Human Resources Professional
Resume:
Christy Thistle
West Bend, WI 53090
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Self motivated and versatile professional with over 25 years of progressive leadership experience providing exceptional organizational skills, training, development, motivation, team building and extensive in-depth knowledge of the full range of Human Resource functional programs and processes including but not limited to talent development and workforce planning, compensation and benefits, leadership, coaching and organizational development
Attributes
Strategic business partner
Strong communication, organization, multitasking and time management skills
Highly motivated team player with a can-do attitude who has a passion and the knowledge for all aspects of Human Resources
Developed strong relationships with all business functions (Finance, IT, Operations, Purchasing, etc) and determine Human Resource priorities to be consistent with business objectives
Manager, leader, mentor and supporter of all staff members
Proven track record of achieving successful results by being a self starter
Adaptable to change generated by business growth
Skills/Knowledge
Deliver Human Resource programs and processes to drive and reinforce company culture
Ensure that Human Resource policies and procedures are applied by management properly
Ensure employee communication processes align with company culture and strategic objectives
Experience developing strategic initiatives which align with business goals and budgets
Training of safety, compliance, policies, procedures and continuous improvement activities
Contract negotiations, arbitrations and grievance settlements for several union facilities
Implement, manage and maintain HRIS systems, payroll systems and Microsoft office applications
Create and implement job analysis and evaluations to prepare job descriptions
Create, develop, implement and administer handbooks and new hire process
Manage efforts to improve diversity; prepare Affirmation Action Plan
Compliance of FMLA, FLSA, ADA, UC, WC, EEOC
Ensure policies, procedures, practices and recordkeeping are all in compliance with regulations
Knowledge, experience, implementation and administration of workman’s compensation, return to work and safety policies
Conflict management skills; Represent company at hearings and investigations
Education
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, Mequon, Wisconsin.
Bachelors of Arts, 1998, Criminal Justice Management (Emphasis on Employment Law)
ADP, Ceridian, Kronos, Crystal reports, Taleo, Share Point, Microsoft (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Publisher), Visio (to name a few)
Member of SHRM, MMCM and MRA
Experiences
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
HUF NORTH AMERICA/HUF NORTH AMERICA DIE CAST CORP 1/2014 to 12/2015
Direct and oversee all human resource functions for two companies with 3 US locations.
Leader and mentor to a staff of 11 covering over 600 employees.
Research, design and implementation of new benefit plans saving approximately 23% overall
Recruiting, training, compliance, employee relations, continuous improvement, strategic developments
Saved approximately 43% of the payroll processing cost by implementing ADP
Support and administer visa applications and processes
Coaching and guidance for all management on compliance, policies and procedures
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT (self employment)
HR ONE 8/12-1/14
Provided a wide variety of extensive human resource supervision, support and guidance to various clients at multiple locations and for their employees.
Created handbooks, policy manuals and job descriptions; created Human Resource departments;
Delivered effective labor consulting services, recruiting services, investigative services and training
Performed wage analysis, performance management, and consulted on payroll issues, compensation, bonus and recognition development, benefit analysis, design, research and implementation, safety, legal compliance, training and employment law.
DIVISION HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
PACE INDUSTRIES 5/11-8/12
Human Resource Manager for over 450 employees; manager, leader and mentor to a staff of six
Benefit analysis including research and development
Compliance of FMLA, FLSA, ADA, UC, WC, EEOC
Talent acquisition including new hire on line programs
Employee relations to include one on one meetings, department meetings, staff meetings
Developed, implemented and administered policies and organizational development
Safety program implementation including compliance, training and administration
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
GOLDEN COUNTY FOODS, INC 11/08-3/11
All aspects of human resources for two union plants covering over 350 unionized employees including training, safety, compensation, benefits, labor relations and compliance; leader and mentor to a staff of five
Identify, create, and communicate appropriate corporate business strategies
Responsible for revised safety program with a goal of zero recordables.
Researched and implemented new benefit programs for hourly (union) and salary
Training employees to be cross-trained in multiple positions
Compensation analysis; continuous improvement activities
Contract negotiations, arbitrations and grievance settlements
AREA EMPLOYEE RELATIONS MANAGER
SMURFIT STONE 8/04 to 9/08
Results of my efforts shown a measurable increase in employee productivity quality and customer service.
Effectively identified human resources needs with the context of competitive and organizational challenges.
Covered 600 employees and eight staff members throughout five plants within Wisconsin
Researched, prepared and assisted in arbitration cases.
Prepared responses to NLRB charges and represented company at hearings.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
BDT ENGINEERING 2/98 to 7/04
Responsible for all facets of human resources for multiple locations and 120 employees
Strategic planning, policies and procedures, handbook development, employee consulting, safety, compensation analysis, payroll, bonus/recognition programs, benefit design, research and implementation, employee coaching and labor relations.
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