Manager Human Resources

MARY BIES-DUFF

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

*** ***. *** **** *****, Alabama 35466

205-***-**** Cell

MANUFACTURING HR MANAGER

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Human resources professional

Recruiting

Training and development

Out placing counseling

Computer-based training

Seminar/workshop development

Payroll/benefits administration

Lean Manufacturing

Performance appraisal/merit guidelines

Communication/public relations

Administration/Staffing

Organization skills

Micro Soft Office software

OSHA/safety training

Budgeting

Implementing Policies/Procedures

Strategic Partner within Organization

Experienced Relationship with Area Staffing Agencies

Manufacturing /Plant Experience

Excellent Employee Relation Skills

FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act)

Worker's Compensation

FLSA (Fair Labor Standard Act)

ADA (American Disability Act)

Invoicing (Quick Books)

COBRA

CAREER EXPERIENCE

SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES INTERNATIONAL, HR Generalist, 04/07/2014-Present

Core Responsibilities: Recruiting, Hiring, Orientation, Safety, Enrolling

employees in benefits, Employee Relations, Interviewing, exit interviews,

Employee Relations, Onboarding for non-exempt and exempt employees,

unemployment claims. Backgrounds checks, schedule drug screens and work

with Temporary Agencies with staffing needs.

RANDSTAD STAFFING, Human Resources Specialist 11/13-02/14

Core Responsibilities: Hiring, Training, Orientation, Disciplining,

Counseling, administering ADA and FMLA. Enrolling employees in benefits

programs ADP payroll system. Conduct interviews, exit interviews, maintain

data in excel spreadsheets, onboarding for hourly and exempt employees,

maintain worker's comp and unemployment claims, work with recruiters and

the VE system for new hires. Conduct background checks and schedule drug

screens. Handle employee relations issues for company and employees.

SOUTHFRESH FARMS, LLC Human Resources Manager

08/12-10/13

Core Responsibilities: Hiring, screening, orientating employees to work in

the processing plant. *Maintaining employee records, creating job

descriptions and work instructions for plant creating a new standard and

culture for employees. * Maintaining timekeeping and payroll system. *

Creating policy and procedures. * Creating Handbook *

*Overseeing employee issues and disciplinary issues *Ensure compliance with

State and Federal law*Administer FMLA and ADA guidelines*Develop training

documents for all departments. *Coaching and Training of Manager and

Employees.*Overseeing compensation and benefits*Working with community and

building a strong relationship.

MDE STAFFING SERVICES, INC. Human Resources Coordinator

10/11-3/12

Core Responsibilities: Exclusive staffing company for MBTech (Mercedes Benz

Technology)*Build effective sourcing, assessment, and closing approaches

with an ability to manage customer/partner expectations through a deep

understanding of return on investment**Recruit and hire for short term

assignment within the company* Compile background data, MVR, drug screens

and reference checks for potential employees* Provide orientation and

scheduling for new hires*Setup training for job assignments* Maintain

timesheets for all employees*Build and maintain network of potential

candidates through pro-active market research and on-going relationship

management; conducts in-depth interviews of potential candidates,

demonstrating ability to anticipate hiring manager preferences through high

offer-to-interview ratios* Recommend ideas and strategies related to

recruitment that will contribute to the long-range growth of the company,

implementing any new processes and fine tuning standard processes for

recruiting that fits within Company's mission to deliver the highest

quality results to the customer* Interview candidates within the framework

of the position specification* Possess strong ability to screen, interview

and prepare a candidate slate within an appropriate and consistent

timeline* Participate in special projects/recruiting initiatives, including

assessment of best practices in interviewing techniques, leveraging of

internal sources of talent and identification of top performers for senior-

level openings* Experience building and utilizing a variety of sourcing

plans and tools, including proactive phone and internet research*

Experience managing and prioritizing multiple searches, projects and client

relationships.

