Human Resources Management

Sharon L. Ceglie

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SUMMARY

Talented and highly accomplished Human Resources Management Professional, offering expert and confidential support, HR management, Employee Development and Consulting expertise. Successful and progressive experience in all HR disciplines over the course of a career. Recognized as a hands-on, proactive troubleshooter who can rapidly identify business problems, formulate tactical plans, initiate change, and implement effective programs in challenging and diverse environments. Demonstrated ability to establish HR functions, policies, and practices in start-up situations and develop significant improvements within existing HR departments. Uses outstanding employee relations, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to assess management and employee needs and develop effective solutions. Extensive experience in all facets of human resource assessment, resource planning, employee development, and accelerated recruitment. Excels in meeting objectives using independent action, prioritization, persistence, and leadership skills. Extensive knowledge of state and federal employment laws.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ashtabula Rubber Co. Director, Human Resources 2011 – 2016

Director, Human Resources

Responsible for direction all HR functions of a 160 person non-union manufacturing company.

Implemented an on-going training program for all employees, subjects included: Workplace Safety, Harassment, and Effective Management for Managers, SDS/GHS.

Redesigned compensation program.

Replaced employer funded WC program with a Group Rated program projected savings of $110,000 over 3 years

Successfully defended against 100% of filed unemployment claims.

Advisor to the President/CEO on employee and business issues.

Repositioned the HR Department into a functioning and respected business unit through daily employee engagement.

Recruitment of exempt and non-exempt employees.

Member of ARC 401k and Investment committee.

Chosen by the CEO as the only member of the Senior Management Team to assist in leading, along with our consultant, a culture and overall organizational restructuring.

Responsible for all employee communications.

Goodwill Industries of Ashtabula and NW PA 2010 - 2011

Human Resources and Talent Acquisition

Redesign and implementation of HR SOP, policy and employee handbook, and safety handbook

Implemented the BWC Drug Free Workplace Program resulting in lower BWC costs.

Effectively recruited hard to find / passive professionals for the Vocational Rehabilitation Department.

CARF accreditation with no recommendations for the Human Resources Department.

Designed, constructed, and implemented the training program with various topics such as:

oHarassment

oWorkplace diversity

oEmployee counseling, engagement and empowerment

oWorkplace Safety

Member of the Executive / Strategic Planning Team.

Responsible for all employee related investigations and follow-up.

Independent Contract Recruiter and HR Consultant 2007 - 2010

Provide recruiting direction to Company Business Leaders of corporate owned location.

Successfully manage RM and GM openings on east and west coasts, including Hawaii (National Restaurant)

Utilized in-house ATS, and gave counsel to clients regarding their ATS upgrade.

Generated and analyzed weekly recruiting reports.

Compensation and commission sales structure design and analysis.

Policy, procedure, and employee handbook design.

InkStop, Inc., Mayfield Village, OH 2005 - 2009

Director of Human Resources and Talent Management

Established start-up HR policies and procedures for store and corporate employees. InkStop, Inc. Grew from zero stores in January 2007 to over 160 stores and 700+ employees

Provide HR direction to management and offer coaching and mentoring to HR personnel and operations managers in the execution of company responsibilities and adherence to rules and regulations in compliance with employment law.

Provide expertise in the establishment of all HR functions including recruitment, benefits, compensation planning, training, project management, employee relations and professional development programs and the establishment of organization structure. Turnover rate below the national average for retail stores.

Spearheaded the development of a Manager and Employee toolkit designed to provide instruction and guidance to managers and employees on a broad range of subjects, from compensation and benefits to harassment, working collaboratively with the HR team to achieve project goals.

Provided guidance to the executive staff regarding benefits, compensations and bonus structure for store and corporate employees.

Responsible for the hiring and on-boarding of all field management and corporate employees.

Implemented Work Style Assessment testing of all field candidates.

Implemented Risk Behavior Assessment testing of all field candidates.

