Human Resources Management

LAURA RENNERT

**** ****** ****** *** ******, Wisconsin 54241

920-***-**** (Home) 920-***-**** (Cell)

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

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Excellent Human Resource Management experience demonstrating effective

supervisory and motivational skills.

Comprehensive ability to provide accurate consultation and recommendations on

interrelated and complex Human Resource problems.

Proven ability to develop and conduct formal and effective safety training programs as

well as implement OSHA standards.

Competent in conducting and monitoring new employee orientations, career path

programs, employee relations proven ability to design, direct and implement effective

safety programs counseling, outplacement counseling, exit interviews, and employee

termination.

Strong Employee Relations background and knowledge to include: federal and state

employment laws, NLRA, FLSA, EEO, FMLA laws.

Demonstrated skills in analysis and troubleshooting for various situations arising from

issues with competitive job placement.

Accurately review and investigate accident reports and unemployment claims.

Effective ability to write and negotiate union contracts.

Goal-oriented, both short and long-term, to achieve optimum staffing levels and abilities.

Provide assistance and advice on discipline and performance management.

Effectively handle grievances and adverse actions, as well as union negotiation

settlements.

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills verbal, written, listening,

negotiating, report and project paper writing, and preparing meeting briefs.

Strong networking skills maintain productive correspondence with business associates.

Utilize analysis abilities in reviewing applications, interviewing, evaluating, and making

recommendations for prospective employees.

Successfully work with management to develop recruitment strategies and special

programs.

Strong work ethic, professional, assertive, dependable, flexible, high performer, effective

time management, organized, resourceful, team player, and excellent judgment skills.

Skilled in effective problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking.

Proficient in Windows, Word, WordPerfect, Excel, Quattro Pro, KnowledgePoint, and the

Internet.

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT. Silver Lake College, 2406

South Alverno Road, Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54220. Graduated Magna Cum Laude, GPA 3.76.

May 2001.

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN INFORMATION PROCESSING. Lakeshore Technical

College, 1290 North Avenue, Cleveland, Wisconsin 53015. Honor Medallion Recipient. GPA

3.66. May 1999.

LAURA RENNERT

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CORE COMPETENCIES

Human Resource Management Employee Relations

Safety/Risk Management Employee Development

Union Negotiations Recruiting/Selecting/Interviewing

Benefits Management Background Checks

Management Consulting New Hire Orientation

Networking/Staff Analysis Accident Reports

Organizational Development Unemployment Claims

Performance Management Safety, Welfare, & Wellness

Interpersonal Communication Employee Handbook

Policy Development Worker’s Compensation

Report Writing EEO

Training

WORK EXPERIENCE

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER. Formrite Companies, 1816 10th Street, Two Rivers,

Wisconsin 54241. May 2004–February 2009.

Oversee daily activities by managing, planning, organizing, and controlling the activities and

projects for the Human Resources, Training, Safety, and Payroll departments.

Plan Administrator for the health care plan and benefit programs.

Liaison between the Company and the Union.

Successful in negotiation skills and outcome of union grievances.

Head Safety Committee and develop safety campaigns, safety systems, policies, and

procedures, and train management and employees on rules and regulations.

Responsible for all OSHA training for employees including management.

Implemented and manage Hearing Conservation Program.

Implemented and manage formal Lock out/Tag out Program.

Implemented and manage new payroll system.

Manage Family Medical Leave benefit.

Manage Worker’s Compensation benefit.

Conduct safety inspections and investigate violations to ensure safety procedures and train

management and employees on rules and regulations.

Maintain OSHA training schedules and complete all required regulatory documentation.

Implement performance management and improvement systems.

Develop company policy and documentation, including the employee handbook.

Provide employee services counseling, safety, welfare, wellness, and health.

Set up a formal attendance program to maintain continuous work attendance.

Confer with management and supervisors to identify personnel needs, job descriptions, job

duties, qualifications, skills, and other employee relations.

Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting procedures to ensure

compliance.

Conduct recruitment effort for all personnel including composing job announcements.

Conduct new employee orientations, career pathing program, employee relations counseling,

outplacement counseling, exit interviews, and employee termination.

Write, edit, and proof the union contract, as well as perform negotiations.

Review and investigate accident reports and unemployment claims.

Develop a wellness program that promotes good health among management and

employees.

LAURA RENNERT

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WORK EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)

HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITER. Luther Manor, 4545 North, 92nd Street, Milwaukee,

Wisconsin 53225. February 2004–May 2004.

Reviewed applications; selected and interviewed applicants to obtain information

extending to work history, education, training, job skills, and salary requirements.

Performed reference and background checks.

Planned and conducted new employee orientation; responded to inquiries regarding

policies, procedures, and programs.

Developed and maintained a network of contacts in the community schools, commerce

and labor, chamber of commerce, and other public organizations for identification of

qualified candidates.

Updated job descriptions and policies for more than 600 employees.

TEMPORARY HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT. Banner Churchill Community Hospital, 801

East Williams, Fallon, Nevada 89406. March 2003–October 2003.

Assisted with compliance projects with Joint Commission for Accreditation on Health

Care Organizations (JACHO) standards.

Updated job descriptions, screened and processed job applications, and responded to

employment verifications; created employee badges.

Created letters for recruitment; assisted in training a new Human Resources Assistant.

Handled rejection letters and managed personnel folders to include archiving as

necessary.

Proactively followed through with employee, manager, and customer requests.

Provided general employment policy and procedure information.

Revamped the job description templates and updated for over 300 employees.

Monitored employee file audits and completed an employee audit on all personnel.

ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. Manitowoc Visitor Center,

4221 Calumet Avenue, Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54220. May 1999–July 2002.

Managed and prepared financial activities and projects budget, accounts receivable,

accounts payable, and payroll.

Prepared financial reports for cash flow, cash sales, room graphs, advertising

responses, as well as Federal and state quarterly reports and all related functions;

earned excellent audit ratings.

Managed files and maintained a cross-reference filing system.

Directed and assigned duties to 45 volunteers.

Located and assembled information for board meetings, notices, and newsletters.

Developed and proofread promotional brochures for the Manitowoc area; created

various package promotions.

Coordinated advertising and listings for annual visitor guide publication and group

planner.

Greeted VIP’s, business owners, and visitors.

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