Human Resources Manager

Penny L. Kohlman

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Appleton, WI 54914

920-***-****

*********@*****.***

Human Resources Management Professional

Dynamic management career leading human resources efforts in fast-paced

progressive environments. Repeated success in managing major benefit

plans. Effective communicator and negotiator. Energetic leader motivated

by the challenge of moving business forward.

Knowledge Areas

Benefits & Compensation Recruiting & Staffing Training

Employment Laws & Compliance Conflict Resolution Retirement &

Pensions

Labor & Employee Relations Affirmative Action Policy

Development

Corporate Labor & Employee Relations Specialist/Manager, January 2011 -

October 2013, Eggers Industries, Two Rivers and Neenah, WI and Smithfield,

KY (privately held manufacture of high end architectural doors, plywood,

and office furniture components with $60M in annual sales and 450

employees)

. Managed preparation for collective bargaining, including partnering with

executive leadership and outside counsel for development of contract

proposals, analysis of existing contract clauses, and preparing

preliminary recommendations for contract changes for two unions at

separate locations

. Managed administration of existing collective bargaining agreements,

respond to union requests for information and advise management on

contract requirements

. Provided support to management and/or outside counsel with regard to

grievances and arbitrations, including the investigation of

grievances, grievance settlement meetings, draft grievance responses,

grievance settlement

negotiations and draft settlement agreements

. Prepare materials and conduct training for management on contract

administration / managing in a union environment

. Met with union representatives regarding day-to-day labor relations

matters

. Conducted internal investigations

. Managed recruiting Company wide. Assign staff to open positions and

monitor process. Personally recruit for all mid-manager level

positions and up in the organization. Pre-screen candidates, set-up all

interviews, manage hiring process

. Oversaw the safety program including workers compensation, monthly safety

committees, coordinating with outside safety consultant on required

training and written programs

. Coached managers on dealing with difficult employees or employees in need

of performance improvement plans

. Oversaw temporary workforce on-boarding process

. Supported the implementation and administration of positive and effective

company wide employee relations programs

. Managed wage and salary administration program with input from Senior

Staff.

Benefits & Compensation Manager, March - August 2010 Brown County, Green

Bay, WI (County Government with 1600 employees and 19 union contracts)

. Managed benefits plans and budgets including medical (multiple plans

including high deductible with HRA), dental, prescription, Wisconsin

Retirement/Employee Trust Fund, short term disability, long term

disability, life, casual, vacation, FMLA, workers compensation and

sick pay.

. Chairman of the BC Wellness Committee which plans and organizes

wellness, health and fitness campaigns throughout the year for all

employees.

. Provided leadership to payroll department to ensure processing of 5

weekly payrolls ($17,000,000 annually) are completed in a timely and

efficient manner.

. Managed vendor relationships with carriers and consultants to maintain

cost effective administration and plan design for all benefits.

. Implemented changes to all submitted budget requests for 2011 from 26

departments for additions, deletions, reductions in staffing including

changes in fringe benefit costs for purposes of levy impact.

Manager Human Resources, January - September 2009 EMTEQ, Inc., New Berlin,

WI (privately owned company specializing in avionics systems, integration,

cabin comfort and interior/exterior lighting for military, corporate,

HOS/VIP and air transport markets. Annual sales of $60M with 450 employees

at 6 global locations)

. Managed benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, HRA, FSA,

life, disability, and retirement. Implemented changes in several

carriers to realize savings and gain increased service.

. Provided daily leadership and guidance to human resources department

for staffing, compensation, benefits, training, and employee

relations.

. Developed Performance Improvement Plans for associates identified with

performance deficiencies.

. Directed the application of established HR policies across the

organization to build and maintain partnerships offering counsel and

guidance on employee and organizational matters.

. Trained managers and supervisors on company policies, procedures and

government regulations to ensure consistent execution of company goals

and strategies

. Supported off-site locations to oversee reorganization of human

resources area including policies, compliance, and benefits.

Manager Human Resources July 2006 - January 2009 Gateway Plastics, Inc.

Mequon, WI

(Family owned and operated plastic injection molder with annual sales of

$30M and 75 employees. Left to work at larger organization offering new

challenges)

. Managed the entire performance evaluation process including providing

merit pool available to department heads, training and instructions to

ensure evaluations were completed with company strategic goals,

reviewing all evaluations and tracking results.

. Managed benefit plans including medical, dental, retirement and life.

. Developed a Biometric Health Plan with health risk assessments, on-

site wellness coach, and premium incentives for participation.

. Co-leader of C.A.R.E. team for safety and workers compensation that

conducted company-wide inspections, training and recommended solutions

for safety related items.

. Worked with team leaders to identify training deficiencies among teams

and developed training programs and initiatives for improvement.

. Managed FMLA, unemployment, workers compensation, EEOC issues

Director Human Resources September 2002 - July 2006 Fisher Hamilton, LLC,

Two Rivers, WI (world's largest manufacturer of laboratory furniture and

fume hoods with annual sales of $200M with 1200 domestic employees.

Subsidiary of ThermoFisher with $5B in sales with 17,000 employees)

. Remotely managed human resources at three US locations including New

Jersey, New York and Arkansas.

. Managed benefit plans at three US locations including medical, dental,

FSA, retirement, vision, STD/LTD and life insurance. Saved over

$750,000 in 3 years.

. Planned, organized ad directed all aspects of recruiting, interviewing

and selection process at all remote locations.

. Accountable for development and implementation of Affirmative Action

Programs for all remote locations.

. Managed performance review process for all remote locations to ensure

fair and consistent administration of evaluation process and

compensation policies.

. Active leader in union collective bargaining negotiations with three

unions at multiple locations.

. Leader in the development and implementation of ex-patriot agreements

for US citizens living and working in foreign countries.

Director Human Resources January 1996 - September 2002 J.L. French

Corporation, Sheboygan, WI.

(Manufacturer of aluminum die cast engine components and engineered

assemblies with annual sales of $550M, 1300 US employees and 3800 globally)

. Managed human resources activities at six US manufacturing locations.

. Member of senior management team that fought off 3 union organizing

attempts.

. Worked with union at Michigan locations to handle grievances, labor

relation issues, EEOC charges.

. Managed benefit plans at all US locations. Selected carriers,

developed plan design and implemented changes. Designed all

communication materials to inform employees of changes.

. Led conversion to ADP payroll

. Developed and taught formal supervisory training program

. Member of lean manufacturing team

Education: Bachelor of Arts - University of Wisconsin - Whitewater.

Communications major with professional business minor in human resource

management. December 1985.

Currently studying for my SPHR certification

Technology Skills

ADP Payroll EZ Labor Time IS IQMS Infinium

ACI Ceridian

Microsoft Office Power Point Access Data Bases Visio

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