TENIA C. RUSS, PHR
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Wheeling, IL 60090 Southfield, MI 48075
Enthusiastic, versatile leader combining professional experience and education in Human Resource
Administration/Management. Successful developer impacting results through exceptional project planning and execution.
Effective interpersonal and problem solving skills. Committed to quality service and meeting personal/corporate goals.
Elevates productivity through training and development.
EDUCATION
Western Michigan University Central Michigan University
Bachelors Business Administration Masters in Science Administration
Human Resource Management 2003 Human Resource Administration 2007
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
Chicago, IL • 03/2012-Present
12 billion dollar world leader in serving science, with approximately 50,000 employees.
HR Manager
• Oversee the day to day workflow of HR team to ensure the Business Unit(Cole-Parmer)performs successfully in all of
its global locations (500 employees in US, China, Canada, India and United Kingdom) including Employee Relations,
HR Metrics, Talent Management and Employee Recognition.
• Promote and support positive employee relations environment of open communication and trust by coaching
Leadership/employees on appropriate actions.
• Guide managers and employees in understanding and applying Human Resources tools to improve organization
performance through enhanced employee engagement and manager effectiveness.
• Support strategic initiatives to build organizational capability by attracting, developing and retaining top talent for
professional level positions and production level positions
• Assist in the development, deployment, and maintenance of Human Resource/Corporate programs and initiatives.
• Develop and administer training for Leadership team along with ensuring all required Compliance Training is available.
• Provide administrative support to HR, including, but not limited to, maintaining job descriptions, processing local
Payroll and data entry related to company's programs and processes.
• Administer benefits and compensation programs
• Lead numerous projects including: Division HR1 rollout; Division Ethics Training; Division Exit Interview; Group
Performance Management project.
o Revamped recruitment processes (posting jobs, screening resumes, booking interviews and reference
checks)
OFFICETEAM
Ericsson, Overland Park, KS • 10/2011-02/2012
7 Billion dollar international leader of telecommunications equipment and related services.
Hr Manager (Contractor)
• Managed the planning, development, implementation, administration for assigned business groups in the following HR
functions: Employee Relations, Staffing, Training/OD, Employee Development, AAP/EEO, Compensation and Benefits.
• Directly supported the strategic and organizational needs of the business groups by aligning HR strategy, policies &
programs with business strategy.
TENIA C. RUSS, PHR
OFFICE MAX, Warren, Michigan • 07/2008 – 03/2011
7.1 Billion dollar office supply retailer.
Field HR Generalist
• Managed all HR activities for 40 retails stores, Sales/Marketing Department, and Warehouse Distribution Center
(LEAN Culture) totaling 450 employees throughout Michigan.
• Improved collaboration with location leadership and HR in the areas of: employee relations issues, leadership/team
building training, process improvement, interaction management, benefit administration, Affirmative Action Plans/Diversity
initiatives, OSHA and EEO requirements, safety programs, litigation claims, and unemployment cases.
• Directed location leaders on staffing matters including recruiting, job/salary placement, relocation administration,
compensation, new hire orientation, system maintenance, exit interviews, etc.
• Coached leadership on associate issues, defining appropriate steps to adhere to company policy and ensuring fair
administration of corporate policies and practices.
• Implemented training relative to team building, interaction management, compensation, and process improvement
• Created leadership training class for newly promoted supervisors to be implemented Company wide.
• Implemented and facilitated change management tactics to foster cohesive culture environment.
• Earned award for lowest turnover (voluntary) that saved the company $40,0000.
• Improved reputation of Michigan Market, boosting sales up 15% due to higher morale, through positive collaboration
and assistance with business partners.
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN, Southfield, Michigan • 10/2003 – 07/2008
Non-profit organization that provides/administers health benefits to more than 4.3 million members
HR Service Representative:
Employee Relations
• Resolved employee and management relations with limited supervision
• Collaborated in union (UAW) and non-union work groups completing projects and/or development of information to
support company policies/procedures.
• Facilitated Leadership training including union representative to foster union and company cooperation.
• Coordinated of all FMLA functions for Southfield (2500+ employees) working with Third party carrier
• Resolved 100% grievances within minimum time requirement of 30 days.
• Integral contributor to all departmental activities including data analysis, maintenance of records, an
documentation of procedures.
Recruitment
• Coordinated all recruitment functions for Mid & West Michigan including employment testing, job fairs, interviews, and
new hire orientation.
• Exceeded time to fill requirement by filling jobs within 30 days 95% of the time.
• Successfully tested and scored all applicants to ensure compatibility, which ensured 100% manager satisfaction
• Relayed benefit expertise to sell compensation packages to recruited applicants.
• Conducted multiple steps to close out open requisitions in PeopleSoft once position was filled. Created and
maintained applicant tracking files.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite • People Soft • SAP • TMC • APIS • ADP • Lotus Notes • Kronos • Oracle • Peoplefluent • Epicor