Carolyn Michelle Kaspar

**** ****** *****

Johnsburg, IL 60051

adirv6@r.postjobfree.com

210-***-****

Executive Summary: Human Resources professional with over 23 years of comprehensive human resources experience including recruitment and retention strategies, conflict resolution, labor relations and benefit administration. Proven experience collaborating with senior management to conduct Human Resources strategic planning in order to support and further corporate goals and initiatives.

Senior Human Resources Manager

Elgin Fasteners Group, Wheeling IL

2019- 2020

Serve as trusted Senior Human Resources advisor by building strong business partnerships to employees and Plant Leaders.

Support the Vice President and Director of Operartions drive organizational change initiatives.

Manage a high volume of employee relations investigations and oversees that the company provides a timely response to all parties involved.

Drive employee engagement through facilitation of employee surveys, focus groups and plant leadership initiatives.

Provide coaching and support to Leaders on employee relations issues to drive a highly engaged culture.

Manage high volume recruiting needs for multiple plant locations within North America.

Support, manage and train employees on the performance review process.

Support Leaders with developing Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) when needed and ensure that development discussions occur timely with the appropriate supportive documentation.

Independently lead HR projects from design and development through company-wide implementation.

Oversee all workers compensation and benefit administration programs.

Human Resources Consultant

Self Employed in Florida

2018-2019

Advise and guide Managers on Employee Relations matters related to discipline action, performance improvement plans and Associate complaints.

Provide support for the Talent Acquisition team by assisting with staffing needs for clients.

Human Resources Manager

HEB Grocery Retail Company, Corpus Christi & San Antonio, Texas

2015-2018

Supported 5 manufacturing facilities with a significant amount of performance management and employee relations.

Business partner to Senior Leadership team for the Transportation division supporting over 343 drivers.

Managed all partner relations and litigation issues which resulted from EEOC claims or other legal matters.

Developed, executed, and sustained change management initiatives that align with the business priorities while maintaining the culture.

Supported the college internship program and recruiting needs for the manufacturing division.

Coordinated and led divisional and cross functional Human Resources projects.

Lead Human Resources Manager for re-organization and Partner displacements and reassignments.

Coached and advised business partners on developing and retaining talent.

Human Resources Manager

TT Electronics/IRC, Corpus Christi, Texas

2012-2014

Served as a strategic business partner to the Corpus Christi facility where I supported and guided key business strategies for long term growth and profitability.

Oversaw the entire Human Resources function for 260 employees. 170 of those employees were represented by a collective bargaining unit (IUE).

Managed the entire recruiting function for the plant which included a high volume of college recruiting.

Point of contact for workers compensation investigations and compliance.

Supported the entire payroll function for North America.

Managed COBRA, FMLA, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability claims.

Oversaw key reduction in-force efforts when required for cost saving goals for our North America facilities.

Investigated and provided counsel to resolve employee relations issues and complaints.

Managed the performance review process and succession planning efforts for the company.

Oversaw two (2) Human Resources professionals.

Human Resources Manager

Domino Amjet, Gurnee, IL

2009-2012

Provided local and global Human Resources support for the North America manufacturing and corporate business unit.

Served as the main Human Resource lead for all critical areas of Human Resources such as EEO/Affirmation Action, employee relations, recruiting, training and development, recognition programs, compensation and benefit plans.

Investigated and provided counsel to resolve employee relations issues and complaints.

Managed high volume recruiting for the corporate office and out-of-state locations.

Represented the organization at college job fairs and other industry events.

Developed a sales internship program for recent graduates and entry level sales professionals.

Managed the performance review process and succession planning efforts for the company.

Oversaw four (4) Human Resources professionals.

Human Resources Manager

Shure Incorporated, Wheeling & Niles, IL

2006-2009

Provided global Human Resources support for Operations, Quality, Manufacturing and Non-Manufacturing employees, supporting over 500 employees.

Supported the Executive Vice President of Operations & Quality achieve division and company strategic objectives.

Investigated and provided counsel to resolve employee relations issues and complaints.

Partnered with senior leadership and legal counsel to manage and execute multiple staffing reductions.

Developed and maintained performance improvement plans.

Provided ongoing coaching and development for Associates and Management.

Facilitated and led succession-planning efforts for multiple divisions.

Partnered with the Talent Acquisition team to align business goals with staffing strategies.

Served as a project manager for multiple Human Resources initiatives.

Managed two (2) Human Resources professionals.

Recruitment & Benefit Specialist, Human Resources Generalist

Donlen Corporation, Northbrook, IL

2004-2006

Partnered with the management team to investigate and resolve employee relations concerns/complaints.

Managed benefit negotiations and oversaw the renewal process for annual open enrollment.

Provided the executive staff with counsel related to fair and legal employment practices.

Oversaw the organization compensation review and analysis.

Managed high volume recruiting for the corporate office and out-of-state locations.

Provided on-going training to Managers regarding legal and fair employment practices.

Administered COBRA, FMLA, STD and LTD benefits.

Supported the Director of Human Resources with annual performance review planning and communication.

Conducted new hire employee orientation and exit interviews.

Staff Representative, Human Resources Generalist

Mileage Plus, Inc. / United Airlines, Rolling Meadows, IL

2000-2004

Managed the staffing process for the corporate office and out-of-state Call Center locations.

Administered all benefits which included STD and LTD.

Served as the point-person for benefit related questions and/or concerns.

Assisted with annual open enrollment processes.

Oversaw the benefits billing and auditing reports for active employees and COBRA participants.

Conducted new hire benefits orientation and managed the exit interview process.

Human Resource Manager, Team Relations Leader

Target Retail Store, Various Locations in IL

1995-2000

Recruited, interviewed and selected candidates for entry and upper level management positions.

Managed all generalist responsibilities which included employee relations and training and development.

Processed weekly payroll.

Supported store operations and provide outstanding customer service.

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Communication May 1999

Western Illinois University Macomb, IL

Certification: Professional in Human Resources January 2007

Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Peoplesoft, Paylocity, Oracle, ADP, HR Perspective, SAP, Peoplesoft and ReportSmith

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