Human Resources Resource
Resume:
Chesterton, IN *****
Phone: 219-***-****
E-mail: **********@***.***
Chandra L. Charlson, SPHR, PHR
Objective To obtain a management position with a progressive
company utilizing my extensive human resource,
organizational development, and technical
experience.
Professional Armacell, LLC (09/07 - 4/12) South
experience Holland, IL
Human Resources Manager - Engineered Technical
Foams
Contributing member of the North American Small
Business Team.
Responsible for all aspects of Human Resource
Management.
Accountable for environmental management
activities, including adherence to all
environmental laws.
Responsible for reviewing and approving MSDS prior
to ordering and receiving into the plant.
Active member of HR Team responsible for designing
and implementing a succession planning process.
Responsible for costing product items in SAP and am
the designated Super User of the system.
Active Leader of the Safety Committee and
responsible for the safety program and
understanding and maintaining compliance with OSHA
standards.
Responsible for employee relations and resolving
issues.
Responsible for the administration of the
Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Active member of the negotiating team responsible
for negotiating collective bargaining unit
agreements.
Facilitation of management training and
development.
Responsible for maintaining legal compliance.
Administer performance evaluation process for
exempt and non-exempt employees.
FP International (12/05 - 9/07)
Thornton, IL
SR. Human Resources Representative
Responsible for all aspects of Human Resource
Management.
Active Leader of the Safety Committee and
responsible for the safety program and
understanding and maintaining compliance with OSHA
standards.
Responsible for employee relations and resolving
issues.
Lead union avoidance activities.
Accountable for the development of ISO procedures
and processes for the corporate HR Department.
Develop and deliver management training programs.
Develop and implement recruiting strategies.
Responsible for maintaining legal compliance.
Administer performance evaluation process for
exempt and non-exempt employees.
Develop and administer human resources policies and
procedures.
Responsible for monitoring the work culture and
keeping a pulse on the organization.
Viking Engineering Company
Hammond, IN
Human Resources Director (5/04-11/05) - plant
closed down
Functioned as both the Director of Human Resources
and the Plant Superintendent to insure the
appropriate information was transferred from sales
to engineering to the plant floor.
Responsible for all aspects of Human Resource
Management, including OSHA compliance.
Actively involved in the strategic planning of the
organization and the eventual closing of the
facility.
Responsible for insuring all employees received the
proper training required to perform specific
functions at customer job sites.
Responsible for accurate payroll and benefit
processing.
Develop and deliver management training programs.
Responsible for employee relations and resolving
issues.
Develop and implement recruiting strategies.
Responsible for maintaining legal compliance.
Administer performance evaluation process for
exempt and non-exempt employees.
Develop and administer human resources policies and
procedures.
Responsible for governmental and company reporting.
The True Blue Company
LaPorte, IN
Human Resources Manager (08/02-4/04)
Responsible for all aspects of Human Resource
Management, including OSHA compliance.
Responsible for the selection and implementation of
a computer based time-keeping system (Kronos).
Responsible for accurate payroll and benefit
processing.
Develop and deliver management training programs.
Responsible for employee relations and resolving
issues.
Responsible for obtaining and maintaining legal
compliance.
Develop and implement a safety and security plan,
including selecting a security system and company
(ADT).
Administer performance evaluation process for
exempt and non-exempt employees.
Develop and administer human resources policies and
procedures.
Responsible for governmental and company reporting.
Tech Data Corporation
South Bend, IN
Senior Human Resources Generalist (12/99-8/02)
Responsible for all aspects of Human Resource
Management, including OSHA compliance.
Develop and deliver management training programs.
Responsible for employee relations and resolving
issues.
Develop and implement recruiting strategies.
Over see the development and operations of Employee
Learning Resource center.
Business partner with the management team.
Responsible for monitoring the work culture and
keeping a pulse on the organization to ensure a
union free environment.
Administer performance evaluation process for
exempt and non-exempt employees.
Develop and administer human resources policies and
procedures.
Responsible for governmental and company reporting.
Responsible for temporary employment agency
relationship.
Responsible for accurate payroll and benefit
processing.
Independent Consultant
Independent Consultant/Program Coordinator
(3/99-12/99)
Provide consultation on process team development.
Provide training programs to support process teams.
Design competency models, job descriptions, and
associated measurement instruments.
Design supervisory, maintenance, and social skills
training programs.
1991 - 1999 Magnetics International, Inc.
Burns Harbor, IN
(subsidiary of Inland Steel Industries)
Prototype Specialist (4/98-2/99)
Continued involvement in Human Resources,
Organizational Development, and Training
activities.
Responsible, as a member of the Leadership Team,
for introducing new products to the international
motor and lighting markets.
Developed standard operating procedures in
accordance with ISO 9001 standards.
Compiled and analyzed data using statistical
techniques resulting in improvements to the
production process.
Human Resources Manager (9/94-4/98)
Responsible for developing the human resource
strategic plan.
Responsible for employee relations.
Responsible for leading efforts to remain a
non-union facility.
Developed programs to attract, motivate and retain
employees.
Provide leadership to the safety committee and
maintain OSHA compliance.
Responsible for employee record keeping and HRIS
system.
Responsible, as a member of the Operations
Leadership Team, for the effectiveness of the iron
oxide business unit.
Responsible for organizational development
activities including team culture, diversity and
employee relations.
Managed all training activities and, when needed,
developed and conducted customized training
programs.
Responsible for the development of and compliance
to human resource policies and procedures.
Involved in the due diligence process for the
acquisition of and sale of a business unit.
Generated job descriptions, wage scales, and
conducted annual wage surveys.
Compiled, analyzed and presented employee
demographic information and employment history to
the company Leadership Team, resulting in changes
to policies and procedures.
Responsible for human resource compliance to ISO
9002 standards.
Internal Consultant (2/92-9/94)
Designed and implemented a plan to achieve a high
performance workplace.
Provided leadership in the transition from a
traditional work environment to a self-managed
environment.
Provided leadership and coaching to various work
teams and management personnel resulting in
improved working relationships.
Designed and conducted monthly team training
sessions focusing on the skills needed to be an
effective team member.
Operating Technician (4/91-2/92)
Responsible, as a member of an Operating Team, for
the production of iron based powders for the
magnetic industry.
Recommended ergonomic changes for the manufacturing
facility.
An active member of committees including the
diversity focus group, safety committee, facility
council, and peer review council.
Education May 1994 Purdue University
Certificate in Human Resources
Completed program while working full time.
December 1990 Purdue University
Bachelor of Science/Organizational Leadership
December 1988 Purdue University
Associate in Applied Science/Organizational
Leadership and Industrial Engineering
May 1988 Purdue University
Associate of Arts/General Business
Certified as a Human Resource Professional (SPHR
and PHR)
Certified DDI Targeted Selection user
Techniques of Lean Manufacturing
Certified Zenger Miller Facilitator
Additional Computer skills: Word, Excel, Power Point, Human
skills/training Resource databases: ABRA, Peoplesoft and Ceridian,
Kronos, Timeware, and SAP
Business Law and Advanced Business Law Seminars
Certified to conduct OJT (on-the-job training)
Senior Professional in Human Resources
Certification (SPHR)
Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)
National Safety Council (NSC)
Professional
Memberships Former Member of the Illinois Management
Association
Travel, Golf, and Softball
Interests &
Activities
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