Jennifer L. Beattie, SPHR SHRM-SCP

Senior-Level Human Resource Professional

Oxford, FL - 34484 Phone: 734-***-**** Email: ac71e8@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferbeattiesphr

Professional Summary

Results-oriented HR Professional with extensive experience providing leadership in the areas of Employee Relations, Performance Management, Organizational Development, Recruitment & Retention, Compensation and Benefits and Training & Development. Impressive track record of implementing innovative HR plans to improve employee and company performance. Effectively collaborates with senior management to spearhead strategic planning in order to support and advance corporate HR goals. Highly-skilled in resolving employee issues and offering solutions to ensure a positive culture. A quick learner, skilled in performing under pressure; demonstrated ability to devise solutions that improve sustainability. Exceptionally well-organized leader with a track record that demonstrates self-motivation, creativity and initiative to achieve both corporate and personal goals.

Skills and Expertise

Strategic Leadership

Conflict Management

Investigations

Talent Management

Culture Building

Compensation & Benefit Management

Recruitment & Retention

Training & Development

Employee Relations

Professional Overview

GBW RAILCAR SERVICES, LLC/WATCO COMPANIES, INC.

A leading supplier of railcar repair services to the railroad industry.

Director – Field Human Resources /Regional HR Manager 2/2013 – 9/2018

Strategic Leadership • HR Management • Team Building • Conflict Management • Training & Development

Manage the overall HR Function for a division of the company including: the complete recruitment life-cycle for sourcing the best talent from diverse sources after identification of manpower requirements; planning human resource requirements in consultation with heads of different functional & operational areas and conducting selection interviews. Review existing practices; identifying & implementing practical solutions pertaining to reward, compensation and benefits; Partner with operational leadership to develop and implement employee strategies to obtain desired results. Minimize legal exposure through effective employee relations consultation, knowledge of HR policies and employment law. Mentor and lead a team of HR Managers and Generalists in multiple states. Travel up to 80% of the time.

Accomplishments:

Entrusted with the overall accountability of overseeing HR operations for 21 union and nonunion railcar repair facilities spread over 11 states with over 1000 Team Members.

Effectively partnered with Regional Vice President of Operations and Facility Managers to support the continued growth and success of the business by driving the human resource strategies, policies and practices in the areas of employee relations, talent management, culture/climate, performance management, compensation, training and workforce planning.

Investigated, responded to and resolved EEOC and Dept. of Civil Rights filings and zero tolerance allegations company wide.

Instrumental in the design and rollout of compensation and benefit plans, company policies and all communications required with the Watco/Greenbrier joint venture creating GBW Railcar Services LLC in 2014.

Built strong positive relationships with team members at all levels allowing me to be viewed as a resource, coach, partner and mentor.

Trained and coached managers in areas such as Watco’s Management Process, legal compliance, writing effective performance reviews and disciplinary actions, and employee relations.

Ensured facility compliance with federal and state law as well as company policies and procedures by reviewing and approving all disciplinary actions, terminations, performance reviews and job/compensation changes.

Selected to serve as 2nd chair in CBA negotiations.

TTL ASSOCIATES, INC., TOLEDO, OH

TTL Associates, Inc. is a full-service environmental/health and safety, testing, and geotechnical engineering firm,

Human Resources Consultant/Manager 5/2012 – 2/2013

Legal Compliance • Recruiting and Onboarding • Relationship Management

Brought in as part time consultant to ensure legal compliance with federal and state laws as company became a federal contractor.

Accomplishments:

Audited for and ensured compliance with required posters, I-9s, personnel files, worker’s compensation claims and file management, and document retention.

Developed and implemented a semi-annual performance review process utilizing SMART goals.

Created and maintained Affirmative Action Plan logs, i.e. applicant tracking, good faith effort, termination and promotion logs, and updated processes to ensure compliance with AAP as written.

Re-established HRIS system, updating employee data to allow for easier processing of EEO-1 and VETS 100 reporting.

Created and managed compliant leave of absence program.

AUTO WAREHOUSING COMPANY

A leading supplier of warehousing and other services to the Auto industry.

Regional HR Manager 1/2006 – 2/2009

HR Operations • Compensation & Benefits • Relationship Management • Training & Development

Accomplishments:

Served as a key member of the Regional team, providing support, coaching and advice on HR and other business matters to the Regional Vice Presidents, District and Terminal Managers.

Acted as 2nd Chair in negotiating collective bargaining agreements. Prepared and presented the company position on grievances at all levels of the grievance process including arbitration. Interacted on a regular basis with union stewards and Business Agents to ensure positive management/union relations.

Conducted HR audits of all assigned facilities to ensure compliance with established policies, federal and state laws.

Identified high potential employees and created career development plans for their advancement.

Developed and delivered HR training for operations personnel in the areas of absentee control, EFCA, disciplinary actions/termination process, and harassment.

Additional HR Leadership

J&L INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY LIVONIA, MI Corporate Human Resources Manager 2003 - 2004

ASTECHNOLOGIES, INC., MONROE, MI Director of Human Resources / Plant Human Resources Manager 1998 - 2002

GUARDIAN ALARM COMPANY, SOUTHFIELD, MI Human Resources Assistant / Human Resources Coordinator 1993 - 1998

Entrepreneurial Experience

GRASS GATORS, INC. – PETERSBURG, MI Small Business Owner 2000 - 2013

Education

Master of Science in Administration: Central Michigan University, Detroit Area Satellite Centers (21 credits completed) Bachelor of Business Administration (HR): Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

Associates Degree in Liberal Arts: Oakland Community College, Farmington Hills, MI

Professional Development and Certifications

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certification, exp. 10/2021

SHRM – SCP Certification exp. 10/2021

Comprehensive Training in Labor Arbitration Advocacy, Labor Arbitration Services, Inc.

Michigan State University, HR Executive Education, Certified Labor Relations Leader Program

Situational Leadership II, Blanchard Company

Attended annual SHRM State and/or National conferences and other training

IT Skill Set

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), ADP Vantage, SAP, PeopleSoft, Ceridian, Kronos

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