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Human Resources Manager

Location:
Dickson, TN, 37055
Posted:
April 15, 2010

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Resume:

KELLY SAYE

*** ******* ******, *******, ** *****

*********@*******.***

931-***-****

SUMMARY

. Progressive career growth with 10+ years of experience gained in fast-

paced manufacturing and service sector environments.

. Human Resources Generalist - leadership and applications skills with

demonstrated analytical, organizational and general business skills.

. Applied knowledge of Human Resources including legal-compliance, safety,

confidential payroll (Wage & Salary), benefits, vacation, attendance,

safety, worker's compensation administration plus recruiting, training,

orientation and security.

. Positive and effective leadership, communications and interpersonal

skills working with all levels in an organization combined with proven

flexibility and adaptability.

EXPERIENCE

WORLD COLOR / QUEBECOR WORLD, Dickson, TN 2007 to 2010 (Corporate-wide

downsizing)

A division of the international commercial printing company with 275

employees operating 7/24, serving the Sunday magazine and Retail Insert

markets including high profile customers such as Parade, USA Weekend,

Sears, CVS and Office Depot.

Human Resources Generalist / Assistant Manager

. Principal employee contact with accountability for employee-relations,

collective agreement administration and union relations plus

recruitment, screening, selection, hiring, promotions and new hire

orientation. Maintain confidentiality - apply principled and ethical

HR practices

. Key member of the company bargaining team - assisted with contract and

other collective bargaining negotiations and grievance meetings with

the Union.

. Created new tracking and documentation systems for Worker's Comp,

FMLA, Short and Long term disability claims.

. Filled in as HR Manager in her absence for terminations, internal

investigations, & conflict resolutions. She was out of the office

regularly due to her responsibility over Memphis plant.

. Addressed employee concerns including restructuring issues, benefits

(including managing open-enrollment), conflict-resolution, safety,

leaves of absence, worker's compensation, etc.

. Ensured prompt resolution to questions and concerns and proactively

maintained a positive employee relations environment - active

participant in grievance procedures /resolution, legal compliance

issues to ensure fair, consistent practices and adherence to HR

policies and law.

. Administered / Applied the HRIS (Lawson) data-entry plus ensure

accurate completion of EEO1, VETS 100, I-9, FMLA reports.

SPX CONTECH METAL FORGE (now Contech), Clarksville, TN 2005 to 2007

(Business sold)

A supplier of machined, complex, lightweight die cast components for the

automotive market.

Human Resource Coordinator / Manager

. Assisted employees with benefits problems and questions including

annual open enrollment.

. Lead, train and direct two employees in my department, the HR

Assistant and the Receptionist.

. Responsible for recruiting hourly and salary employees for over 100%

plant expansion ramp up.

. Conducted investigations for sexual harassment allegations and

drug/alcohol reasonable suspicion

. Improved Safety Program Management and created training documentation

process.

. Represented employer at unemployment benefit claim hearings and/or

coordinated with third party administrator.

Kelly Saye 931-***-**** *********@*******.***

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FLYNN ENTERPRISES, Hopkinsville, KY 2002 to 2005 (Manufacturing closed -

moved to Mexico)

Rehire to lead the Safety & HR activities of this 1500+ employee denim

jeans & shorts manufacturer for a variety of vendors that are sold under

private labels

Safety Director / Human Resources

. Increased emphasis on safety at the plant level to include improving

management involvement

. Inspected 10 facilities weekly and followed up on corrections.

. Created procedures to ensure correct MSDS's at each location.

. Developed safety and HR training program for all employees.

. Revised Employee Handbook, LOA and Sick Leave Policies.

. Created Evacuation plan drawings for all locations.

HQM OF ERIN, (Formerly Royal Care), Erin, TN 2000 to 2001

(Consolidation by new owners)

A nursing home facility providing elderly, respite and Alzheimer's/Dementia

care.

Human Resources Coordinator

. Decreased workers' comp costs by over 50% at facility.

. Increased employee comfort with management improving communication

between floor staff and department heads.

. Conducted investigations for all harassment and drug/alcohol use

allegations.

. Supervised HR Assistant.

. Followed up with managers to ensure proper disciplinary action,

performance reviews, and attendance issues were handles timely.

. Responsible for the full spectrum of new hires, Benefits

Administration.

FLYNN ENTERPRISES, Hopkinsville, KY 1998 to 2000 (promotional opportunity

at Royal Care)

See above - 2002 to 2005 career experience

Human Resources Representative

. Handled unemployment claims, Tracked leaves of absence, Created

Company newsletter, Handbook revision.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

. 1996-1998 Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY

Completed course work for M.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology,

GPA: 3.64

. 1993-1996 University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI

B.A. with distinction, Psychology, minor in Sociology, GPA: 3.87

. Travelers Worker's Comp seminars

. Attended Human Resources educational meetings and seminars - HR, Legal &

Business trends

. Safety & Hazardous Materials Training including OSHA compliance, Hearing

Conservation, Lock-Out / Tag-Out, Personal Protective Equipment training



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