Anita Rutherford

**** ********** **** ************, ** 38017 901-***-**** adlo72@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Skills

Coaching/Counseling

Staff Recruitment & Retention

Training/Development

Employment Law

FMLA/ADA//WC

Employee Relations

Benefits Administration

HR Program/Project Management

Orientation & On-Boarding

Organizational Development

HR Policies & Procedures

Other Skills

MS Office 2013

Windows 98 & 95, Windows 3.1, Internet Explorer

Out look Exchange,

Lotus Notes,

People Soft, SAP,

Infinium (Payroll),

UltiPro,

KRONOS,

JD Edwards,

Taleo, ICISMS, Paylocity

Education

FREED HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY – M.A. IN CAREER/SCHOOL COUNSELING – AUGUST 2011

BETHEL UNIVERSITY – MCKENZIE, TN – M.A. ED.IN EDUCATION - DECEMBER – 2009

BETHEL UNIVERSITY – MCKENZIE, TN – B.S. IN BUS. MANAGEMENT – MAY 2007

Professional Experience

SNAP-ON TOOLS VELOCITY CENTER – OLIVE BRANCH, MS

HR & Safety Manager – February 2020 – Current

Manages hourly/exempt level employee recruiting and hiring processes

Maintains OSHA compliance; coordinates the light-duty program, Accident Review Committee, and return-to-work programs. Partners with Risk Management to enhance productivity of Company safety programs

Maintains FMLA and ADA compliance, using available resources (HR Database) to ensure accurate record keeping and administration of programs

Manages departmental budget. Ensures effective expense control by reviewing status of accounts monthly, weekly and daily. Responsible to reduce costs whenever possible

Hires, supervises and conducts performance reviews for HR staff members.

Facilitates a positive work environment through employee programs such as Great Place to Work committee, employee recognition programs, and the safety committees

Devotes the necessary time to effectively balance time on the DC floor (15% minimum) and office.

Partners with Corporate Benefits group to communicate employee benefit programs

Advises VC Manager and Operations Manager regarding employee relations' issues, promotions and demotions, progressive counseling, and staffing analysis and staff levels

Communicates and monitors the progressive counseling process for hourly and exempt level employees; assists management team with terminations by providing coaching and counseling, including role-playing

Responsible for effective use of the progressive counseling process for both hourly and supervisory positions

Partners in all terminations, ensuring proper policy and procedures are utilized to reduce adverse employment claims

Coordination with temporary agencies, effectively reducing costs of using temporaries

Responsible for high VC employee retention. Develops programs, processes and procedures to identify causes for turnover and effective means to increase retention and employee morale

Responsible for all employee development planning and activities for direct/indirect HR reports.

Responsible to develop and maintain a strategic partnership with VC and Operations managers within all areas of VC operations

NORTEK SECURITY & CONTROL – OLIVE BRANCH, MS

HR Manager June 2017 – February 2020

Drive employee engagement and site communication

Supervises the HR team to ensure the department met and exceeded expectations as measured by KPIs

Perform Audits

Works closely with management to identify needs, write job descriptions, and recruit a qualified field of candidates

Researching and gathering data to find out appropriate compensation level and job title for new positions

Checks references, prepares offers, and conducts new hire orientation for direct and temporary starters

Educates and coaches leaders on company policies and applicable federal and state regulations, to ensure fairness and consistency

Collects data and prepares payroll change forms for transactions including timekeeping, hires, promotions, transfers, compensation changes, performance reviews, and terminations; and employee statistics for government reporting

Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting HR functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance

Manages temporary employment (recruiting, onboarding, timekeeping, performance)

Presented HR metrics, reports, data and updates on projects to HR Director

Investigates employee related issues and provides appropriate solutions, resolution, and documentation

Prepare management cases for EEOC, including all relevant facts in the case with employees and management, along with the attorney

Responds to employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs

Assists management with completing the performance review process

Manage Benefits – (LOA/Administers W/C FMLA, STD, etc.

