Paper Corporation Plant Manager

SAVITRI D. HARTWELL

PO Box ******, Birmingham, AL 35238

864-***-**** * ***************@*****.***

Qualifications Progressive HR professional with demonstrated history of producing results; in recruitment and staffing, performance management, conflict resolution, training & development, problem solving, and time management of projects. Knowledgeable in multiple industries, locations and dealing with unions. Implemented HR, safety, employee engagement strategies, guidelines, handbook revision and training procedures. Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office, PayCom, ADP, Kronos, UKG, ICIMs and Bamboo. With a willingness to learn new processes Professional Experience Clearwater Paper Corporation, AR (December 2021 – May 2022) Human Resources Business Partner II (Union Plant)

• Responsible for supporting hourly staffing, payroll processing, benefits and employee relations.

• Collective bargaining plant with over 350 team members; and documented complaints

• Strategic business partner who built strong relationships through service and collaboration

• Acts as a liaison between departments performing a variety of duties; fostering positive team member relationships and helping co-workers towards career and personal development.

• Payroll duties from attendance tracking, corrective coaching & counseling and promoted positive employee relations.

• Managed performance management; employee engagement, employee relations issues promptly

• Drove the summer internship program, built hourly and salary talent pipelines to meet short and long- term needs within the organization.

Fleetwood Metal Industries, AL (February 2021 – August 2021) Human Resources Manager

• Benefit Enrollment and billing Administration; utilizing Employee Navigator for all benefits enrollment including: (Life Insurance, Dental, Eye Med, STD, Flex Spending, and Dependent Care)

• FMLA Administration & Tracking ; Weekly Safety Audits & Layered Audits

• HRIS system using ADP and BambooHR; Training Matrix Updates

• Attendance Tracking for all team members

• Onboarding / Offboarding of temp staffing personnel and direct hires within the organization.

• Sourcing for Direct Hires both salary and hourly

• Maintaining the Employee Dashboard with weekly updates WKW Automotive N.A., AL (2018 & 2019 Alabama Supplier of the Year) Asst. HR Manager 2016 - 2021

Human Resources Generalist 2015 - 2016

• Asst. HR Manager for 400+ TMs with site responsibilities at Pell City, AL and 1 direct report

• Responsible for PayCom HRIS system, Access Database; created Excel Disciplinary Database

• Handled complex employee relations investigations and customer complaints (ER Database)

• Tracked and executed multiple projects with high attention to detail (Daily and monthly KPIs)

• Oversaw the Project Management for TM Handbook (planning, build-up, implement, and closeout).

• Collaborated with the management team on this project and communicated updates.

• Conducted Quarterly Supervisor Training to ensure consistency between departments

• Point of contact for TM questions regarding policy, benefits and insurance

• Support and assist in recommendations and solutions for employee issues

• Provide guidance to managers regarding documentation of corrective coaching and counseling

• Oversaw and supported the performance management review process

• Led Kaizen walks, Layered audits, Weekly Safety Walks and Grounds Walks

• Coordinated plant communication both internally and externally; Scheduled town hall meeting

• Coached Department Managers/Supervisors utilizing tact and diplomacy with their people

• Tracking attendance, Weekly KPIs to identify staffing trends; tracked 30-60-90 hands-on training

• Conducted Pre-employment screenings for New Hires; prepared offer letters and orientation. Valmont Industries - NE

Human Resources Generalist 2014 – 2015

• Plant of 450+ TMs; Facilitated small/large groups, employee engagement programs, with the ability to link initiatives to business results in ROI terms;

• Tracked recruitment using PeopleSoft/Workforce/Work Day, ADP, Bamboo sources to improve hiring

• Resolved solutions on employee relations investigations and counseling

• Facilitated new-hire orientation covering: policies, benefits, and plant tours

• Point of contact regarding policy, benefits and insurance

• Responsible for maintaining records accordingly (FMLA, STD, LTD, ADA)

• Streamlined the Talent Management process to meet business objectives by reducing Time-to-Fill days

• Updated Job descriptions with assistance from Hiring Manager. Daybreak Foods, Inc (DBF). – IA

Sr. Human Resources Generalist 2012 – 2013

• HR Leader for 250 team members at two agriculture facility locations; 2 direct reports

• Facilitated (succession planning) for employees, trained managers regarding employee talent assessments, developed performance improvement plans and team development initiatives

• Scheduled weekly safety walks throughout the plant for managers/team leaders establishing a safety culture at both company locations.

• Implemented new recruitment methods including radio ads, employee referral bonuses and conducted high school recruitment through the local Community College and through career development opportunities.

Bridgestone Firestone – SC

Senior Human Resources Representative (Union Plant) 425 TMs 2007 – 2011 Manager, Human Resources & Safety 125 TMs 2003 – 2007 Employee Relations Supervisor 500 TMs 1998 – 2003

• Collaborated with HR and leaders to assess organization design opportunities, evaluate approaches, and develop plans to achieve desired business outcomes.

• Responsible for all aspects of team member relations for the Final/Finishing department of 375 Machine Technicians.

• Experienced in benefits including billing, 401K, FML, Med, Dental & addressing discrepancies in coverage

• Conducted training sessions on sexual harassment, safety training, benefits orientation and enrollment.

• Clearly communicated changes in benefit coverage to employees, and provide policy interpretation while remaining sensitive to employee needs

• Streamlined the hiring process from job posting, candidate screening, interviewing to job offers while filling needed positions per month

• Coached managers and supervisors; on attendance issues

• Provided guidance to managers on proper implementation and documentation of CCC process

• Prepared Affirmative Action Plan (AAP), ensuring compliance with federal guidelines

• Documented workers compensation program from case initiation to cost effective resolution while working in the best interest of the team member

• Worked closely with managers and supervisors to build morale that increased productivity and retention

• Coordinated plant communications (townhalls) silent TVs and quarterly newsletter

• Accident Investigation, preventative measures used to ensure consistency, and improved preventative measurements the thru-out the plant production floor.

• Organized, 5S, GEMBA, layered audits in a Union environment; interpreted CBA

• Resolved and responded to grievances; problem solving

• Facilitated feedback sessions, Plant Manager roundtables and recognition programs _ AWARDS & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Member of SHRM 2003 – Present Board of Regents Scholar, Bellevue University

• Member, HR Association of the Midlands, 1995 - 1997, 2014 __ EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management Masters of Arts - Organizational Leadership Bellevue University July 1989 – January 1994 Bellevue University August 2009 – January 2011

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