Human Resources Manager
Resume:
MICHELLE C. WOODS
Madison, Ohio 44057 ******@*****.***
CAREER SUMMARY
A Human Resource Management Professional with HR generalist experience developed in manufacturing, health care,
and consulting industries. Achieve accomplishments by leveraging areas of HR expertise, management and business
experience.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Astro Manufacturing & Design Inc. February 2014 – August 2014
Corporate Recruiter/Project Manager
(Position created to transition to HR Manager- Corporation restructured and eliminated succession plan)
> Handled recruitment for all Astro Companies.
> Championed research and recommendation of Payroll, Time & Attendance, & HRIS System based upon cost,
functionality and fit for the Company.
> Managed job description project. Oversaw and assisted with creation and revision of job descriptions. Managed project
through on-time completion.
Fusion Inc., Willoughby, OH June 2007 - May 2013
Director of Human Resources
> Managed the full spectrum of Human Resources for U.S. and UK Operations for a privately held company.
> Oversaw Human Resources policies, procedures and programs including, Organizational Planning and Development,
Recruitment and Selection, Onboarding, Training, Employee Relations, Compensation, Benefits, Communication,
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Risk Management (Property/Casualty, Management Liability Insurance,
Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment Compensation), Payroll and Legal (NDAs, Trademarks, Manufacturer
Representative Agreements).
> Provided strategic leadership and collaborated with senior management to identify improvement opportunities via HR
policies and programs.
> Facilitated collaboration between the U.S. and UK operations. Resulted in improved culture, employee
morale, and communications.
> Review and select annual health care plan design modification and cost allocation opportunities. Evaluated options
and determined actions in accordance with the Health Care Reform Act.
> Enhanced recruiting methods and tools resulting in improved candidate quality and effective selection process.
> Restructured employee on-boarding, and exit processes; which enriched employee engagement, performance,
and retention.
> Presented strategic cost savings initiatives in response to economic recession. Implementation resulted in annual cost
savings of $200,000.
> Partnered with Broker to manage property/casualty and management liability insurance renewals. Resulted in
increased coverage limits and annual premium savings.
Soundwich Inc., Cleveland, OH July 2006 - June 2007
Human Resources Manager
> Managed Human Resources, Payroll, and Safety for a manufacturer of automotive components.
> Responsible for all aspects of HR including, but not limited to, Recruiting, Performance Management, Compensation,
Benefits Administration, Policies/Procedures, Employee Relations, Training, Safety and Payroll.
> Conducted HR Audit and implemented systems to attain compliance: I-9 records, personnel files, workers’
compensation, compensation and performance management plan.
> Partnered with the President to upgrade competencies and effectiveness of the management team through
reorganization and staffing.
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Human Resources Consulting, Northeast OH November 2003 - July 2006
Consultant
> Provided interim HR management, recommended solutions to the challenges of day-to-day operations and strategic
planning initiatives. Areas of concentration: Recruitment, Compensation, Training, Policies and Compliance.
Bard Endoscopic Technologies, C.R. Bard, Inc., Mentor, OH February 1995 - October 2003
(Operations relocated to Mexico)
Human Resources Manager
> Managed Human Resources for Division Operations of a growth-oriented, medical device manufacturer.
> Responsible for Recruitment and Selection, Employee Relations, Training, Organizational Development,
Compensation, Benefit Administration, HRIS, Compliance and Safety.
> Met increased recruiting demand required to support production volume and changing scope of technical
competencies. Established employee incentive programs to meet rapid increases in production volume. One year of
growth included 100 positions (50%), of which 30% were technical, professional and management positions.
> Member of Corporate HR project teams. Provided input from perspective of manufacturing operations, in relation to
the impact of corporate-wide HR initiatives such as, employee retention, satisfaction, communication, and various
policy-related projects.
> Managed HR direction throughout the closing and integration of a sister division. Identified and budgeted all HR-
related costs; recommended viable employees for relocation and recruited new employees on time and within budget;
facilitated all employee communications at closing location. Participated as an acquisition team member.
> Implemented a competency based performance management program, provided local and corporate-wide employee
training and managed “culture change” initiatives driven by program.
> Defeated a unionization attempt, collaborating with plant management and legal to facilitate meetings; developed and
delivered written communications that reinforced positive attributes of a non-union environment for all employees.
> Developed plan for personnel reductions and transfers due to Mentor plant closing. Recommended and implemented
severance program with retention incentive enhancements. Managed WARN process and reductions in workforce.
EDUCATION
Completed one year of coursework toward MBA, John Carroll University, Cleveland, OH
BBA, Business Administration, Human Resources, Kent State University, Kent, OH
Associate of Arts, Lakeland Community College, Mentor, OH
CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS
- Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) (2000 – 2010), Human Resource Certification Institute
- Member, National SHRM
- Member, Lake-Geauga Area SHRM (Treasurer (2001); Vice President (2002))
- Member, National ASTD (2007-2014)
- Lake County Workforce Investment Board Member (2012 – Present)
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