Human Resources Management, Employee Relations, Training, Supervision

Ranae Hadley Dickey

*** **** **** ***** #***, Pleasant View, UT 84414 435-***-**** *******@*****.***

Professional Summary

Human Resources Professional with over 15 years of experience.

Extensive background in Human Resources including strategic benefits, recruitment, performance management, records management, policy development, legal compliance and employee relations issues.

Member of Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and 2010 Bridgerland SHRM Chapter President.

Experienced with HRIS applications (Oracle, ADP, HR Perspective, HR Performer, HR Online, UltiPro) and MS Office.

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Human Resources

Utah State University, Jon M. Huntsman School of Business Logan, UT, 2011

Associates of Science (AS) in Psychology

Dixie College St. George, UT, 1997

WORK EXPERIENCE

Employee Relations Manager July 2015 - current

Barnes Aerospace – Ogden, UT

Contribute to business decisions and strategy to drive profitability and value, integrating business strategies into HR priorities which include positive employee relations, management development and effectiveness, succession planning, alignment of employees and culture, talent acquisition and employee development to ensure an effective, productive and motivated/engaged workforce.

Manage all HR activities including recruiting, employee relations, salary planning, employee training, benefits administration, and all other human resources related activities necessary to support the business needs.

Provide human resources consultation and advice to employees/associates and management on Division organizational issues, programs, practices and initiatives with a focus on positive employee relations and employee engagement as well as to ensure they are being administered fairly and in a manner consistent with corporate policies.

Work effectively with teams and manage with a style that is collaborative, inclusive and balanced in approach to achieve commitments. Continuously seek to improve the quality and effectiveness of the Barnes Aerospace organization through Talent Management including the effective selection, assessment and development of talent.

Human Resources Generalist March 2013 –July 2015

Provided support and assistance to remote location until on-site support was established.

Responsible for staffing all levels of positions.

Facilitation of workforce planning meetings with management.

Talent management including administration and oversight of wage and salary programs, merit planning, job descriptions, performance reviews and competency evaluations.

Maintain applicant tracking required for Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) reporting and assist with other areas of compliance e.g. EEO, OFCCP, VEVRAA, etc.

Develop and deliver all employee communications including All Hands presentations.

Administer and assist in the development of new policies, procedures and standards as well as revision of existing policies to ensure compliance with government regulations

Full administration of various employee relations, community service and fundraising events.

Enhance, develop and deliver new employee orientation to ensure employees gain an understanding of Company programs, procedures and policies.

Coordinate annual benefits open enrollment process and handle on-going benefits administration.

Develop and implement continuous improvement projects in alignment with HR and business objectives.

Maintain Human Resources Information System (HRIS).

Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.

Perform payroll function and ensure government compliance and time keeping accuracy.

Human Resources Generalist July 2008 – Jan 2013

IMDS – Logan, UT

IMDS is a design, development and contract manufacturing company for implantable orthopedic medical devices and surgical tools.

Supervised subordinate HR personnel

Led HR objectives and managed resources in the absence of senior level HR staff.

Administered benefits programs including resolution of coverage and billing discrepancies, functioning as the liaison between provider and employee, and enrollment. Attention to detail led to the identification of provider record discrepancies that resulted in over $3000 reimbursed to the company.

Successfully developed and implemented a state-wide recruiting strategy which involved creative sourcing solutions, training of frontline leadership to improve interviewing skills and managing candidate communications to ensure a positive IMDS experience. Efforts resulted in the sourcing and selection of over 15 critical exempt and non-exempt positions in under 90 days.

Reduced unemployment expenses charged to the company by over $10,000 through effective claims management and documentation.

Revised, initiated and implemented company policies in response to the growing needs of the business which led to the successful resolution of key customer audit findings.

Effectively investigated and resolved multiple performance and personnel issues. Quarterly staffing reviews with supervisors cultivated talent through the identification and facilitation of growth/development opportunities and performance improvement plans.

Established Safety Committee and oversaw the development of several critical safety initiatives.

Implemented new/transitioned employee follow-up program that resulted in increased employee satisfaction, identification of training discrepancies, and opportunities to improve relationships with supervisors.

Identified areas for front line supervisory skill development and administered training program that included performance management, policy/procedure, legal and compliance issues.

Recognized first point of contact for solving employee/manager conflicts and policy/procedure interpretation.

Successfully managed all exempt and non-exempt recruitment activities including on-boarding, new employee training and orientation.

Developed and wrote job descriptions, employee handbook, and supervisor training manual.

Built relationships with employees and established HR as an advocate among them.

Implemented security system in a condensed time frame through partnership with information systems and management team.

Administered workers’ compensation and leave of absence benefits.

Facilitated an I-9 audit and reconciliation that reduced non-compliance findings from 99% to zero.

Administered performance review process including performance management training for supervisors.

Human Resource Specialist Dec 2001 – July 2008

Thermo Fisher Scientific – Logan, UT

Thermo Fisher Scientific supplies analytical instruments, laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables and reagents to provide better workflow solutions.

Efficient management of Workers’ Compensation, OSHA reporting, and Leave of Absence issues in U.S. and Canada locations. Aggressive administration of work restrictions through partnership with physicians and supervisors reduced lost time by over 50%.

Developed and executed safety awareness and accident reduction incentive programs.

Liaison with corporate legal team in ADA, benefits, I-9, and Social Security legal matters.

Administration of paid time off and attendance benefits resulting in significant decreases in the amount of benefits paid in error to employees.

Implemented drug screening policy and provider locations in 17 states.

Responsible for local and corporate level reporting including headcount, organizational charts and time/attendance.

Responsible for training events in U.S. locations including new hire orientation and policies/procedures.

Backup to Payroll Administrator and Benefits Administrator.

Administered and facilitated company newsletter.

Assisted in development and implementation of two new HRIS systems.

Recognized I-9 expert that conducted annual audits to ensure legal compliance.

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