Employee Relations Human Resources

Basic Qualifications:

Human Resources Professional with over 20 years of management and support experience in multiple HR disciplines including employee relations, training, performance management, compliance, talent acquisition, HRIS, change management, payroll and benefits administration, safety and more. Experience in automotive manufacturing with ISO and TS16949 Quality Systems.

Work History:

HR Manager, 9/14 – 11/17

AVM Industries

Provided strategic HR management for seasonal and full-time workforce with focus on Organizational Development, Compliance, Safety, Talent Acquisition, and maintaining key HR KPIs at levels that exceed national averages.

Managed all phases of talent acquisition and staffing; managed labor cost ratios at or below 11.5%

Researched, wrote and implemented a strategic 3-year compensation program to include market adjustment, performance reviews and merit increases

Drove Health & Safety programs including Wellness Initiatives, OSHA Compliance, Worker’s Comp, and Safety Teams

Championed conversion to ADP Workforce Now, including self-service and online benefits enrollment for ~275 employees

Wrote, updated, and administered employee relations policies such as performance management, progressive discipline, anti-harassment, and attendance achieving world class rates of 99%

Managed all benefits programs including working with broker on offerings and rates, open enrollment, ACA compliance, annual tax filings, and audit preparations

HR / Training Analyst, 2011 - 2014

Timken

Consulted with all levels of employees, operational leadership, and corporate as needed to provide HR services, guidance and direction

Championed SAP conversion for HR for 40+ users

Drove company-wide programs and initiatives including performance management, training, organizational change, and audit preparation

Coordinated hiring, from recruitment through interviewing and selection, to the orientation and onboarding process; increased Orientation from 4 hours to 24 hours multi-disciplinary, multi-media, immersion process

Managed training function for 280+ staff; developed and delivered training on variety of topics including computer, soft skills, OJT, quality, safety, etc.

Sherry B Marlar, SPHR – continued

Adjunct Instructor / HR Consultant, 1999 – 2011, 2014

Greenville Technical College

Consulted with management of public works, communications, manufacturing and service industry companies to determine needs to meet strategic organizational initiatives

Conducted needs assessments, interviews, and testing to determine services to be provided to address gaps in desired in performance

Performed a variety of HR consulting services including: strategic planning; compliance; conflict management; employee relations; and performance management

Designed and delivered training on 50+ Team Member, Supervisory/Management, Leadership, Customer Service and Manufacturing topics

Certified in multiple training programs

HR Manager, 2005 - 2008

Jeff Lynch Appliance & TV Center

Managed Employee Relations with focus on policy and procedure; positive performance; employee development; and compliance with federal and state law

Provided coaching for managers, supervisors and team members regarding company policy, values, performance management and employee development

Grew the compensation and benefits programs to be competitive in the local market and administered all associated plans

Processed payroll for combination of salaried, hourly and commissioned employees

Managed safety and workers’ compensation claims, unemployment claims, etc.

HR Consultant/Trainer, 1999 - 2005

HR Solutions, LLC

Served clients in manufacturing, service, and telecommunications industries providing project and on-site Human Resources services

Conducted compliance audits; policy and procedure reviews

Designed policy manuals and employee handbooks

Assisted with job descriptions, recruiting, interviewing and hiring

Facilitated Strategic Planning, Organizational Development Initiatives and Change Management Initiatives

Human Resources Specialist, 1995 - 1999

Caterpillar Inc.

Primary HR contact for Employee Relations in automotive manufacturing facility

Developed and delivered training programs such as Team Training, Facilitating for Results, Problem Solving, New Hire Orientation, Diversity, etc.

Supported 25+ teams through development, facilitation and strategic planning

Sherry B Marlar, SPHR – continued

Human Resources Specialist, 1995 - 1999

Caterpillar Inc.

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Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal and State Laws as well as QS9000

Administered Payroll, Benefits, Hiring, Discipline and other programs

Served as Team Leader in Assembly department for approximately one year

Human Resources Generalist, 1991 - 1995

Hubbell / Ohio Brass

Administered Payroll and Attendance programs

Participated in Labor dispute resolution and negotiations

Facilitated and supported Quality Improvement Teams

Developed and administered New Hire Orientation and Training

Implemented first HRIS system for company

Education:

B.S. Degree in Psychology

College of Charleston

Certifications

SPHR, Train-the-Trainer, Achieve Global Certified; DDI Certified; MSSC Production Technician - Certified Trainer

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