Employee Relations Human Resource

Melinda S. Homsher Page *

Melinda S. Homsher

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Trenton, Oh 45067

Cell: 513-***-****

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Career Accomplishments Responsible for providing Human Resource support to all levels within the organization with specific focus on policy and procedure interpretation, performance management, employee relations and investigations. Coordination of Strategic Human Resource programs including staffing, career development, coaching and mentoring. I demonstrate solid collaborative team skills with a strong cultural awareness. I am recognized as a subject matter expert who leads alignment efforts for business and human resource strategies enterprise-wide and throughout the organization through purposeful and deliberate performance. I have the ability to develop and execute recruiting plans to attract and retain quality candidates for positions within an organization. I am mindful of the Quality of my work which makes a valuable member of your team. I have the ability to navigate between tactical and strategic Human Resource needs of an organization and the expertise to facilitate trainings and communication to diverse groups. I have experience with Benefit Administration, employee relations, safety programs and Wellness initiatives. I currently manage the HR Administration duties for 3 locations. Middletown Tube Works 3/2017 to Present

Human Resource Generalist

• Full cycle Recruiting for Union and Non-Union staff positions.

• Process Dental and Vision claims for Middletown and Shelby Plants.

• Plant safety coordinator, facilitate monthly safety meetings.

• Administer Quarterly 401k meetings and manage Enrollments.

• Process BWC claims, maintain OSHA logs and manage return to work programs.

• Process Terminations and administer COBRA paperwork.

• Administer associate benefits programs, Medical, Dental, life insurance and long term disability plans.

• Process weekly payroll for Exempt and Non-Exempt Staff. Maintain up to date attendance records on vacations, personal days, paid absence, leave of absence and FMLA.

• Set -up and maintain files on all new employees.

• Interpret policies, answer questions and counsel associates regarding Human Resources matters.

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• Ensure progressive discipline is tracked on all corrective matters.

• Process and file unemployment claims. 100% win rate achieved YTD. Burrows Paper Corporation 5/2010 to Present

Human Resource Consultant hired as Generalist/Recruiter for Burrows Paper Corporation, Franklin, Ohio.

• Ability to effectively communicate with Senior Leaders from all functional backgrounds while developing and maintaining constructive relationships.

• Highly developed skills in prioritization and alignment of project goals.

• Decreased manufacturing staff turnover by 45% (2012-2013) Implemented and utilized a more effective hiring initiative in Pickens, MS.

• Provide guidance and recommendations in HR matters to Plant Manager/VPHR.

• Conduct staffing and recruiting activities for 4 Paper/Packaging Facilities.

• Plan, design and implement a structured recruiting tool, incorporating parameters for strategic recruiting. Promote and enhance the current total rewards package to recruit and retain top talent.

• Created and implemented robust and effective position descriptions after evaluating and reviewing current job descriptions.

• Recruited several worldwide positions including China, Netherlands and Latin America.

• Target employee communication more effectively to meet employee information needs. ADESA Cincinnati/Dayton 2/2005 to 5/2010

Human Resource Manager

Franklin, Ohio

• Represent Company in Workers Comp. Claims, Unemployment and EEOC Claims.

• Manage the Payroll function of Multiple Sites- Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dayton.

(ADP/KRONOS)

• Leverage technology to streamline HR service processes and improve access to employee information through ADP.

• Increase and heighten the awareness of employee welfare by developing, engaging and empowering employees.

• Coaching and Mentoring Management staff and cultivating and promoting successful teams.

• Recruitment, Staffing and Selection of new hires including Orientations and On-boarding of new hires. Reduced turnover by strategic planning, selective recruiting and creating a solid training program for newly hired employees.

• Benefit administration for Exempt and non-exempt employees. Responsible for reviewing and selecting a robust and competitive Benefit Plan for company wide implementation.

• Managing the Workers Compensation Program. Selection of MCO, maintain OSHA logs and return to work for injured worker. (Refunded $38K in premiums from BWC) Reduced W/C rate by 48%.

Human Resource Generalist, 7/2002-2/2005 (Kohl’s E-Commerce) Melinda S. Homsher Page 3

• Generate weekly Payroll for 500 employees through KRONOS timekeeping system.

• Benefit Administration for exempt and non-exempt workforce.

• Maintain employee files in compliance with Federal, State and Company standards. (Improved audit scores by 75%)

• Process accident reports, BWC reporting, LOA, STD and FMLA paperwork.

• Facilitate new hire Orientations, Training, Maintaining Employee Files. Incorporated a structured on-boarding process.

• Support talent development of employees through professional and career development.

• Maintain Employee Attendance Program through Access Database.

• Implement Employee Recognition Programs and an Employee referral program.

• Promote safety compliance and awareness.

BS-Eastern Kentucky University

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