BLG LOGISTICS, INC, Human Resources Manager

03/07 - 04/11

Core Responsibilities: Oversee all HR and Operational Functions of

Manufacturing as a supplier for Mercedes Benz International. Strategic

Partner for implementing Lean Manufacturing concepts* Employee Relations:

Provide coaching and guidance to managers and associates regarding

employment issues in such areas as, policy and procedure

interpretation/application, dispute resolution, corrective action, leaves

of absence (FMLA), harassment, and terminations* Partner with Operations'

Management to maximize flexibility and reduce union influence. Specific

responsibilities include, responding to grievances, reviewing discipline,

conducting investigations* Compliance: Review, interpret, administer and

ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws and company

policies and procedures. Develop and maintain the company's Affirmative

Action Program, including EEO reporting and compliance. Perform

investigations and prepare written responses to EEOC claims, unemployment

claims, etc* Leadership Development : Partner with senior management to

identify and proactively develop talent through formal training, mentoring,

coaching, and assignments. Participate in succession planning to ensure

talent is available and ready to assume positions of greater responsibility

within the company* Labor Relations:, preparing for arbitrations, and

assisting with union contract negotiations*Staffing : Work with managers

to create and maintain workforce staffing plans and coordinate recruiting

efforts to ensure that competent, diverse, and skilled workers are hired

and workload levels are maintained, while minimizing turnover*Performance

Management : Oversee the performance management process, working with

managers on their employee reviews and evaluations, providing training and

consultation as necessary*Safety : Manage work comp claims and benefits and

ensure potential losses to employees and property are controlled provide

training and education*Compensation and Benefits: Working closely with the

President, oversee all benefits and compensation policies, procedures, and

programs. Provide guidance on benefits, strategy planning and

administration. Communicate all benefit and compensation programs to

employee*Training: Oversee the execution and delivery of all local training

for all employees* Deliver leadership training for all managers on various

HR topics, including ethics, labor laws, policies and procedures*All

payroll functions.

FIVE POINTS TEMPORARIES SERVICE, Office Manager/Employment Specialist

09/06-12/06

Core Responsibilities: Recruiting, Job placement, Overseeing and

maintaining standards for the office, scheduling part-time employee and

communicating with businesses for future business*MS Office - including

Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Build and maintain network of

potential candidates through pro-active market research and on-going

relationship management; conducts in-depth interviews of potential

candidates, demonstrating ability to anticipate hiring manager preferences

through high offer-to-interview ratio*Build and maintain network of

potential candidates through pro-active market research and on-going

relationship management; conducts in-depth interviews of potential

candidates, demonstrating ability to anticipate hiring manager preferences

through high offer-to-interview ratio*. Strong client focus and commitment

to continuous improvement; ability to proactively network and establish

effective working relationships, must pursue conscious cost-containment

efforts in recruiting, continually seek new sourcing options, and develop

creative approaches to delivering candidates to the customer*. Strong

communication skills, organizational and negotiation skills*. Ability to

execute recruiting strategy, including employer promotion in the

marketplace, candidate management, diversity sourcing, and interview

process management*. Self-sufficient and able to work with little direct

supervision.

SHERATON 4-POINTS HOTEL, Director of Human Resources

3/01-09/06

Core Responsibilities: Directed recruiting, managed benefits plan,

computerized operations, instituted aggressive cost-reduction programs, and

upgraded policies and procedures*Work closely with the management team to

ensure that HR strategies are aligned with business goals and to implement

effective HR support and guidance across the organization* Develop and lead

recognition programs and establish programs to continuously improve

employee relations.*Consult with internal and external legal counsel as

applicable to respond to charges from outside parties on employment

claims*Participate in community and employment events to build associate

loyalty and presence*: Oversee all HR and Operational Functions of

Manufacturing as a supplier for Mercedes Benz International. Strategic

Partner for implementing Lean Manufacturing concepts* Employee Relations:

Provide coaching and guidance to managers and associates regarding

employment issues in such areas as, policy and procedure

interpretation/application, dispute resolution, corrective action, leaves

of absence (FMLA), harassment, and terminations* Partner with Operations'

Management to maximize flexibility and reduce union influence. Specific

responsibilities include, responding to grievances, reviewing discipline,

conducting investigations

EDUCATION:

University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL.*Three (3) years of studies no

degree at this time

AFFILIATIONS:

Society of Human Resource Management Member 2002-Present

Tuscaloosa Human Resource Professional Member 2003 - 2011

West Alabama Chamber of Commerce Member 2002- Present

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