Human Resources Manager

CHRISTINE A. SURA

***** **** ****** * Salem, WI *3168

262-***-**** (cell) * *******@***.***

Stericycle Northbrook, IL

Human Resources Manager August 2007 -

February 2014

The Leader in Protecting People. Reducing Risk.

Employee Relations: Collaborated with managers and team members to

resolve issues; investigated and provided guidance for decisions and

assisted in preparation of corrective actions. Monitored ER throughout

mid to eastern US for development and analyzed actual trends, issues

and problems, and assisted business partners with addressing issues,

complaints and problems.

Training & Development: Facilitated trainings such as New Hire

Orientation, Code of Business Conduct Standards, Workplace

Harrassment, Union Awareness, Change Management, Performance

Management, and New Manager Training. Assessed training needs and

participated in the design and development of materials.

Employee Communications: Supported HR and business communications

initiatives including benefit plans and plan changes, legal requirements,

and compensation as appropriate. Facilitated the implementation of

related company initiatives which included consistency, compliance and

efficiency.

Acquisitions: Oversaw and ensured a smooth transition for newly acquired

companies coordinating each portion of the due diligence process.

Ensured timelines are developed and met. Worked wiht Corporate

Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, and HRIS functions to coordinate proper

implementation.

HR Reports and Policies: Oversaw initiatives, including team member

reviews and performance based compensation adjustments. Advised and

coached team members and managers on development of performance

related issues.

Renessen, LLC (Joint venture Monsanto and Cargill) Deerfield, IL

Human Resources Generalist June 2006 - August

2007

A leading innovator in biotechnology with 20 US and 16 Argentina employees

plus contractors

Employee Relations: Maintained regular contact with all employees to

identify and address ER issues. Point of contact with HR vendors to

ensure they provide the necessary level of service and performance to

everyone. Administered various employee life event-related services such

as: employee engagement survey, employee and family assistance

program (EAFP), relocation, retirement, family/medical/disability leaves,

returns to work, immigration, exit interviews and outplacement services.

Employee Communications: Created, published and updated employee

communciation via HR page on intranet and other in-house media.

Researched, developed, and communicated employee policies and

guidelines as required. Ensured employee policies and guidelines were in

compliance with applicable legislation.

Compensation/Payroll and Benefits: Administered payroll, benefits,

incentive compensation, and HRIS reports. Assisted HR Lead with salary

administration, competitive job market analyses and related compensation

projects. Facilitated quarterly 401(k) Investment Advisory Committee

meetings.

Staffing: Coordinated and executed all staffing related logistics. This

included: sourcing, screening, and selection logistics including receipt of

resumes, resume screening, phone interviewing, posting jobs with

external sourcing agents, scheduling interviews, preparing interview

information kits, follow-up queries with candidates, and preparing final

offers. Facilitated new hire orientations and employee exit process.

HR Reports and Policies: Identified opportunities adn made

recommendations for continuous improvement in employee services and

support provided to Renessen team members. Assisted HR Lead in

developing adn implementing the HR Budget and preparing for quarterly

Governance Board's People Subcommittee.

Training and Development: Conducted individual and group training needs

assessment to accurately assess developmental needs. Coordinated

vendors and logistics to meet individual and group training and

development needs.

Health & Safety: Managed Health & Safety awareness program and

ensured compliance with health adn safety legislation. Participated on

Renessen Safety Team.

Cardinal Health (formerly Allegiance Healthcare) Waukegan, IL

Human Resources Manager II February 2001 -

June 2006

Distributor of healthcare supplies with 1,300 non-union employees for the

Midwest Region. 50,000 Worldwide.

Uline, Inc. Waukegan, IL

Human Resources Manager January 1998 -

February 2001

Distributor of shipping materials with 600+ non-union employees.

Plastic Engineered Components, Inc. Mt. Horeb, WI

Manager of Human Resources June 1995 - July

1997

Custom plastic injection molding manufacturer with 150 non-union employees.

Demco, Inc. Madison, WI

Human Resources Assistant June 1992 - June

1995

Office and Library supplier and distributor with 200 non-union employees.

Rayovac Corporation Madison, WI

Personnel Clerk December 1990 -

July 1992

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI

Bachelor of Science - Communication Arts

Major: Organizational Communication, Minor: Business Administration

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