Carolyn Cartwright, PHR
Mobile- 814-***-****
e-mail: ************@*****.***
Summary
As a Human Resources professional with 5+ years of experience in many aspects of HR, I strive to build strong relationships with business partners to facilitate strategic business planning, increase employee engagement and retention, promote an inclusive workforce, ensure compliance with applicable laws, encourage workforce growth and development, and honor the organization’s mission and vision.
Profile of Strengths
Vast Employee Relations experience
Strong familiarity with employment law and regulations
Good communication skills
Good customer service
HRIS experience
Good analytical and problem solving skills
Good organizational & project management skills
Self-motivated & highly ambitious
I handle conflicts on a regular basis and work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment every day and love what I do.
Advocate for workplace diversity
Experience
11/13-Present Bay Valley Foods
Human Resources Representative
Employee & Management coaching and consultation
Employee Relations/Investigations
Accident Investigations
RCA Coordinator
Present RCAs on monthly EHS calls
New Hire Presenter/Coordinator
Temp and hourly recruitment and onboarding
Conduct interviews with potential candidates
EHS Computer Based Training Administrator/Coordinator - DuPont
Benefits Administer/Coordinator
Manage job bids and staffing needs
Complete/Process SOX paperwork
Footprints/SAP/Kronos
Policy interpretation and enforcement
Review/Recommend/Approve/Pre-sent Disciplinary Actions
Update and Review Job Descriptions
Assist/back-up for hourly payroll processing
Assist/ back-up for HR Manager
Manage employee data in Lawson
6/10- 10/13 UPMC Hamot, Erie
Human Resources Consultant
Strategic Business Planning
Employee Relations
Employee and Management Coaching and Counseling
Policy interpretation and Enforcement
Ensure HR Compliance
Benefits and leave management
Salary review requests
Performance Management
Present at new hire orientations
Leadership Development
Prepare to represent employer in Unemployment hearings and other legal proceedings
Conduct internal investigations
Job Evaluation Requests and job description reviews
Review corrective actions for HR compliance
Assist management with disciplinary actions, grievances, terminations and reductions in force
Partnered with Inclusion director to promote Dignity & Respect Initiatives at the unit level
Collaborate with UPMC colleagues as needed
Monitor turnover in departments and review with managers
Monitor HR trend reports and other workforce reports
Collaborate with external agencies as needed
360 degrees feedback
EAP referrals to managers and staff
6/09-8/09 Hamot Medical Center, Erie
Human Resources Office Assistant (Temporary assignment)
Assisted with employment processes
Data entry
Scheduling interviews
Verifying references
Obtaining references
Pre-screening applicants
Interviewing
Project work (created manager reference guide)
3/09-5/09 Hamot Medical Center, Erie
Human Resources Internship (230 hours)
Project Work
Assisted Benefits department
Assisted with FMLA training for the surgery center
Developed Kenexa training manual for Supervisors
1998-2000 RE/MAX Real Estate, Erie
Office Assistant
1992-1996 Dr. Ravinder R Sabherwal & Assoc
Office Manager/Optometric Technician
Education
Lean Awareness Training – (2015) Treehouse Foods
Apollo Root Cause Analysis Training (2015) – ARMS
PHR Certification – SHRM online learning system and HRCI
Mercyhurst College -- Business Management program – Bachelor’s Program
Graduated: Magna Cum Laude
Honors
Delta Mu Delta Inductee – National Honor Society for Business students
Alpha Sigma Lambda Inductee–National Adult-Business Student Honor
Society (GPA 3.94)
Sister Catherine McCauley Award for Academic Excellence, Mercyhurst
Dean’s List: Mercyhurst College