D. Kay Davis, PHR, SHRM-CP
***** ******** **. *******, ** 48235
Cell: 313/510-0949 *********@*******.***
SUMMARY
Customer service oriented professional with backgrounds in human resources, staffing, and nonprofit. Proven written, and verbal communication skills that enhance effectiveness in diverse environments. Demonstrated excellent problem solving abilities used to transform organizational strategies into day-to-day operations. Able to influence and gain respect from co-workers, leaders, and others stakeholders, while adapting and thriving in fast paced environments.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Prime Team Services, Inc., Royal Oak, MI /Agency: Express Employment Professional
July 2015 – Present
Human Resources & Contractor Relations – Part-time
Respond to vendor concerns regarding 5,000 contractors’ performance and terminations worldwide
Stand-alone HR department
oOrganizational Behavior and Management to introduce best practices into the company
oCreate policies and procedures to define and solidify organizational practices
oAdvise owner on FLSA, DOL, and other regulations for compliance
oHR Administration for approx. 220 employees working in Germany
oBenefits administration to help employees understand their choices
oCreate severance and arbitration agreements to limit exposure
oUpdate employee handbook to reflect organization’s current status
oEmployee relations to understand employee issues and increase employee morale
Easom Automation (subsidiary of Lincoln Electric), Madison Heights, MI
May 2015– May 2015 (one month) temporary assignment
Human Resources Manager
Provided support for management in employment law and best practices
Handled day-to-day transactional business of the Human Resources Dept.
Investigated harassment complaints
Filed Workers’ Compensation claims
Created job descriptions
Recruiting functions
Tracked employees work hours by checking Time Clocks software
Tracked labor hours by using JobBoss software
Nirvana Teas, Southfield, MI
June 2013 to July 2015
Independent Consultant
Participated in onboarding new contractors
Advisory board – answers questions relating to operations and best practices
Customer service/Sales – greet customers to invite sampling of teas
Gonzalez Contingent Workforce Services, Madison Heights, MI
February 2011 - December 2012
Human Resources Analyst
Interfaced with client HR Manager in Toledo, OH to support approx. 180 Gonzalez hourly (UAW), and salary employees with benefits, Workers’ Compensation, and unemployment related issues
Assisted Toledo HR Manager in new hire recruiting and provided ongoing support in other areas as requested
Conducted salary surveys online and interviews with management to analyze wage information to evaluate and maintain a competitive and equitable wage program.
Developed job descriptions that ensured the standardization of quality and performance
Oversaw third party benefit administration and other responsibilities as requested
Aon Consulting (Contract position)
November 2010 – February 2011
Escort - Human Resources Department
•Scheduled appointments for candidate interviews
•Greeted and escorted candidates to their meeting destination
•Reviewed and categorized college students’ resumes for internships and open positions
PNH Consulting Group, Detroit, MI
May 2010 - June 2010 (temporary assignment)
Human Resources Administrative Assistant
•Contract position with Pontiac District Schools
•Used AppliTrack Software to monitor applications for open postings
•Compiled data for ongoing district programs such as summer school and retirement
•Answered telephone/directed calls to proper departments
•Responded to walk-in visitors in reception area
MSX International, Warren, MI
September 1999 to December 2008
Human Resources Consultant (Generalist responsibilities)
Provided guidance and functional assistance to Operations for multi-site locations comprising union and non-union facilities, hourly, administrative, and salary personnel
Translated business strategies into appropriate action plans through implementation of Succession and Strategic Planning initiatives driven by Corporate HR and Operations Management
Committee Member to review and develop On-boarding/New Hire Process, Policy and Procedures changes and Separation Process
Conducted exit interviews and presented severance agreements when appropriate
Worked with payroll to ensure proper application of state laws for multiple states
Monitored work areas to ensure compliance with MIOSHA and OSHA regulations
Maintained personnel files in accordance to city, state, and federal regulations
Represented the Company at judicial proceeding to contest unemployment claims, grievances/arbitration, and court cases
Assisted in QS 9000 and ISO Certification process to ensure quality and consistence in production
EDUCATION
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Master’s in Public Administration – January 2013 to present
Masters Course work in Labor Relations
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Academic Award
Alfred M. Pelham Scholarship
Human Resources Certification Institute
PHR Certification
SHRM Member -National/Detroit
Current
Computer skills:
Microsoft Office Products, JD Edwards, PeopleNet, PeopleWorx, Ford Profs, Vurv, knowledge of ADP, and other software
VOLUNTEERISM
Forgotten Harvest, Oak Park, MI
November 2014 – January 2015
Wayne State University
May 2013 to September 2014
Winning Futures, Warren, MI
July 2008 to present