Human Resources Manager

Carla Higdon

**** **** ***** *****, *****, Texas 76053 / Phone: 817-***-**** /

*********@*****.***

Human Resources Management / Benefits Administration / Payroll

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Human Resources ( Leadership Skills ( Team / Personnel Management (

Recruiting / Staffing ( Training & Development ( Compliance

Benefits / Compensation ( Payroll ( Labor Relations ( Safety - OSHA (

Systems Implementation ( Process Improvements

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

B. Braun Medical - Human Resources Manager

2013 - present

Global manufacturer in developing infusion therapy and pain management

products and services.

. Responsible for managing on-site recruitment activities for the

division. Successfully recruited a dynamic workforce in accordance

with Affirmative Action, EEO, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, ITAR, and E-Verify

guidelines. Managed all recruitment, retention, and on boarding well

as talent bench readiness.

. Administer all salary and wage plans / program activity for the

division. Conduct and participate in wage surveys for all levels of

positions. Review and update job descriptions as necessary.

. Consult with and advise employees on corporate benefits. Responsible

for enrollment and orientation in benefit programs.

. Maintain the processing and record keeping of various benefit

programs. Investigates benefit issues with the carriers and corporate.

. Administer employee performance review program. Trains management of

effective uses of the review program. Guides leaders through employee

related issues while ensuring compliance with all applicable labor and

employment laws.

. Directs training programs to assure maximum effectiveness of

employees. Maintain training records per FDA, cGMP & ISO guidelines.

Instructs training programs when applicable. Recommends programs as

needed.

. Maintain HR KPIs and initiatives that align with business goals.

. Managed federal and state agency audits with FDA, TWC, and OFCCP to

ensure compliance with all statutory and labor law requirements.

. Provides coaching and consulting support in all areas of talent

management, including selection, assessment, development, deployment,

employee engagement and retention of talent. On-boarding/off-boarding

of talent.

. Oversee disciplinary programs such as employee counseling, performance

management, disciplinary actions, and management leadership guidance

to ensure compliance with legal and company guidelines. Direct

terminations for the division and provide guidance to staff on legal

matters.

. Maintain, monitor and train on EEO/AAP practices. Serves as company

representative on issues related to EEOC and various employment

activities.

. Create, maintain and review local and corporate policies and

procedures.

. Facilitated EH&S activities and maintained processes to meet OSHA

standards. Investigated all accidents and injuries for the division as

well as filing all related reports with agencies. Interface with

governmental agencies and insurance carriers on health and safety

related issues.

. Responsible for development and coordination of events for all staff.

Andra Group - Human Resources Manager

2012 - 2013

Online retail services focusing on undergarments and apparel for men and

women.

. Managed benefits including the coordination, modification, and

execution of annual plan renewals, daily administration, compliance,

reporting, plan documents, development of specifications for new

benefit plans and modifications to existing plans including 401(k).

. Processed bi-weekly payroll for employee base of 80-100 employees'

multi-state and ensured all federal, state and local tax returns were

completed accurately and filed timely.

. Successfully recruited a dynamic workforce of exempt and non-exempt

employees in accordance with EEO, and E-Verify guidelines. Managed

all recruitment, retention, On-boarding and off-boarding of talent.

. Ensured the firm complied with all HR federal and state-specific

requirements, Unemployment, FLSA, HIPAA, ADA, FMLA, COBRA, Title VII,

New hire, Worker's compensation, Occupational Injuries and Illnesses,

garnishments and postings.

. Managed employee relations and grievance issues for investigation,

documentation, and resolution.

Petroleum Exploration Company - Human Resources / Payroll Manager

(relocated position to outside Region) 2011

E&P Oil and Gas Company

. Managed benefits administration including the coordination and

execution of annual plan renewals, daily administration, compliance,

reporting, and plan documents.

. Implemented a 401(k) plan.

. Processed bi-weekly payroll for 100+ employees.

. Timely and accurate preparation of all payroll operations to ensure

that payroll actions were in conformance with employment, benefits

practices, and accounting procedures to include deductions, cobra, and

garnishments.

. Ensured the firm complied with all HR federal and state-specific

requirements, including but not limited to reporting, unemployment,

FLSA, HIPAA, ADA, FMLA, COBRA, New Hire, DOT, Worker's Comp and

Occupational Injuries.

. Monitored industrial claim investigations to include validity of

injury claims and reviews.

. Administered federal and non federal drug screenings, background

checks and references.

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McDonald Technologies International -Director of Human Resources

2007- 2011

Contract manufacturer focused on Communications, RF, Aerospace, Defense,

Geophysics, LED Lighting, Industrial Systems.

. Managed benefits administration including the coordination,

modification, and execution of annual plan renewals, daily

administration, compliance, reporting, plan documents, development of

specifications for new benefit plans and modifications to existing

plans including 401(k).

. Successfully reduced benefit premiums with a cost savings of $126K

annually while enhancing benefit plans.

. Processed bi-weekly payroll for employee base of 300+ employees in

multiple locations.

. Timely and accurate preparation of all payroll operations to ensure

that payroll actions were in conformance with employment, benefits

practices, and accounting procedures for deductions, retirement

payments, cobra, and garnishments. Ensured the proper processing of

all fixed and voluntary deductions, liens and garnishments.

. Supported and directed payroll vendor to ensure year-end compliance

related W-2 processing, reconciliations, and corrections, year-end

adjustment runs, adjusted entries and ensured timely processing and

accuracy of W-2 for all legal entries as well as year-end payroll

audits.

. Ensured all federal, state and local tax returns were completed

accurately and filed timely.

. Managed federal and state agency audits with TWC, APA, OFCCP, IRS, and

SSA to ensure compliance with all statutory and labor law

requirements.

