Human Resources Employee Relations

Laura Bryner, PHR

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Academic Credentials

Master of Business Administration, Point Park University, 2001

Bachelor of Science, Human Resources Management, Duquesne University, 1992

Areas of Expertise

Recruiting/Interviewing Pre-employment Testing

New Employee Orientation Policies and Procedures Safety Training

Employee Relations Workers' Compensation Unemployment Compensation

Benefits Administration HRIS Systems FMLA Administration

Training and Development Public Speaking Grant Writing

Professional Certification

PHR-Professional in Human Resources-earned January 2011

Professional History

Field Human Resources Representative/Generalist, Basic Energy Services 2011-2014

Responsible for performing all human resources functions to employees located on remote job sites. Duties include the implementation of policies and procedures, recruitment, retention, MBWA (Management By Walking Around), performance management, training and development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, legal and regulatory compliance.

Recruiting Office Operations Supervisor/Field Office Operations Supervisor, US Census Bureau 2009-2010

As Recruiting OOS, trained and supervised 20 recruiting assistants and clerks, administered the employment test to applicants, reviewed application forms and scheduled applicants for pre-employment testing. Organized and managed recruiting call center. Prepared assignments for subordinates and reviewed work for accuracy and completeness. As Field Ops OOS, assisted in the management of office functions required to support field operations. Supervised 30 clerks and oversaw map printing operations, assignment preparation, quality checks, data entry, and shipment activities. Assigned work to subordinates and ensured accuracy and completeness. Maintained the flow and quality of completed work, making adjustments to expedite production. Applied Equal Employment Opportunity principles in hiring practices, training, and employee development.

Human Resources Manager, Smail Auto Group, Inc. 2005-2008

Responsible for all aspects of human resources for a 350+ employee, multiple location automobile dealership. Areas of responsibility include recruitment, retention, benefits administration, compensation, employee relations administration, training and development, employee relations and discipline, and legal compliance.

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Human Resources Manager, Sharp Visions, Inc. 2004-2005

Responsible for the implementation of policies and programs in the following areas: recruitment, retention, performance management, training and development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, legal and regulatory compliance. Plan and implement corporate wide recruitment and retention programs. Review applications and interview applicants to match experience with specific job related requirements. Respond to employee relation issues such as staff complaints, harassment allegations, and civil rights complaints. Partner with Program Directors on performance discipline and termination actions and other human resources matters. Facilitate, provide and coordinate training (including new employee orientation) to the staff. Participate in the establishment and implementation of HR goals.

Coordinate and manage FMLA and sick leave, ensuring compliance with law. Coordinate Worker's Compensation administration, including reporting, leave management, and claim troubleshooting.

Human Resources Generalist/Nurse Recruiter, UPMC Passavant Hospital 2000-2004

Held responsibility for all nurse and direct patient care services recruitment and employee relations issues. Coordinate college recruitment, internships and job fairs. Share responsibility in conducting new employee orientation. Provide training to nursing leadership regarding human resources policies, procedures, and functions. Responsible for handling employee relations issues for 400+ employees, including investigations and disciplinary actions.

Human Resources Generalist, R. W. Sidley, Inc., Precast Division 1998-2000

Managed all aspects of human resources administration for a concrete manufacturing plant which included creating/establishing/setting up the Human Resources office at the PA plant which included developing all policies and procedures, establishment and implementation of HR goals, increased the plants workforce four times over, from 10 to 40 employees, reducing absenteeism, turnover (by 30%), and lost-time accidents by developing and implementing a safety and attendance incentive program, and reducing UC penalties by successfully representing the company at all UC hearings.

Human Resources Project Manager, Selective Staffing, Inc. 1996-1998

Managed several front-end hiring projects for manufacturing clients, including Sony, Ford, Pacific Bell, GE, and BP Oil. Met with top executives to determine current and future hiring needs and to develop a custom-made hiring process.

Met or exceeded all hiring project goals, improved the hiring process by streamlining interview guidelines for consistency, and consistently completed a minimum of 20 interviews per day.

Human Resources Manager - Healthcare Division, KCS Computer Services 1992-1995

Managed human resources for the Healthcare Division and recruited for the Temporary Services Department. Networked by telephone, mail, advertising, and referrals to obtain candidates for employment. Conducted screening interviews and reference checks. Organized and scheduled selection interviews.

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