Human Resources Manager

Erin Wright

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Golden, CO *****

719-***-**** (cell)

E-mail: ******.****@*******.***

SUMMARY

Human Resources professional with demonstrated effectiveness interacting

with staff, clients, candidates and management at all levels. Proven

abilities to develop and link HR initiatives to business strategies and

goals, develop best practices, and improve processes. Areas of functional

expertise include:

Strategic HR Talent Acquisition Performance Management

Management

Organizational Positive Employee Union Avoidance

Development Relations

EDUCATION

MASTER OF HUMAN RESOURCES

University of South Carolina

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT (Human Resources Concentration)

Clemson University

EXPERIENCE

DAWN FOOD PRODUCTS, INC. Aug 2007 - present

Human Resources Manager

. Human Resources Manager for a manufacturing and distribution facility

(annual revenue approximately $100 million) including 225 employees and 2

direct reports.

. Acted as an SAP "Super User" for Human Resources as well as a "Site

Readiness Coordinator" and "Change Champion" during company-wide SAP

deployment.

. Directed all employee relations programs and investigations including

harassment, disciplinary actions and worker's compensation claims.

. Enhanced safety awareness by creating new processes and programs which

resulted in a reduction of TRCIR from 20.9 to 1.1.

. Revised the staffing program to include new recruiting, screening and

hiring processes which resulted in a higher level of talent acquisition

and a 35% savings in hiring costs.

. Developed a career path program that elevated the level of performance in

the manufacturing plant and increased operational effectiveness.

. Created positive employee relations and union avoidance programs. Acted

as the "Voice of the Customer" to maintain a positive atmosphere.

. Worked with functional teams to create HR programs including Partnering

for Performance and a Flexible Part-Time Workforce program.

. Obtained over $129,000 in 2009 - 2012 grant funds to support Lean, TPM

and 5S training.

SEARS HOLDINGS CORP. Apr 2004 - Apr 2007

District Human Resources Manager

. Promoted to a position offering Human Resources support for 3 districts

(from a position responsible for 1 district) covering 5 states and 600

associates including 21 branches, 34 managers and 3 direct reports.

. Assisted VP of Human Resources and Chief of Labor Relations during a

union election and acted as the HR Expert for contract negotiations.

. Acted as the head of recruiting and the hiring process throughout 3

districts.

. Managed all aspects of the HR function including employee relations,

benefits and compensation, worker's compensation and safety programs, ISO

9001 execution, HR compliance and communications, performance management,

and HR projects.

. Led the development of HR departmental performance metrics and championed

HR process improvement projects.

. Created standardized work instructions for all HR functions and

activities, including assurance of ISO9001 compliance to records

retention requirements.

. Responsible for all insurance accounts, handled claims related to

worker's compensation, vehicle accidents and property damage. Instituted

a process to reduce costs that saved one district over $26,000 (20%) per

year.

. Controlled a portion of the district's P&L including payroll hours and

benefits expenses.

INGERSOLL-RAND CO. Jan 2002 - Apr 2004

HR Leadership Development Program (LDP) - Generalist Jan 2003 - Apr

2004

. Managed employee relations for 5 client groups including approximately

335 hourly and salaried associates. Consulted with managers, supervisors,

Health Services and the employees to resolve issues.

. Acted as the lead of the hourly recruiting/staffing process.

. Managed recruiting and hiring efforts, worked with selected universities

and acted as a program representative for all interns, Co-ops and LDPs.

. Restructured the intern program to maximize value added and strengthen

the program's perception on college and university campuses.

. Analyzed metrics for employee relations, created reports and developed

action items based on the data.

. Partnered with client groups to identify opportunities to strengthen

employee skill sets and offer training including Six Sigma, Lean, 5S,

team building and leadership skills.

. Acted as the HR Lead for a new product launch which included

interviewing, selecting, promoting and training 65 associates.

. Constructed, presented and launched the annual Wage Package for the

plant.

. Led teams through policy revisions and communications including

performance management and attendance.

HR Leadership Development Program - O.D. Specialist May 2002 - Dec

2002

. Expanded the Mentor Program to include a global talent group and add

structure.

. Designed and implemented ongoing monthly training opportunities for 2 ASG

campuses, approximately 2000 associates.

. Built a curriculum of development opportunities and increased visibility

for the Early Career Development Group.

. Facilitated the roll out of the 360 degree multi-rater feedback program

in Europe.

. Assisted in compiling and preparing documentation for the Organizational

Leadership Review and Succession Planning.

. Operations facility: participated in the resolution of employee relations

issues, held training and awareness meetings for corporate programs, led

communications efforts and participated in safety initiatives.

HR Leadership Development Program - Recruiting/Staffing Mar 2002 - May

2002

. Staffed approximately 30 positions created due to the closing of a

facility in Angola, IN. Posted job opportunities, screened

resumes/applications, interviewed candidates, performed background checks

and provided orientation programs.

HR Leadership Development Program - Performance Management Jan 2002 -

Mar 2002

. Oversaw the performance management process for associates in 12 countries

including Europe and Asia.

. Acted as a recruiter and staffing specialist for HR positions throughout

the company.

INTERNATIONAL PAPER

Human Resources Intern May 2001 - Aug 2001

. Acted as an HR Generalist for a unionized paper mill. Designed

presentations and training programs, assisted managers with performance

development issues, managed staffing efforts and analyzed budgets.

. Prepared a comparative analysis of wage and benefit data for 12 mills

located throughout the US for use in contract negotiations.

COMPUTER SKILLS

SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, TKC, Microsoft Office Suite, Lotus Notes,

Microsoft Outlook and Kronos

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