Wendy Klontz

**** ********* ****

Hampshire, TN *8461

ad1vqa@r.postjobfree.com

931-***-****

QUALIFICATIONS

25+ years’ experience as an HR Professional

Dynamic, Innovative, Forward Thinking

Work closely with the C-Suite and Executive Management

Key liaison individual between hourly field employees and management teams companywide

Graduate of Strategic Leadership Training through Blankenship Seay, Birmingham, AL

Voted as Diversity & Inclusion Professional of the Year for 2018 by MTSHRM

Leader in the industry of Work Based Learning and Career and Technical Training

Team member of DUNN University focused on training, certification.

securing grant money for training through Incumbent Worker Training through American Job Centers

Team member of DUNN Investments Human Resource Task Force

Trained in 360 reviews and continuing education for all employee’s including craft workers into upper level management

Extensive knowledge with Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) and Federal Bonding for reimbursement from federal agencies on placing hard to place workers

Strong oral and written communication skills – conflict resolution

Extensive knowledge of all state, federal and municipal laws impacting employee’s and employer

Job experience shows assertiveness, ability to multi-task and work under pressure, as a team and alone in fast paced and confidential work environment. Experience also shows versatility, organizational skills, leadership, dependability and reliability.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Director of Human Resource/ EEO Officer

(Previously Executive Asst 1998-2000) (Previously HR/PR/Benefits Administrator 2000-2004)

Sept. 1998-Present Civil Constructors, Inc., Franklin, TN

Leader in diversity and inclusion in the workplace

Managing 3 direct reports; Payroll Administrator, Benefits Administrator and HR Generalist

Integral in selecting and implementation of HRIS software, ARCORO (Formerly BirdDog HR) for advertising of jobs, ATS and Onboarding which meets EEO and DOL compliance standards for tracking of applicants, new hires and legal documents such as I9, W4, EVerify, WOTC, VETS, Disabled Individuals and Skill Sets of all applicants.

Key member of TDOT AdHoc Committee, built the curriculum for the new Highway Construction Technician program currently being taught in conjunction with TNDOC

Member & Chairperson of TRBA Workforce Task Committee developing NCCER training for attracting new talent to the construction industry

Overseeing payroll with one direct report for 380-500+ employee base, this includes balancing to general ledger, garnishments, balancing & closings quarterly and annually, preparing W2’s, paying taxes & filing 941, meeting with auditor annually.

Overseeing with one direct report (our Benefits Specialist) Benefits administrating including health insurance, Medical/Dental/Vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, 401K

Key individual in selection process of current and past benefits programs – recently changed our company to a Self-Funded group which in the first year saved $600K annually. Did a carve out of our prescription provider saving an additional $30K on a monthly basis.

Administrating and knowledgeable of required Human Resources laws, including but not limited to EAP/SAP, TNDFWP, DOT, EEO, AAP, OFCCP, Chapter 6 & 7, Civil Rights, FMLA, FLSA, HIPPA and COBRA laws.

Wrote the companies current FMLA Policy, AAP, EAP/SAP Policy, HIPPA Policy and Employee Handbook; approval was received by legal department with very few changes to the policies & handbook prior to implementation.

New Hire onboarding and all new hire orientation and training

Representative in defending for the company during EEOC, Civil Rights, OFCCP, TDOT Audits, FLSA, ATF(Explosives), MSHA, DOT & I9 Auditing.

Representative for the company during Workers Compensation Claims and Dept of Labor Claims that require litigation; this includes research and attending depositions and court trials with legal representation. (Previously)

Key person in hiring process and separation process of employees. Verify employment, work history and pay rates and DOL Appeals and unemployment compensation claims.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS

Key Team Leader in TDOT AdHoc Committee Promoting worker training of Incarcerated Individuals, specifically Minorities & Females in Workforce

APA -American Payroll Association,

GNCAPA-Greater Nashville Chapter of American Payroll Association

MTSHRM-Middle Tennessee Senior Human Resources Management Association

SHRM – National Association for Human Resource Management

NAWIC – National Association of Women In Construction

NAWIC/Greater Nashville Chapter #16

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Norris Teachworth, Retired TDOT Affirmative Action Officer, ad1vqa@r.postjobfree.com,

615-***-****

Kathleen Hancock, Owner Premiere Business Partners, ad1vqa@r.postjobfree.com or 615-***-****

Natalie Douglas, TDOT Affirmative Action Officer 2, ad1vqa@r.postjobfree.com,

or 731-***-****

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