Nina Daniel
*** **** ******** ******, ***********, Indiana
Home: 317-***-**** Cell: 317-***-****
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HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL
Providing critical support in the development and implementation of human
resource strategies that achieve business results. Continually recognized
for consistently meeting commitments and exhibiting a high level of
integrity, courtesy, and service.
10 years HR Manufacturing Staff Recruitment and Retention Experienced Payroll
Experience - 16 years total Systems
HR Experience
Specializing in Safety Development and Implementation Leader in Union
Management of HR Strategies Avoidance
Staff Training and Knowledge of Federal and State Policy Creation
Development Employment Law
Management Coaching Working Knowledge of ISO9001 Health/Welfare Benefit
Specialist
Excellent Written and Oral Change Management Turnover Reduction
Skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS
Employee Services Director
Developmental Service Alternatives, Inc., Greenfield, IN
2009 - 2011
Reduced turnover by 30% through creation of application tracking,
management education on interviewing and selection process, attention and
timely response to employee concerns and inquiries, and fair and consistent
administration of praise and discipline.
Reduced workers compensation claims through management and staff education,
creation of 1st report of injury reporting process, attention to claims
handling, and creation of root cause investigation process, which resulted
in reduction of experience mod, reduced premium cost, and substantial
claims savings.
Researched and negotiated new benefits package to allow for cost saving and
better coverage options for employees as well as lowering employer premium
burden.
Creator and editor of quarterly company newsletter.
Created tracking process of staff, management and consumers for nineteen
separate work locations to reduce fill time of vacant positions.
Planned and conducted new employee orientation to foster positive attitude
toward company objectives and mission statement.
Planned, directed, supervised, and coordinated work activities of payroll
personnel.
Represented company at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
Advised and provided training managers on organizational policy matters
such as equal employment opportunity, sexual harassment and Family and
Medical Leave, and recommended needed changes.
Produced bi-weekly labor reports and HR matrix for company president for
labor analysis and budget.
Performed difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing,
refereeing disputes, terminating employees, and administering disciplinary
procedures.
Facilitated quarterly All Staff meeting for approximately 215 employees
which included summer picnics and Christmas banquets.
Monitored and maintained OSHA Log.
Plan administrator for company's 401(k) plan.
During 3 month interim with no payroll clerk; preformed payroll processing
via Kemper systems. New hire setup, time entry, processing.
Human Resource Manager
Great Dane Trailers, Terre Haute, IN
2007 - 2008
(position eliminated due to company downsizing)
Managed all aspects of recruitment, hiring, and training of both hourly and
management personnel for ISO 9001 certified manufacturing company with an
employee base of 500.
Created bid system for a more consistent approach to awarding jobs within a
non-union factory environment leading to increased employee morale and
higher employee satisfaction.
Created and implemented behavioral based interviewing process contributing
to better hire and 20% reduction in turnover.
Creation of HR policies and procedures (including new hire paperwork,
handbook and on-boarding procedures)
Implemented initiatives to enhance employee feedback and retention such as
employee process improvement recommendation process, employee roundtable
meetings, and diversity awareness.
Facilitated annual golf scrabble, Christmas dinner, health and wellness
fair and management team building activities.
Planned, directed, supervised, and coordinated work activities of payroll
clerk, HR Associate and plant nurse.
Monitored and reviewed workers compensation claims to assure quality of
care, return to work, light duty, closure of open reserves and aggressive
claims handling
Maintained and monitored all ISO 9001 documents and requirements related to
Human Resources.
Payroll systems entry of new hires, rate changes, personal information,
terminations. ADP
Human Resource Manager
Armstrong Hardwood Flooring Company, Somerset, Ky. 1997 -
2006
(moved to Indiana with spouse)
Led all aspects of recruitment, hiring, and training of both hourly and
management personnel for ISO9001 certified manufacturing company with an
employee base of 415.
Drove performance based compensation program for appraisal, annual
increases and development plans for all salary personnel with emphasis on
bench strength.
Successfully headed ramp up hiring of 150 new employees in a three month
period. Plant expansion hiring marked by less than 10% turnover after 1
year of service.
Instrumental in achieving and maintaining ISO 9001 certification.
Created bid system for a more consistent approach to awarding jobs within a
non-union factory environment leading to increased moral and higher
employee retention.
Created policy and procedure manual.
Created and implemented behavioral based interviewing process for hourly
hiring. Resulted in 25% reduction in turnover. Process adopted as corporate
template to standardize hiring practices company wide.
Supported and assisted in creation and implementation of safety programs
resulting in plant's recognition as Company's leading facility in world-
class safety performance.
Planned, directed, supervised, and coordinated work activities of HR
associate.
Monitored and maintained OSHA Log.
Monitored and reviewed workers compensation claims to assure quality of
care, return to work, light duty, closure of open reserves and aggressive
claims handling.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Experience in various Computer systems: WINDOWS 9x, 2000, NT, XP, Vista,
Windows 7 and 8
Accomplished user of Microsoft Office Products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Outlook, and Publisher.