non-exempt positions
. Tuition Reimbursement Coordinator
. Participated on a Global Reward & Recognition Team
. Responsible for various administrative projects as
assigned
York, a Johnson Controls Company (YORK International): York, PA
Staffing Specialist- 6/20/05 - 4/13/2006
. Promotion, reported to the Staffing Supervisor
. Recruited for various exempt & non-exempt and
bargaining & non-bargaining positions within the
organization
o Contributed to saving $193,300 in recruiter
agency fees in 2005
o Contributed to a 13% increase in a diverse pool
of applicants in 2005
o Screened/evaluated candidate's qualifications,
scheduled & conducted interviews, placed
advertisements, performed reference checks,
administered Immigration and Relocation
processes when applicable
o Attended Job Fairs
o Maintained data on applicant flow
o Provided guidance & direction to hiring
managers in accordance with company policies
. Enhanced the Employment Process for our New Manager
Training
. Acted as a backup for the Staffing Supervisor in her
absence
. Responsible for various administrative projects as
assigned
Human Resources Representative - 3/1/05 - 6/19/05
. Promotion, reported to the HR Director
. Continued administrative duties outlined below
. Recruited for Global Infrastructure IT project
o Responsible for full recruitment process of 50
open positions from non-exempt to management
levels based in and outside of York, PA
o Transitioned outsourced employees back in-house
Human Resources Administrator - 12/8/2003 - 2/28/2005
. Reported to the HR Director
. Conducted New Hire Orientation
. Managed 80 Temporary Employees
. Tuition Reimbursement Coordinator
. Recruited for Non-exempt positions both bargaining
and non-bargaining
. Scheduled interviews and maintained correspondence
with candidates
. Posting system administrator
. Managed department budget
LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS
Publicity Chair for American Cancer Society's Relay for Life 2007 &
2008 Events; Volunteer & Personnel Committee member of
Olivia's House 2006 & 2007; YSHRM member, Chapter Liaison
with York College 2005-2007 school years, Workforce
Readiness Director 2007; National SHRM member; Yoga
Instructor
SKILLS
ADP Pay Force; BPCS; Lawson; PeopleSoft; Microsoft Office (Word,
Excel, Power Point, Access); Outstanding oral and written
communication skills
TRAINING & EDUCATION COURSES
Achieve Global's Train the Trainer; Diversity Training;
Conflict Resolution; Interview Skills; Spanish in the
Workplace; Council on Education's 2-day workshop for HR
Administrators; Employment Law & Sexual Harassment
Prevention; New Manager Training; AMA's Recruiting,
Interviewing, & Selecting 3-day seminar; AED/Adult CPR
Certified
REFERENCES
Furnished upon request