Manager Employee Relations

MEGAN SAMPSON

*******@*****.*** 610-***-**** **1 New Trails Ln., Lafayette, LA 70508

HR MANAGER

Summary: Highly knowledgeable and progress-driven Senior Human Resources Professional with extensive experience in

benefits enrollment, needs assessment, risk management, and finance. Proven strengths as HR Manager in hiring,

interviewing, and benefits administration. Outstanding success enhancing employee relations/morale and increasing

productivity through effective staff training and program development. Consistent top performer and valued contributor to

interdisciplinary teams with track record of implementing procedures that reduce expenses. Strengths include:

Performance Evaluation E-Verify New Hire Paperwork & Orientation Cost Reduction Full Cycle Recruiting

Networking Employee Investigation Complaint Resolution Travel Arrangements Human Capital Management

Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Employee Recognition Employment Law Recruitment & Retention

Leadership Teambuilding Employee & Vendor Relations Contract Negotiation Regulatory Compliance

Technical Skills: Paylocity, ADP, PeopleSoft, Paychex, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS

Delivered significant contributions at G-TEKT North American Corporation while in the Associate Relations Coordinator

- Operational Manager role

- Interim manager at sister location which is tier 1 supplier to a large OEM; 800+ associate; heavy manufacturing

environment.

Successfully presented company case in an EECO arbitration (Copper Beech Townhomes)

- Due to documentation and management of the issues, the Claimant settled for the offer presented to them prior to

going to the EEOC.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS

G-TEKT North American Corporation, Dublin, OH Jan 2016 to Feb. 2021

Manage the HR department and associate relations at auto body components and transmission parts specialized

manufacturer. Complete recruiting efforts, benefits administration, and new personnel training. Maintain employee records

and deliver compensation. Oversee annual review/compensation program. Counsel Senior Management in legal and

Associate Relations issues.

Associate Relations Coordinator HR Operational Manager July 2019 Feb 2021

Provide guidance to senior management on policy development, procedural roll outs, and counsel on Associate

Relations issues.

Saved 26% in administrative costs by negotiating new benefits package and 401K plan.

Oversee the annual compensation review process and merit increases.

Associate Relations Coordinator Jan 2016 - June 2019

Devised recruiting program, saving company $100K in annual placement fees and developed an internship program for

technical positions that started in high school level.

Reduced turnover rate to 5% over 5-year period by working with managers to retain current staff through culture

changes and policy implementation, as well as making sure that prospective associates understand the company

mission.

Developed, modified, and implemented policy to ensure they were in accordance with ADA, Title VII, FLSA, EEOC and

ERISA guidelines.

MEGAN SAMPSON *******@*****.*** 610-***-****

Copper Beech Townhomes, State College, PA 2013 to 2016

Sr. Human Resources Generalist

Managed HR operations of housing company that supports 17 student housing markets nationwide. Assisted in developing

policies and procedures. Processed semi-monthly payroll.

Guided managing partners and leadership on changes to HR laws, trends, and best practices to ensure policies and

procedures were current.

Investigated employee disputes, unfair treatment claims, discrimination, and sexual harassment.

Revamped semi-monthly payroll system, implementing time clocks and reclassifying employees to increase efficiency

and maintain compliance.

Administered leaves of absence (FMLA/Workers Compensation), authenticated required approvals, and notified

employees of rights.

Collaborated with HR staff at Campus Crest, LLP to create smooth transition throughout sale/merger process.

Penn State University, Westerville, OH 2012 to 2013

Manager of Student Personnel

Supervised staff of 4 who hired 300+ students per semester for positions in retail dining establishments at top ranking public

university. Mentored students on performance metrics including attendance and work ethic.

Hired and onboarded 200+ students within 3 weeks.

Upheld more than 80% job fill rate throughout semester.

Office Team, Bethlehem, PA 2010 to 2013

Human Resources Generalist

Answered HR questions, investigated policy concerns/violations, and screened candidates at well-known recruitment

company. Acted as liaison for staff and assisted with discrepancies about pay, policies and procedures, recruiting, and

labor/management. Delivered job offers after screening and accepting candidates. Processed new hire paperwork and

updated HRIS system with hard copy files.

Slashed unemployment liability 5% in local office by attending unemployment hearings, collecting claims information,

and forwarding data to TALKS.

Westminster Village, Allentown, PA 2005 to 2009

Human Resources Manager

Prescreened applications, conducted phone screens, scheduled and held interviews, and extended employment offers at

211-bed continuing care retirement community. Facilitated new hire orientations. Posted job listings to Career Builder, PA

Career Link, and internal databases. Led presentations at high school and college career fairs. Managed all employee

relations including policy interpretation, employee disputes, unfair treatment, discrimination, and sexual harassment rights.

Monitored and documented equal employment opportunity commission (EEOC) claims. Completed HRIS database

employee onboarding entries. Counseled managers and staff on HR policies and procedures.

Additional Experience:

Human Resources Generalist, Presbyterian Senior Living, Allentown, PA

Recruiter, Kelly Services, Reading PA

EDUCATION & AFFILIATION

Coursework completed towards MA in Business Psychology/Human Services with Minor in Business

Management, University of the Rockies, Colorado Springs, CO

BS in Business Administration with Minor in Accounting, University of Pittsburgh, Bradford, PA

MEGAN SAMPSON *******@*****.*** 610-***-****

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

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