Saundra Weissmueller, SPHR
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Phoenix, AZ
SUMMARY
Highly motivated human resource professional with unique combination of
solid generalist skills, technical knowledge, business development and
service organization management experience. Able to quickly grasp key
business drivers and develop effective strategies and tactics for success.
Proven history of exceeding organizational objectives while maintaining
commitment to the bottom line and cultivating excellent relationships at
multiple levels.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Day & Zimmermann, ECM
Engineering, Construction and Maintenance (ECM) services provider to the
power, process and industrial markets. Accepted increased responsibility
for broad range of functions in emerging Professional Technical Staffing
business unit to include client-relationship management, business
development, operational infrastructure development, and contingent labor
recruiting operations.
Professional Technical Staffing Recruiting Manager (interim) October
2012 - present
Tasked with leading ECM division's Professional Technical Staffing
recruiting operations in Norfolk, VA and Greenville, SC. Drove fulfillment
strategies, ensured compliance with contract and regulatory guidelines
while ensuring optimal service delivery to clients. Currently involved in
managing this group's transformation to a single non-manual recruiting
organization.
Site / Account Manager September 2010 -
present
Hired initially to develop new business and oversee the contingent labor
program service delivery team for major nuclear and fossil power generation
client. Responsibilities expanded to emergent accounts in power, process
and industrial markets.
. Drive strategic initiatives to achieve growth on existing business and
align with client's direction to achieve staffing goals.
. Oversee service delivery team providing payroll, A/R, A/P, recruiting,
employee relations and administration of assigned employees.
. Maintain and apply core body of human resources knowledge including
federal/state employment regulations to minimize risk and ensure
compliance with FMLA, FLSA, ADA, OSHA and other governing agencies.
Robert Half, Phoenix, AZ
Division Director & Account Executive
2009-2010
Responsible for solutions-oriented sales, marketing and delivery of
workforce solutions to corporate legal and law firm clients.
. Consulted with law firms and corporate legal departments to develop
effective workforce management solutions involving temporary and
permanent hiring models
. Recruited and placed legal professionals in law firms and corporate
legal, compliance and
regulatory departments
. Developed and maintained presence in legal community offering workforce
trend advice
Manpower Professional
Managing Director - Phoenix, AZ
2007-2008
Re-hired to convert local operation to new business model emphasizing
recruitment service specialization in the small-to-medium sized business
sector.
. Redesigned local organization to consist of sales, recruiting, payroll
and administrative staff resulting in improved efficiency yielding 72%
growth over prior year in permanent placement and 15% growth in
contract labor placement volume.
. Coached direct reports to national performance leadership status
through continual best practices training and metrics-based tracking
systems.
. Primary responsibility for P&L and general HR administration for
direct reports and assigned consultants to include payroll, benefits,
compensation, performance management and employee relations.
. Conducted market analyses, executed strategic promotions and directed
new business development efforts generating increased brand awareness
and utilization in assigned territory.
. Earned trusted advisor status providing sound solutions-based
workforce planning and management advice to staff, colleagues and
clientele.
EOS Technologies
Manager, HR and Administration - Tucson AZ
2005-2007
Reporting to CEO and Executive Vice President, directed human resource,
administrative, safety and technology control operations for this
international electro-optical manufacturing organization during significant
workforce growth and reduction phases.
. Drove transformation to new HR service delivery model resulting in
process standardization leading to greater efficiency across multiple
departments.
. Primary HR counsel to executive team on organizational development
issues including functional group design, role definition, RIF
implementation, compensation system design and leadership coaching.
. Respected as employee advocate managing all aspects of employee
relations while balancing function as strategic partner, change agent
and advisor to senior management team.
. Enhanced candidate intake and employee communications by incorporating
Intra- and Internet technology into operations.
. Responsible for recruiting, developing and retaining highly-
specialized talent in line with critical production demands.
. Improved organizational efficiency by attaining executive support to
migrate workforce from an entitlement to performance-based culture
through job, compensation and performance management system analysis
and restructuring.
. Developed comprehensive employee benefits program and negotiated terms
resulting in an 11% cost reduction to Company while preserving
employee satisfaction with coverage and contribution levels.
. Drove cost-effective initiatives to assist in developing this emerging
Company's image as "employer of choice" to include wellness, reward
and recognition programs.
. Created and presented workforce training on variety of developmental
topics including diversity, performance management, open enrollment
and safety awareness.
. Partnered with legal counsel to minimize risk and obtain knowledge
needed to ensure compliance with labor, FMLA, wage and hour, ADA,
import/export, technology control, OSHA and facility safety
regulations.
Manpower Professional - Arizona
Area Manager 2000-
2005
Branch/Account Manager 1996
-2000
Initially hired as an individual contributor to recruit for and manage
major aerospace account. Progressed to build a highly successful team
providing best-in-class recruiting and HR services delivery to small and
large clients across a broad range of disciplines and levels. Subsequently
promoted to duplicate efforts, manage staff and assume P&L responsibility
for statewide operations.
. Built sales and recruiting team able to quickly deliver talent to a
wide range of clients resulting in the creation of a viable profit
center generating revenues in excess of $12M annually.
. Developed web portal enhancing candidate/recruiter experience and
intake process.
. Primary responsibility for P&L and general HR administration for
direct reports and assigned consultants to include payroll, benefits
administration, compensation, performance management and employee
relations.
. Cultivated strong partnerships with key hiring managers to understand
critical business requirements and develop effective sourcing,
recruiting and talent delivery strategies.
. Recipient of corporate award for 2 consecutive years among 160 U.S.
offices for exceeding revenue objectives by 300%.
. Relied upon as subject matter expert to corporate headquarters prior
to launch of new value-add HR services including employee training,
pre-employment screening and assessment services.
. Took initiative to obtain Top Secret Security Clearance and serve as
Facility Security Officer (FSO) to service DoD contractor clients.
. Workforce readiness advisor presenting career transition services to
TAPS military program members; and, as member of Future Workforce
Development Committee (SHRM), created and delivered award-winning
workforce readiness workshop curriculum for high school students.
EDUCATION
BA Degree in English, Arizona State University, Tempe,
AZ
CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
SPHR Certified
National SHRM Member
Former Board Member, Staffing Management Association (SMA)- Law and
Legislation Director
Former Top Secret Security Clearance, FSO certification
Former Technical Staffing Certification (TSC)
Former Society for International Affairs (SIA), US Department of Commerce
certification