Lynda J. Mittelbach, PHR

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Executive Summary

Human Resources Executive with over 15 years of comprehensive human resources experience including recruitment and retention, conflict resolution, change management, employee relations and benefits administration. Proven experience collaborating with senior management to conduct Human Resources strategic planning in order to support and further corporate goals. Demonstrated experience initiating cost containment strategies resulting in significant savings. Excellent ability to address and implement strategic plans for talent acquisition, retention and succession planning. Proven skills in employment law including complaint investigation to thwart legal action.

Expertise in:

Operations Management Training & Development Employee Relations

Compensation/Benefits Design Harassment/EEO Compliance Policy Design & Administration

Professional Experience

AFLAC 2014 ~ 2016

Associate

WTFG Tampa Bay, LLC, St. Petersburg, Florida 2012 ~ 2013

Administration Manager. Start up franchisee company for Flippers Pizzeria. Supported all areas of administration including vendor set-up, licensing and permitting, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable, as well as human resource functions.

WINSLOW LifeRaft Company, Lake Suzy, Florida 1994 ~ 2011

Human Resources Director. 70-year old life raft manufacturing company. Reported to the President of company. Transformed HR from administrative role to strategic business partner, including working with other senior managers to drive key business and implement performance initiatives. Facilitated the LEAN manufacturing process and successfully obtained state funding for 75% of the cost. Directed human resource functions, including recruitment, hiring practices, benefits and compensation, as well as workers’ compensation. Led transformation of company perception of bureaucratic HR function to a value added service.

Effectively developed and managed the DOT/FAA drug and alcohol program and was the Certified Designated Employer Representative for the FAA. Achieved certification as a FAA Breath Alcohol Technician to ensure compliance with Federal Regulations.

Led a relocation and growth initiative which resulted in a $650,000 incentive from Sarasota County.

Rewrote 20-year old Employee Manual, including revising outdated policies to ensure compliance.

Achieved voluntary turnover rate 0%.

Attained a 100% win rate in unemployment claims.

Developed and maintained an Affirmative Action Program to ensure compliance with EEO regulations.

Developed a Pay for Performance compensation system.

Professional Affiliations

Charlotte County Society for Human Resource Management (CCSHRM)

Served 3 years on Board of Directors (Diversity Chair, Certification Chair and Membership Chair)

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

YMCA Personnel Advisory Board

Sarasota Human Resource Association (SHRA)

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