Human Resources Manager

Suzie Judy, PHR

**** ***** ***** • Indianapolis, Indiana 46256 • 317-***-****

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CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR)

Certified Trainer for DDI’s (Development Dimensions International) Learning Systems

Hogan Assessment Certification

EXPERIENCE

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM) Indianapolis, Indiana 2005 - Present

BSAM is a $17 billion multinational company that markets and manufactures tires with several operating units and subsidiaries. These include building and industrial products, natural rubber, and industrial fibers and textiles businesses.

Human Resources Manager-Manufacturing Indianapolis, Indiana 2011 – Present

Firestone Building Products, LLC (FSBP) is a leading manufacturer and marketing of commercial and industrial roofing systems. FSBP has approximately $1.7 billion in sales.

Responsibilities include: Plans, directs and implements policy and process changes in the following areas: Recruitment, HR Policy and Procedures, Labor Relations, Organizational Development, Strategic HR Planning, Teammate Relations, Compensation, and Benefits, Talent Assessment and Development, and Succession Planning.

Provide HR program and policy development ensuring alignment and support towards delivery of business objectives

Serve as strategic HR interface to the Global Corporate office in Indianapolis, IN and to the 21 domestic and international

manufacturing, distribution, and sales locations

Develop annual and longer range HR plans for the manufacturing side of the business and direct the effective implementation

Proactively investigate complex teammate issues and make determinations on corrective actions

Educates managers and colleagues on issues relating to regulatory compliance and the interpretation of corporate HR policy

Provide input to corporate and manufacturing HR and centers of excellence in design and development of new policies/programs and contribute to the design/development of teammate communication materials

In 2013 and 2014 active participant in BSAM teammate assistance fund committee, Positive Teammate Relations Team and union avoidance (positive teammate relations) training.

2014 Key Business Partner in design and implementation of a new Manufacturing Time and Attendance System across seventeen FSBP facilities (Kronos)

In 2013 managed lifecycle for 90 entry level to C-Level IT (SAP), Sales, Marketing, Technical, and Manufacturing, openings. Personally recruited 37 outside hires, 30 promotions and an additional 33 in-grade promotions.

Active Member of the traveling Union Executive Team providing education and support during any union activity or campaigns

Designed and implementing “Building a Better Work Culture” leadership training at all manufacturing facilities through FSBP and BSAM

Manage Five direct reports who provide HR/Safety and Environmental support to thirteen FSBP locations

Human Resources Manager

Firestone Building Products, LLC (FSBP) Beach Grove, IN 2005 – 2011

Firestone Building Products, LLC (FSBP) is a leading manufacturer and marketing of commercial and industrial roofing systems. FSBP has approximately $1.7 billion in sales.

Responsibilities included Recruitment, HR Policy and Procedures, Labor Relations, Organizational Development, Strategic HR Planning, Teammate Relations, Compensation, and Benefits.

Directed all areas of Human Resources to ensure the most effective utilization of company objectives at the Beech Grove, Florence and Plainfield facilities

Maintain and administer employee benefit programs

Maintain payroll and personnel systems for facility

Prepare and administer AAP, EEOC and Veterans programs and reporting

Maintain and administer wage program for facility

Maintain statistics, reports and files of the human resource department

Oversee and review performance management for staff

Maintain and administration of Company Policy and Procedures

Employment Law Compliance

New Hire Orientations

In house training- DDI Certified Trainer

Responsible for recruiting both exempt and non- exempt teammates for three FSBP locations

Advise management in matters relating to positive teammate relations

Advise management in employee related policy and procedures administration

Advise and coach management and teammates to prevent and resolve problems involving teammates which arise out of or affect work situations

Act as teammate ombudsman

Assist supervisors with relationship building and coaching

Health and Safety Administration

Assist in formulation and administration of health and safety programs

Assist in assuring plant compliance with Federal and State OSHA requirements

Administer plant worker’s compensation program

Act as company liaison with outside occupational health vendor

Human Resources Director

International Medical Group Indianapolis, Indiana 2001 – 2005

International Medical Group (IMG) is an insurance provider that specialties in providing international medical insurance, travel insurance and impeccable service to the international community.

Responsibilities included Benefits, Compensation, Teammate Policy Administration, Recruitment, Teammate Activities, and Training.

Negotiated and secured various new benefit vendors resulting in saving the company over $125,000.00 and improving the company benefits package

Negotiated and secured a new 401(k) Administrator and marketed the new plan resulting in employee participation increasing from 68% to 92% within the first year of employment

Provided benefit support and vendor contact

Completed vendor negotiations and benefit administration

Payroll Administration to include researching and implementing an automated payroll system (ADP)

Responsible for timely and accurate bi-weekly payroll for 180+ employees

Successfully recruited over 100+ exempt and non-exempt newly created positions

Market trend analysis and ongoing salary reviews to ensure competitive pay practices

Employee Relations and Manager coaching

Employment Law Compliance to include state and federal law compliance, workers compensation and unemployment administration

Training to include design and implementation a new on boarding program for new hires as well and in house management training

Corporate event planning to include annual summer outings and holiday parties for 300+ people

Human Resources Manager

Communications Products Inc. (CPI) Indianapolis, Indiana 1994 - 2000

CPI is an Indianapolis based company that provides advanced, mission-critical communication solutions. They support the communication solutions of over 120,000 business professionals in 23 states, including the United States Department of Defense and Lucas Oil Stadium. They were ranked in Inc. Magazine’s fastest growing companies two consecutive years during my tenure. Responsibilities included Benefits, Compensation, Payroll Administration, Employee Relations, and Employment Law Compliance.

Negotiated and secured a self funded medical/dental insurance plan with resulted in a $150,000.00 savings over a two year period.

Researched, designed and implemented a new benefits plan that included a 401(k) retirement plan, self funded health insurance, Section 125 Flexible spending account and various optional supplemental insurance plants

Responsible for annual benefit audits and compliance

Provided benefit support for 200+ employees

Responsible for all negotiations and benefit administration

Payroll administration for 200+ employees on a bi-weekly basis

Recruitment and Retention –Successfully recruited over 170 new recruited positions in various states

Market trend analysis and ongoing salary reviews to ensure competitive pay practices

Employee Relations and management coaching

Employment Law Compliance to include state and federal law, workers compensation and unemployment claims

MEMBERSHIPS

Society for Human Resources Management Member and Indy SHRM

Professional Member in Good Standing 1993 – Present

WOMEN Unlimited Alumnae Network 2013

TEAM Graduate (Training for Emerging and Aspiring Leaders)

EDUCATION AND AWARDS

Ball State University Muncie, Indiana Bachelor of Science Degree

2010 Society of Human Resources PHR certificate

2013 Bridgestone America’s CEO Award-Positive Teammate Relations

2014 Bridgestone America’s Driving the Business Forward

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