HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Management professional with a broad-range of progressively responsible human resources and management experience. Proven ability to work with senior management team to align the human resources function with the overall strategy of the business. Hands-on leader experienced working with all levels within an organization. Strong problem solver and decision maker who effectively balances the needs of employees with the mission of the organization. Experienced in department start-ups, high-growth environments, and restructuring.

AREAS OF EXPERTESE

Employee Relations • Organizational Development • Safety Management & MIOSHA Compliance • Orientation & Onboarding

Policy Design & Administration • Labor Relations • Compensation & Benefit Programs • Performance Management

Recruitment & Retention • Benefit Administration • Training & Development • HRIS Maintenance & Implementation

Employee & Labor Law • Employee Investigations • Sexual Harassment/EEO Issues • Quality Management Systems

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Models & Tools, Inc. – Shelby Township, Michigan July, 2014 to Present

Human Resources Manager

As a member of the management team, was challenged to develop, implement and manage best-practice Human Resources infrastructure for privately held unionized aerospace tooling manufacturer with up to 200 employees. Provided training and coaching to management team with focus on professional development and legal compliance. Managed all aspects of the human resources function including payroll, benefit administration, labor and employee relations, handbook revision and policy & procedure development, staffing, etc.

Served as an integral member of the union contract negotiation team responsible for negotiating new three year collective bargaining agreement. Successfully negotiated new contract with only 2.2% increase in costs over life of agreement.

Successfully negotiated 38% discount with Payroll/HRIS provider and managed implementation of system. Brought many outsourced HR services under one umbrella, cutting costs and increasing efficiency.

Researched Unemployment Insurance Agency tax issue, negotiated settlement saving the organization $50k in tax and interest costs.

Established and lead Joint Health & Safety Committee comprised of shop floor employees and members of management. Invited MIOSHA CET program in to facility to point out safety and compliance issues, corrected all issues and brought Company in to compliance.

Recruited, trained and retained top notch skilled trade talent, resulting in less than 4% turnover annually. Limited use of outside recruiting agencies by bringing recruiting in-house whenever possible.

Prefix Coatings, LLC – Auburn Hills, Michigan February, 2013 to July, 2014

Human Resource Generalist

Provided the full spectrum of human resources support for start-up production paint facility. Served as the only on-site HR staff, responsible for the day-to-day management of HR operations including benefits administration, training and development, staffing management, employee relations, policy and procedure development

Managed staffing needs in high growth environment, growing workforce from 80 to 162 employees within 6 months.

Created and managed company Safety Management Program, ensuring company was compliant with MIOSHA requirements. Established and lead Safety Committee and facilitated cultural change to focus on safety first.

Managed companywide training initiatives covering various topics including safety, manager & supervisor, leadership, and professional development, resulting in 97% of workforce trained in house.

Worked closely with colleges and trade schools to source difficult to find talent.

ALD Thermal Treatment, Inc. – Port Huron, Michigan September, 2010 to July, 2012

Human Resource Administrator

As the only HR staff for the organization, was responsible for managing the day-to-day HR needs of the organization. Worked closely with senior management and executive team to facilitate start-up of second manufacturing facility.

Partnered with Michigan Works On-the-Job Training program to address staffing and training needs resulting in company saving over 100K in labor expenses.

Managed relationships with staffing agencies, negotiated rates resulting in a 10% reduction in costs.

Managed all steps in the H1B visa process, including recruitment, document preparation, follow up, etc. Successfully assisted a key member of management in obtaining H1B visa.

Sentech Services – Port Huron, Michigan September, 2009 to December 2009

HR Assistant

Assigned to HP Pelzer for short term temporary assigned, to assist in a broad area of HR needs.

Maintained training records and updated training matrix.

Processed benefit enrollments, changes and terminations. Initiated COBRA paperwork.

Maintained employees files, ensuring documents were up to date and organized.

Monitor time and attendance system ensuring missed punches are corrected.

Sentech Services – Port Huron, Michigan June, 2008 to March, 2009

Recruiter

Recruited quality candidates for open temp-to-hire, contract and direct hire positions.

Sourced, interviewed and placed qualified candidates in a variety of positions and industries.

Worked closely with hiring managers to develop a better understanding of needs, providing excellent customer service and presenting the best candidates.

Filled positions quickly with excellent candidates. Utilized numerous recruiting methods to generate candidates including web-based sourcing, internet postings, internal and external networking, job fairs and referral programs.

Utilized numerous screening methods including telephone interviews, behavioral interviews, and web-based selection testing to ensure candidate met client requirements.

Managed between 15-30 open positions at any time, always ensuring timely results and quality candidates.

EDUCATION

Associate of Business Administration, 2008

Major: Human Resource Management

Baker College of Port Huron

Bachelor of Business Administration, 2012

Major: Human Resource Mgt. Minor: Marketing

Baker College of Port Huron

HR CERTIFICATIONS

SHRM-CP – Society for Human Resource Management

PHR – Human Resources Certification Institute

COMPUTER SKILLS

HRIS Applications (ADP HRB, ADP PayXpert, ADP EZLabor, ADP TotalSource, ADP Workforce Now, Kronos Timekeeper, Paychex, Novatime 4000), ERP

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio), Lotus Notes

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