Member of the evaluation committee to select new HR/Payroll vendors.

Managed two direct reports and one indirect report.

Developed a range of online documentation utilizing extensive IT resources to facilitate paperwork flow and developed a structured approach to department document management services, increasing efficiency.

Coordinated the compensation process, evaluating over 40 individual job titles to determine market value and establish guidelines.

SourceOne Healthcare Technologies, Mentor, OH 2004 – 2005

Human Resource Manager/Strategic Business Partner

Directly contribute to company performance by offering expertise, reliability and continuity in HR procedures and performance, establishing clear communication lines between employees and management.

Provide HR direction to management and offer coaching and mentoring to HR personnel and operations managers in the execution of company responsibilities and adherence to rules and regulations in compliance with employment law. Utilized comprehensive knowledge of labor litigation to secure dismissals of 4 lawsuits.

Provide expertise in the establishment of all HR functions including recruitment, benefits, compensation planning, training, project management, employee relations and professional development programs and the establishment of organization structure.

Provide mentoring and direction to HR associates in the execution of daily roles and responsibilities and the management of strategic and tactical HR goals and objectives.

Perform comprehensive analysis of employee concerns to determine weakness in management systems or broad based onsite problems, identify areas for improvement, and offer recommendations for resolutions, while additionally serving as an advocate to employees.

Mediate and direct departments experiencing internal turmoil and provide direction in the development of organizational structure, serving as a strategic business partner to functional management, sales, marketing, customer service, IT, finance, HR, and legal in addition to the Midwest and Service operations.

Develop a comprehensive understanding of department operations, providing expert direction and guidance in the execution of strategic plans and the attainment of overall goals and objectives.

Provide assistance with the design and implementation of an online performance appraisal tool and manage the annual employee review process for responsible areas to ensure the provision of accurate and constructive feedback and professional direction and continued employee satisfaction levels.

Represent the HR function at weekly executive meetings, providing resolutions to companywide issues and direction to executives on a range of corporate issues.

Serve as the management consultant for SourceFun, an employee funded organization that raises funds for a diverse range of charitable organizations such as the victims of Hurricane Katrina among others.

Manage the planning and execution of a range of corporate sponsored events including corporate holiday parties, picnics, and baseball games.

Norman Noble Inc., Cleveland, OH 1998 – 2004

Human Resource Director

Managed HR operations for a multi-site contract manufacturing company, developing the HR function and creating a department structure from start-up and coordinating functions for 2 plants and over 150 employees.

Established and implemented policies, procedures, and confidential personnel files in addition to the development, update, and revision of the company employee handbook.

Provided HR expertise and guidance throughout an extensive ramp up, growing operations to almost 500 employees within a 2-year period of accelerated growth.

Managed the recruitment, interview, and hire of top talent from across the US to positions as Quality Engineers, Tool Designers, Metallurgists, Laser Engineers, and General Managers among others.

Managed the employee recruitment process for 5 plants, developing and implementing effective and consistent recruitment strategies.

Conducted comprehensive training in the areas of employee relations, interview techniques, conflict resolution, and sexual harassment and provided ISO-9000 training for new hires.

Administered the compensation and benefits function and conducted benefits negotiations in line with external market trends and competition.

Developed and implemented an Employee Assistance Program designed to support employees in diverse ways and enhance the employee experience for each individual employee, increasing satisfaction levels.

Maintained the turnover rate below the national average through effective employee communication and support, developing systems that promoted recognition of employees and increasing morale.

Provided expert guidance and direction to the management group and the executive staff, in the area of employee relations and on a vast range of relevant HR topics.

Maintained accurate, up-to-date, and confidential records and managed the timely reporting of OSHA 300, VETS100 and EEOC data, ensuring accuracy, and compliance.

Northern Stamping, Cuyahoga Heights, OH 1995 – 1998

HR Generalist/Payroll Administrator

Education

Bachelor of Arts History

University of Michigan

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