LYNNETTE D. UNDERWOOD

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Cell 248-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Performance-driven Human Resources Professional with Corporate and Plant experience in developing HR processes, programs and systems that drive organizational development in non-union and union environments. Successful with implementing HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy. Over twenty-five years of HR leadership and labor-contract experience with UAW.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Human Resources Manager December 2018 – Present

Dana Power Technologies St. Clair, MI

As of January 2022, transferred to Dana St. Clair plant to manage HR operations and develop positive employee relationships with 200+ hourly union employees and provide guidance and direction to managers and staff development to prepare plant for closure. Currently mentoring one HR Generalist/Payroll team member.

Dana Incorporated Light Vehicle Warren, MI

Major Duties:

Manage the HR department and function at a plant level ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local laws.

Mentor, train and supervise four HR team members in a fast-paced environment with 700 hourly and 150 salaried employees.

Manage all contract administration, complaint-disciplinary procedures, and investigations.

Major Accomplishments:

Streamlined HR administrative duties and cross-trained HR team members to provide excellent customer service to all hourly and salaried employees.

Improved the onboarding-orientation programs for new employees and supervisors to develop more knowledgeable and effective team members.

Bridged management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, and other issues.

Human Resources Manager May 2016 – December 2018

Neapco Drivelines LLC Belleville, MI

Major Duties:

Responsible for strategically managing the HR functions at the plant level and ensuring compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations.

Manage processes such as performance management, succession planning, training and development.

Manage recruiting process to identify the best candidates for professional and hourly positions.

Responsible for labor relations including the interpretation and administration of a union contract for 450+ bargaining unit employees on three shifts.

Major Accomplishments:

Member of management negotiation team that successfully negotiated a new UAW contract in three months.

Reduced the misuse of FMLA intermittent usage by 25%.

Human Resources Manager June 2008 – May 2016

Flex-N-Gate LLC Royal Oak, MI

Major Duties:

Responsible for all human resource functions that included executing time and attendance, leaves of absence, FMLA, worker’s compensation, S&A and UI claims and benefit administration for 350+ bargaining unit employees on three shifts and 50 salaried employees.

Strong employee relations, and successful in solving problems promptly and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees.

Implemented new disability-transitional work process to reduce the duration of on-the-job injuries.

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Continued - Flex-N-Gate LLC:

Major Accomplishments:

Managed and successfully executed a new staffing and hiring plan for a major new program launch.

Member of management team that negotiated two successful contracts with the UAW in 2009 and 2014.

Responsible for the development and implementation of an Apprenticeship Program.

Human Resources Manager January 2007 – December 2007 (Plant closed)

Collins & Aikman/Mayco LLC Port Huron, MI

Major Duties:

Responsible for leadership of the HR department and four human resource representatives that included benefits administration, FMLA, key performance metrics, workers’ compensation, and safety training.

Responsible for labor relations including the interpretation and administration of a union contract for 550 bargaining unit employees on three shifts.

Responsible for initiating all employee notices and documentation to the union and government officials in compliance with the WARN Act of this Plant closure.

Major Accomplishments:

Member of management team that negotiated the Plant termination agreement with the Union.

Plant closed, and a select few managers were contacted to re-open Plant with a new employer. In 4-days contacted 175 former hourly employees to return and get Plant back into full production for three months.

People Services (HR) Manager October 2005 – October 2006

Android Industries LLC Warren, MI

Major Duties:

Member of leadership team to open and launch a new JIT Plant with two shifts and 280 hourly employees and 35 salaried employees.

Member of Safety Committee, Layered Audit and Quality Systems Team.

Responsible for hourly and salaried recruiting, including job fairs and employee testing, facilitated 5-day Orientation and team building activities, and drove culture & organizational change throughout the plant.

Major Accomplishments:

Developed Human Resources key performance metrics in accordance with lean manufacturing methods.

Assisted sister plant in Illinois to recruit and hire 200 hourly employees in one week as customer pulled up Launch by one-month.

Corporate Human Resources Manager October 1998 – September 2005

Sr. Human Resources Generalist Chesterfield, MI

Lionel LLC

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in business administration – Northwood University, Midland, MI

COMPUTER & OTHER EXPERIENCE

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Infinium AS400 System

Kronos Time and Attendance Optimum Solution Inc. HR/Time & Attendance

Kronos HR/Payroll System Spectrum HRIS

Org Plus Plex HR, Time & Attendance Software

RPM HR, Time & Attendance Software e-Connect HRIS and e-Time ADP & SAP

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