Employee Relations Resources Manager
Resume:
KAY A. CALLAHAN
*************@*****.***
Personal Statement:
"If you're seeking a hands-on experienced Human Resources Manager to manage and improve your Human Resources Department functions and processes, look no further. With my experience in all levels of Human Resources I could be an invaluable asset to your Company”.
Career Objective:
Seeking a full-time Human Resources position where I can make an impact within the business.
EDUCATION
Chapman University, 1 University Drive, Orange, CA 92866
1.Master of Science Degree in Human Resources
2.Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology
3.Graduate Certificate in Organisational Leadership
4.Graduate Certificate in Human Resources
Areas of Expertise Include:
Line Management/Supervisory
Ensure disciplinary cautions and terminations are carried out legally and consistently
Exit Interviews
Benefits Administration
Employee Relations
Performance Management
Onboarding
Policy Implementation
Case Management -Disciplinaries and Grievances
Trade Union Experience
Project Management as needed
Health and Safety
Training and Development to meet the objective goals of the company.
Recruitment. Posting Job Opportunities internal and external. Screening resumes and applications, interviewing and scheduling interviews for department managers.
Arrangement of pre-employment screenings and criminal background verifications and assessment tests as needed.
Lean Manufacturing Tools and Continuous Improvement (Kaisens/Hoshin)
Quality Management – ISO 9001 – HR Audits
Absence Management
Leaves of Absence – FMLA, MLA, PLA
Succession Planning
Employee Opinion Surveys
Working with different shift patterns
Generating and Execution of Policies
Drug and Alcohol Policy enforcement to include, post-accident, reasonable suspicion and Randoms.
Generating Offer Letters and Employee letters as needed.
Verification of Employment
Federal and State Employment Laws
Payroll Processing
VETS and EEO-1 reporting
I-9 and E-Verify
Company Events
Audits.
2012 to Sept 2019 I worked in the UK at various HR contract positions.
Please request my separate UK resume for that work history.
US CAREER HISTORY
Human Resources Specialist (Nights)
Toyotetsu Texas, Inc. (TTTX)
1 Lone Star Pass Bldg 38
San Antonio, TX 78264-3643
210-***-**** Office
November 7th, 2019 to current
Started role through Veracity agency then hired permanently.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
oStaff hourly and salary non-exempt positions (including reviewing & screening applications, technical recruiting, attending job fairs, conducting new hire/promotion interviews, checking references, selecting qualified candidates and extending offers).
oMonitor progress of new team members
oProcess benefit enrollments
oConduct exit interviews, as needed
oProvide assistance to team members, team leaders and group leaders in solving work-related problems.
oCoordinating company activities focus on employee engagement (i.e. picnics, luncheon’s, family events, etc.), as required.
oAssist team members with questions concerning company benefit programs, policies, and concerns.
oCoordinate compliance to State and Federal regulations related to FMLA, EEO, ADA, OSHA, etc.
oAct as the company representative at unemployment and worker’s compensation hearings.
oComplete wage and benefit surveys.
oCoordinate employee engagement activities
oMaintain HR Analytics
oMaintain necessary records and reports, completing annual reports
oCompose training materials and conduct training for supervisors (group leaders and above positions), as needed.
oManager projects and assist the Human Resources management on special projects as needed.
oAttendance audits
oI-9 audit
oInvestigations
EMPLOYMENT MANAGER Oct 2011 - Dec 2011
CCC Group Inc.
5725 Dietrich Road
San Antonio
Texas 78219
This company is a general contractor providing a broad scope of industrial construction and fabrication services throughout the US and in select foreign markets.
I was responsible for receiving and investigating all employee grievances and complaints by gathering information through interviewing employees and meetings with management to discuss the results and presenting recommendations for a resolution.
Reason for Leaving: Relocated to United Kingdom due to family emergency.
REGIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER Feb 2010 – May 2011
Frazee Industries, Inc.
6625 Miramar Road
San Diego
California 92121-2508
This company Manufacturers Architectural and Industrial Paints and Protective & Marine Coatings.
Responsible for the day-to-day Human Resource functions for all of CA, AZ, NV and WA – my client group consists of Sales, Stores, Manufacturing, Distribution and Corporate employees.
Support to Line Managers and Supervisors.
HR casework - Disciplinary Grievances.
Provide explanation of current policies and procedures to management and employees.
