WAYNE MICHALOWSKI

ac7z66@r.postjobfree.com • 919-***-****

SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

KEY SKILLS

Employee Relations • Recruiting • Benefits Management • Training • Human Resources Information Systems • Policy/Procedure creation/execution • Safety Compliance • Talent Retention •Applicant Tracking Systems • Employment Law • New Hire Orientation • Safety Training • Quality Systems • Auditing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AMERICAN PRIDE INC Raleigh, NC

Human Resource/Operations Manager 08/2017-09/2018

Recruiting for 13 self-serve/Xpress car wash locations, focused on hiring good professional employees. Implemented direct deposit / app-based scheduling systems. Created on-boarding presentations, sales training program, written safety training manual. Implemented a new line sweep procedure for safer cleaning of vacuum systems. I was intricately involved in Sales, Marketing, and Operations. Increased the number of subscription customers from 5142 to 8000 during first half 2018 increasing average monthly car visits from 40k to 50k.

K-FLEX USA Youngsville, NC

Director of Human Resources 02/2016-08/2016

Implemented HRIS system upgrades from Zenefits to ADP Workforce Now. Accomplishments include recruiting all candidates for hourly and salary work force, engaging new insurance brokers for improved service and reduced costs. By reducing the number of staffing companies and partnering with the remaining firms we reduced turnover of temporary labor from 36% to 26% within six months, during the historically high turnover period of the year.

WASTEZERO INC Raleigh, NC

Human Resource Manager 01/2013-02/2016

Multiple-site Human Resources Manager for offices in Massachusetts, and North & South Carolina. Launched health benefits program where none existed during ACA compliance implementation. Implemented direct deposit policy for the South Carolina plant. Launched safety programs using a plant wide safety committee. The safety programs launched included Hearing Conservation and Lock Out Tag Out where none existed. Secured grants from the state of South Carolina to become certified in Work Keys allowing us to use Career Readiness Certified testing.

ARUACO Moncure, NC

Senior Human Resource Generalist 10/2011-01/2013

The Moncure site is a multi-plant complex manufacturing MDF/Particle board in a 24/7/365 atmosphere. Recruiting for all salary and hourly positions Conducting new employee orientations on safety and policies, and employee relations for the MDF plant. Chairing the committee, I lead a maintenance craft enhancement committee utilizing web based and hands-on training to advance 62 maintenance workers to journeyman level skills.

ELESTER SOLUTIONS LLC Raleigh, NC

Senior Human Resources Generalist 2/2010-10/2010

Hired for a contract role, my assignment was to launch a companywide E-learning program. This software program included safety and HR related training for 1700 employees launched in three phases for multiple locations. I created a video presentation to instruct hourly employees. I rejuvenated the safety programs, policies, and practices in the manufacturing facilities. I maintained employee relations, OSHA 300 log, benefits, and managing workers compensation claims.

HON OFFICE FURNITURE Louisburg, NC

Human Resources / Safety Manager 03/2007-07/2009

Trained/lead Kaizen teams to complete Ergonomics survey of all processes. Lead teams to eliminate highest risk operations. Conducted employee appraisals that included employee development plans to achieve corporate/plant level Succession Planning Goals. Worked with supervisors on all policy issues, investigated policy/safety violations, and administration of disciplinary actions. Established a lead operator training program in conjunction with the Granville Community College. Manager of employee benefits, worker's compensation, EEO, AAP, 401K, and stock purchase programs.

HUBER ENGINEERED WOODS Crystal Hill, VA

Human Resources Manager 06/2004-10/2006

Managed 160 employees and attained two years accident free and was awarded OSHA's VPP Star Certification July 2006. Supervised IT, Safety, Janitorial, and HR staff. Conducted After Action Review meetings and managed preventive action goal system to assure completion of assigned tasks. Lead Succession Planning activities for the plant personnel. Worked with Community College to establish state award winning training program for maintenance employees. The maintenance training program, funded through state grants, included hydraulics and electrical PLC systems.

THYSSENKRUPP PRECISION FORGE Selma, NC

Human Resources Manager 05/2000-06/2004

Managed Human Resource functions including employee training of 20+ safety programs, management programs, and state funded new and expanding industry OTJ training programs. Managed Benefits including 401K, major medical and dental, STD, LTD, Worker's Compensation programs. Managed immigration of 20 plus foreign nationals on HB-1, E-2 and J-2 visas. Recruited at all levels including the President. Established large group interview panel and recruiting process in order to reduce turnover. Implemented and achieved ISO-14001 environmental certification, Tier-II, SWPP, SPCC plans and reporting

COMPUTER SKILLS

LSM Systems: Coastal/Skill Soft •HRIS Systems: ADP Workforce Now 10/ Kronos/ PeopleSoft/ ABRA •

ATS Systems: LinkedIn/Jazz HR/Indeed/Monster/ADP/Taleo/Brass Ring • Scheduling Systems: Kronos/ Ready Set Work • E-Verify •Adobe: Premiere/Photoshop •Microsoft: Word/Excel/Power Point/Outlook/One Note/Share Point

EDUCATION

BS Western Michigan University Communications Kalamazoo MI

ISO 14001 Internal Auditor Certified NCSU • ISO/TS 16949:20eady 02 Internal Auditor Certified NCSU

Ergonomics for Manufacturing Certified NCSU • First Aid/CPR/Bloodborne Pathogens • OSHA 40/10