Employee Relations Manager
Resume:
Susan K. Sittniewski
Buffalo, NY 14206 ************@*******.***
Professional Summary
Human Resources manager with an extensive background in employee RELATIONS, educated and experienced in FMLA, unemployment, disability and employee communications; corporate employee recruitment and retention, payroll, staff development, mediation, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, HR records management and metrics, HR policies development, legal compliance and Organizational Development, quality assurance iso-9000
Areas of Expertise:
• HR Department Startup • Employment Law • FMLA/Disability
• Staff Recruitment & Retention • HRIS Technologies • Employee Relations
• HR Program/Project Management • HR Policies/Procedures/Metrics • ADP Payroll Services • Orientation & On-Boarding • Training & Development • strategic Management
Professional Experience
Taylor Devices 2018(Contract)
Suspension and Shock Absorption Manufacturing
Human Resources Manager
Human Resource Manager responsible for 120 employees in full phase capacity inclusive of payroll (ADP), benefits, LOA, Disability, Worker’s Comp and Employee Relations
Permclip Products 2016-2017
Machine and Custom Office Supply Manufacturing
Corporate Human Resources Manager
Corporate Human Resources Manager of 3 locations (Milwaukee, WI, Totowa, NJ, and Buffalo, NY.)
Payroll processing, Employee Engagement, NYS, NJ and WI Unemployment, Disability, and Worker’s Compensation.
ACA, EEOC, OSHA and Affirmative Action Reporting.
SOP and Policy Development. Developed monthly metrics inclusive of headcount, retention, disability and compensation claims; Employee Cost Reporting
Compliance with state and federal regulating agencies; Employee Relations and SOP/Policy Development.
Corporate Training
Corporate Recruiting
Organizational Development
Strategic Management
Compensation Structuring and Labor Grade Development
Open Enrollment and Benefit Administration
Conflict Resolution and Disciplinary Actions
TSI (via Remedy intelligent staffing) 2015-2016
International Credit/Finance (Contract)
Corporate recruiter
Management of all corporate recruitment activity for large credit and recovery operation. Recruitment of customer service personnel for international and domestic clients. Heavily involved in metrics, advertising and interviewing of prospective candidates. Compliance with background checks and regulatory training.
Howden North America 2013-2014
International Manufacturing Company (Formerly Buffalo Forge) (Contract)
Human Resources business Partner
Lead and manage organizational development and change management due to a number of simultaneous mergers and acquisitions. Manage career development plans and review process. Talent acquisition through TOPGRADING and succession planning is certainly a forte, matched very closely with employee relations. Quality Management (in perspective of employee base as business product). Key accomplishments and daily management to include the following:
Consistent use of HRIS systems, inclusive of Sum Total, AX, Oracle, Peoplesoft
Frequent use of and familiarity of Taleo and products
Top grading as a best practice for recruitment, retention and maintenance of employee base
Trained in Root Cause Counter Measure and partake in Kaizens
SOX Compliance
Employee Organization and Development
Employee Relations
Stryker Medical (Gaymar Industries), Orchard Park, NY 2007 - 2012
Medical Device Manufacturing Company
HR Generalist
Recruited medical device personnel from temporary to executive staffing. Administered profile assessments and handled all aspects of interviewing. Wrote job descriptions, identified training needs and addressed performance issues. Administered company policies in accordance with legal requirements. Handled employee on-boarding and defined training for employees in compliance with FDA regulations. Reported monthly HR metrics, including turnover, retention, headcount, variance reports and organizational charts to corporate. Oversaw corporate relocation and housing for executive staffing.
Fostered a teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue across the organization.
Negotiated approximately 50 salary offers and dozens of sign-on bonuses/relocation packages annually at both the exempt and non-exempt level.
Wrote employee manual covering issues including disciplinary procedures, code of conduct, FMLA policy and benefits information.
Addressed employee issues with compassion while adhering to company policies and procedures.
Internal Auditor and Quality Compliance Team
MPW Foods, Orchard Park, New York 1989 - 2017
Manufacturing Company of Specialty Food Line Consultant (2014-2017)
General Manager/Operations
Human Resources Manager
Promoted to fulfill a broad range of HR functions, including recruiting and training employees, administering benefits, overseeing disciplinary action and managing HR records. Recruited, hired and retained employees. Trained and shadowed employee development. Oversaw payroll processes including ADP Payroll. Managed inventory levels, oversaw weekly order processing, conducted production meetings to ensure on-time delivery and quality. Maintained safety and OSHA logs and compliance with applicable authorities.
Reduced overhead cost by incorporating a lean manufacturing environment
Education
State University of New York – Empire State College
Business Administration (Human Resources Concentration) – 2018
Professional Development/Affiliation
Attended IOMA Conference on Recruiting, Retention and Avoiding Turnover
SHRM Member #01356664
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