Human Resources Professional
Resume:
Tobie Matherne
Cadott, WI ****7
715-***-**** / **********@*****.***
Human Resources Professional
Multi-functional professional with extensive international experience, now focused on Human Resources, Leadership, Management and Employee Development. Recent priorities are aligned with strategic human resources; focused on planning, directing, facilitating, and participating in all aspects of strategic HR functions. People drive processes, and HR’s business is people.
HR Skills
Cultural Change
Strategic HR Initiatives
FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC
Mediation & Advocacy
Employment Law
Employee Relations
U/I Program & Representation
HR Program/Project Management
Orientation & On-Boarding
Team Collaboration
Training & Development
Performance Management
Professional Experience
MASON COMPANIES, INC. Chippewa Falls, WI
HR Business Partner, 2016-Pres
Accountable for employee relations that drive engagement, improve morale, and promote company culture; assist with full cycle recruiting, onboarding and new hire orientations. Responsible for the administration of the FMLA, Workers Compensation, and Corporate Wellness programs. Collaborate with all levels of management in a multi-location structure to develop business strategies while providing counsel regarding employment, wage and hour law, compensation, and FMLA regulation, compliance, or status questions.
Key Results:
Reduced impact of Workers Compensation claims by more than 70% in first year by Partnering with Corp. Safety Manager and collaborating on effective change.
Member of Corporate Strategic Planning Team reviewing/updating Mission, Vision, Values, Goals, and Tactics for future growth and operations.
Provided HR support to all employees, managers, and executives located across 11 different sites on issues involving both bargaining and non-bargaining departments.
Reviewed current business policies and updated I-9, File Retention, Workers Compensation Return to Work, FMLA and Smoking/Vaping policies to reflect culture while ensuring compliance.
Performed and appropriately documented the results of an internal I-9 Audit for Corporate and Subsidiary companies; ensuring accurate, and compliant records.
Established a standardized process and trained all managers/supervisors on the appropriate steps for FMLA or Workers Compensation cases to be processed.
Partnered with leadership to resolve complex employee relations issues; conducted effective and thorough investigations, minimizing litigation cases while ensuring compliance with agreements.
Managed corporate wide Wellness Program to further education and understanding of Wellness principles for all employees. Coordinated company-wide interactive wellness events that reflect actual needs based on annual biometric testing results.
Guided managers and employees on immigration laws and US admission/retention of foreign nationals in hard to fill roles.
Developed standardized performance improvement plans for all corporate, and subsidiary departments use.
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Phone: 715-***-**** n Page Two
professional Experience (continued)
CHIPPEWA SAND TRANSPORT Chippewa Falls, WI
HR Manager, 2011-2015; General Manager, 2015 to 2016
Managed all aspects of a HR department, established dialogue between employees, supervisors, managers, and stakeholders to gain mutual understanding of alternative viewpoints. Coached managers through HR compliance concerns to ensure recruiting, interviewing, onboarding and daily interactions; reinforced organizational policies, goals, and remained legally complaint.
Key Results:
Evaluated organizational and industry trends in attrition; introduced and implemented a targeted plan that reduced 2nd quarter attrition by 15% over the next year.
Performed a re-write of company policy manual to include disciplinary procedures, code of conduct, FMLA, benefits information and the performance review process.
Created and implemented a comprehensive employee review program which improved competency through accountability, and coaching to the standards of performance expected.
Guided management through a mass layoff process, ensuring all personnel involved in the process were treated with respect, ensuring compliance while preparing them for the change.
U.S. CENSUS BUREAU Eau Claire, WI
This was a 24/7 operation with more than 100 managers, supervisors, specialist and administrative clerks to support more than 1,500 Census field employees.
Local Census Office Manager, 2009 to 2010
Key Results:
Trained managers, supervisors and specialist (15-50 personnel) using verbatim techniques, and a just-in-time approach for each of the 12 projects completed.
Formulated creative and strategic plans to complete Census projects early and under budget, equating to a $2 million savings in personnel wages.
U.S. MARINE CORPS Worldwide Service
Recruiter, 2000-2002; Recruiting Manager, 2002-2007; Regional Recruiting Director, 2007-2009
Fulfilled various roles in training, development and leadership while worldwide deployed. Culminated my career with multiple demanding, and remote recruiting assignments. Consistently exceeded expectations in quantity, quality and placement.
Education & Certifications
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY Baton Rouge, LA
Master of Science (MS) in Human Resource Education/Leadership Development (with honors), 2015
PARK UNIVERSITY Parkville, MO
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Management/Human Resources (with honors), 2013
CHIPPEWA VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE Chippewa Falls, WI
OSHA – 30, 2017
ACHIEVE GLOBAL San Diego, CA
Tools for Coaching Excellence, & Professional Selling Skills, 2000
Of Note
Affiliations:
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Chippewa Valley Society of Human Resource Management (CVSHRM)
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