ELIZABETH L. PORTER

**** ********* *****, ******** ********, MI 48382 • 248-***-**** • ad14ie@r.postjobfree.com HUMAN RESOURCE LEADER

Experienced manager with expertise in human relations and project management providing inspirational leadership during both challenging and flourishing times. Creative thinker, problem solver and decision maker who effectively balances the needs of employees with the mission of the organization. High-impact communicator successfully presenting and conveying information through written and verbal contact with team members and management. Demonstrates ability to work amongst top executives ensuring the strictest confidentiality and trust.

CAREER HISTORY & PERFORMANCE

FIFTH EYE INC., ANN ARBOR, MI (Position Eliminated) 12/19 – 1/24 Human Resources & Administrative Manager

Perform as an experienced manager supporting a team within a startup Medical Device company in a dynamic work environment. Responsible for supporting the company’s overall human resource management and administrative functions, as well as contributing to quality management, operational procedures and general office administration. Manages recruitment and onboarding process of new team members. Ensures ongoing development and updating of employee handbook, administrative and operational procedures and best practices. A member of the Quality team responsible for creating and implementing regulatory procedures within the quality management system software to ensure compliance throughout the lifecycle of the products. Part of the cybersecurity team working with the Chief Information Security Officer to ensure compliance. Manages and participates in special projects as needed.

Responsible for human resource organization and development.

Developed recruiting and onboarding process.

Manage benefit administration and annual renewal process.

Manage annual performance review process.

Oversee training of personnel and allocate responsibilities.

Plan and coordinate administrative procedures and systems and ways to streamline processes.

Supports, maintains, and updates the Quality Management System (QMS) as the company adds new products.

Provides quality support to the QA/RA Lead and other team members.

Participate in audits to assure departmental quality assurance standards are maintained and prepare and maintain reports on department quality assurance issues.

Develop, review and improve administrative systems, policies and procedures.

Draft, manage, and maintain cybersecurity processes and documents. HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT, SE MICHIGAN 1/19 – 12/19 Consultant for multiple small companies in various industries including life sciences, GPS software, staffing and automation. Worked with companies on a consistent basis to develop and/or improve their processes and procedures that include organizational development, recruiting, performance management, compensation and benefit administration, training and employee handbooks.

Responsible for developing and implementing human resource policies including employee handbooks to ensure legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resource functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are complying for multi-state locations.

Performed personnel file audits to ensure all necessary paperwork was complete and current in all employee files.

Implemented recruiting processes to be used by all department managers when adding headcount.

Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, testing and assisting managers in selecting employees to fill vacant positions.

Created performance review processes to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organizations. Prepared review schedule for both 90-day and annual performance review for each employee.

Created training programs based on organization and departmental needs.

Responsible for assisting international employees with necessary Visa applications to work within the United States, including research for correct documents, filling out, and filing at the appropriate agencies for approval. FIELDSTONE ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING, LLC, AUBURN HILLS, MI 8/16-12/18 Director of Human Resources

Part of a ten-person executive team of a nationally known firm specializing in residential and commercial architecture and engineering. Displayed expertise in all functional areas of human resources, along with providing advice and direction to team members on personnel and training matters. Expanded company from 60 to over 100 employees throughout five offices within two years.

Provided advice and direction to managers and employees on the interpretation of state and federal laws to stay compliant with all regulations and human resource reporting.

Annually reviewed and made recommendations to executive management team for improvement of organization's policies, procedures and practices on personnel matters.

Implemented new all-in-one HR software platform to be utilized for recruiting, on-boarding, employee records and performance management. Trained all team members on how to effectively use new system to benefit their needs.

Plan Administrator for employee benefit plans. These included: medical, dental, life, disability, 401k plan, and paid time off plan. Annual review of plan design and contract negotiations for current or new plans for the upcoming year.

Revised recruiting process and was the first point of contact for all recruiting efforts by pre screening applicants and referring qualified applicants to the hiring managers for consideration. Involved with entire recruiting and on-boarding process.

Developed new hire orientation and held meetings on a quarterly basis for all locations within the company.

Responsible for the completion of annual salary surveys to stay competitive within industry. Provided guidance to managers on salary data for new hires and employee increases through surveys and other resources.

Performed job analysis and developed job descriptions to create appropriate salary structures and ensure that all jobs are evaluated and placed accurately within each department.

Responsible for review of quarterly and annual performance reviews for all employees. Worked with department leaders on merit increases and promotions for their team members.

