CHRISTY L. VERNIER, PHR, CWCP

**** ******** ***** ******, ** 48188 734-***-**** ac5d5u@r.postjobfree.com HUMAN RESOURCES LEADER

Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and Workers’ Compensation (CWCP)

Extensive background in HR, including experience in staffing, leadership development, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, training, HR records management, HR policy development and deployment, and legal compliance. Also strong background in Health and Safety including policy development and deployment, State and Federal audits, and workers’ compensation claims management

HR SKILLS

Health & Safety

Employment Law

FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC

Conflict Resolution

ADP, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft 2010

Staff Recruitment & Retention

Employee Relations

Contract Negotiations/Grievances

Benefits Administration

Wellness Programs

New Hire Orientation

Training & Development

Performance Management

Organizational Development

HR Policies & Procedures

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MICHIGAN PAVING AND MATERIALS, A CRH COMPANY Canton, MI A part of the CRH family of companies, Michigan Paving and Materials, Stoneco of Michigan and Cadillac Asphalt LLC provide asphalt and aggregate solutions to improve our roadways. Director of Human Resources, July 2017 to April 2018 As a member of the Senior Management team, reporting directly to the Company President, responsible for the strategic planning and execution of the Human Resources Department. Key Responsibilities:

Create and execute HR initiatives in support of the strategic business plan.

Develop talent management strategy, identify leadership competencies, conduct gap analysis and collaborate with leadership team to develop a talent pipeline/succession plan. Utilize Korn Ferry Leadership Architect modules

Partner with Senior Leaders to provide guidance with policy interpretation and division expectations along all lines of business.

Assist Risk Manager with workers’ compensation claims management.

Travel to all locations in Michigan to administer training and general employee relations. PLASTIC OMNIUM- AUTO INERGY DIVISION New Boston, MI Plastic Omnium- Auto Inergy is the leading global tier one supplier of complete plastic fuel systems and emission reduction related fluids systems to car manufacturers. We support customers worldwide with 35 plants in 19 countries. Human Resources Manager, January 2016 to June 2017 As a member of the Management team, reporting directly to the Plant Director, responsible for the direction and management of the Human Resources and Environmental, Health and Safety functions. Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute staffing strategies for new product lines; including hourly and salaried support staff.

Partner with leadership to develop and facilitate career development and succession planning for all PO Huron employees.

Professional Experience

Administer and interpret collective bargaining agreement; manage grievance process and coach leadership regarding contract language and expectations. Plan and participate in contract negotiation (principle partner).

Manage plant employee relations and provide a safe and healthy working environment for all Huron employees.

Manage training, safety, payroll and benefits functions for the Plant Operations. Ensure compliance with TS16949; ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001; all state and federal regulations pertaining to the facility. ASH STEVENS INC. Riverview, MI

Ash Stevens Inc. is a full-service contract pharmaceutical manufacturer offering comprehensive small-molecule drug substance development and cGMP manufacturing services. Human Resources Manager, July 2014 to December 2015 As a member of the Senior Management team, reporting directly to the President/CEO, responsible for establishing and maintaining the Human Resources department. This is a newly created role for ASI, as they have not had a formally educated Human Resources professional in the company’s history. Key Responsibilities:

Compliance and Regulatory: Administer company policies, revising when necessary. Manage legal and governmental documentation as required. Owner of Affirmative Action Plan and related recordkeeping and filing.

Benefit and Compensation Administration: Work with benefit broker to negotiate rates and renewals with providers. Coordinate and conduct open enrollment meetings, ensuring that employees have the necessary education on each plan. Oversee and administer the benefits function.

Talent Management: Coordinate and document non-GMP related training. Direct recruiting efforts for all ASI positions, working with the hiring manager to secure the best talent. Develop consistent performance management process throughout ASI. Develop talent strategies for succession planning. Maintain, update, and create (when appropriate) job descriptions for all ASI positions. Conduct new hire orientation, onboarding, and culture indoctrination.

Team ASI relations: Drive the ASI culture. Responsible for clear and timely communications to the facility. Continue to represent the best interest of ASI.

PALADIN ATTACHMENTS Dexter, MI

North America’s leading independent provider of attachment tools. Part of International Equipment Solutions with over 3,000 employees throughout North and South America Human Resources Manager, April 2011 to June 2014

Human Resources Generalist, November 2009 to March 2011 Directs the Human Resources function. Within the first 3 months of employment, assumed responsibility for site Health and Safety program, including policy development and deployment and safety committee. Designated by the President of Paladin to be the Wellness Champion. Member of the Dexter Operations Leadership Team and Paladin Attachments Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities:

Direct employment activities and ensure that qualified employees are recruited, screened, hired or transferred for business unit purposes.

Manage staff to ensure that departmental goals and objectives are met.

Work with managers/supervisors in the solution of employee relations problems, recommending action as required.

Develops and supervises training to ensure that all employee safety training and OSHA requirements and new hire orientation are conducted.

