Human Resource Manager

Judy Proch, PHR

**** ***** *****, *.*. 616-***-**** (residence)

Kentwood, Michigan 49508 616-***-**** (cell)

Email: *********@*****.***

CAREER SUMMARY

Human Resource professional with experience in manufacturing, advertising, health insurance, and assisted living industries. Strengths in benefit administration, employee relations, training, policy development, employment law, recruiting, payroll, and management. Background spans corporate, division with multi-state locations.

Seeking a position at any level that allows me to make a contribution. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AXIOS INCORPORATED, HR Management Solutions Co. September 2013 - March 2015 Human Resource Generalist / Consultant - Provided consulting and a variety of HR functions to several different clients on a weekly basis to manufacturing and non-profit clients, some of which were PEO clients. We serviced small and mid-sized companies with their HR needs. Involved consulting, benefits, safety, training, employee relations, new hire on-boarding, benefit administration, FMLA, handbook and policy development and special projects as needed. SELF EMPLOYED HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANT February 2012 -September.2013 Provided Human Resource expertise on a contract basis.

• LifeHouse Health Services – HR Business Partner – On contract . Responsible for human resources for 14 Assisted Living Facilities and 700 employees. PERRIGO COMPANY, Pharmaceutical Company in Allegan, MI April-October 2011 Publicly traded 3 billion dollar manufacturer of OTC and Rx Generic pharmaceuticals

(Great company that I really enjoy, but this was only a 6 month contract position -went 7 mo..) Contract Corporate Recruiter (Talent Acquisition)

• Successfully recruited professional level candidates such as; Quality Supervisors & QA Managers, Quality Engineers, Project Engineers, Supply Chain Managers, Analyst, and Planners, Regulations Supervisor, and Sr. Scientist.

• Utilized Internet sources, social media, advertising, college career centers, local out- placement agencies, associations, and networking.

• Managed full cycle recruiting including phone screens, on-site interviews, and facilitation of the entire interviewing process. Included background checks, hiring and on-boarding.

• Responsible for EEOC Applicant Tracking at the close of each job. RAPID-LINE INC., Metal Fabricating Mfg. In Wyoming, MI 2010-2011 HR Manager responsible for all aspects of human resources. GRAND RAPIDS BUILDING SERVICES, INC., Grand Rapids, Michigan 2010 Contract cleaning company for schools, banks, and various businesses, employing 1000 employees in Michigan and Northern Indiana.

Human Resources Manager, SW Region

Responsible for recruiting, screening, testing, hiring and orientating in South West MI and Indiana Recruited away by Rapid-Line, Inc. and offered full HR Management responsibilities . BLACKMER A DOVER COMPANY, Grand Rapids, Michigan 2003 - 2009 Manufactures pumps for the transfer of liquid and gas products Human Resource Manager (Blackmer) 2006 --2008

Management of HR personnel including: HR Coordinator and Environment & Safety Coordinator. Member of Blackmer’s Operational staff, continued key role on Insurance and Pension Committees.

• Member of the Joint Safety Committee, which celebrated 2 years of no loss time injuries.

• Directed the implementation and design of all policies and procedures and company handbook revisions resulting in uniformity throughout all department

• Orchestrated all recruitment activities bringing consistency to practices by producing consistent interview

questions for individual and group interviewers and creating a standard interview process.

• Established training for Interviewing, Harassment, Basic Computer Training for shop floor, AAP and EEO

Compliance which resulted in the revision of Selection Policy.

• Developed an extensive Co-op Program and partnership with Kettering University resulting in development and hiring of four full-time engineers. Benefits Manager (Blackmer) 2003-2006

• Managed the coordination of all benefits including: 16 different versions of the company health plan for active employees and retirees, and disability and life insurance that resulted in a cost savings of $50K in premiums the first month with the company and $100K the first year.

• Chaired company’s Insurance Committee –renewed trust and established strong employee relations in regards to benefits with both employees and retirees by quickly and successfully resolving problem claims.

• Pension Committee Chair person -organized process and put in procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance.

RIGHT APPROACH STAFFING, INC., Grand Rapids, Michigan 1998 – 2003 Owner of Human Resource Consulting & Recruiting Firm President/Owner

• Successfully handled all aspects of initial start-up and development of the corporation.

• Utilized strong sales and customer service skills to perform extensive prospecting to identify new opportunities.

• Advised and assisted clients to determine staffing needs.

• Recruited, screened and successfully placed numerous topnotch candidates to fill client’s needs.

• Provided human resource consulting and evaluations, as well as short and long-term contract staffing for human resources, which resulted in employment offers with three different companies. I accepted the last offer.

ASR Health Benefits, Grand Rapids, Michigan 1996- 1998 Healthcare Benefit Administrators

Human Resource Manager (hired to develop a Human Resource Department)

• Evaluated the company’s human resource practices and made recommendations.

• Utilized employment law knowledge to provide guidance to managers and employees regarding employee relations, issues, policies and procedures.

• Performed a comprehensive benefit survey and evaluated the company’s benefit programs, including 401K plan to ensure that company was competitive which resulted in the re-designing of the Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy and short-term disability plan.

• Administered internal job posting program, coordinated recruiting, staffing and retention of exempt and non-exempt level within the corporation and directed the efforts of search firms, including contracting and fee negotiations.

• Developed and implemented various programs, which resulted in, increased employee productivity and employee retention.

• Development, communicated and interpreted corporate-wide employee benefits, policies and programs during a rapid-growth expansion situation (added over 120 people in 10 different states).

• Responsible for Training & Development and frequently designed and conducted meetings on such topics as Performance Evaluations, Compensation & Salary Reviews, FMLA, 401-K, Insurance/Benefits, Flexible Spending, Supplemental Life Insurance and Disability, etc. J.W. Messner Inc. - Full Service Advertising Agency (GR) over 12 years Human Resource Director

Education:

PHR- Certified Professional of Human Resources

GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Business/Accounting. Grand Rapids, Michigan FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY, BS Business in progress

Affiliations & Volunteer Activities:

• Current SHRM member, Society of Human Resource Management

• 2008 Exec, Board Member for the State of Michigan’s Society of Human Resource Management- MISHRM

• Past President and Trustee of the Assoc. of Human Resource Management, AHRM (local SHRM chapter)

• United Way Representative.

• Developed COINS FOR A CAUSE, an internal company charity for associates going through tough times.

• Developed "Adopt-a-Family" Christmas Program (coordinated program for 15 different companies).

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