Mary K. Mech

**** *** **. **, *** Prague, MN **071 * 952-***-**** cell * acuowk@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-oriented Human Resources Professional with broad experience in all areas of HR, including policy development, performance management, benefits program management, payroll processing, project management, leave of absence management, comprehensive background in employee relations, recruiting, compensation and safety program development and implementation.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Cost Savings in Healthcare of $36,000.00 annually

Behavioral Assessment audit and change of vendor resulted in $100-$200 per candidate savings

Led organization to 2 years of no injuries

Advocate positive relationships throughout the organization

Change Management Program implementation

Developed and implemented Wellness Challenge

Reduced Work Comp mod rate from 1.61 in 2000 to .9 in 2003 by aggressively managing RTW/Lost time

Knowledge of Work Comp Law and Compliance in 32 states

Assisted in decreasing field turnover by 50% by implementing 30-60 day on boarding process on new hires in field operations

Cost savings of $81000.00 with changes to recruiting process

Budget preparation/proposal annually

Assisted with the platform set up for new HR JDE software system

Investigated work comp and employee complaints successfully avoiding further legal action

Project management of compensation, safety program development, job descriptions

Facilitated, coordinated, trained in LEAN Mfg. Processes

Successful interaction with all levels of employees and diversity

Employee of month award

Employee of the year nomination

SKILLS

JDE Software, IBM AS400, Goldmine, Microsoft Office Suite, Vendor online enrollment software, ADP Payroll and HRIS, SharePoint, Taleo

WORK HISTORY

HR-Payroll-Safety Manager February 2016 - current

Arteka Companies, Shakopee, MN

Key accountabilities include creating and implementing HR and Safety processes; processing payroll-Sage/Timberline (union-reg. payroll); develop communication strategies for employee relations, develop and implement manager training, review and revise safety and HR policy manuals; audit HR and safety processes and support the President and CFO in business.

HR Manager July 2013-July 2015

Becker Arena Products, Inc. - Savage, MN

Key accountabilities included leading a comprehensive employee and safety training for 38 staff members; process and coordinate bi-weekly payroll (ADP); investigate and resolve employee disputes through proactive communication; developed and implemented a compensation program; developed and implemented an employee manual and safety

manual; analyzed and modified employee and safety policies to ensure legal compliance;

investigated and found resolution to employee disputes

HR Manager January 2013 – April 2013

Walbon Company, Inc.

Key accountabilities were to audit functional areas of Human Resources- make recommendations for changes; review, revise and communicate new policy manual; coach, develop and mentor managers and supervisors; implement a performance management program; complete orientation and education on benefit program; recruit talent, support the annual goals of the organization

HR /Safety Manager August 2008 – January 2013

Cherne Industries, Inc. – Edina, MN

Key accountabilities were to investigate employee complaints-bring to resolution; assist with review and revision of Corporate Policy Manual; develop, implement and deliver training; manage the safety program by ensuring compliance, reducing injuries and cost (led organization to 2 years without an injury); project lead on revision of hourly performance review form; team member on committee for salaried performance review process; Review 200+ job descriptions Corp. wide to develop job descriptions universally throughout the organization, reduce number of descriptions to approx 50; Lean initiated cost containment with office supplies by implementing new process – resulted in significant savings; led the organization to receiving Governor’s Meritorious Award for Safety twice.

HR Generalist November 2007 – July 2008

Simon Delivers, Inc. – New Hope, MN

Key accountabilities were to support the Director of Fleet Operations and HR Manager; develop, implement and deliver training; ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, develop teams, set up cross training; coach team leads on Performance reviews; payroll support-ADP; investigate and resolve employee complaints

HR Manager May 2005 – May 2007

Priority Envelope, Inc. – Plymouth, MN

Key accountabilities were to build employee morale during time of growth and change by

communicating and supporting; coach, train and support supervisors; review and revise the

the performance management process; initiated cost savings in recruiting by $81,000;

reduced turnover from 45% to 18%; revised and edited job descriptions and policy manual;

coordinated and assisted with LEAN MFG start up process; manage leave of absence

program; review and revise safety plan; investigate and resolve employee complaints;

Assisted with employee relations during an acquisition

HR Representative May 1997 – May 2005

E.A. Sween Company – Eden Prairie, MN

Key accountabilities were to review and make benefit change recommendations to reduce

cost; reduced work mod rate from 1.61 in 2000 to .9 in 2003 by implementing best practices

and developing a return to work program; gained knowledge of work comp laws in 32 states;

sub team lead for corrective action with safety program; assisted with decreasing turnover in

the field by 50% by implementing a 30-60 day on boarding process on new hires in the field;

continue to check in with field team to receive feedback; assisted with the HR benefits-leave

of absence platform within the new JDE Software implementation

EDUCATION

CPPM – Certified Professional Project Management – University of St. Thomas – Oct. 2015

HR Pre Certification classes Jan – May 2006 - Employers Association

HR coursework – Compensation – Supervisors training – 2006 Employers Association

Lean Manufacturing - PDG Consulting and Manufacturers Alliance 2005-2007

OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 hr certification 2010

Principles of Occupational Health and Safety – 1st module of 3 for Advanced Safety Certification

AFFLILIATIONS

HR Roundtable Facilitator and Coordinator 9-09 thru 8-2010

SHRM Member

HRPMN Member

TCHRA Member

Southwest Metro Human Resources

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