Human Resources Employee Relations

Scott M. Reiss, PHR

***** ****** **** *****: 248-***-****

Washington, Michigan 48094 E-mail: *******@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Creative, high energy Human Resources professional with a history of supporting the organization’s ability to achieve profitability by implementing solutions that achieve the Strategic Plan. Expert at motivating staffs. Customer-focused strategist, adept at building successful relationships to facilitate business growth. Trusted business partner dedicated to achieving optimal customer satisfaction levels while contributing to both short-term and long-term corporate objectives.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Employee Relations

HR Policies and Procedures

Recruitment/Talent Acquisition

Performance Management

HRIS Technologies: Oracle, Peoplesoft, b2b

Orientation and Onboarding

Training/Development

Change Management

Affirmative Action Reporting

Leadership Coaching

Confidential Investigations

Retention Strategies

EXPERIENCE

Lear Corporation (Global Supply Solutions/MSX), Southfield, Michigan 1/12- 4/17

Human Resources Business Partner

Provided consultative HR support to Lear Seating and e-Systems divisions with 550 employees in engineering, IT, finance, administration and manufacturing positions.

Provided virtual HR support to 17 Lear manufacturing plant locations throughout the US and Canada.

Consulted with managers at all levels of the organization on employee performance, coaching and counseling, change management, and employee development.

Investigated and took action on all workplace allegations (i.e. misconduct, theft, hostile workplace, and harassment).

Helped Lear secure Billion Dollar Spend designation by developing key relationships with minority suppliers.

Coordinated performance reviews, merit and performance discussions between contractors and Lear using managers.

Key Accomplishments:

Developed strike preparedness plan for unionized Lear manufacturing plants that was rolled out across all Lear plant locations.

Standardized 17 different timekeeping processes to 1 uniformed process.

Led implementation and upgrade of b2b Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Completion/integration of 3 Lear acquisitions in a 24 month period.

Kelly Services, Inc. World Headquarters, Troy, Michigan 8/08-9/11

Human Resources Business Partner

Provided strategic and consultative HR direction to over 400 full-time employees in field operations.

Worked with staff to provide conflict resolution to complex and confidential employee relations issues in effective and consistent manner.

Partner and drive recruiting and workforce planning efforts to identify, select and onboard critical talent in the organization.

Partnered with other corporate teams to resolve employee issues including Global Safety and Security, Legal, EEO/Diversity, Administration, Payroll, HRIM, Benefits and Talent Management.

Analyzed compensation and incentive plans when appropriate and make adjustments as necessary.

Facilitate trainings for current staff, newly hired and promoted leaders. (i.e. Assimilations for new managers, Performance Management training, The First 90 Days onboarding course, Stay Interviews, Career Development Discusion Guides, and Employment Law topics such as FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO/Diversity, and other HR topics).

Conduct Talent Review Summits to understand the organizations Top Talent, Critical to Retain and where there may be Talent Gaps that need addressing.

Assist EEO/Diversity to defend EEOC charges.

Key Accomplishments:

Created New Manager Assimilation Process that was rolled out across North America.

Increased Employee Engagement Scores for region by over 30%.

Volt Technical Resources, Southfield, Michigan 11/99-8/08

Human Resources Manager

TRW Automotive (1/01-8/08)

Managed HR function for 600 technical, clerical and manufacturing employees at 12 TRW locations throughout the U.S.

Served as consultative resource to TRW management on various employee relations issues.

Led team of 3 HR Generalists with career development, performance management and mentoring to meet organizational goals.

Managed recruitment and candidate selection process (average 20 jobs open at one time).

Negotiated employment offers and employee compensation.

Facilitated performance reviews and merit increases for employees.

Conducted needs analysis and identified engagement gaps then led process improvement team to develop and implement improved employee relations process.

Key Accomplishments:

Developed recruitment strategy to reduce requisition cycle time by 25%.

Reduced external staffing suppliers from 18 to 6 driving competitive pricing with $12M spend.

Completed Six Sigma certification.

Human Resources Generalist

Hewlett Packard Company, Dearborn, Michigan (11/99-1/01)

Managed entire HR function for 200 technical employees at HP- Ford facility.

Guided the interview process, making hiring recommendations as well as negotiating and extending job offers.

Worked with management to implement policies and procedures.

Responsible for planning and coordinating employee recognition events.

Conducted performance reviews and negotiated salary increases.

Key Accomplishments:

Worked with hiring managers to reduce multiple job descriptions by 50%.

Created Employee Engagement Survey to measure team’s engagement to core values.

Corporate Technical Recruiter

Raytheon Company, Troy, Michigan (3/99-11/99)

Proactively recruit and build a pipeline of talent for current and future Raytheon job openings.

Utilized innovative methodologies to recruit and source talent through networking, referrals, job boards and cold calling.

Responsible for identifying technical talent, conducting and facilitating interviews, making hiring recommendations and negotiating and extending job offers.

Ensured consistency in the communication and implementation of company policies, practices and programs.

Key Accomplishments:

Improved cycle time of delivery from 58 days to 33 days time to fill.

Lead the full cycle recruitment process filling over 75 positions.

Entech Personnel Services, Troy, Michigan 6/98-3/99

Technical Recruiter

Recruited, interviewed, evaluated and placed technical candidates in various customer locations.

Organized and participated in job fairs and open houses.

Helped facilitate the benefit enrollment process.

EDS, Troy, Michigan 10/90-6/98

Corporate Recruiter

Responsible for recruitment and retention of staff.

Communicated new policies, procedures and programs to employees.

EDUCATION

Oakland University: Rochester, MI.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Resource Development- Magna Cum Laude

Degree Obtained: June 2002

Member of Golden Key International Honour Society

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