Jodi Spangler

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419-***-****/ ac5s24@r.postjobfree.com

Director of Human Resources

Objective: To obtain a challenging and engaging leadership position with a progressive organization that will allow me to leverage my extensive experience in Human Resources to successfully develop and maintain a positive and engaging culture, while working as a strategic business partner to ensure continued organizational growth.

Summary of Relevant Qualifications

Over 18 years of progressive Human Resource experience (Administrator, Generalist, Manager, Director)

Possessing the ability to develop strong working relationships, enhance employee morale, and create a positive Human Resource imprint through the development of the HR team

Excellent presentation, as well as written and verbal communication skills

Solid knowledge of Labor Laws, Ethics, and applicable HR policies and regulations

Demonstrating sound judgment and critical thinking

Well-organized and self-motivated

Able to develop and facilitate creative and interactive training programs

Possessing a positive, creative, outgoing, and enthusiastic personality

Focused on ensuring employee satisfaction throughout all levels of the organization

Able to provide professional and respectful leadership and service to all associates, regardless of situation or employee level

Strong computer aptitude, including various HRIS programs

Able to ensure compliance and accountability in regards to company policies

Experience in Labor Relations

Always willing to go above and beyond in order to ensure a positive working environment is achieved

Professional Experience

DeKalb Health- Auburn, Indiana 2015- Current

Director of Human Resources

This role has provided me with an opportunity to restructure employee-engagement efforts using a number of methods, remove and replace HRIS systems, rewrite and distribute the employee handbook and revitalize the onboarding process.

Summary of Initiatives Completed in this Role:

Removed and replaced HRIS programs (ADP to Kronos)

Effectively worked to repair and sustain positive morale and the overall work environment

Created an internal newsletter

Rewrote the Employee Handbook

Underwent multiple changes to benefits vendors

Created and facilitated leadership development initiatives

Spearheaded multiple teambuilding efforts and events

Restructured the on-boarding process

Halex- Hamilton, Indiana 2014-2015

Human Resource Manager

In this role, I was able to improve and develop the overall morale of the employees, as well as the leadership capabilities of the management staff. I created and presented numerous leadership training programs that were specifically designed for this team and their needs. I updated old and created new policies to help ensure compliance and consistency, in addition to completely revamping the ways in which employees were communicated with. I transitioned our hiring process away from temporary staffing to direct hire and effectively reduced turnover.

Summary of Initiatives Completed in this Role:

Implemented an HRIS program (Bamboo)

Created an internal newsletter

Developed and facilitated a leadership training program (C.H.A.R.G.E Training)

Re-organized the employee filing system

Created multiple company documents to improve organization and consistency

Created and implemented a service recognition program

Revised the existing performance evaluation process and documents

Increased our starting wages to attract stronger talent

Implemented numerous employee engagement initiatives

Developed creative recruitment processes

Therma-Tru- Butler, Indiana 2011-2014

Human Resource Generalist

In this role, I had the opportunity to provide HR support for all three production departments within the Butler facility, in conjunction with providing HR leadership for our Edgerton Ohio Research and Design facility. My responsibilities included coaching and development of supervisory staff, associate relations, disciplinary efforts, terminations, conflict management, internal investigations, benefits administration, and staffing and leave maintenance. I built a strong rapport with employees, as well as leadership staff, and the HR team. In addition, I participated in and facilitated numerous employee events and worked to steadily improve our employee morale. I completed many assigned projects, requested additional tasks, and initiated independent endeavors such as an internal newsletter. I focused heavily on the Company’s Positive Associate Relations efforts and consider it to be an initiative I “owned.”

Con-Agra Foods- Archbold, Oh 2010-2011

Human Resource Generalist

In this role I was responsible for maintaining attendance records for 350+ employees, all FMLA-related functions, benefits administration, pension management, employee relations, disciplinary procedures, as well as medical leave and Worker’s Compensation management. In addition, this was a unionized facility, therefore I was also responsible for all first and second step grievance procedures, as well as facilitating the job-bid process. I also had the opportunity to play an active role in the contract negotiation process. I was tasked with the role of Involvement Committee Leader, and in doing so was responsible for organizing multiple employee events and ensuring a high level of engagement and morale among the employees.

Summary of Initiatives Completed in this Role:

Maintaining 5S standards

Safety engagement

Demonstrating a proactive approach to resolving employee concerns

Recruiting

Leadership training and development

Creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere within the HR Department

Executing incident investigations

BAX Global- Toledo, Ohio 2002-2010

Human Resource Generalist

In this position I was responsible for maintaining the Human Resource functions for the entire 3rd shift operation (500 employees). I was involved in all employee relations activities, such as internal investigations, recommending and delivering disciplinary actions, terminations, conflict resolution, and teambuilding activities. In addition, I was also responsible for maintaining payroll and employee leaves. I used my ability to communicate effectively to develop an open-door policy in HR, which ultimately improved the relationship between HR and the operational staff. I created numerous employment law training programs to ensure our leadership staff was well-informed about their roles and responsibilities with regard to interacting with employees in a professional and ethical manner. I was instrumental in easing the transition for employees when the company was acquired by a new parent organization.

Summary of Initiatives Completed in this Role:

Benefits administration

Leadership training

Recruitment and on-boarding

Compensation analysis, administration and benchmarking

Safety training

Maintaining the tuition reimbursement process

Change agent during transitional period

Worked closely with TSA, Customs and Port Authority with regard to security (airport location)

Technical/Educational Summary

Microsoft Office, PeoplePoint, ADP, Kronos, Bamboo HRIS, Oracle, Campbell Time & Attendance, CMS, Payforce, E-Time, Soft-Time

Tiffin University, Tiffin, Ohio – May, 2005

Master of Business Administration

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio – May 2002

Bachelor of Liberal Arts- BSN/Biology Focus

Certified in the Lominger Competency Model

2012

Dale Carnegie Certified

2013

Professional References Available Upon Request

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