Employee Relations Manager
Resume:
Karen L. Konicek
Hubertus, WI ****3
*************@*****.***
Passionate Human Resources Professional looking to get back into Human Resources field
(07/01/2016 relocated to WI with Spouses Executive Position)
•Immigration processing from Green Card to Citizenship
•Strong coaching skills, group facilitation and presentation skills
•Diversity and Inclusive Leadership
•Consulting and Change Management
•Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
•Attract, develop and retain talent
•Building relationships and networking
•Workforce Planning and Development
Volvo Financial Services, a division of VFS US LLC, Greensboro, NC
Human Resources Department – 8/28/2000 to 04/30/2016
Human Resources Business Partner – 06/01/2005 to 04/30/2016
Provide support to Retail Operations, Sales, Office Services, Region the Americas and Global Headquarters (HQ) with decision making related to recruitment, termination, succession planning, diversity, performance management and leader sourcing
Ensure the evaluation of HR policies and procedures to assess quality, efficiency and effectiveness of HR organization and provide feedback to the HR Service Center for continuous improvement of Service Delivery Model
Partner in the development and/or execution of training in leadership development, process improvement and industry best practices – Succession Planning.
Actively participate on management teams to provide strategic HR input, solutions and support of HR related issues
Expert in Immigration related cases and manage for VFSUS, Region the Americas and Global HQ
Workers’ Compensation administration including accident reports and reporting to the NC Industrial Commission
Manage the Volvo Group Engagement Survey ensuring the managers are fully trained in understanding, reporting and conducting follow up meetings
Administration of Service Award Invoices
Primary HR individual involved in the 2005 selling of VFS - Road Manager Financial Services business in Arlington, TX which involved displacement of 30 employees. Coordinated the HR due diligence process along with legal counsel until the severance documents were signed.
Human Resources Manager – 10/01/2001 to 05/31/2005
Provided support to Operations, Credit, Sales, Volvo Aero Leasing (Boca Raton), Road Manager Financial Services (Arlington, TX) and Arrow Transportation Services (Kansas City, MO) in decision making related to recruitment, termination, succession planning, diversity and performance management and training
Partnered in the development and delivery of training in leadership development, process improvement and industry specific skills identified through needs assessment
Partnered in the development of incentive compensation and reward programs and reinforce VFS’s culture and business initiatives through both individual and team awards. Consulted with business units to ensure compensation programs best suited for their competitive environment
Conducted and redeveloped the New Hire Orientation, as well as intranet & web-site communication initiatives to foster positive attitude toward company goals
Workers’ Compensation administration
Managed the Volvo Group Attitude Survey, conduct follow up meetings with departments to develop action plans and follow up throughout the year
Key contributor to the move of HR services in the U.S. to a harmonized HR service center model
Key contributor to the implementation of VFS’s initial recruiting system (Brassring)
Served on the Community Involvement Committee and Employee Recognition Committee
Project lead for the VFS Service Award Program and administrating the program until the HR Transformation project assumed responsibility
Administrator of the Relocation Program with vendor both domestically and internationally
Compensation and Benefits Analyst – 08/28/2000 to 09/30/2001
Held primary responsibility for analysis and administration of compensation programs within a market-based compensation system
Performed Ad hoc reporting and cost analysis of all human capital programs including employee benefit plans and basic workforce statistics
Administered annual merit cycle as well as quarterly/annual bonus and commission/production programs
Performed job analysis and benchmarked positions to the market, including salaried, hourly, middle and top management positions. Produced benchmark reports and pay recommendations for management
Was a key contributor to the implementation of VFS’s first HRIS system (Ivantage), working closely with the Compensation Manager and also Benefit Specialist
Provided backup and support to other HR functions such as benefits, HRIS, recruitment and relocation
Moses Cone Health System, Greensboro, NC
Human Resources Department – 04/01/1990 to 08/25/2000
Human Resources Coordinator (Wesley Long Hospital) – 06/01/1999 to 08/25/2000
Provided all HR Services to 1000+ employees of Wesley Long Hospital and 300+ employees of LeBauer Healthcare in eight regional offices. Performed all functions of previous role plus more responsibilities with fewer support staff and more autonomy
Human Resources Coordinator (Moses Cone Hospital) – 04/01/1998 to 05/31/1999
•Responsible for providing HR Services to 1000+ employees including benefits administration (medical, dental, life, disability insurances, etc.) leave of absences (including FMLA administration) processing, retirement administration and calculations, benefits orientation and employee relations (including unemployment hearings)
•Provided consultative services to management in areas of employee relations, policy interpretation and administrative issues
Lead Human Resources Representative (Moses Cone Hospital) – 04/01/1996 to 03/31/1998
• Provided leadership to a three person team providing all HR services to 1200+ employees. Responsibilities included recruitment, benefits, compensation, employee relations, record maintenance and policy interpretation
Personnel Coordinator (Women’s Hospital) – 04/01/1990 to 03/31/1996
•Provided a variety of HR services to all hospital employees including recruitment, benefits, compensation and administrative support
EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Falkirk College of Technology – Falkirk, Scotland - Associates Degree in English
•Center for Creative Leadership – “Leadership Development Program for HR Professionals”
•The Society for Human Resource Professionals “SHRM Learning System”
•Center for Creative Leadership – “Coaching for HR Professionals
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