Human Resources Manager

Lisa Schuld

**** ********* ***** ***** * Sagamore Hills, OH 44067

216-***-**** *********@*****.***

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Trusted Human Resources Partner Fostering Internal Collaboration and Buy-In to Corporate Mission

Value Offered:

Strategic thinker translating executive vision into organizational goals and recruiting / retention efforts towards attracting top-performing talent.

Builds career development, performance, and succession plans to drive company evolution and goal achievement.

Communicative people person who easily relates to all levels within companies by breaking down silos and maintaining open door, active-listening approaches.

Calibrates compensation and incentive programming to fit within corporate budgetary goals; mitigate risk to protect companies from financial liabilities.

CAREER EXPERTISE:

HR Business Partner Organizational Development Policies / Procedures Human Resource Plans Recruiting Talent Development Training Onboarding Succession Plans Affirmative Action EEO Safety Risk Mitigation Compliance Compensation Benefits Administration Corrective Action Terminations Performance Improvement Plans Learning Strategies Professional Development Business Performance KPIs Performance Evaluations Troubleshooting Needs Assessments Budget Promotions Employee Relations Workflows Salary Surveys Mergers / Acquisitions

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Class A Products – Macedonia, OH

Human Resources & Office Manager, 1/2014–current

Stepped into office management role at small school supply distributor; specific emphasis on human resources including recruiting, hiring, training, orientation, handbook development, performance management, KPIs, corrective actions, terminations, compensation, compliance, scheduling, and documentation.

Built up talent pipeline by networking within community groups and personal connections; identified right-fit personnel and verified credentials before setting up contractor agreements and ensuring proper documentation.

Implemented roll-out of QuickBooks as company’s first-ever accounting system to properly process employee billings and comply with account requirements.

Developed first employee handbook outlining policies and procedures, including job expectations, reporting structure, and organization chart, as well as federal, state, and local employment information.

BASF (acquired Master Builders from Degussa, formerly SKW) – Beachwood, OH

Manager, Human Resources Construction Chemicals Division, 1/2001–7/2013

Retained through multiple company mergers / acquisitions in recognition for organizational history and expertise. Oversaw HR functions for 500 employees (executive to manufacturing staff). Administered benefits, open enrollments, compensation, hiring, performance management, compliance, reporting, and documentation within multi-national, matrixed organization. Supported a remote field sales force located throughout U.S. and Canada.

Delivered new benefit program after BASF took over company ownership which delivered consistent enrollment numbers; integrated previous program into new one to create new streamlined plan.

Created clear reference resource to 1,200 employees on how medical, pension, 401K, LTD, and STD benefits were handled; worked with benefit team and new owner’s benefit department to clarify all issues.

Engineered 100% employee participation in career development program by creating training material for predominantly senior workforce (exempt); prepared them for career progression and ways to stay relevant.

Delivered 95% retention rate by establishing competitive incentive plans, providing company commitment to staff development, and structuring consistent performance management plans.

Updated policies / procedures and employee manuals to protect company from risk and comply with changing regulations, as well as provide consistency during ownership change.

Led company reorganization that removed redundancies and top-graded staff post-merger; conducted top-down assessment of staff strengths and job needs to create strong assignments.

Drove down workers’ compensation claims by implementing safety-first mentality through trainings and oversight of safety committee which was on constant lookout for potential hazards.

Filled job vacancies quickly by maintaining company’s profile within target recruiting areas; built up company employment brand.

Revamped sales team incentive compensation program to ensure company remained competitive within marketplace for attracting top talent.

EDUCATION

Notre Dame College – South Euclid, OH

Program coursework in Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Human Resource Management

Professional Development:

Human Resource Executive Leadership Program, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI

Human Resource Management coursework, University of Phoenix – Tempe, AZ

Human Resource Management coursework, America Intercontinental University – Houston, TX

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