Michele Langley
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Career Summary
Results-driven Human Resources Professional with demonstrated track record of
successful HR program development/implementation, strategic relationship building and
implementation of change management initiatives with eight business lines in multiple
states. Improved organizational efficiency and employee engagement through solid team
building, training and coaching.
Professional Competencies
Trusted Advisor
HR Analytics
Employee Engagement
Drives Business Results
Organizational Development
Total Rewards
HR Experience
CO-OP Financial Services, a financial technology company, www.co-opfs.org Southfield, MI
2002 - 2017
Strategic Human Resources Business Partner 01/2015- 08/2017
Partnered with leaders to identify business needs and formulated solutions to achieve business results; restructuring of departments and streamlining processes
Designed and conducted succession planning with the senior management team; created talent bench of high potential employees to be developed for senior management positions
Created and executed a manager performance check-in process; fostered agile performance and increased accountability in career development plans
Teamed with HR colleagues to design and implement HR policies and procedures across eight business lines
Implemented incentive plans that aligned individual and team performance goals with strategic business goals
Monitor HR trends in hiring and benefits; implemented ideas and processes to retain employees
HR lead for five business acquisitions across the country; total headcount 1,450 employees
Senior Human Resources Manager 07/2011 – 01/2015
Led and developed HR team
Managed benefits and compensation for 850 employees
Designed and implemented the performance management and merit program; trained managers and employees
Collaborated with leaders to improve the employee experience; flex-time, mentoring program, telecommute policy, wellness programs
Advised management on appropriate corrective actions and terminations; 95% favorable in unemployment hearings
Oversaw talent management process from sourcing candidates to onboarding
Human Resources Manager 01/2002 – 07/2011
Created and implemented employee policies and procedures for consistency and legal compliance (FMLA, ADA, EEOC, HIPAA, ACA); trained management and staff on policies
Reviewed and revised job descriptions to meet FSLA guidelines
Managed all leave of absences and workers compensation claims
Designed and conducted new employee onboarding
Moved two frozen 401(k) plans into the active 401(k) plan; saved $40,000 administrative fees
Implemented a fully insured short-term disability plan; $100,000 annual savings
Facilitated leadership training for all levels of management; increased leaders’ confidence in handling difficult employee relations situations
Service Centers Corporation, CUSO, financial services company – Southfield, MI 1991- 2002
Manager, Recruitment and Benefits Administration 01/2000 – 01/2002
Human Resources Coordinator 07/1997 – 01/2000
Senior Training Specialist 07/1996 – 01/1997
Training Specialist 03/1994 – 07/1996
Head Teller and Teller 07/1991 – 03/1994
Education and Career Development
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI Graduated in 1995
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration
Certified Leadership Facilitator, Miller/ Heiman, 1995 - current
Professional in Human Resources (PHR), HR Certification Institute 10/1997 – 10/2018
Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), World at Work, 10/2005 – 10/2019
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), World at Work, 12/2007 – 12/2019
Certified Strategic HR Business Partner (SHRBP), Human Capital Institute 03/2015 – current