. Successfully recruited a dynamic workforce of exempt and non-exempt

employees in accordance with Affirmative Action, EEOC, ITAR, and E-

Verify guidelines. Managed all recruitment, retention, On-boarding

and Off-boarding.

. Interviewed, coordinated and delivered new employee orientation,

training including Lean Implementation, and other employee-related

programs for new and acquired employees.

. Administered a variety of HR initiatives and strategies for the

company including employee relations, compensation, benefits, rewards

and recognition, performance and career management, organizational

development and training, and workers compensation.

. Developed and managed the corporate Affirmative Action Plan for

multiple locations.

. Ensured the firm complied with all HR federal and state-specific

requirements, for reporting, Unemployment, FLSA, HIPAA, ADA, FMLA,

COBRA, 5500 reporting, EEO-1, multiple worksite reporting BLS3020,

Title VII, New hire, Vets-100, Short / Long term Disabilities,

Worker's compensation, Occupational Injuries and Illnesses,

garnishments and postings.

. Established, analyzed, maintained, and monitored the performance of

service providers (Benefit brokers/providers, and Staffing firms) to

ensure performance objectives and service levels were met.

. Developed, updated, and interpreted corporate policies including

policy manual and on line printed policies.

. Managed HRIS to include system conversions, training and support.

. Reported direct and indirect labor daily, weekly, and monthly to

management team.

. Trained managers on performance reviews, recruiting, and diversity

that enhanced their leadership effectiveness.

. Managed employee relations and grievance issues for investigation,

documentation, and resolution.

. Inspected facilities to identify and correct potential hazards and

ensure OSHA compliance.

. Facilitated EH&S activities and maintained processes to meet OSHA

standards. Investigated all accidents and injuries for the division as

well as filing all related reports with agencies. Interface with

governmental agencies and insurance carriers on health and safety

related issues. Monitored industrial claim investigations for validity

of injury claims and reviews.

. Administered pre-employment testing of backgrounds, references, and

drug screening.

Valspar Corporation - Human Resources / Purchasing Manager

2005 - 2006

A world leading paint manufacturer

. Managed day-to-day Human Resource activities covering interviewing,

testing, delivery of new employees, orientation, training and other

related programs for new and acquired employees.

. Conducted new employee orientation and oversaw process to ensure

employees gained understanding of job duties, benefit plans,

enrollment, provisions, and company policies and procedures including

open enrollment processes.

. Successfully recruited exempt and non exempt staff in accordance with

EEOC guidelines.

. Trained managers and employees on performance reviews and implemented

and executed a site focus group.

. Facilitated EH&S activities and maintained processes to meet OSHA

standards. Investigated all accidents and injuries for the division as

well as filing all related reports with agencies.

. Administered pre-employment testing for backgrounds, references, and

drug testing.

. Supervised a staff to manage hiring, scheduling, performance

evaluations and terminations.

. Maintained, processed, and updated employee records (i.e. benefits,

new hire, I-9, short term / long term disability, employee status

changes, termination, etc.)

. Managed in-house payroll and uploaded payroll to the corporate payroll

system.

. Managed purchasing of raw materials such as chemicals for

manufacturing paint including composite, mirror, digital, trailer,

automotive and gel coatings.

. Maintained raw material inventory consistent with recent production

history and demand.

. Coordinated with corporate purchasing managers to negotiate and

purchase raw materials with approved suppliers.

. Worked proficiently with production, warehouse, accounting, and lab to

ensure flow of products.

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Simtek Inc. - Purchasing Manager

2001 - 2004

Aircraft simulated instruments for commercial and military flight simulator

and training devices.

. Directly responsible for purchasing raw materials, chemicals, MRO,

electronics (circuit boards for flight simulator instrumentation

including aircraft control paneling for the military and commercial

airline industries).

. Conducted all vendor sourcing and certification, bid preparations,

research, warranty authorization, RMA's, and expediting to meet

production requirements for various commercial airlines and government

contracts.

. Introduced cost saving programs such as JIT, blanket ordering, cycle

counting, setting of economic reorder points and safety stock levels.

Estimated annual cost savings of $200K.

. Maintained, analyzed, evaluated, and certified suppliers to maintain

performance oversight management including writing policies and

procedures.

. Supervised a staff managing hiring, scheduling, and performance

evaluations of personnel.

Taylor Publishing Company - Purchasing Agent

1996 - 2001

Yearbook publishing manufacturer

. Purchased raw materials, solvents, and MRO supplies for a Fortune 500

printing manufacturer.

. Conducted all vendor sourcing and certification, bid preparations,

capital contracts including service agreements, blanket ordering,

Return Material Authorizations (RMA's) and expediting to meet

production requirements.

. Established inventory levels, set standards and coordinated inter-

plant shipments to 4 operating plants.

. Assisted in the implementation of BaaN software and maintained 7200+

inventory items in a MRP / SIC environment (BaaN).

EDUCATION

Almeda University - MBA in Human Resources Management

Training & Certifications:

( SHRM Member ( National

Association of Purchasing Managers

( Notary Public ( APICS -

Inventory (4 modules)

( The 5 Levels of Leadership

( Supervisory Training

( Affirmative Action

( Certified in The OZ Principles

( Union Avoidance

Technical Skills:

Proficient in MS Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Lotus

Notes, SAP, MRP, Oracle, BAAN, Manbase, Visual, Master Builder, Syteline,

Sage Accpac ERP, MYSis, Time Clock Manager, Electronic Timesheet,

Peachtree, Kronos, Paycom, Paychex, ADP Enterprise, ADP Virtual Edge, ADP

ReportSmith, ADP Timekeeping, Ceridian, Work Records, Bdocs, Enertia,

WolfPack, ISO Train, Visio.

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