STEPHANIE HYSTER

*** *. **** ****** *. Amherst, Ohio 44001 H: 440-***-**** O: 440-***-****

acxgan@r.postjobfree.com

Successful track record in human resources management in both union and non-union facilities, including 20+ years’ diverse management experience as a generalist. An effective communicator with strong leadership and project management skills. Experience includes:

Recruitment (all levels) Employee/Labor Relations Compensation

Safety Benefits Administration Workers’ Compensation

Training Payroll (ADP,Oracle, QuickBooks) (State & Self-insured)

Change Management Accounts Payable/Receivable (ADP) HRB/Ez-labor /Pay-X

Career Highlights

Employee/Labor Relations

oSuccessful relationship building in Union and Non-union environments

oLabor negotiations: UAW, IBEW, OPEIU

Timms Springs (Precision Products Group Inc.) hired after petition for election was filed. Participated in first and second contract negotiations. Lithonia Lighting (Acuity Brands) well established union. Third year of employment issued WARN notice to close plant. Negotiated closing agreement that extended two years. Successfully worked with union to train other facilities on manufacturing processes. Coordinated outplacement programs for salaried personnel. Applied for and accepted benefits under TAA (Trade Adjustment Assistance).

LifeShare Community Blood Services long standing union. Negotiated 3 contacts, second during economic downturn. Major rewrite 3rd year due to purchase by larger blood center.

oInvacare Corporation two non-union facilities experiencing high growth where the company was an ongoing target by the USW and UAW. Successfully thwarted multiple union drives. National Association of College Stores (NACS) non-union association with little to no union activity.

Compensation / Benefits

oExperienced in conducting market studies at all levels of the organization, building pay ranges and establishing competitive compensation strategy.

oExperienced in developing benefits, health and wellness strategies.

oSuccessfully implemented strategy to convert incentive pay to hourly pay while maintaining employee relations and avoided loss of personnel in non-union facility with 800 employees.

Safety/Worker’s Compensation

oExperienced in a variety of safety programs.

oWorker’s compensation – state insured and self-insured.

oImplemented programs to reduce injuries, reduce lost time, implement return-to-work and light duty programs.

Recruitment

oExperienced at all levels.

Employee Involvement / Teams

oLithonia lighting - Six-Sigma and 5-S methedologies

oInvacare – participated in an active employee involvement program. Successfully implemented program with 50% (200 employees) participation.

HRIS

oSystems: ADP Pay-X, HRB, EZ-Labor, PeopleSoft, Oracle, Abra

oParticipated or lead the conversion of four HRIS

Training

oConducted supervisory and employee training on HR and safety topics

Entrepreneur

oCo-owner of excavating company. Maintained accounts receivable/payable in Quick Books for 10 years. Experienced successful growth from sales of $25,000 to $3M

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LifeShare Community Blood Services, Elyria, Ohio 4/08 - present Director of Human Resources

Non-profit manufacturer of blood and components; a primary provider across Northeast Ohio.

National Association of College Stores/NACS Corp/Partnership, Oberlin, Ohio 4/06 – 4/08

Manager of Human Resources

Non-profit association representing college retail market / distributor of college books

Lithonia Lighting, Vermilion, Ohio 9/99 – 3/06 Manager of Human Resources

North America's largest manufacturer of lighting equipment for commercial, industrial and residential applications.

Timms Spring Company, Elyria, Ohio 9/95 – 9/99

Human Resources Manager

Manufacturer of metal stampings, springs and wire form products

Invacare Corporation, Elyria, Ohio 8/84 – 9/95

Employee Relations Manager

Manufacturer of Home Healthcare Products.

EDUCATION

Myers University Completed BA, Business and Human Resources

CERTIFICATIONS

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification (expired)

WINOC – facilitator training (certificate)

Zenger Miller Certified Trainer (Core Supervisory Skills, Team Effectiveness)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook

QuickBooks Professional

ADP HRB Benefits Solutions, Pay-X, Ez-Labor

Volunteer Work

Firelands High School Booster Club

Nativity of the BVM – Church Council

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