KELLY SAYE
*** ******* ******, *******, ** *****
*********@*******.***
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