Patricia J. Orenick, PHR, SHRM-CP

**** ****** **** *****, **** 44134

216-***-**** acur2y@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

A dynamic human resources professional with extensive experience in all aspects of employee relations, compensation, benefits administration, Workers’ Compensation, succession planning, hiring, recruitment, onboarding, EEO, performance evaluation, HRIS, health/safety, and training/development. Poses a wide range of industry and global experiences. Leverages a keen eye for detail to solve problems quickly, implementing new systems to streamline operations and promoting continuous corporate achievement. Uses strong organizational skills to manage concurrent tasks with cross-functional teams, delivering projects on time and under budget to ensure client satisfaction.

EXPERIENCE

NORFALCO, INC., A GLENCORE COMPANY, Seven Hills, Ohio

Human Resources Manager, Corporate Office, 2007-2015

Directed multiple facets of human resources and benefits management for six company entities in U.S., including annual renewals with multiple carriers, plan design, and administration of medical, dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, AD&D, STD, LTD, COBRA, wellness programs, 401(k), and pension plan. Held responsibility for onboarding, performance reviews, policies/procedures, job descriptions, Workers’ Compensation, FMLA, annual audits, and testing as well as staff training. Oversaw compensation, including wage surveys and evaluating and writing job descriptions. Managed payroll for U.S. entities and expatiates, including maintenance of employee benefit and HR records.

Researched, selected vendors, and presented recommendation to executive team.

Successfully implemented and maintained HRIS system to manage U.S. benefits/employee data and maneuver through annual renewals for all U.S. entities.

Introduced and executed wellness program for U.S. and Canadian entities for five years. Resulting in lower annual renewal rates.

Maintained annual benefit renewals under 10%.

Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal laws/policies, including Workers’ Compensation in multiple states.

Worked closely with senior management on succession planning.

COMMUNICARE HEALTH SERVICES, ARISTOCRAT BEREA NURSING HOME, Berea, Ohio

Human Resources Director, 2003-2007

Held responsibility for multiple facets of human resource and payroll functions for 300 employees. Led recruitment for nursing and non-nursing staff. Oversaw new-hire orientations, coordinated background checks, and developed retention plans. Managed wage/benefit administration, Workers’ Compensation, safety, and OSHA standards. Directed employee relations, employee evaluation, and staff development and training. Ensured compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations. Coordinated HRIS implementation and daily maintenance. Contributed to elimination of agency nursing in facility.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

CLEVELAND CLINIC HOME CARE SERVICES, Cleveland, Ohio, Human Resource Generalist, 2002. Temporary assignment covered for a maternity leave. Recruitment of home health nursing staff and children’s hospital staff. Resolved employee relations issues for the home healthcare staff and Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital staff, union and non-union, total of 600 employees.

NOOK INDUSTRIES, INC., Cuyahoga Height, Ohio, Human Resources Manager, 2000-2002. Held responsibility for multiple facets of HR and payroll functions for 150 employees. Managed recruitment for multiple levels of organization, including new-hire orientations. Led benefit administration and plan design. Oversaw employee evaluation process. Coordinated Workers’ Compensation, safety, and OSHA standards. Directed HRIS implementation and daily maintenance. Processed and maintained weekly payroll system.

STANDBY SCREW MACHINE PRODUCTS COMPANY, Berea, Ohio, Human Resources Manager, 1997-2000. Created, developed, and maintained HR/payroll department for 275 employees. Took company from manual to electronic system. Established policies and procedures, writing company handbook. Exceeded deadline. Implemented payroll/HRIS computer system within six months. Generated job descriptions and performance evaluations. Evaluated, designed, and enhanced employee benefits package, including 401(k) and wellness programs. Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal issues. Recruited for multiple levels, including upper management and regular/temporary labor, assessing departmental needs. Created and implemented employee orientation.

Evaluated and determined company/departmental training needs, including OSHA, ISO 9000, supervisory, and job skills training. Developed compensation program. Oversaw health/safety, OSHA, and Workers’ Compensation issues/claims. Designed and oversaw incentive programs as well as drug-free workplace program. Managed employee relations issues, including EEOC matters, unemployment cases, and additional employee issues.

THE CLEVELAND JOB CORPS CENTER, MTC, Cleveland, Ohio, Human Resource Manager, 1995-1997. Led HR department for 150 employees. Recruited for multiple levels of company. Managed disciplinary actions, terminations, staff training, affirmative action, EEO, and employee relations issues, including union avoidance. Oversaw performance evaluations, employee benefits, 401(k), and Workers’ Compensation claims. Facilitated supervisor/manager retreats and special projects.

THE PERLMUTER PRINTING COMPANY, Cuyahoga Heights, Ohio, Plant Personnel Manager, 1992-1995. Performed hiring process. Led employee relations, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, terminations, exit interviews, unemployment, and welfare claims for 350 employees. Coordinated up to 100 part-time employees for production and staffing needs. Conducted training sessions for hourly employees and supervisors. Installed and maintained HRIS computer system. Contributed to opening of new division of 30 employees. Held responsibility for conducting special projects.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO, Toledo, Ohio

B.B.A., Personal and Industrial Relations, 1991

CERTIFICATION

Professional in Human Resources PHR, 1991

SHRM Certified Professional SHRM-CP, 2015

AFFILIATION

Society for Human Resource Management

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ADP Payroll, HRB Systems, Ceridian

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