Human Resources Manager

Mark S. Childs

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Human Resources Professional

Staff Recruiting ( Benefits Administration ( Communications ( Change

Management

Professional Profile

. Nineteen-year track record of success as Human Resources Manager and

Generalist, with expertise in all human resources functions, including

recruiting, staffing, training, and development, as well as compensation,

salary structures, and benefits administration.

. Knowledgeable in change management, employee communications, and employee

retention. Understanding of Worker's Compensation, FMLA, performance

appraisals, and compliance requirements, as well as interviewing, hiring,

disciplinary actions, and merit increases for hourly and salaried

employees.

. Exceptional interpersonal communication abilities. Experience creating

training manuals, conducting staff training, and conducting new employee

orientation presentations. Strong leadership skills, with a history of

building collaboration with staff at all levels.

. History of overseeing human resources functions for up to 240 employees.

Organized and analytical, with ability to manage people, projects, and

planning. Solutions-oriented and results-driven. Highly adaptable to

changing priorities and eager for new challenges.

Professional Experience

Classic Turning, Inc., Jackson, MI

2010-2012

Human Resources Manager

Oversee all aspects of strategic planning, daily administration, and

management of numerous programs, including Compensation, Benefits, Health

and Safety, Budget Administration, and EEO/AAP Compliance. Manage all

benefits programs, including health, dental, and vision, as well as 401K,

and several insurance benefits programs (Life, Disability, AD&D). Manage

in-house payroll processing and administration for 120+ employees.

Supervise departmental staff, and report directly to the President.

. Member of Executive Leadership Team.

. Primary responsibility for researching and recommending new HRIS system

to streamline HR administration operational efficiencies.

. Direct Safety Training and personally conduct safety walk-throughs.

OfficeTeam, East Lansing, MI

2008-2009

Contract Administrative Support

Following massive layoffs of previous employer during the economic

downturn, accepted position involving computer data entry, and general

administrative office support for contract customers.

Elm Plating Company, Jackson, MI

2006-2008

Human Resources Manager

Directed Human Resources Department for multi-site manufacturing facilities

for up to 150 employees. Oversaw recruiting, payroll, training, and safety

functions. Administered health and 401 benefits, as well as Worker's

Compensation program. Evaluated compensation structure and design,

developed annual budget, reconciled involces, and managed DOT certification

process.

. Successfully proposed and implemented cost savings measures related to

benefits and insurance, delivering over $180,000 during first year alone.

. Recognized for achieving 50% reduction in Incident Rate, through safety

and health program training and administration.

Enprotech Mechanical Services, Inc., Lansing, MI

2001-2006

Human Resources Manager

Accountable for daily HR functions for the company's corporate office and

production in Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky, and Canada, with up to 240

employees in a non-union environment.

. Consistently maintained an annual turnover rate of 2 - 4% during tenure.

. Led Safety Steering Committee, and managed administration of Worker's

Compensation program.

. Spearheaded the updating of Employee Handbook to modify for the new

corporate culture.

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Additional Work History

Ward Craft Conveyor, Spring Arbor, MI

1993-2001

Human Resources Representative

Held progressively responsible positions in manufacturing and social

service environments for both profit and not-for-profit organizations.

Teaching Experience

Jackson Community College, Jackson, MI

Adjunct Instructor

Provided classroom instruction in the areas of Human Resources Management,

General Business, and Marketing.

PESG, Caledonia, MI

Substitute Teacher

Provided student instruction as assigned for Jackson County ISD, grades K-

12.

Education

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Bachelor of Arts degree (1992)

Major: Psychology ( Minor: Human Resources

University Center Michigan, Bay City, MI

Associate of Applied Science degree (1980)

Concentration: Business and Middle Management

Relevant Coursework

Personnel Management ( Business Management ( Business Law

Marketing ( Macroeconomics ( Macroeconomics ( Statistics

Selected Professional Development

5S ( COBRA ( FMLA ( ADA ( EEO/AA

Accounting ( Supervisory Training ( Measurement of Training

Conducting Internal Investigations ( Time Management

Software Proficiency

HRIS ( Infinity ( Exact Software

ABRA ( Paycor ( ADP ( Paychex ( Pay Systems

Total Plus ( ACM ( RMS

Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, and Publisher

Professional Affiliations

Member: Society of Human Resource Management

State of Michigan Notary Public (expires 12/9/13)

References

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