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Jennifer Curtis
Human Resources Generalist
Human Resources professional recognized for being a valued business partner in diverse environments. Outstanding “generalist” experience in multi-site business locations with particular experience and expertise in the following areas:
• HR Department Operations
• Employment Law
• FMLA, ADA, EEOC and WC
• Mediation & Advocacy
• HR Policies & Procedures
• Staff Recruitment & Retention
• Employee Relations
• Benefits Administration
• HR Program and Project Management
• Social Networking Recruiting
• Orientation & On-Boarding
• HRIS Technologies
• Training & Development
• Performance Management
• Organizational Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HR Generalist, June 2006 to November 2011
PICTSWEET- Bells, TN
• Provided leadership and guided all aspects of Human Resources for the manufacturing plant, pallet company, dry goods facility, machine harvest operation, and four farm locations compiled of 450 line operators, 20 Drivers, and 20 Administrative Office Staff.
• Administered recruitment, orientation, training and development, personnel records, terminations, performance evaluations, legal compliance, compensation, benefits, and corporate communications.
• Team-up with managers to lead the setting and achieving of strategic and organizational goals.
• Conjunctively worked with managers to establish training programs for staff in regard to all aspects of workplace performance and professional development conducing to improved employee morale.
• Identify and develop training solutions that are related to and support the business strategy.
• Design, develop and facilitate training programs to improve staff performance.
• Develop training support tools such as computer based training and power point presentations.
• Provided train-the-trainer as well as end user training.
• Assisted and advised management and associates during organizational changes.
• Aided in the “on boarding” of new managers by introducing them to HR-related aspects of the company.
• Ensured legal compliance with mandated federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.
• Led and participated in HR projects as assigned.
HR Specialist, April 2003 to June 2006
TOWER AUTOMOTIVE- Milan, TN
• Receives and processes job requisition forms.
• Determines appropriate recruitment methods to attract reasonable pool of qualified applicants.
• Served as primary contact for employee relations and management staff. ie. new hire, orientation, benefits and company policies.
• Completing new hire HR paperwork (I-9, W-4, background authorization, employee handbook, Medical Insurance, etc.)
• Completes extensive data entry into HRIS system.
• Created and applied employee handbooks, customized training programs to meet client’s needs, and new hire orientation programs and on-boarding processes with full job descriptions, policies, and procedures resulting in less turnover and greater employee satisfaction.
• Composed many educational materials, modules, and curricula that educated clients on ever-changing policies
• Advise management and participate in appropriate resolution of employment relations’ issues. Maintain personal training for up to date methods and procedures to resolve employment relations’ issues.
• Ensured accurate and on time payroll completion. Reviewed time and attendance (KRONOS Payroll), processed attendance bonus, and sales commissions. Supervised all employee transactions were posted correctly.
• Processes terminations, unemployment claims, disability claims, and workers’ compensation.
• Contributed to the achievement of several No-Accident quarterly awards within the plant and other locations by coordinating with Safety Committee to implement initiatives to reduce accidents. Worked in conjunction with managers ensuring proper training of all associates for OSHA compliance.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
BETHEL UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Human Resources Management (2008)
Professional Development: Numerous Management Training and Seminars
Professional Affiliations:
• SHRM Society of Human Resources Management
• 10 hr OSHA Safety and Health Training
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Computer Skills:
• HRIS applications
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)