Human Resources Manager

Lee Rambacher, PHR

*** *** ******* **** ( COLUMBUS, OH 43228 614-***-****

************@*****.*** ( www.linkedin.com/in/leerambacher

HR Leader

* Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) distinguished by

commended performance and proven results. Over 10 years' experience

in employee recruitment/retention, staff development, conflict

resolution, benefits/compensation, records management, policies

development, compliance and succession planning.

* Demonstrated success in teambuilding and in corporate policies,

management metrics, job descriptions and employee handbook revisions.

* Business experience in Accounting and IT with industry experience in

Retail, Manufacturing, Healthcare and Non-Profits. Highly computer

proficient.

Competencies

EMPLOYMENT LAW Staff Orientation &

FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC Recruitment & Retention On-Boarding

Mediation & Advocacy Employee Relations Training & Development

HRIS Technologies OSHA Compliance Performance Management

Benefits Administration Organizational Development

Professional Experience

SPIRIT SERVICES, COLUMBUS, OH

2013-2014

HR & Payroll Manager

4 Provided direction for HR, Payroll and Safety activities for commercial

laundry/uniform services plant of 180 employees spanning 4 union and 3

non-union shops

Processed 2 payrolls weekly for salaried, hourly union and non-union

employees

Utilized 3 union pay methods to calculate pay involving incentives,

commissions, shift differentials and variable FLSA overtime pay

. Recruited/hired employees for 7 locations; supported employees and

Managers on procedural questions and resolved performance and

disciplinary issues

. Managed U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements for fleet

of 45 drivers

. Negotiated contracts and grievances with driver unions and machinist

union

. Interpreted union contracts and paid per contract specifications

. Monitored Worker's Compensation claims and lead Safety Committee to

proactively reduce new claims and to ensure safe work environment per

OSHA specifications

. Facilitated annual insurance enrollments; completed new hire

orientations and enrolled employees in benefits on 91st day of

employment

. Converted Paycor payroll system to ADP workflow payroll system

resulting in cost reduction of approximately 25% and improving self-

service options for employees

. Coordinated monthly employee appreciation events and recognized

employees for outstanding performance and safety suggestions

HR Services, LLC Columbus, OH

2011-2013

HR & Payroll Manager

. Provided HR Manager support for long-term projects for clients

including Worthington Industries, Cardinal Health, OSU Medical Center,

Owens Corning, Micro Center and Workforce Services, a non-profit

organization. Projects areas included:

Management/Supervision

> Counseled/resolved employee disciplinary, rule violations and

harassment issues

> Managed temporary and permanent labor force including hiring and

terminations

> Negotiated grievances and agreements between labor union & management

Recruitment

> Recruited, screened, interviewed and selected applicants using

critical decision-making

> Tested candidates for compatibility using DISC and Myers-Briggs

> Facilitated new hire onboarding, ensured I-9, US Visa and Green Card

compliance

> Pursued internal candidates for promotion to more senior positions

Employee Relations

> Facilitated employee meetings to address concerns and encourage

communication

> Counseled and resolved disputes between employees and supervisors

> Chairperson of Diversity Committee to plan community activities

Compensation/Benefits

> Managed employee benefits, health, wellness and performance

improvement

> Assessed competitiveness of compensation by designing and leading wage

surveys

> Partnered with payroll departments to research and resolve employee

pay issues

Labor Law/Compliance

> Interpreted/enforced conformance to labor laws - FLSA, FMLA, ADA,

Title VII

> Managed safety programs using random drug screenings and employee

conduct investigations; investigated EEOC issues

> Aligned employee system records with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) standards

Cost Reduction

> Protested unwarranted unemployment claims saving employer contribution

rates

> Scrutinized charges on accounts and resolved billing discrepancies

> Developed budget of expenses; proactively negotiated discounts with

supply vendors

Human Resource Information Systems

> Managed recruitment & employee systems including Peoplesoft, Oracle,

ERP, ADP, Ultipro, Kronos and others

> Audited HRIS and SAP systems using database queries and data integrity

testing

> Piloted new systems ensuring accuracy and advised IT on revisions

> Led disaster recovery plan in event of system failure or catastrophe

arES SPORTSWEAR, Hilliard, OH

2008-2010

HR & Payroll Manager

Provided direction for HR, Payroll and Safety activities for screen

print & tie dye production facility with over 80 employees.

Played key role in training, pay scales, benefits, incentives and new

hire orientation

Fostered teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive

communications

Recruited, hired and reduced staff as warranted; negotiated job & pay

offers

Coached management on dealing with highly emotional and difficult

employees

Counseled on performance challenges and applied performance

improvement plans

Brought workers' compensation program into full compliance by

completing 10 step business plan as specified by Ohio BWC; chaired

Safety Committee

Negotiated annual benefits to control costs; completed open enrollment

actions to maintain employee insurance coverage; resolved issues with

medical claim payments

Overhauled employee manual covering disciplinary procedures, code of

conduct, FMLA policy and benefits information; ensured employee

compliance

Revised performance review system; created job descriptions and

completed market benchmarking of pay; obtained employee input to

construct standards for duties/skills

Collaborated with owners to ensure HR best practices

Guided and designed all benefit programs - Insurance, IRAs and Paid

Time Off

Collaborated with line managers and supervisors to improve production

efficiencies

HR Services, LLC Columbus, OH

2011-2013

HR & Payroll Manager

Provided HR Manager support for long-term projects for clients.

big lots, Columbus, OH

1993-2003

Compensation Analyst

. Researched/designed compensation programs at corporate, warehouse and

store levels; resolved employee relations issues for 500+ stores

. Managed IT department of 50+ employees including HR tasks of

recruiting, performance review, and corrective actions to ensure

smooth operations

. Developed workflow solutions to solve business problems and improve

efficiency

Education

FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY - COLUMBUS, OH

Bachelor of Science in Management with Human Resources specialization

marshall University - Huntington, WV

Associate of Science in Computer Science with Project Management focus

Professional Development

HUMAN RESOURCES CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE

20 Continuing Education Units earned per year to maintain PHR certification

since 2004

Ohio Human Resources Conference

Representative at state HR conference annually

Memberships

V SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (SHRM)

V Human Resources Association of Central Ohio (HRACO)

Recommendations

MICHAEL CAMPBELL - OWNER, ARES SPORTSWEAR

Lee overhauled our company policies/handbook, raised the bar for hiring new

employees, eliminated problem employees without issue, improved company

policies for vacation and sick days and helped develop a policy to enforce

employees arriving to work on time, helped my company improve our workers

compensation situation, designed and coordinated an employee review system,

completed wage and salary surveys, benchmarking employee pay, shopped and

administered our employee benefits system. Lee was well respected by the

rank and file.

Susan Boothe - HR Specialist, Sequent

Lee contributed to Ares Sportswear in the role of Human Resources and

Safety Manager, where he managed an array of responsibilities to include

payroll, policy administration, corrective action, special projects,

recruiting, benefits, and compensation. Lee is a well rounded professional

and fully commits himself to the organization and goals within it. He

demonstrated great aptitude, enthusiasm, and compentency in the role. He

learns and adapts quickly and is earnest about his job performance.

Janet Wasson - Human Resources Specialist, EDS (colleague)

"Lee is detailed, committed and very customer/client service focused. He is

a great problem-solver and a dedicated employee. I worked with Lee in an

employee service center environment and he quickly demonstrated his ability

to handle sensitive situations and provided excellent follow-through. I

believe Lee would be a valuable asset to any organization."

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