Coordinates the administration of employee health, security, and benefit programs. Assists employees with retirement counseling, 401(k) administration.

Recommend, implement, and annually updates compensation program (coordinated through Corporate); conduct annual salary surveys and analyze compensation data; rewrite job descriptions as appropriate. Professional Experience

Assures that company employment, labor relations, personnel and equal opportunity policies and practices comply with applicable provisions of Federal and State labor laws. Develops and maintains Affirmative Action program, files EEO reports, Vets reports, etc. as required.

Administer wage/salary performance appraisal and benefits programs and ensure that approved programs are properly implemented.

Manage the Lominger Leadership Development program for Paladin, working with key talent and executive leadership. Perform gap analysis, recommend development opportunities, monitor for completion.

Administer business unit’s AAP/EEO plan. Disseminate the policy to all employees and file necessary reports.

Manage the Health and Safety program, including policy development and deployment, Industrial Athlete program, and safety task force.

KERR CORPORATION/METREX RESEARCH CORPORATION. Romulus, MI A Leading manufacturer of high technology dental, dental implant, and infection prevention products with revenues of

$649.7M and over 4,000 domestic and international associates in over 30 locations worldwide. Part of the Danaher family of companies.

Human Resource Specialist, Training/Labor Relations, 2005 to 2009 As a member of the Romulus HR Team, responsible for support of all human resource functions for the site with emphasis on those relating to training and associate/labor relations. Recommends and interprets Company and department policies and communicates them to associates. Key Responsibilities:

Provide support for and participate in UAW collective bargaining for 2008-2011 contract.

Created training program for new and current associates to capture all required training on one document and decrease amount of time needed to become proficient in job.

Perform needs assessment and make training recommendations; coordinate, schedule, and administer training

Train management in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, and sexual harassment.

Represents the Company in administering the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement for all bargained for associates.

Advises and counsels management personnel with regards to appropriate contract administration.

Conduct grievance meetings and develop solutions based on collective bargaining agreement.

Develop Company responses for second and third step grievance hearings.

Handle day-to-day associate issues as they arise pertaining to established policies, programs, procedures, and labor contract interpretation.

Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resource functions and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.

Workers’ Compensation claims management.

Responsible for management of Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) claims.

Acts in the absence of the Human Resource Manager. Human Resource Coordinator, 2004 to 2005

Responsible for performing administrative and organizational tasks in support of department functions and activities, with emphasis on those relating to staffing, training, and associate relations. Key Responsibilities:

Coordinated large scale confidential job fair to prepare for possible strike.

Maintained training database including input of all training records and update of course information. Professional Experience

Participate in grievance hearings through third step.

Coordinate monthly recognition award program.

Administrative support for the Human Resource Manager PLASTIPAK HOLDINGS, INC. Plymouth, MI

A world-wide plastic packaging company with annual sales exceeding $1 billion, manufacturing over 8 million containers per year with approximately 4,000 associates worldwide. Human Resource/ EH&S Representative- Clean Tech Inc. Dundee, MI, 2004 to 2004

Responsibilities included providing human resource and environmental health and safety support to recycling facility with over 50 associates.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruit for hourly and salary positions and maintain EEOC tracking information.

Perform new hire, benefits, and safety orientation; ensure associate paperwork is properly completed.

Utilize SAP and KRONOS to maintain associate data and payroll records.

Workers’ Compensation claims management.

Review and revise safety policies and procedures.

Ensure compliance with applicable environmental safety laws and regulations.

Responsible for all associate relations and internal investigations.

Advise and counsel management on application of policies and procedures. Human Resource Generalist- Plastipak Packaging Inc. Westland, MI, 2002 to 2004

Supported the Human Resource Manager with responsibility for recruiting, associate relations, benefits administration and performance reviews in a fast-paced manufacturing facility with over 275 associates. Key Responsibilities:

Recruit for hourly and salary positions including responsibility for all internal and external job postings and representing the Company at job fairs.

Coordinated and administered benefits programs including all disability and FMLA leaves.

Conducted new hire orientation, technical, and soft-skills training.

Coordinated all temporary labor for site.

Maintain uniform ordering for production workforce; coordinated change in uniform vendors with minimal interruption in service to the associates.

Advise and counsel management on application of policies and procedures.

Ensured open door policy and strong rapport with all associates at all levels of the organization. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Ypsilanti, MI

Bachelor of Business Administration, focus in Human Resources Completed some coursework towards Master’s Degree in Human Resources/Organizational Development HR Designations/Certificates:

PHR (Professional in Human Resources), certified since 2006

CWCP (Certified Workers’ Compensation Professional), certified since 2008 Professional Experience

Certified Labor Relations Leader (CLRL), 2005

OSHA 30 hour general industry course, 2004

AFFILIATIONS

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Greater Ann Arbor Society for Human Resource Management (GAASHRM)

Former member- Human Resource Association of Greater Detroit (HRAGD) o Member of Programs Committee for State Conference 2008

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