Human Resource Resources
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Robert J. Smith, SPHR
East Lansing, MI 48823
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Position: Human Resources Manager
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Robert J. Smith, SPHR
630 Bailey Street
East Lansing, MI 48823
abnax3@r.postjobfree.com
http://www.visualcv.com/rsmithsphr
Senior Human Resource professional with proven expertise in benefits administration, employee/labor
relations, strategic planning, internal consulting, legal compliance consensus building. Please visit my
professional experience website at http://www.visualcv.com/rsmithsphr
Employment History
Benefits and Insurance Administrator 2003-
2009
Ingham County Mason,
Michigan
Administered employee benefits and insurance programs for 1,200 employees in 17 bargaining units
and 450 plus retirees. Actively managed comprehensive employment benefits programs, workers
compensation, general liability, and property insurance programs .
• Chaired Ingham Heath Coalition, a labor/union coalition of five public sector employers
developing and maintaining employee welfare plans.
• Served on multi-department task force selecting and implementing payroll,
finance, HRIS system and continuous improvement committee.
• Managed changes of dental insurance carriers savings employer 15% over
previous carrier and life insurance carrier saving employer 10%.
• Expanded enrollment and unitlization of section 125 reimbursement accounts
saving employer and employees annual savings in excess of $100,000.00
• Launched supplemental benefit plans allowing employees access to specific
needs benefits at no cost to the employer.
• Enhanced retiree insurance options introucing a Medicare Advantage Plan
saving retiree almost $1000.00 a year in premium sharing and saving the employer
between $15,000 and $20,000 per year.
• Presented educational sessions on a variety of areas including work place
safety, office ergonomics, wellness committees, diversity management, and risk
awareness.
Human Resources Manager
1999-2003
Weyco Inc. (acquired by Meritain Health) Okemos,
Michigan
Managed Human Resources for a full service Third Party Administrator with 200 employees.
• Developed and implemented human resources programs improving efficiency and
organizational effectiveness.
• Developed succession plans for a variety of positions.
• Updated and upgraded employee records retention including adding proper segmentation
necessary for state and federal laws including HIPAA.
• Presented educational sessions on a variety of areas including work place safety, office
ergonomics, general management and supervision.
Robert J. Smith, SPHR
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Holland Systems Corporation 1996-
1999
Organization no longer in business. Lansing,
Michigan
Human Resource Director- Established Human resource functions for computer consulting
and software development firm.
• Developed human resource policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state
and local legal requirements
• Wrote computer based performance review system allowing management to give
relevant feedback while minimizing appraisal system shortcomings.
• Developed training and development plan for technical personnel moving into
management level positions.
• Coordinated human resource operations for opening branch offices in Ann Arbor,
Michigan and Charlotte, North Carolina
Frank’s Nursery and Crafts, Inc.
1982-1995
Regional/Corporate Human Resource positions Florida, Maryland, Michigan
• Provided Human Resource services at all organization levels from local to corporate.
• Supported expanding markets with more than twenty new store openings.
• Developed and presented training sessions on management, customer service, change
management, and employee relations.
• Managed stock grants and deferred compensation program for parent company.
• Served as Equal Employment liaison between corporate counsel, local and regional
management.
• Trained regional Human Resource managers on preparing EEOC responses.
Education and Professional Development
Bachelor Science in Business Administration Central Michigan
University
Associate of Commerce Marketing Northwestern Michigan
College
Certificate of Completion Harvard Business School Executive Development
Program
Certified as Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) since 1997
• Professional Member- Society for Human Resource Management since 1991
• Member Human Resource Management Association - Mid-Michigan since 1996
• President Human Resource Management Association - Mid-Michigan 1997-1998
• Regional Director- Michigan Society for Human Resource Management 1998-2001
• Diversity Director- Michigan Society for Human Resource Management 2002-2004
• Chairperson- Michigan Society for Human Resource Management State Conference 2003
• Judge and senior judge-University level HR Games 2001-2003
• Seasoned presenter on diversity issues
• Mentor to MSU Human Resource students
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