Rebecca Casanova

**** *. ****** ** **** Jordan, UT 84081 801-***-**** acz4o1@r.postjobfree.com

Human Resources

Extensive background in collective bargaining agreement bargaining and management, FMLA, FLSA, Wage and Hour Laws, employee investigations, I-9 compliance, DOL investigations and unemployment management.

Professional Experience

HARMONS – West Valley City, UT

To value our associates and exceed the customer's expectations.

Director of People Support, Human Resources, 6/14/16 to Present

Key Results:

Meet weekly with the Board of Directors on all employment matters.

Perform investigations and offer remedy regarding Sexual Harassment, Wage & Hour Law, EEO, and Civil Rights complaints.

Lowered Unemployment Tax Rate to lowest allowable in Utah saving over $1M annually.

Created RFP and awarded contract to new Unemployment Cost Management vendor saving over $10K quarterly.

Restructured company pay scales in accordance DOL changes to the FLSA Exempt wage rules.

Staffed a new store with more than 250 associates in over 75 different job descriptions.

Certified to interpret Simmons Surveys using the principles of Understanding Character.

Assistant Director of People Support, Human Resources, 12/5/2014 to 6/13/2016

Key Results:

Created RFP and awarded contract to new vendor for pre-employment background screenings increasing accuracy of results by more than 30%.

Assisted in staffing a new store 300 miles away with more than 250 associates in over 75 different job descriptions.

Advised Store Directors at 16 locations on all employee matters for 3,500 associates.

Performed investigations regarding Sexual Harassment, Wage & Hour Law, EEO, and Civil Rights complaints.

Provided training to department managers regarding employment laws, proper documentation, discipline, retention and employee appreciation.

Assisted in closing of one location finding internal opportunities for all affected associates resulting in no layoffs.

LANSING SCHOOL DISTRICT Lansing, MI

Provides relevant educational excellence in a safe and nurturing environment.

Staffing Coordinator, Human Resources, 2010 to 12/5/2014

Key Results:

Project coordinator for software conversion from AS400 system to HRIS.

Advised the Director of Human Resources on collective bargaining agreement compliance and interpretation including the effect of newly enacted Right to Work laws.

Staffed, maintained and reported more than 2,000 employees and positions to the State of Michigan semiannually.

Ensured accurate staff certification/licensing for more than 1,000 employees in accordance with the state and federal legislation.

Tracked performance reviews for all employees to ensure compliance with labor contract and Michigan Department of Education (MDE) laws.

Performed investigations regarding EEO, Civil Rights, Sexual Harassment and collective bargaining contract violations.

Administrative Assistant, Deputy Superintendent, 2008 to 2010

Key Results:

Performed in excess of 3,000 criminal background checks for school district volunteers.

Managed all parent contact from Deputy Superintendent for more than 13,000 students.

Tracked performance for more than 25 school administrators.

Scheduled all appointments for the Deputy Superintendent.

Assisted Deputy Superintendent with daily operations of the school district.

Secretary, Post Oak Elementary, 2000 to 2004

Key Results:

Created Access database of the more than 400 students.

Maintained and updated student records.

Assisted with student placement.

Developed a parent/teacher conference program to ensure all parents were contacted about student progress.

MICHIGAN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD GREENVILLE, MI (AL TAQQAUDUM, IRAQ)

Human Resource Specialist, Retired

Key Results:

Received Army Commendation and Army Achievement Medals.

Created a leave program for 208 soldiers while deployed to Iraq from 2004-2005.

Developed program for daily reporting to higher headquarters.

Maintained administrative and medical records for all 208 soldiers.

Ensured all soldiers and families received appropriate benefits.

Education

DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY Lansing, MI

2013 Bachelor – Human Resource Management

Of Note

Professional Development:

PHR (Professional in Human Resources) certification in December 2014

SHRM-CP (Certified Professional) certification in January 2015

Highly proficient in all Microsoft applications

Experience with Oracle and e-Finance HRIS systems

Affiliations:

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Middle States Employers Council (MSEC)

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Lifetime Member

American Legion

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