Human Resources Manager
Resume:
KELLY A. GRUBISS
Wickliffe, OH *****
*****.*******@*****.***
Summary
Human Resources professional with proven strategic and operational expertise to identify and implement innovative HR strategies, policies, practices and programs. Proven ability to provide outstanding customer service to leaders and employees in the delivery of HR programs, practices and services. Specializes in program management and dedicated to continuous process improvement.
Key Skills
HR Policies and Procedures
Employee Relations
FMLA/Disability
Relocation and Expatriates
Orientation and On-boarding
Employment Law
Benefits Administration
Program Management
Training & Development
Performance Management
Mediation & Advocacy
Applicant Tracking Systems
Professional Experience
STERIS Corporation World Headquarters, Mentor, Ohio
A global leader dedicated to infection prevention, decontamination and critical and surgical care, with 5,000+ employees and thousands of customers in more than 60 countries.
Administrator, Fleet and Corporate Card Services, September 2012 to May 2013
Managed the day to day administration and process improvement initiatives for 1,400+ fleet for U.S, Puerto Rico, and Canada including internal customer support, driver safety program, new driver on-boarding, new vehicle acquisition, replacement and disposal of assets, accident management, analysis, and reporting
Reduced fleet costs by implementing violation collection process, managed rental program, reimbursement program for senior management, audit and collection of personal use fees, and analysis of motor companies resulting in a vehicle selection change to save $2M in fuel costs per year
Developed quarterly fleet newsletter and SharePoint site to communicate to drivers and senior leadership
Served as Project Leader for all aspects and tasks required to implement a new purchasing card program in U.S., Canada, and Mexico (2,400+ cards)
Developed internal work breakdown structure, timeline, transition communications, system training for administrators and cardholders, and completed a successful pilot for new program
Completed analysis, data scrub, and formatting of cardholder data to meet bank’s e-interface requirements
Human Resources Specialist, April 2006 to September 2012
Held progressively responsible positions including Human Resources Administrator and HR Coordinator culminating in Human Resources Specialist
Served as first line of contact for employees from various business units from various corporate business units
Provided coaching and counseling to employees, managers, and directors regarding employee relations issues
Planned, developed, and facilitated HR programs including benefits orientation, on-boarding program, and new employee orientation
Developed, improved, and implemented strategies, policies, processes, and procedures to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the HR function
Managed relocation programs for all global new hires and transferees, including immigration, expatriates, and transfers, including the transition of 200 positions to the world headquarters from Erie, PA
Managed LOA, FMLA, short term disability, conversion to long term disability, pre-employment/post-offer process, exit interviews, terminations, and severance
Provided support to recruiting function including reporting, position requisitions, interview scheduling
Served as project leader on various department and business line initiatives including the implementation of outsourcing disability and FMLA management, implementing a new paid time off program, conversion to new applicant tracking system, and reformation of corporate based on-boarding program
Managed reduction in force for 100+ affected employees including creating workforce analysis, severance, outplacement and unemployment processes
OfficeMax Incorporated, Corporate Headquarters, Shaker Heights, Ohio
A leader in both business-to-business office products solutions and retail office products with approximately 35,000 associates through direct sales, catalogs, e-commerce and more than 900 stores.
Marketing Specialist (through EverStaff, LLC), August 2005 to April 2006
Recruited to assist and prepare for the organization’s transition to Naperville, Illinois
Provided transition support to the executive level of the Merchandising Department, including two Vice Presidents and six Senior Buyers
Responsible for weekly sales reports for executive management, maintaining ad forecasts for fiscal year, organizing promo planning for weekly circular, in-store events and offshore stores
Trained new employees on merchandising department responsibilities to ensure a smooth transition to Illinois
JET, Inc., Highland Heights, Ohio
A leader in onsite wastewater treatment both in residential and commercial settings.
Executive Assistant/Human Resources Manager, September 2000 to January 2005
Held progressively responsible positions including Marketing Secretary, Sales Department Supervisor culminating in Executive Assistant to President and CEO
Acted as interim HR manager for 6 months. Responsibilities included recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and terminations
Managed personal business and finances, including company and personal expenditures of the President and CEO
Lead various company projects including designing new advertising literature, product announcements, technical writing for product literature, pricing analysis, and company policies
Sheraton Four Points Hotel Cleveland East, Wickliffe, Ohio
Formerly a full-service, privately owned flagship hotel with 400+ guest rooms and 10,000+ square feet of meeting facilities.
Sales and Event Planning Manager, October 1998 to September 2000
Responsible for selling meeting space, guestrooms, and catering services to organizations and businesses for special events for up to 1,000 guests
Solicited and obtained new accounts as well as maintained existing clients
Managed new business development and strategic planning to maximize growth and profitability
Established growth plans for catering services and personally manage account calls, presentations, and negotiations
Managed all special events, seminars, meetings, weddings, reunions, group reservations, including menu planning/development, and requirements for banquet facilities, including audio visual services
Education
The University of Phoenix, eCampus
Completed 21 credits toward Bachelor of Science in Business, Concentration in Human Resource Management, November 2011, 4.0 GPA
W-E Technical Center, Willoughby, Ohio
Financial Specialist Program (two year program), Certificate received
North High School, Eastlake, Ohio
General Academics, Diploma received
Training and Professional Development
Continuing education through various HR conferences and seminars including Ohio SHRM Conference, Sandusky, Ohio - September 2011, and SIRVA University, Independence, Ohio - March 2011
HR University at the Employers Resource Council, Mayfield, Ohio
HR Advanced Generalist Track, Certificate received- June 2008
HR Generalist Track, Certificate received – June 2007
Litigation/FMLA Workshop, Certificate received - 2007
Technical Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint, HRsmart, Oracle 11i, Adobe Acrobat
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