Human Resources Management
Resume:
LAURIE A. BLAUERT
Buffalo MN 55313
763-***-**** (H)
612-***-**** (C)
***********@*****.***
HUMAN RESOURCES/EMPLOYEE RELATIONS PROFESSIONAL
Dynamic, driven and growth-oriented human resources professional committed
to achieving organizational goals, motivating employees and returning
bottom-line results. Successful at improving employee relations, developing
and implementing effective policies and procedures and creating an
environment where employees choose to perform productively. Additional
areas of expertise include:
? Compensation and Performance Management ? Benefits Administration
? Recruiting and Training ? Coaching and Counseling ? Legal Compliance
? Business Insurance and Risk Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
From October, 2008, through the present, I have been working with a variety
of temporary staffing agencies to provide Human Resources services to
various companies.
Capital Growth Madison Marquette Minnetonka, MN
Human Resources Manager 2/08 - 10/08
Recruited to implement and manage the Human Resources function for this
start-up commercial real estate development and management company.
? Developed full policy and procedures manual
? Evaluated and negotiated competitive benefits package
? Introduced performance management program
? Assured legal compliance within all aspects of HR
? Managed traditional HR areas including recruiting,
termination, benefits,
compensation, employee relations and payroll
J & B Group, Inc. St. Michael, MN
Human Resources Consultant 2/07 - 2/08
Partnered with HR team and managers of three business units within this
regional food manufacturing company to ensure organizational goals were
being met.
?Managed benefits administration and payroll function
?Redrafted policy manual to ensure legal compliance
?Reviewed and upgraded benefits and 401k package to be more
competitive
within the food manufacturing industry
?Assisted with rollout of new compensation and performance
management
program
Professional Alternatives Wayzata, MN
Esquire Search, Ltd. Minneapolis, MN
Temporary Employment 1/06 - 2/07
Provided temporary Human Resources and Paralegal support to various
organizations through these agencies.
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Ver-tech Solutions & Service Rockford, MN
Human Resources Manager 2/01 - 1/06
Designed and managed the Human Resources function for this 30-year old
chemical manufacturing company that had no prior HR personnel.
?Created and administered legally compliant policies regarding
staffing,
termination, benefits, performance management, personnel
files and DOT
?Reviewed and renegotiated comprehensive benefits package
?Initiated safety committee and began incentive program which
resulted in
improved safety record and reduced workers compensation
insurance expense
by $36,000 annually
Wilsons The Leather Experts Brooklyn Park, MN
Employment Law Paralegal 8/98 - 2/01
Performed human resources, employment law and paralegal functions for this
national retail company.
?Advised managers how to tactfully handle disciplinary actions
and
terminations to avoid legal actions
?Investigated customer and employee complaints and prepared
successful responses to the EEOC and other government agencies
?Guaranteed compliance with all applicable federal and state
laws and regulations
?Provided recommendations regarding harassment and
discrimination claims to positively resolve these issues
General Growth Management, Inc. Plymouth, MN
Employment Law Paralegal 8/93 - 8/97
Managed employment law, personal injury litigation and contract
administration for this mall management company.
?Successfully investigated and responded to governmental
agencies regarding
customer and employee complaints
?Assisted in drafting policies, procedures and job descriptions
?Performed proactive safety reviews and training for risk
management
?Completed research and appropriate training to supervisors
regarding pre-
employment inquiries, file documentation and performance
appraisals to ensure
legal compliance.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) 06/2000
PACE Paralegal Certification
06/1999
Minnesota Paralegal Institute Certification
11/1988
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Twin Cities Human Resource Association (TCHRA)
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