Responsible for all areas of off-boarding of employees due to resignations or terminations by preparing documentation and assisting managers with terminations. Conducted exit interviews, internal investigations, etc. STIRLING POWER, INC., ANN ARBOR, MI (Company closed) 10/11–8/16 Human Resources Manager

Performed full Human Resource Managerial duties for a renewable green energy start-up company. Facilitated recruiting, hiring, benefits, performance review process, employee relations, recordkeeping, legal issues and company policies. Worked with department managers on a daily basis to ensure balance in the workplace and company policy practices are followed.

Maintained knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resource functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance. Represented organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.

Administered benefits programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, pension plans, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and employee assistance. Involved with annual negotiations with a third-party administrator and renewal process of all plans.

Investigated workplace accidents and prepared the necessary workers compensation reports for the insurance carrier.

Responsible for assisting international employees with necessary Visa applications to work within the United States, including research for correct documents, filling out, and filing at the appropriate agencies for approval.

Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, testing and assisting managers in selecting employees to fill vacant positions. Conducted wage surveys within the labor market to determine competitive wage rates. Planned and implemented new employee orientation.

Implemented a recruiting process to be used by all department managers when adding headcount. Posted internal job postings as well as worked with outside recruiters to fill positions.

Oversaw performance review process to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization. Restructured performance review process in 2011 by revising review format and training managers on the process in a timely manner to complete performance and wage reviews for all employees.

Performed personnel file audit on an annual basis to ensure all necessary paperwork is complete and current in each file. BECTON DICKINSON, INC. (FORMERLY ACCURI CYTOMETERS, INC.), ANN ARBOR, MI 12/08–09/11 Human Resources Manager

Performed full Human Resource Managerial duties for a 70+ employee Medical Device start-up company. Facilitated hiring, recruiting, benefits, performance review process, employee relations, recordkeeping, legal issues and company policies. Worked with department managers on a daily basis to ensure balance in the workplace and company policy practices are followed.

Played an instrumental role in the sale process of the company which included being the administrator of the electronic data warehouse, locating and loading due diligence information, acting as the liaison between the funding company and Accuri for diligence and integration meetings. Supported the CFO in preparing detailed records for stock option and warrant activity since the inception of the company.

Administered benefits programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, pension plans, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and employee assistance. Involved with annual negotiations with a third-party administrator and renewal process of all plans. HIPAA Officer for the local plant.

Maintained knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resource functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance. Represented organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.

Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, testing and assisting managers in selecting employees to fill vacant positions. Conducted wage surveys within labor market to determine competitive wage rate. Planned and conducted new employee orientation. Also implemented a recruiting process to be used by all department managers when adding headcount.

Created an Affirmative Action Plan for the company in 2009 once headcount was above 50 employees. Revised existing Plan with an outside agency to keep current every year.

Participated in Safety Committee roll out of blood donor program in 2010 by creating donor forms and acting as the liaison between donor and the company to ensure confidentiality. Member of the Safety Committee for the company, attending monthly meetings to ensure policies are up to date and compliant with corporate safety rules and regulations. Investigated workplace accidents and prepares the necessary workers compensation reports for the insurance carrier.

Oversaw performance review process to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization. Restructured performance review process in 2010 by revising review format and training managers on the process in a timely manner to complete performance and wage reviews for all employees.

Involved with implementation of new attendance system which was integrated with the payroll system. This system was used as an HRMS system alongside payroll as a one-stop information database for the company. EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO 2008:

Office/Administrative Manager, Kent Bourland and Fulton Eaglin, Attorneys at Law, 04/02-11/03 & 9/89-3/93

Human Resource Employment Specialist, Sallie Hamilton Personnel, 10/01-04/02

Human Resource Generalist, E&E Manufacturing, Inc., 03/00-01/01

Human Resources Coordinator, Forest Health Services, 12/97-03/00

Human Resource Generalist/Admin. Coordinator, Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc., 11/03-12/08 EDUCATION

SIENA HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY, Southfield, MI

Master of Arts – Human Resource Development

CLEARY COLLEGE, Ypsilanti, MI

Bachelor of Business Administration, Executive Secretarial Associate of Business Administration, Administrative Secretarial MEMBERSHIPS & ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Society of Human Resource Management

Notary Public in Oakland County, Michigan

Microsoft Office Suite, Google, BambooHR, Paylocity, Adobe

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