Active member of Safety committee, responsible for accident reports for workers compensation and OSHA reporting

Follows all company safety policies & other safety precautions within work area

OXFORD DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORIES - Memphis, TN

HR Manager, January 2014 – May 2017

Worked closely with management to identify needs, write job descriptions, and recruit a qualified field of candidates

Checked references, prepares offers, and conducts new hire orientation for direct and temporary starters

Attended job fairs and other outreach activities to source candidates

Educated, coached, and counseled leaders and employees on job performance, talent management and development

Educates and coaches leaders on company policies and applicable federal and state regulations, to ensure fairness and consistency

Researched and gathered data to find out appropriate compensation level and job title for new positions.

Reviewed current job positions, promotions, and compensation proposals for current employees, candidates, etc.

Collected data and prepares payroll change forms for transactions including timekeeping, hires, promotions, transfers, compensation changes, performance reviews, and terminations; and employee statistics for government reporting

Maintained knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting HR functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance

Managed temporary employment (recruiting, onboarding, timekeeping, performance)

Presented HR metrics, reports, data and updates on projects to HR Director

Investigated employee related issues and provides appropriate solutions, resolution, and documentation

Prepared management cases for EEOC, including all relevant facts in the case with employees and management, along with the attorney

Responded to employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs

Assisted management with completing the performance review process

Active member of Safety committee, responsible for accident reports for workers compensation and OSHA reporting

Processed terminations and exit interviews

Supervised the HR team to ensure the department met and exceeded expectations as measured by KPIs

Follows all company safety policies & other safety precautions within work area

AMERICAN ESOTERIC LABORATORIES - Memphis, TN

HR Manager, March 2012 – January 2014

Worked closely with management to identify needs, write job descriptions, and recruit a qualified field of candidates.

Worked with managers across the business on performance management, employee issues, and investigations

Performed investigations.

Prepared management cases for EEOC, including all relevant facts in the case with employees and management, along with the attorney

Implemented and enforced policies and procedures.

Work with designated department leaders on workforce planning, including position control/review; aligning with budget, productivity metrics, resourcing processes, etc.

Ensured the highest degree of customer service and support to staff across the business

Continually improved understanding of the culture and niche market business to improve ability to deliver orientations and coach managers on issues regarding staff

Effectively supervised the HR team to ensure the department met and exceeded expectations as measured by KPIs

Developed and maintained communication plan to the business regarding policies, important information, and events

Worked with HRIS system to ensure the maintenance of accurate information and improved efficiency of the department

Worked with HR Director to improve support to the business through observation, feedback, and results analysis

Managed Health and Safety Program

NIKE – Memphis, TN

HR Advisor, September 2008 to March 2012

Owned and delivered various HR processes

Provided customer support regarding all HR related issues.

Conducted new hire orientation, exit interviews, and benefits open enrollment

Processed payroll and assisted managers with time tracking issues

Provided coverage and reliefs as needed for the HR department

Presented HR metrics, reports, data and updates on projects to HR Director

Market various HRCS programs and Employee Relations to include: Running Start. Open Enrollment, 401K Sessions, Bank Fairs, College Fairs, and Lunch and Learns

PHILIPS LIGHTING – MEMPHIS, TN

HR Generalist January 2005 to June 2008

Managed the recruitment process for exempt and non-exempt employees

Conducted new hire orientation and exit interviews

Investigated employee relations issues

Coached and Counseled Employees

Investigated unemployment and w/c claims

Prepared management cases for EEOC, including all relevant facts in the case with employees and management, along with the attorney

Coordinated employee recognition programs/events

Compensation Management: Benefits/Wage Surveys

Reviewed and recommended improvements to policies, procedures, and practices on HR matters

Processed payroll and assist managers with time tracking issues

Managed workers compensation - processed claims, scheduled and authorized initial medical treatment, conducted claim reviews with adjuster to ensure claim values were in line

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