Employee Relations Investigations.
Recruitment – reviewing applications and resumes, scheduling interviews and assessments and reviewing assessment results. Processing pre-employment background verifications and drug screen tests and then review of those results. Establishing Offer letters. Processing new hire paperwork and new hire on-boarding.
Training of Managers and employees.
Terminations and Exit Interviews.
Health and Safety.
All Leaves of Absence.
Supervised three department employees.
Liaison with Union Business Reps.
Reason for Leaving: Laid off due to reduction in force.
REGIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER Aug 2008 – Jan 2010
Young’s Market Company
14402 Franklin Avenue
Tustin
California 92780
This company is one of the largest distributers of wines and spirits in Southern California.
Responsible for the day-to-day Human Resource functions for all of Southern California – my client group extends from San Diego to Santa Maria, which includes Sales, Stores, Distribution and Corporate employees.
Responsibilities include, Labor/Employee Relations – Coordinate grievance meetings, hearings and activities.
Training.
New Hire Orientation.
Recruitment – reviewing applications and resumes, scheduling interviews and assessments and reviewing assessment results. Processing pre-employment background verifications and drug screen tests and then review of those results. Establishing Offer letters. Processing new hire paperwork and new hire on-boarding.
Terminations and Exit Interviews.
Health and Safety.
All Leaves of Absence.
Liaison with Union Business Reps.
Reason for Leaving: Headhunted by someone within the Paint Industry
MANAGER OF HUMAN RESOURCES Jan 2005 – Jan - 2008
Sherwin Williams Distribution Center
12090 Sage Point Court
Reno
Nevada 89506
This company is one of the largest Manufacturer Architectural and Industrial Paints, Automotive Refinish and Protective & Marine Coatings. Began my career at a Manufacturing site in California and then moved on to Distribution in Reno, Nevada.
Responsible for the day-to-day site Human Resource functions.
Support to Line Managers and Supervisors.
HR casework - Disciplinary Grievances.
Provide explanation of current policies and procedures to management and employees.
Employee Relations Investigations.
Recruitment – reviewing applications and resumes, scheduling interviews and assessments and reviewing assessment results. Processing pre-employment background verifications and drug screen tests and then review of those results. Establishing Offer letters. Processing new hire paperwork and new hire on-boarding.
Training of Managers and employees.
Dismissals and Exit Interviews.
Health and Safety.
All Leaves of Absence.
Supervised three department employees.
Payroll.
Liaison with Union Business Reps.
Reason for Leaving: Relocated back to California
MANAGER OF HUMAN RESOURCES Jan 2005 – Jan - 2008
Sherwin Williams Distribution Center
12401 Industrial Blvd
Victorville
California 92395
760-***-**** (this site is now closed)
This company is one of the largest Manufacturer Architectural and Industrial Paints, Automotive Refinish and Protective & Marine Coatings. Began my career at a Manufacturing site in California and then moved on to Distribution in Reno, Nevada.
Responsible for the day-to-day site Human Resource functions.
Support to Line Managers and Supervisors.
HR casework - Disciplinary Grievances.
Provide explanation of current policies and procedures to management and employees.
Employee Relations Investigations.
Recruitment – reviewing applications and resumes, scheduling interviews and assessments and reviewing assessment results. Processing pre-employment background verifications and drug screen tests and then review of those results. Establishing Offer letters. Processing new hire paperwork and new hire on-boarding.
Training of Managers and employees.
Dismissals and Exit Interviews.
Health and Safety.
All Leaves of Absence.
Supervised three department employees.
Payroll.
Liaison with Union Business Reps.
Reason for Leaving: Promoted within Sherwin Williams to a larger facility in Reno, Nevada.
COMPUTER SOFTWARE
I am competent in all Microsoft applications such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Visio.
PAYROLL SOFTWARE
ADP Workforce, Freedom, ihcm and Report Writing.
Kronos
Ceridian
HRIS AND RECRUITMENT SYSTEMS
ADP Workforce
Northgate Resource Link
MAS 90 (Accounting Program)
PeopleSoft
Coins
Infinium
Oracle Global Employee Management System
Self Service Systems
HR Vantage
Lawson
BrassRing
SoftTime Attendance
Taleo Recruiting
SAP
Sage
First Aider Certificate as of 20/06/2019 which is valid for 3 years.
References Available Upon Request
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