Human Resources Manager

Barbara J. Hojer

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Franklin, Tennessee 37067

Home: 615-***-**** Cell: 612-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Human Resources Professional with experience in recruiting, employee

relations, management consulting, and benefits and compensation.

Progressive responsibility in various industries including retail,

manufacturing, government and IT. Have brought an increased level of

professionalism, knowledge and integrity to each organization. Excellent

rapport with all levels within the organization as well as with external

vendors. Excellent communicator. Strong work ethic driven by the core

value of integrity.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Recruiting, employee and labor relations, management consulting, benefits

and compensation, and employment laws and practices.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

VP, Human Resources, LAMPERT YARDS, INC., St. Paul, MN

1999 - 2009

Provided comprehensive human resources services and guidance for entire

company -- workers compensation, recruiting, employee and labor relations,

advising and coaching managers and supervisors, benefits design and

administration, policy development and guidance, and serving as a liaison

between employees and management for lumberyard company with 35 locations

and up to 700 employees across the Midwest.

. Benefit Selection and Administration -- Developed benefit program to be

competitive with market while meeting employees' needs. Benefits

included workers compensation, FMLA, health, dental, life, disability,

flexible spending, 401(k), payroll and compensation.

. Recruitment -- Recruited and selected staff for corporate office,

management and yard personnel who fit the Company's culture.

. Affirmative Action -- Developed and implemented Affirmative Action

plans, as well as process to meet Affirmative Action requirements for

multi-site company.

. Management Counseling -- Advised and coached management in employee

relation issues resulting in increased retention and management

knowledge.

. Change Management -- Navigated company reorganizations during both

growth and downsizing periods leading managers in staffing decisions.

Maintained company loyalty during challenging years of an industry

downturn.

. Policy Development -- Created, implemented and enforced policies as

needed, increasing consistency among multiple locations.

. Supervision of human resources department, including

payroll administration.

Human Resources Administrator, SMITH & NEPHEW ROLYAN, Milwaukee, WI

1995 - 1997

Recruitment and benefits administration for manufacturer and distributor

with 300 employees.

. Administered benefits including workers compensation, FMLA, health,

dental, life, disability, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.

. Recruited and selected non-exempt employees.

. Developed Affirmative Action Plan.

Personnel Manager, DODGE COUNTY, Mantorville, MN

1994 - 1995

Recruitment, benefits and compensation administration for county government

with 300 employees. This was a newly created position requiring

development of the personnel function for the County.

. Developed centralized recruiting and hiring process for

12 departments.

. Responsible for contract negotiations with five

bargaining units.

. Implemented employee benefit plan including development

of a cafeteria plan.

. Developed compensation plan in compliance with state

pay equity requirements.

Administrative Manager, ANALYSTS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, Rochester, MN

1990 - 1994

Directing of recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, and

administrative functions for software contractor with 300 employees.

. Recruited and interviewed technical and administrative staff.

. Supervised administrative functions including recruiting, personnel,

accounting, and management support.

Personnel Manager, TARGET STORES, INC., Minneapolis, MN

1987 - 1990

Recruitment, employee relations, and benefits administration for retail

store with over 400 employees. Promoted to the second largest store in the

country.

. Recruited and selected job applicants, while achieving

lowest turnover in company.

. Coordinated Target University training for over 800

employees at two stores.

. Administered payroll and benefits, including supervising

staff of 11.

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

B.A., Business Administration, Minors in Accounting and Economics,

Augustana College, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Society for Human Resource Management

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