Human Resources Resource

Tanya k. stack

** ****** ******* *** *******, NY 14580 Cell: 585-***-**** **********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Innovative HR professional with 17 years of progressive experience including: exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and relationship building skills. Able to successfully assume a challenging role with a strong emphasis on employee relations, training, staffing, recruitment, and organizational development. Driven to deliver results, while maintaining integrity and quality. Excellent communication skills at all organization levels. Strong ability to work with and lead cross functional teams, able to build relationships quickly and manage a dynamic environment effectively and lead change.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Lonza - Rochester, New York

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER 7/2012 to 8/2016

• Responsible for all human resource activities for 170 employees, reporting directly to the Global HRBP, Operations

• Member of Rochester Staff Management Team

• Strategic Partner in organizational planning, recruitment, retention and employee and management development

• Provided guidance to management team and employees on human resources issues, employee conflict resolution,

policy interpretation and complaint investigation while ensuring procedures are followed

• Developed, implemented and communicated HR policies and procedures and developed US Handbook

• Led all recruitment activities; including creating and updating job descriptions, implementing recruiting strategies

and programs to identify external talent, conduct all hiring activities for site

• Developed onboarding program for Rochester, and lead onboarding process and new hire training

• Managed new hire orientations, employee terminations and exit interviews, restructuring and position eliminations,

and Performance Improvement Plans

• Led Succession Planning and create Individual Development Plans

• Prepared reports for compliance with legal and regulatory requirements (i.e. AAP, OSHA, EEO-1, etc.)

• Worked closely with Benefits Specialist and Legal on STD, LTD, WC and ADA

• Conducted workplace investigations and Ethics Complaint investigations

• Developed and communicated new Department Certification plans

• Worked closely with Plant Manager and Global HRBP on Compensation Structure across site

• Led and monitored performance review process for all salaried and hourly employees

• Led, monitored and communicated results for Life@Lonza Survey for Rochester plant

Arnold Magnetic Technologies - Rochester, New York

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR 2/2010 to 7/2012

• Managed the Payroll Administrator & HR Assistant, while providing support for all payroll functions as well as the

HR & Safety Coordinator in Marengo, IL

• Responsible for all human resource activities for 300 employees (4 divisions), reporting directly to the General

Manager; provide support to 4 GM’s in all facets of Human Resources

• Member of Management Team and Safety Team

• Strategic Partner in organizational planning, recruitment, retention and employee and management development

• Benefit Specialist for all divisions

• Provided guidance to management team and employees on human resources issues, employee conflict resolution,

policy interpretation and complaint investigation while ensuring proper procedures are followed

• Managed employee relations, communication activities, progressive discipline and terminations, including

investigation of employee harassment claims, discrimination, and policy violations

• Provided advice and consultation to employees on policy interpretation, performance coaching, conflict resolution,

and career development

• Developed implemented and communicated HR policies and procedures and employee handbook

• Led all recruitment activities

• Prepared reports for compliance with legal and regulatory requirements (i.e. AAP, OSHA, EEO-1, 5500 filing, etc)

• Managed new hire orientations, employee terminations and exit interviews, including leading all aspects of

Reductions In Force, Succession Planning

• Implemented and Lead an Activities Team and Wellness Program, renew Recognition Program, created Employee

Job Posting and Promotion Program, implemented Training and Development initiatives and Tuition

Reimbursement

Robert Bosch Corporation, Security Systems Division - Fairport, New York

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER11/2007 to 12/2009

• Responsible for all human resource activities for 300 employees, reporting directly to Director of Human Resources

for North America; reported directly to President for interim period

• Provided support to 10 Vice Presidents in all facets of Human Resources

• Benefit Specialist for Fairport Location which includes Medical, Dental, COBRA, 401k, FSA, STD, FMLA

• Provided guidance to management team and employees on human resources issues, employee conflict resolution,

policy interpretation and complaint investigation while ensuring proper procedures are followed

• Managed employee relations, communication activities, progressive discipline and terminations, including

investigation of employee harassment claims, discrimination, and policy violations

• Provided advice and consultation to employees on policy interpretation, performance coaching, conflict resolution,

and career development

• Developed, implemented and communicated HR policies and procedures

• Lead all recruitment activities; created and updated job descriptions, implemented recruiting strategies and programs

to identify external talent; conducted all hiring activities for both professional and hourly staffing, including

candidate assessment; areas of recruitment

• Assisted the Leadership Team in the preparation and administration of the annual salary review and bonus process,

as well as measuring future potential

• Managed new hire orientations, employee terminations and exit interviews, including leading all aspects of

Reductions In Force

• Led Associate Survey 2009 for both Fairport and Lancaster facilities originating from Corporate Headquarters

(Stuttgart, Germany)

Angiotech BioCoatings, Inc. - Rochester, New York 3/2001 to 9/2007

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER1/2006 to 9/2007

• Responsible for all human resources and benefit activities for Angiotech US across 5 different states; reported

directly to V.P. of Human Resources U.S.

• Provided guidance to management team and employees on human resources issues, employee conflict resolution,

policy interpretation and complaint investigation, while ensuring proper procedures were followed

• Created and updated job descriptions, implemented recruiting strategies and programs to identify external talent

• Conducted all hiring activities for both professional and hourly staffing, including candidate assessment

• Administered all company benefit programs including: 401k, Medical, Dental, COBRA, short-term disability, long-

term disability, FMLA, worker’s compensation, and FSA

• Managed employee relations, communication activities, progressive discipline and terminations, including

investigation of employee harassment claims, discrimination, and policy violations

• Provided advice and consultation to employees on policy interpretation, performance coaching, conflict resolution,

and career development

• Core team member in developing and implementing standardized HR policies and procedures across the U.S.,

including standardized employment documents

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST1/2005 to 1/2006

HUMAN RESOURCES, BENEFITS, ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL COORDINATOR 7/2002 to 1/2005

HUMAN RESOURCES & PAYROLL ASSISTANT 03/2001 to 07/2002

Express Personnel Services, Inc. - Rochester, New York

RECRUITER 08/1999 to 03/2001

• Assessed, screened and interviewed job candidates

• Recommended finalists and filled staffing needs within the defined service and performance criteria

• Visited client sites

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Science Degree, Double Major: Psychology and Health Science, State University of New York College

at Brockport, New York

• Human Resources Management Certificate, Rochester Business Alliance

• SHRM Certification – currently preparing for SPHR Certification Exam

SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS:

• SAP, Taleo, Oracle, ADP, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point

HONORS & ACTIVITIES:

• Second Degree Black Belt in Mixed Martial Arts

• Member of Safety Committee and Management Team

• Implement and Lead the Activities Team and Wellness Program

• Team Leader for annual United Way Campaign, Eat Well Live Well Program, Led Hillside’s Holiday Adopt a

Family, St Joseph’s Villa Holiday Wishes Program and Catholic Family Center’s Adopt a Family Program

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

• The Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)

• Rochester Business Alliance

Contact this candidate