Human Resources Manager

Kimberly Burton, PHR **************@*******.***

**** ***** **** **** 336-***-**** (Mobile)

Pleasant Garden, NC 27313

PROFILE

Experienced PHR certified Human Resources Professional with experience in all facets of human resources and safety including: Training/development, strategic planning, employment law, worker’s compensation management, consulting, employee relations, payroll, staffing/retention, comp./benefits, FMLA, performance management, succession planning, safety/health & wellness, OSHA requirements, and event planning. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage numerous projects and programs simultaneously. 20 years of HR management experience in manufacturing and service environments. Excellent communicator with extensive experience in problem solving.

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

PHR, and Notary Public certifications

Member of the Guilford County Human Resources Association & SHRM

Previous member of the Alamance County HR Association

Thorough knowledge of employment law and guidelines

Experienced in strategic planning and policy development

Extensive recruitment and retention experience

Experienced in employee discipline, performance improvement and terminations

Experienced trainer & presenter using the ADDIE model

Experienced in hearing testing

Developed new training and development programs for Glen Raven

Implemented health & wellness program at Glen Raven

Improved safety awareness and employee engagement by initiating safety programs and committees at Glen Raven

Proven record of improving employee morale in prior HR positions

Experienced in monitoring policies and procedures according to company guidelines

Developed and revised compensation plans for Walter Kidde, St. John’s Packaging and Vertellus

Experienced in working with supervisors, managers and employees to set long- and short-term goals in present and past positions

Experienced in counseling with managers and employees for conflict resolution

Experienced in presenting new ideas to senior management concerning revised policies & procedures

Experienced in working with outside vendors and contractors on miscellaneous projects

Experienced in working with recruiters and temporary staffing agencies

Negotiate new contracts with outside vendors to improve employee/customer satisfaction (insurance renewal negotiation, vending contract negotiations)

Experienced in various software programs (Microsoft Office, ADP (Workforce Now), People Soft, Cort, EZ Labor, Sage People, Kronos, HRWW, Atlas, Ceridian HRIS)

Experienced in cost analysis, budget planning (incremental, zero based)

Extensive experience in planning and facilitating all employee events including annual employee outings, quarterly employee luncheons, employee birthday parties, management functions and other employee related events

100% customer satisfaction rate for negotiating contracts with buyers & sellers during my real estate career

Top Producer in Real Estate and contract negotiations

Received Award in Sept. 2012 at Cintas for HR Accomplishments and for Improving Employee Engagement

WORK EXPERIENCE

Vertellus HR Manager June 2015 - present

Oversee and administer all aspects of Human Resources for Greensboro site. Responsible for training, communicating with senior managers as well as production employees, lead and implement projects, collaboration with Sr. Management to reduce potential problems before they arise and working through daily issues. I am responsible for coaching/mentoring, driving consistent practices/programs for continuous improvement for positive employee relations, salary & pay classifications, recruitment/retention, talent acquisition and all other matters concerning human resources. I provide human resources coaching/counseling to front line supervisors and senior management.

St. Johns Packaging HR Manager Jan. 2013 – June 2015

Direct and oversee HR for 210 employee facility: Responsible for plant payroll (salaried and hourly), production and executive management recruiting, develop and conduct safety training, plan and facilitate employee plant meetings, facilitate open enrollment, administer compensation plan & benefits, work with broker in insurance negotiations/annual renewal, facilitate wellness committee, direct and oversee safety committee, employee relations, facilitate and plan employee activities, ensure compliance of company policies and legal requirements.

Cintas, Chester, VA HR Manager Aug. 2011 – Jan. 2013

Responsible for all facets of human resources and provided HR support for Cintas, 175 employee facility. Responsible for staffing/retention, AAP plan & compliance, facilitated employee meetings (all required training and employee communication meetings), facilitated open enrollment, consulted with supervisors and employees for conflict resolution, employee relations, facilitated and planned monthly employee endearment activities/United Way Drive, change management, ensured compliance of company policies/procedures and legal requirements. Worked closely with management team to instill corporate culture and leadership development. Work closely with Safety Director to achieve Virginia Star Safety certifications.

Glen Raven, Burlington, NC HR & Safety Manager Sept. 2008 – Aug. 2011

Provided HR support for Glen Raven Plant One - 100 employee facility. Responsibilities included: Recruitment/Retention, maintained AAP plan and ensured compliance, facilitated employee meetings (all required training and employee communication meetings), facilitated open enrollment, administered compensation plans & benefits, facilitated and implemented health/wellness activities, consulted with supervisors and employees for conflict resolution, developed/maintained working relationships with employees by spending time in manufacturing by observing/consulting, facilitated and planned employee meals/annual employee event/employee activities/United Way Drive, maintain personnel/insurance/FMLA/disability files, initiate/develop/facilitate all safety training, oversee service awards program, ensure compliance of company policies/procedures and ensure compliance of legal requirements. Responsible for driving safety initiatives and health/wellness initiatives. Responsible for conducting all hearing testing for the facility.

ARMC, Burlington, NC Exec. Assistant to CMO Mar., 2003 - Aug., 2007

Provided administrative support to Chief Medical Officer, Director of Performance Improvement, and staff of nurses and physicians.

Hawkins Tripp Realtors, Mebane, NC Real Estate Agent - Top Producer March, 1996 - Jan., 2003

Consulted with buyers/sellers concerning real estate needs, contract negotiations, provided excellent customer service to customers/clients, represented clients in closings and home inspections.

Walter Kidde, Mebane, NC Personnel Manager May, 1989 - Feb., 1996

Directed all personnel operations for the Mebane facility - 350 employee facility. Responsibilities included: Recruitment/Retention, maintained AAP plan/employee handbook and ensured compliance, managed job postings, facilitated employee meetings, facilitated open enrollment, administered compensation plan & benefits, consulted with supervisors and employees for problem resolution, facilitated and planned employee meals/annual employee event/employee activities/United Way Drive, maintained personnel/insurance/FMLA/disability files, implemented and maintained service awards program, ensured compliance for company policies/procedures and ensure compliance of legal requirements.

Walter Kidde, Mebane, NC Payroll Specialist/HR Assistant Sept., 1985 - May, 1989

Responsible for processing of company payroll and assisted Personnel Manager in all aspects of Human Resources

EDUCATION

John Wesley College, High Point, NC BA – Business Management

Alamance Community College, Graham, NC AAS – Office Management

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Tim Turner/Recruiting Manager/Vertellus

Cell Phone 317-***-****

Kathy Steiger/Former HR Director for North America, Vertellus

Cell Phone 317-***-****

Juan Velazquez/Sales & Marketing Director/Cintas

Work Phone 703-***-****

David Cockerham/Former Maintenance Manager/St. Johns Packaging & Current Maintenance Manager/Vertellus

Cell Phone 336-***-****

Amy Young/Quality Assurance Manager/Vertellus

Cell Phone 336-***-****

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