Human Resources Management

Martha Vaniman, PHR

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Objective: Strategic human resource management position that will utilize my expertise

and knowledge in a thriving, challenging environment.

Education: Azusa Pacific University

BS in Business Administration

Management and Human Resources

Experience: Kim Lighting, Inc.

Key Accomplishment: Due to an extensive audit of the Kaiser billing, I

found major discrepancies and inadequate credits that were never taken. I

was able to take a $90,000 credit and reduce our future billing by 20%.

Human Resources Representative April 2009 – present

Recruiting, benefits administration, policy and procedure coordination,

orientation program, ethics administration, training, employee relations and

legal compliance, oversaw temporary employees. Administer pre-

employment/background checks for applicants. Extend offer letters to new

hires. Complete the onboarding process for all new hires (orientation, e-

verify, new hire forms, enter into HRIS/SAP). Administer/compliance

LOA/return to work program (FMLA, Workers’ Comp, Medical). Reporting

/ documenting / tracking workers compensation claims. Create/maintain job

descriptions. Maintain job posting/job bidding/job preference program for

union personnel. Ensure timely and accurate processing of semi-monthly

payroll with ADP. Update employee handbook. Provide payroll reports, as

needed. Generate management reports, as required. Provide support for

401k, profit sharing, pension programs to employees. Develop close liaison

with management and labor in all HR related matters, and respond inquires

regarding policies, programs, and procedures. Involve in contract

negotiations, grievances, and arbitrations. Conduct employee investigations

and research. Compliance with Title VII, ADEA, OWBPA, ADA, AAP,

EEO, WARN Act, FLSA and IRS regulations. Maintain records (personnel,

benefits, training, time & attendance). Current on issues related to payroll,

benefits, recruitment, audits, policies, laws in relation to Human Resources

compliance. Member of the company’s Safety Committee, whose main

focus was reducing accidents and injuries. Insure OSHA compliance.

Extensive experience in a manufacturing environment; (union, non-union,

hourly, exempt, and non-exempt) with a company that fosters Lean

manufacturing / Six Sigma philosophy. Involve in numerous Kaizen events.

Foster team environment through various employee activities, meetings, and

outings.

Electrograph, Inc.

Key Accomplishment: As the West Coast Representative, my territory was

California, Washington, Nevada, and Texas. Due to the down turn of the

business; I was responsible for the smooth handling of layoffs, severances,

and terminations of employees at 3 facilities (approx. 250).

Human Resources Representative (West Coast) March 2007– April 2009

Responsible for recruiting for exempt and non-exempt positions, benefits

administration, policy and procedure coordination, new employee

orientation, ethics administration, training, employee relations and legal

compliance, communicated policies and procedures to all company

personnel on the West Coast, provided counseling and guidance to

management on disciplinary actions and other employee issues.

Kim Lighting, Inc.

Key Accomplishment: During my 15 years in the Human Resources Dept.,

went from a Human Resources Clerk to being a Human Resources

Generalist. I gained extensive knowledge in the Manufacturing / Union

environment. Was part of 3 Union Negotiations, averted a Union Strike in

2001. I established a model Workers Compensation / First Aid Program,

that went on reduced our company costs by 30%, in 2000 and still continues

to be a program that other facilities try and model themselves after.

Sr. Human Resources Assistant June 1995 – March 2007

Maintain Safety Program, monitored Workers’ Comp / First Aid Program for

injured employees, complied wage information for worker’s comp cases,

employee relations and legal compliance, SAP tracking and input, union

relations, conducted benefit open enrollment meetings for 401k, profit

sharing, pension, and insurance. Also, maintained leave of absence

program.

Organizations/Certifications:

PHR Certification

PIHRA and SHRM member

Attended various HR and professional development seminars

Technical Skills:

Excel, MS Word, Outlook, Power Point, SAP, ADP

Additional Skills:

Ability to multi-task, enthusiastic, strong interpersonal skills

Languages: Bilingual (Spanish)

References: Available upon request

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