LESLIE MICHEL MCALLISTER

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

Elkmont, AL 35620

256-***-**** (cell), Email: admat1@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Innovative human resources professional with vast knowledge and expertise in HR and manufacturing operations; provider of supervisory and administrative support to the growth and development function in the areas of administration, benefits, wages, policies, procedures, and occupational health and safety to ensure that all state and federal guidelines are adhered to while meeting facility and organizational goals; proven strategic partner in all levels of the business environment; outstanding interpersonal, facilitation, and team building skills; very intelligent and articulate

CORE COMPETENCIES

HRIS

Employee Relation & Investigation

Safety Training

Compensation Analysis

Workforce Planning

Benefits Management

Process Improvement

Leadership Development

Workers’ Compensation

Talent Management

Performance Management

Curriculum Development

American with Disabilities Act

Occupational Health & Safety

Family & Medical Leave Act

Employee Development

Health & Wellness

Strategic Planning & Team Development

Onboarding

Recruitment & Retention

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TENNECO INC (Formerly Federal Mogul Powertrain) – Athens, AL 35613 8/2010-Present

Senior Human Resources Generalist responsible for over 500 employees

Acting HR Manager during the absence of the HR Manager.

Develop strong working relationship with all departments’ managers and advise managers in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.

Provide a professional and efficient service to all employees. Respond to employee inquiries and provide advice regarding policies, procedures, and programs including employment, pay, benefits, training, education, etc.

Make recommendations where appropriate regarding improvements to existing policies, procedures and systems.

Maintain and audit policies and handbooks in Complaint Pro

Coordinates monthly headcount, cost, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, sexual harassment, etc.

Enrolling/terminating employees in ADP/SAP, processing employee paperwork and maintaining both electronic and hard copy personnel files. Maintain HRIS (ADP) database for Salaried and Hourly employees

Handle Employment Verifications, Unemployment Claims, Exit Interviews, as well as assist with all other aspects of HR such as EEOC investigations, Employee Complaints through Hot Line Call

Administering benefits: STD, LTD, FMLA, Health, Dental & Vision .

Investigates accidents/complaints and prepares reports.

Plan, administer and manage all company sponsored events (breakfast, lunch, parties, Family Fun Day, Christmas Lunches).

Plans and conducts new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals.

Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.

Daily time card administration and PTO administration.

Assist with writing job descriptions.

Prepares new training modules and manages training matrix at plant with TS and ISO systems.to ensure compliance

Manage contract employee invoices and payment.

Recruits, interviews, tests, and selects employees to fill vacant positions and tracks applications per EEO requirements.

Represents plant at personnel-related hearings and investigations (unemployment).

Administers Hourly Payroll.

Maintain Office Absence, Time Tracker and Talent Management System for Salaried Employees.

Maintain I-9 Database

Weekly and Monthly Reporting for Hours, Headcount, Cost, Vacation Accrual, Affirmative Action and Payroll.

STEELCASE, INC., Athens, AL 35611 1999 – 2009

Industrial/Operations Engineer

Lead improvement process procedures.

Assigned routing process for Specials Engineered parts from the mfg process through shipping.

Determined best-fit practices for Specials with blueprint and minimal instruction.

Partnered with product design mgmt group to ensure the database system supported the processes.

Performed Time Measurement studies to improve processes and reduce cost / risk to the company.

PFEP (Plan for Every Part): Included making determination as to fabricate parts or purchase.

Worked with Mfg. and Product Engineers on cost improvements, layouts and process improvements.

Developed measurement practices for establishing incentive rates (individual & group) to motivate individuals to a higher performance.

STEELCASE, INC. Athens, AL 35611

Human Resource Generalist 1985-1999

Assisted employees in every aspect of the insurance claims filing procedure. This included filing initial claims and follow-

up until payment was made to employee. Also processed FMLA and Cobra paperwork for employees.

Administrator of short term and long-term disability claims which resulted in employees receiving benefits on time while off work due to sickness or personal accidents.

Filed workers’ compensation claims; investigated accidents for accuracy and legitimacy; worked with doctors for appointments; interfaced with Case Managers on employee claims; calculated payments; processed, filed and retained proper paperwork. Worked with employee & supervisors to return employee back to light duty work or their regular job.

Administered retirement plan for retiring, resigning and terminated employees, which resulted in payments or rollovers of retirement plans.

Performed reference checks on potential new hires.

Conducted job interviews and made recommendation to the Human Resource Manager as to whether a candidate should be hired.

Performed new hire orientation classes; and processed all necessary paperwork for each of those employees. Paperwork included: I9 forms, Tax forms, Insurance forms and Benefits in general.

Administrator for internal job postings and responsible for EEOC compliance reporting.

Other duties included job descriptions & titles, handbook revisions, policies & procedures updating, merit review paperwork, merit increases processing, and salary grades & ranges.

Other duties included switchboard operator, distributed incoming and outgoing mail.

EDUCATION

Masters - MS - Human Resource Management

Bachelors - B.S. Business Administration in Management

SHRM-CP Certification

HR Certification Institute - PHR Certification

SOFTWARE

Microsoft Word

Time Tracker

Access

Kronos

Plex

Automatic Data Processing (ADP)

Intellect

SAP

Lotus Notes

Excel

Power Point

Office Absence

Talent Management System

10 Stream

AFFILIATION

SHRM Member

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