Human Resources Manager

Sue Foster

Email: *********@********.***

Address: *** ** ****

City: Red Oak

State: TX

Zip: 75154

Country: USA

Phone: 972-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: $96,000

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Job History / Details:

Sue Foster, G.P.H.R

920 FM 2377 972-***-****

Red Oak, Texas 75154 *********@*********.***

Qualifications

Human Resources Manager with G.P.H.R. and successful track record of working with both management and employees to accomplish business objectives. Known for practical solutions to business problems. Experience in manufacturing, retail, government and non-profit sectors.

Areas Of Knowledge

Employee Relations Organizational Development Training Development Recruiting, Staffing, Retention and Reductions Compensation and Benefits HR Policy Administration with Lean Applications Workers Compensation and Safety Training Sexual Harassment Investigations Team Building Employment Law / Legal Compliance (FMLA, COBRA, FLSA, ADA) Strategic Planning Work Life Balance Programs HR Supervision International Multi-site Experience

Professional Experience

Ennis Flint 2006 to Present

Human Resources Director

Responsible for the Human Resources function for an international manufacturing company with multi-state U.S. and multiple foreign locations.

Expand Human Resources from a collection of administrative tasks to a professional level, including the management of compensation and benefits, employee relations and litigation, expansion staffing and consolidation and finally, policy and procedure development. Successfully integrated three U.S. and two foreign acquisitions into the company structure including provision of payroll services and benefits. Support the due diligence efforts required in the acquisition of an equity partner. Developed and documented job descriptions for the U.S. Domestic operations and created a preliminary compensation structure. Implemented a new payroll system with HRIS, which automated vacation balances, the general ledger for labor cost, employee self serve and manager self serve. (ADP Ceridian)

Alliance Data Systems 2005 to 2006

Senior HR Generalist

Shared responsibilities for the Human Resources function for a direct mail manufacturing facility of 400+ people on three shifts.

Execute a reduction in force while minimizing company liability and maximizing respect of affected employees. Recruiting of all levels of employees. Manage their on boarding, orientation and assimilation. Provide consultation, guidance and support to managers and employees in all areas of employee relations and investigations.

Deluxe Financial Services 1999 to 2004

Human Resources Manager

Fully accountable for the successful management of a field Human Resources function for a printing plant of 110 hourly people on three shifts with a professional management staff.

Manage the closing of a manufacturing facility including compliance with WARN notifications, coordination of the severance package and outplacement resources. Manage successful employee relations initiatives with a low turnover rate of 3%. Change agent for Plant Leadership through implementation of Lean Manufacturing (Team Concepts) resulting in improvements which exceeded expectations. Led a national multi-site project to recommend, pilot and validate recruitment assessment tests which resulted in a better quality hire. Led an internal employee team to develop an annual 360 degree feedback tool which furthered the transition to a participative workplace. Presented the results at the International Self-Directed Teams Conference in 2000.

Boeing Defense and Space 1986-1994

Organizational Development / Training Supervisor

Progressively responsible positions within Human Resources Department, including Employee Relations, Benefits, Recruiting and Organizational Development. Supported up to 1,000 unionized hourly employees, professional and technical employees and the management team.

Led staff of eight professionals including the training certification group and organizational development specialists. Facilitated the annual strategic planning process with Leadership at the plant and business unit level, focusing on the successful completion of business unit goals. Coordinated, implemented and conducted a year long Leadership development training program for 50 managers resulting in significant behavior change. Coordinated, implemented and conducted a year long Team Training program for 500 employees which resulted in the evolution of the organizations culture. Led employee Gain sharing Team which developed the annual and quarterly metrics. Administered the Leave of Absence program, Workers Compensation claim process, and Benefits program including annual open enrollment, the death of an employee and a grievance that went to arbitration. Successfully recruited 300 employees during a high growth period including management of advertising mediums, preliminary interviewing, orientation, and coordination through a 6 week training period.

Education

SPHR May 2000, Recertified 2012

University of Dallas

University of California in Los Angeles

University of Arizona

GPHR May 2008, Recertified 2012

MBA program; 13 hrs.

Designation: Personnel Management

BS in Public Administration

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