Manager Human Resources

Jill M. Gierke

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Oregon, OH *3616

Cell# 419-***-****, **********@***.***

Education:

The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio

Bachelor of Arts, Communication, Minor in Sociology

M.Ed. Higher Education Administration

Work Experience:

Allermuir (International Furniture Manufacturer) June 2014 to Present

Human Resources Manager - report to Plant Manager, non-union; no direct report, new facility start-up

Primary responsibilities include employee/labor relations, ensure all HR policies are supported, carried out, and communicated clearly for 100 employees, recruiting, and benefits administration

First HR role for company’s U.S. headquarter to reporting to local Controller/Plant Manager

Accomplished in high-volume recruiting, growing US headcount from 29 to 126 in 19 months, doubling according to plan between November 2014 and Mar 2015, timed with new location move

Developed recruiting strategy to fill hard-to-recruit positions e.g. industrial sewer and upholster by targeting automotive interior workers; boat canvas and sails crafters, craft stores, creating an in-house off-shift training program for staffing and career advancement

Created and implemented HR practices, procedures & policies e.g., attendance policy/point-system; electronic time and attendance system enabling data collection/access. Revised existing policies e.g. travel, tuition, cell phone, music, dress code (added uniform), etc.

Created and conducts orientation program for hourly and salaried employees

Conducts Leadership Training; met with leaders on 1:1, weekly Wednesday huddle – safety, on time delivery and HR targeted topics; conducted frontline leadership training on basics e.g. training harassment, smoking policy, handling employee concerns, etc.

Provides necessary coaching/counsel to employees

Co-authored revised employee handbook

Leading Employee Skill Identification for promotion; succession planning. Approaching delivery and communication of succession planning to engage and not alienate leaders and employee, positioning as career investment. Collaborated with managers to develop relevant, easy to exemplify and communicate matrix criteria. Partnered with leaders and identified engaged learners for new and additional training; to invest training. Created How to Train-up for sustainability in absence of leaders.

Planning for benefits administration; daily hand-on administration and employee/leader/vendor communications. Works with health plan TPA/broker, plant, and president and controller to select plan(s). Coordinated meetings, trained employees to online/benefit site enrollment, educated employees to benefit plans, design, and eligibilities. Ongoing management of QLE at employee-level. Provides documentation/forms and transmits to representative

Conducts Individual Retirement Accounts eligibility and participation, conducting education meetings

Introduced Wellness and facilitates Wellness program. Developed and disseminated employee involvement questionnaire to design program elements. Launched smoking cessation and join health club benefit (46 joined)

Worker’s Compensation administration: reporting injury, report review, file set-up, treatment report, ergonomic facility review, urgent care provider tour; train staff to mandatory actions/how program works, TPA and case management coordination; provide video-evidence for hearings, transition programs, discount programs; implemented OHSA 300 log, post-accident drug-screens, etc.

Implementing Safety Program

FMLA, Disability, and Unemployment administration. Provide documentation, communications and follow ups.

Magna/ Vehtek Systems, Inc. (Tier-1 Automotive Supplier - metal stamping and robotic welding) Sept. 2012 to June 2014

Reported to HR Manager, non-union, grew from 250-700 employees; new facility start-up; large automotive launch support

Senior Human Resource Generalist/Analyst

Ensured Magna’s Human Resources systems and policies were consistently applied based on principles of Magna’s Employee’s Charter, and in compliance with Federal, State and local regulations; promoted and facilitated Open Door process and Fair Treatment

Counseled and supported team members and management on employee relations matters; achieved balanced level of positive team member relations, maintained high profile with plant team members, strong advocate ensuring timely resolution of concerns and issues

Administered Job Posting program; conducted recruiting activities and on-boarding to support production requirements

Assisted in developing and conducting new Team Member orientations to cover company policies and procedures, and benefits information and administration, open enrollment

Assisted in administration of division’s drug testing program and maintained statistics

Maintained division job description program

Maintained Employee Handbook, timely incorporated policy revisions and ensured adherence throughout company

Administered all division benefit programs and served as resource on benefit issues; prepared and conducted presentations to encourage health and education on insurance cost containment

Administered Workers’ Compensation program, FMLA program and disability management

Provided counsel and support to Human Resources Manager and provided necessary backup in manager’s absence.

Ensured timely completion of relevant portions of Employee Opinion Survey Action Plan

Provided back up to payroll processing

Assisted in administering PeopleSoft database, ensuring data integrity/current, and liaised with Magna Corporate as appropriate

Promoted and ensured full utilization of communication channels, enabling continuous dialogues among Team Members, Direct Leaders and management

Encouraged safety and housekeeping practices and lead by example

Participated in Continual Improvement activities

Coordinated and collaborated as company representative for Bureau of Workman’s Compensation Company

Participated in Suggestion planning efforts

GreenLine Foods, Inc. (Produce Manufacturer), Reported to CFO, non-union December 2010 to May 2012

Director of Human Resources

Reporting to CFO, primary responsibilities included labor relations, ensure all HR policies are supported, carried out, and communicated clearly for 300+ employees

Directed staff of payroll entry, benefit administration, health and safety

Provided necessary coaching/counsel to employees

Co-creator of company’s first employee handbook and succession planning efforts

Direct support for employee needs for multi-state locations

Employee Skill Identification for promotion

Assist with Benefit and Worker’s Compensation Administration

Introduced Wellness and facilitated program

The University of Toledo, College of Arts & Sciences, Reported Associate Dean of College Dean, Christine Hubbert November 2004 to Dec. 2010 (non-union departments and role)

Recruitment Coordinator / Orientation Advisor / Orientation Instructor, Nov. 2004 - Aug. 2009

New Student Orientation Advisor and First Year Experience Instructor

Serve as Arts and Sciences liaison with Enrollment Services. Attend meetings and communicate with Arts and Sciences College office staff about Enrollment Services program and processes

Coordinate initial follow-up communication about the College of Arts and Sciences with high school students

Recruit faculty and staff for follow-up contact with prospective students

Develop written Arts & Sciences Recruitment Strategic Plan 04/05, 05/06, 06/07; to include transfer students

Oversee all recruitment activities for The College of Arts and Sciences

Establishing contacts with area high schools teachers, visiting classrooms for A&S career presentations

Created all A&S recruitment print materials

Coordinate all College of Arts and Sciences Departmental Scholarship offers

The University of Toledo, Health Professions Living Learning Community (HPLLC) – U of T, Aug. 2009 - Dec. 2010

Reported to: Associate Dean of Pharmacy, Assistant Dean of Social Science, and Dean of Health & Human Services (Colleges)

Director

Plan, coordinate and implement a comprehensive residential living experience for students enrolled in health-related programs

Provide positive living-learning environment with emphasis on academic success and fostering positive individual and community relationships

Develop extensive and purposeful partnerships and networks with university services and centers engaged with health profession students

Coordinate study groups and tutoring options with the Learning Enhancement Center and other help centers

Schedule and promote academic advising in the residence hall

Engage HPLLC students in campus and community events, service and outreach

Identify needed services in collaboration with students and college advising staffs

Other Employment – diverse, small companies; gained rudimentary HR experience resigning as sold/closed.

Conducted AFLAC presentations; tracked worker’s compensation; benefit administration and performing some very basic payroll tasks.

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