Human Resources Manager
Resume:
Heather H. Allison, PHR
Summary
Well-respected human resources professional who blends strong leadership and solid Generalist skills focusing on employee relations management, recruitment, performance management, benefits, legal issues, compensation, diversity initiatives, and policy development. Exceptional ability to understand people and handle potentially litigious personnel issues in a calm, fair, and intelligent manner. Consistently contribute to bottom-line objectives by providing HR leadership, consultation, and teamwork.
Professional Experience
Human Resources Specialist
– Saint-Gobain ADFORS America, Russellville, AL November 2014 – Present
In order to fully support the EH&S function, the company hired an EH&S Manager moving away from the dual role of HR/H&S. This allowed a broader strategic focus on the HR function within the business. The separation of duties has allowed HR to do the following:
Implement Workforce and Succession Plans
Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital.
Participate in multi-division national project teams within the North American Delegation
Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy to truly become an HR Business Partner
Human Resources/Health & Safety Specialist
– Saint-Gobain ADFORS America. Russellville, AL March 2012 – November 2014
Responsible for day-to-day HR duties including employee relations, staffing, training, benefit administration, succession planning, bonus and merit increase preparation, weekly and semi-monthly payroll processing and reporting for hourly/salary employees, processing workers’ compensation, and general administration of HR policies and procedures.
Participate in the development of and assure the implementation of employee personnel policies, procedures, and programs.
Direct, coordinate, and monitor the recruiting life-cycle to meet manpower objectives
Manage hourly and salary performance management program.
Assure all internal company communication programs including bulletin boards, internal announcements, and job postings are maintained and updated.
Monitor hourly employee attendance program and prepare disciplinary actions when warranted.
Comply with all safety procedures, establishing and promoting the maintenance of a safe, accident-free, and healthy work environment.
Direct the activities necessary to ensure the plant is in compliance with all corporate, local, state, and federal health and safety regulations. Interface with regulatory agencies and divisional personnel to direct the health and safety efforts.
Maintain government-required records and logs as they pertain to OSHA, EPA, EOE, DOT, and the state of Alabama.
Facilitate the investigation of accidents and injuries. Comply and submit corporate and agency reporting of such.
Human Resources Generalist
–Navistar Diesel of Alabama, LLC. Huntsville, AL July, 2008 – December, 2011
Administer the plants Affirmative Action plans from compliance to remedial action, if necessary
Manage the Kronos attendance tracking system, ensuring counseling’s are completed in a timely manner
Provide monthly staffing reports regarding headcount, turnover, hours worked, and attendance
Coach and counsel management on policies, procedures, employment law, and discipline for non-union employees
Manage the leave of absence function: FMLA, short-term disability, and personal leaves
Responsible for SOX compliance within the HRIS system
Conduct new-hire orientations and all exit interviews
Facilitate the management of employee relations, compensation, and benefit issues.
Provide managers/employees with direction and feedback to assist with problem resolution.
Partnered Staffing Manager (Navistar Diesel of Alabama)
– Kelly Services, Huntsville, AL May 2003 – July 2008
Accountable for all business goals including service delivery, recruiting/retention, business development, finance and administration.
Work as an extension of the Human Resource department of Kelly customer developing and maintaining relationships between the customer and Kelly’s employees.
Monitor branch compliance with contractual requirements of the customer.
Collaborate across teams to share information and coordinate on new ideas with various branches.
Responsible for the aggressive management of all workers’ compensation and unemployment claims for branch.
Certifications
PHR (Professional in Human Resources) Certification – January 2016
WCM (World Class Manufacturing) Green Belt in People Development – March 2014
Training/Awards & Recognition
OSHA 30 Hour Card, September 2012
ISO 14001, Recertification Audit (Navistar) - The members of the HR team, in the absence of an environmental representative, each championed a section of the EMS. I handled all aspects of the Monitoring and Measuring section and gained an in-depth knowledge of the environmental monitoring and reporting standards on the state and federal levels.
The Community Volunteer Program of 2010 (Navistar) – The members of the HR team were solely responsible for the development and implementation of the Community Volunteer Program of 2010, which garnered national media attention. Navistar was recognized in People Magazine’s “Heroes Among Us” segment and also received an award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington D.C. November 30, 2010.
Education
Masters of Business Administration
–Trevecca Nazarene University, Nashville, TN May, 2010
B. A. Business Management
–Trevecca Nazarene University, Nashville, TN 2006
Vocal Performance
–Birmingham-Southern College, Birmingham, AL 1991-1993
References
Holly Melonas, Regional Human Resources Manager - Bon Apetit
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Carrie McCrillis, Regional Manager, Strategic Accounts and Operations – Kelly Services
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Carolyn Dodson, Human Resources Generalist – Conversant Biologics
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