Sarah Harris
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************@*******.*** - 609-***-****
Human Resources Management
Talent Management - Employee Relations - Staffing
Highly accomplished HR manager with extensive experience in staffing,
career development, performance management, compensation, workplace
mediation, policy creation, and employee communications in a fast paced
high tech company. Results-oriented, strong leader with proven successes
in building an HR department from the ground up. Ability to thrive in
dynamic and uncertain environments while remaining focused on key business
initiatives.
Core Competencies & Skills
. Problem Solving
. Conflict Resolution
. Customer Focus
. Strategic Business Planning
. ADP HRMS & VE Systems
. Kenexa Webhire System
. Success Factors Performance Management System
. Effective Team Builder
. Acquisitions & Mergers
. Mentoring and Coaching
. Effective Communicator
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GOODRICH CORP - ISR SYSTEMS January, 2006 - Present
PRINCETON, NJ
HR Manager
Responsibilities:
. Managed all recruiting and hiring functions for site location
. Acted as health & welfare benefits liaison to site population
. Coordinated with divisional HR heads to implement new policies and
procedures in line with Corporate requirements
. Effectively diffused employee relations issues using mediation
techniques and maintaining compliance to State and Federal regulations
. Managed the work of HR assistant and remotely managed work of HR
Generalist
. Active participant in Strategic Business Planning including site
reorganization to fit business needs
. Coached local managers on all Performance Review and Career
Development matters
. Facilitated annual performance review cycle across 6 business units
. Provided status updates to ISR management on the HR organization's
activities utilizing Policy Deployment Matrix
. Utilized Toyota Lean Manufacturing tools to facilitate all continuous
improvement activities focusing on HR improvements of 6 locations
Accomplishments:
. Led HR transition team for Recon Optical (asset) acquisition, Cloud
Cap Technology (stock) acquisition, and Solutions Engineering Inc
acquisition (asset)
. Created and implemented local compensation philosophy utilizing market
data to establish a competitive advantage
. Facilitated effective succession planning and identification of
critical skills gaps
. Participated in Enterprise roll out of global electronic recruiting
system (ADP Virtual Edge)
. Implemented training approval process and tracking flow to meet
compliance requirements of ISO 9000 audits
HR Generalist
Responsibilities:
. Responsible for crafting all employee communications
. Advised local and divisional management on HR activities and
requirements
. Processed payroll on as needed basis using ADP HRMS systems and
Autotime timecard systems
. Responsible for training and monitoring of Business Code of Conduct,
Diversity requirements, and all Compliance training
. Organized all company social activities
. Compiled annual Affirmative Action Plan data and EEO-1 report
requirements
Accomplishments:
. Created and implemented new employee orientation program
. Successfully benchmarked local positions to Corporate standardized
listings
. Created HR intranet to provide centralized source of HR information
for employees
. Successfully integrated site to Goodrich standards after acquisition
. Facilitated a staffing process resulting in no underutilization of AAP
since tenure with organization
LSL & COTTON COMPANY
February, 2001 - January 2006
LAHASKA, PA
Company Coordinator
HR Responsibilities:
. Developed and implemented incentive programs
. Developed training programs for employee population
. Managed recruiting and interviewing for all 11 locations
. Conduct performance appraisals for over 15 employees
. Managed and diffused employee relations issues
Assistant Buyer
Lead Sales Associate
EDUCATION
Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ
BS Human Resources Management - Business Administration
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Affiliations and Activities:
. Certified Workplace Mediator
. Certified Lean Practitioner
. SHRM member
. Member, Beta Gamma Sigma National Honor Society for Business
. Member, D.A.R