Human Resources Manager

Darlene Lassiter

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Green Bay, WI 54302

Senior Human Resources Professional

Innovative Human Resources professional with a proven history of success, implementing organizational restructuring, process improvements, creating productive business partnerships, and providing value to employers. Possessing comprehensive skills across all facets of the HR function, with demonstrated strength in evaluating processes and determining cost-effective solutions to increase efficiency and improve accuracy.

Core Competency Experience

Recruitment & Retention Interviewing Hiring Training & Development Payroll

Benefits & Compensation Employment Law Policy & Procedures Employee Relations

Worker’s Compensation Performance Management Systems and Process Improvement

Technical Skills

Ceridian Paylocity Taleo Microsoft Word Excel Outlook

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

VAL-FAB, Inc., Neenah, WI December 2014 - current

Custom Metal Fabricators

Human Resources Manager

Execute employment related activities including payroll, recruiting, employee onboarding, administering employee benefits, health and safety programs, conduct exit interviews, handle unemployment claims, maintain workers compensation files and work closely with workers compensation insurance carrier.

Kelly Services Temporary Agency May 2014 – March 2015

VAL-FAB, Inc. Assignment - (December 2014 – March 2015)

Human Resources Manager

Develop and manage the Human Resources department and its functions along with participating as a strategic partner with senior management on the organizational re-structure and cultural change.

Schneider Assignment - (May 2014 – August 2014)

Recruiting Specialist

Performed phone-screening interviews with candidates to determine if they would be eligible to participate in a face-to-face interview with the hiring manager.

Northeast Photocopy Co., Inc., Appleton, WI July 2011 – March 2014

Copier dealer and software solution consultants.

Human Resources Manager

Served as a contributing member on the senior leadership team providing leadership and guidance to build a productive and effective workplace. Partnered with leaders to develop strategies as they related to restructuring the organization and recruiting staff in an effort to meet the goals of the department.

Administered recruitment process; maintained job descriptions ensuring all positions have complete and updated job descriptions.

Performed a variety of administrative tasks including administering self-insured health, dental, STD, LTD, Life insurances, and 401(k) programs, tracked FMLA, monitored PTO, disability and other related compensation and benefits programs.

Represented and responded to all unemployment claims. Conducted exit interviews.

Managed and resolved complex employee relations matters in a consistent, empathetic and legally compliant manner. Coached managers on state and federal employment laws, company policies, procedures and disciplinary actions when addressing employee performance issues.

Developed new hire on boarding process along with facilitating new hire orientations and providing training as needed.

Processed bi-weekly payroll for 40+ employees including garnishments, commissions, and bonuses.

Developed HR & Payroll processes and procedures and collaborated with HR/Payroll TPA on initiating software changes, revisions and updates to custom fit our needs.

Assisted legal adviser on developing employee handbook.

Bay Industries Inc., Green Bay, WI September 2000 - March 2011

Install metal building and fabrication materials.

Human Resources Generalist

Assisted with the development of the Human Resources Department.

Administered company benefit programs, self-insured group health, vision, life, short term disability; long term disability, flexible spending, PTO program and 401(k) benefit plans.

Facilitated benefit meetings with new hires and newly acquired companies. Processed and submitted all benefit enrollments and change requests.

Main point of contact when advising employees on eligibility provisions and other matters concerning company benefits.

Worked with TPA and vendors on resolving employee benefit issues. Audited monthly health census and disability/life insurance spreadsheet.

Administered COBRA program, managed and processed paperwork for FMLA and non-FMLA leave of absence, personal leave and layoffs.

Handled responses to unemployment claims.

Advised managers on company policy for appropriate resolution of employee performance issues and implementing the disciplinary process.

Recruited and interviewed potential candidates for open positions.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies – UW Green Bay, Green Bay, WI

Emphasis: Organizational Communications

Certified Human Resources Professional (PHR), Human Resources Certification Institute

AFFILIATIONS

Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), Member since 2004

Green Bay Area Chapter Society for Human Resources Management, Member since 2004

Green Bay Area Chapter Treasurer (2012, 2013)

SOFTWARE

Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, ADP and Paylocity HR and Payroll System.

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