Human Resources Manager

Paula E. DeCheck

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Andalusia, AL 36421-1743

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cell:334-***-****/ home:334-***-****/ work:334-***-**** x7101

EDUCATION

University of Phoenix online Masters of Arts in Organizational Mgmt (HR) 09/2004

University of Phoenix online Bachelor of Science Management 12/2002

University of Phoenix online Associate Arts 05/2002

EMPLOYMENT

Molded Fiber Glass Companies Opp, AL 08/08/2005-Present

Human Resources/Health & Safety/IT Manager - Mgr of two Entities: Alabama P1 & Alabama P2

• Develop and administer various human resource plans and procedures for the non-union

manufacturing Alabama Entity personnel of approximately 200 Teammates between the

two entities (Participated with STARTUP). Alabama P1 - ISO certified produces:

housing units for wind energy (GE) and Alabama P2-ISO certified produces: spinners

(GE) and other fiberglass composite projects including tooling.

• Develop, recommend, and implements personnel policies and procedures; prepares and

maintains handbook on policies and procedures; performs benefits administration to

include claims resolution. Participates in 6S (Lean manufacturing) program at facility

and training.

• Recruitment for all exempt and nonexempt personnel, conducts new-employee

orientations, employee relations counseling, and exit interviewing.

• Handles the Health and Safety aspect of the entity. Including training. Manages the

workers compensation cases.

• Handles IT issues with Corporate IT department to maintain a functioning network,

which includes computer updates, etc.

• Establishes and maintains department records and reports.

• Utilizes the following programs: ABRA, EmpowerTime, ECCA, Microsoft Products,

and MAS500

Master Brand Cabinets, Inc. Auburn, AL 10/18/2004-07/29/2005

Human Resources Specialist

• Support the areas of associate relations: 300+ employees’ non-union cabinetry manufacturing plant,

staffing, benefits communication, safety and health administration, staff recognition, training, and policy

administration. Interim HR Manager.

• Major responsibilities include consulting with managers and supervisors on employee development issues,

coordinating accident and workers compensation reporting, developing and conducting training programs

(5S), recruiting, interviewing and assisting in selection of new associates. Conducted pre-employment

training, similar to AIDT training, for potential employees (1-2 week program).

• Other duties include developing and communicating written policies and procedures, administering

associate benefits, performing exit interviews and maintaining positive associate relations by identifying

problems and conflict resolutions.

• Utilized the following programs: Kronos and PeopleSoft.

The Falk Corporation (now Rexnord) Auburn, AL 01/08/1996-10/07/2004

Human Resources Representative Associate (Salaried) 05/01/2002 – 10/07/2004

• Manages all employee relations and Human Resource issues for a 250 employee non-union coupling

manufacturing plant – ISO certified.

• Compensation, Benefits, Staffing, Recruiting, Diversity, HRIS.

• Plus duties listed below.

Human Resources Coordinator (Salaried Nonexempt status) 1996 – 4/30/2002 promoted to HR Rep

• Duties: Set up hiring interviews, drug screenings, new hire orientations, and employee relations, including

union avoidance. Handled Medical and Dental insurance issues.

• Utilized the CSS Horizons system and CBAS system (HRIS system).

• Maintain the OSHA log, Workers’ Compensation, First Aid Safety (Blood borne pathogens training); handle

the clerical aspects of the ISO document control manuals. Maintained AAP.

• Initiated ACE (Achieving Competitive Excellence) program pilot (5S, TPM) training and sustained the

program in office and factory, which includes KANBAN and JIT.

Western Publishing Company Racine, WI 02/1991–12/1995 Compensation Coordinator

CERTIFICATIONS

• STS/SPS (Safety Training Specialist/Safety Planning Specialist) through NASP (National Assoc of Safety

Professionals)

• 30 hour OSHA training

• Studying for SHRM’s PHR/SPHR certification.

RELATED ACTIVITIES

• Current National Member of SHRM organization

• Notary in the State of Alabama

• Former Industry Chairperson United Way of Lee County

• Former member (Treasurer for 2001/2004) of EASHRM

• Former Treasurer for Douglas MacArthur State Tech College Foundation

REFERENCES

Kristi Rylee 205-***-**** Previous Coworker at MFG Alabama – Purchasing

Manager

Scotty W. Scofield 334-***-**** Previous Coworker at MFG Alabama – Production

Manager

Gary Weaver 334-***-**** AIDT Professional

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