HR Manager

Connie Brand

Perrysburg, OH ***** 419-***-**** *********@*****.***

Human Resource Management

Accomplished HR manager and specialist with extensive experience ranging from recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, and training employees to benefits administration, project management, and HR policies and procedures. Expertise in government compliance and reporting, payroll processes, grievance procedures, and employee development. Proven success in reducing benefits costs as well as work-related injuries. Outstanding executive-level communication, employee relations, and time management skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage all HR operations and systems, provide training on safety and injury procedures, and maintain large employee databases.

Areas of Expertise

HR Policies & Procedures

Recruiting, Hiring & Training

Unemployment & Leave

Government Reporting

FMLA Compliance

Project Management

Safety & OSHA Compliance

Affirmative Action Fulfillment

Workers’ Compensation

Payroll: ADP, NOVAtime, E-Time

Benefits Administration & Billing

Employee Relations & Development

SAP, QuickBooks, Kronos, Clarity, HR Perspective, GenPro, FoxPro, and MS Excel, Word & Outlook

Professional Experience

Global One Distribution, LLC, Perrysburg, OH June 2013–Present

TMT, INC., Perrysburg, OH May 2012–May 2013

Human Resource Manager

Manage all aspects of HR program, including all operations and systems. In close collaboration with Logistics/ Transportation team, help maintain compliance for all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requirements on both employer and employee side. Direct all recruiting and hiring processes as well as oversee all salaried and hourly staff. Manage and control benefits for all full-time employees and collaborate with management staff on new business opportunities and projections.

Key Accomplishments

Recruit and hire 160 employees for seasonal project, including developing and maintaining all DOT driver qualification (DQ) files, verifying validity and status of all drivers’ credentials, and ensuring FMCSA compliance for all required training, logging, documenting, and background screenings

Handle administration for all company-owned vehicle registrations, licenses, and IFTA tags

Develop new policies to guarantee compliance with FMCSA requirements, establish preferred provider list, and manage workers’ compensation (W/C) records, OSHA log, and Return to Work (RTW) programs

Instruct managers, supervisors, and associates on safety and injury procedures in compliance with State of Ohio Workers’ Compensation programs

Ensure adherence to current policies and procedures in imposing disciplinary action

Respond to unemployment questions and provide documentation regarding employer’s position

Oversee and monitor employee leaves of absence (LOA), track employee attendance, administer weekly payroll, and process payment for wage garnishments

Manage post-accident investigations for both medical and liability claims, ensuring compliance and coordinating with manager and employee to report to third-party administrator (TPA) or broker

HOSTESS BRANDS, Northwood, OH November 2006–May 2012

Human Resource Associate

Managed and maintained SAP employee database for new hires, current staff, and terminations, as well as benefits, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and DOT data for 900 union and non-union employees. Supported field managers and supervisors and liaised closely with HR manager and unions daily. Managed key projects as requested by corporate team.

HOSTESS BRANDS, cont’d.

Key Accomplishments

Achieved substantial reduction in benefit costs within 3 months of hire date as a result of thoroughly auditing current employee eligibility

Developed new Affirmative Action logging and tracking process to cover midwest region

Processed and determined eligibility for FMLA, short-term disability (STD) and W/C leaves

Ensured compliance with DOT regulations in managing all DOT files for 400+ drivers

Recruited employees, conducted background checks using Verifications Inc., led training for new hires, and monitored benefit eligibility

Reviewed all Union health and welfare (H&W) and pension billings, ensuring accuracy in charges and updates on employees for 17 locations

MIDWEST PRODUCTS FINISHING, INC., Temperance, MI February 2004–November 2006

Human Resource Supervisor (2006)

Human Resource Coordinator (2004–2006)

Managed all daily HR functions for over 280 union and non-union employees, including maintaining personnel and medical files, tracking attendance, and granting vacation and other paid time off (PTO). Liaised daily with employees and management.

Key Accomplishments

Directed recruiting, interviewing, and pre-employment screening for union positions and led orientation for new hires

Managed all health and COBRA benefits, W/C claims, and FMLA, STD, LOA, and 401(k) programs

Utilized GenesisPro and FoxPro programs daily to maintain employee timecard punches and attendance

Handled and enforced all disciplinary actions in conjunction with production supervisors

Complied with all federal and state employment guidelines, managed all unemployment-related correspondence, and maintained employee database with updated personnel data

Responded accordingly to employee grievances after careful review and evaluation

Represented company at regular grievance meetings

Additional experience includes Human Resource Manager/Safety Specialist and Human Resource Administrative Assistant roles with Country Fresh Ohio (Dean Foods), Toledo, OH

Education & Training

Human Resource Certificate, University of Toledo, OH

Court Reporting, Stenotype Institute, Toledo, OH

OSHA 301 Training Course for General Industry

Professional Human Resource Management Review

Diploma, Macomber/Whitney Vocational High School, Toledo, OH

Other training: Labor Law, FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, OSHA Recordkeeping & Guidelines, COBRA

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