Human Resources Employee Relations

Barbara Zarr

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SPECIALIST - VOLKSWAGEN

Chattanooga, TN

***********@*******.*** - 503-***-****

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SPECIALIST

VOLKSWAGEN - Chattanooga, TN - 2012 to Present

Provide comprehensive employee relations support for one of the world's leading automobile manufacturers. Lead essential human resources functions, to include employee relations, performance management, coaching, conflict resolution, and employee development for indirect employees. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SPECIALIST

DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA - Portland, OR - 2006 to 2011 Provided comprehensive employee relations support for leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles in North America (formerly Freightliner LLC).

Led essential human resources functions, to include employee relations, performance management, and high-volume internal/external recruiting of multifunctional staff of approximately 850 employees across three departments. Recruited, screened, and recommended selection of applicants to build reliable, quality candidate pool. Monitored and enforced adherence to company-wide human resources policies and standard processes. Conducted feedback meetings to facilitate performance management. Effectively researched and launched anti-harassment training. Managed disputes and implemented resolution methods. Selected accomplishments:

• Served as strategic adviser and HR subject matter expert to management regarding employment law, coaching, performance management, standard HR practices, and company policies.

• Led team to plan and execute successful rightsizing process, ensuring smooth separation and proposing/ negotiating generous outsourcing packages; also coordinated career fair for exiting staff to facilitate positive job search.

• Played instrumental role in planning and coordinating special projects, including online new hire orientation; web toolkits for hiring, transferring, and exiting staff; enhancement of employee discount offerings; and creation of company volunteer program.

• Proactively identified opportunities for improvement and championed positive organizational change. HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

RADIALL INCORPORATED - Vancouver, WA - 1997 to 2005 Served as strategic partner in planning/implementing human-resources needs in competency center for global manufacturer of technologically advanced, small antenna products. Assessed and coordinated short- and long-term staffing requirements. Interfaced with other managers on workforce requests. Hired and trained personnel for positions ranging from entry level to management. Created, monitored, evaluated, and improved recruitment system. Developed performance management and compensation systems as well as HR metrics. Evaluated training needs and designed/facilitated training programs to enhance workforce capabilities. Fostered positive employee morale by continually improving benefits offering and coordinating activities for staff welfare. Authored and enforced company's work policies and procedures. Accurately performed payroll processing and administrative activities. Selected accomplishments:

• Promoted to Human Resources Manager for three Radiall U.S. sites in 2002.

• Heightened efficiency of programs, policies, practices, and processes to meet strategic and operational human-resource needs.

• Consistently maintained compliance with state and federal employment laws and regulations.

• Energetically developed progressive and proactive benefit programs.

• Innovated and facilitated system of performance management.

• Networked with human-resource professionals in area to share and exchange ideas.

• Developed partnerships with outside resources to maximize company's HR function. EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration

PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY - Portland, OR

Bachelor of Science in Social Work

ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY - St. Louis, MO

LINKS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbarazarr

CERTIFICATIONS

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

December 2002 to February 2018

SHRM - SCP

December 2015 to December 2018

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Core competencies include:

• Continuous Improvement

• Recruiting Leadership

• Budget Oversight

• Regulatory Compliance

• Strategic Planning & Execution

• Policy Development / Revision

• Training Program Development

• Interviewing & Assessment

• Cost Containment

• Executive Collaboration

• Fair Labor Practices

• Dispute Resolution

Technologies

Peoplesoft, ADP payroll / HRIS systems, MS Office (Word, Excel), and Lotus Notes

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