Human Resources Training
Resume:
Carolyn Dodson
Madison, AL ****8
Cell: 256-***-****
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SUMMARY
Human Resources professional seeking a challenging role which will utilize proven
success partnering with management and employees to further organizational goals.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BASF Corporation 2012-Present
Sr. Human Resources Representative
Responsible for coaching managers/supervisors, employee relations, site headcount and
KPI reporting, developing and delivering managerial training, random drug testing and
medical clearance programs, staffing/onboarding and temporary services program. Also
serves as internal auditor for site Quality Management System. Accomplishments
include the successful transition from a Vendor Management System to an in-house
temporary services provider and continuing to operate as liaison for temporary program.
Established local return to work process for employees returning from disability or
worker’s compensation, which resulted in faster return to work rates. Participated in a
Value Stream Mapping project of the hourly hiring process to identify and implement
opportunities for improvement. Developed reasonable suspicion guidelines, which were
used successfully with an employee who was subsequently tested with a positive alcohol
result.
Navistar Diesel of Alabama 2005-2012
Sr. Human Resources Generalist
Responsible for salaried and hourly staffing, tracking temporary hires, training,
communications, performance management, benefits administration, attendance
management, ITAR compliance, TS 16949 and ISO compliance, providing policy
guidance and interpretation and assisting with a variety of special projects. Editor of
daily newsletter. Managed hourly training program, consisting of a master coach system
and a competency based documentation system. Assisted in the development and
oversight of a Department of Labor approved Maintenance Apprentice Program.
Received two cash awards, for involvement on a successful ISO 14001 recertification
team and for creating and implementing a volunteer program which saved the jobs of 43
employees by putting them to work in the community while retaining their pay and
benefits.
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Nektar Therapeutics (formerly Shearwater Polymers) 2000-2005
Human Resources Manager
Served as the company’s first Human Resources employee, performing all functions of
the department including recruitment, benefits, performance management, training and
worker’s compensation. Established excellent relationships with employees and
managers to learn the business and assist in reaching company goals. Participated in
process improvement teams, such as Activity Based Costing (ABC) and Quality Systems
Improvement Program (QSIP).
UAHuntsville 1989-2000
Managed Staff Employment and Affirmative Action Office, whose functions included
filling all staff vacancies at the University. Provided staffing services to departments in
the recruitment of research, professional, service and paraprofessional employees.
Provided counseling to employees; investigated and responded to employee grievances
and EEO complaints. Served as Staff Compliance Officer, updating the University’s
Affirmative Action Plan and providing all necessary EEO/AA reporting. Conducted
managerial training on a variety of legal topics.
EDUCATION
M.S. Industrial/Organization Psychology
University of Tennessee Chattanooga
B.A. Psychology
University of Mississippi
Significant experience in a wide variety of software packages including MS Office,
Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Front Page; SAP, Lotus Notes, Attendance Enterprise,
PeopleSoft, Kronos, Taleo, iRecruiter, OnTrack, myLearning and Pilgrim.
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