HR Generalist
Resume:
KAREN S. THIESSEN
**************@*****.***
114Timberwood Drive, Crittenden, KY 41030
Strong understanding of HR law including FMLA, AADA, HIPPA, EEOC, ADEA, NLRA, ERISA, OSHA, and FLSA.
Excellent organizational and communication skills – written and oral.
Strong team building and people skills including the ability to resolve conflicting interests and obtain cooperation.
EXPERIENCE
Work Experience
Human Resource Generalist
Dana Incorporated
6/2017 to 1/2022
Support HR with various administrative responsibilities including the areas of on-boarding, orientation, transfer, exit, and assignment changes.
Work with supervisors to update and maintain HR database for employee lifecycle including hiring system, onboarding, and organizational changes.
Generate HR analytical reports and metrics using HRIS system
Administers various human resources plans and procedures for facility personnel; assists in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains facility handbook and rules.
Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems
Develops and maintains affirmative action program; maintains other records, reports, and logs to conform to EEO regulations
Conducts recruitment effort for all non-exempt personnel and temporary employees; conducts new-employee orientations.
Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars. Maintains company organization charts and employee directory.
Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
Manages worker's compensation program, which includes assisting with accident investigations, prepares corresponding reports, and develops return to work strategies with insurance carriers, physicians, and supervisors.
Manages FMLA process to include tracking of time, distribution of forms, follow-up with employees, reviewing including approving/denying and verifying FMLA requests.
Manages the facility's non-exempt attendance records. Prepares/issues/tracks corrective action for attendance violations.
Assist with bargained positions job postings, job bidding process including candidates' suitability for position. Provides notification of successful bidder(s) to union, Team Member, and management.
Processes payroll for bargaining unit employees on a weekly basis and handles site requirements for salary payroll.
Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
Assists with the implementation, auditing, and training of Safety programs
Participates with implementation of new technology
Maintains system integrity
Supports safety, quality, DOS, and SOP's initiatives, policies and procedures
Human Resource Director (part-time)
Bullock Pen Water District & Grant Go
1/2011 to 6/2017
Payroll
Benefits Admin
Training Administrator
Reconcile Bank Statements
Assist with Customer Service
Human Resource Business Partner
Dana Incorporated
1/1998 to 7/2010 (Job functions same as above).
Human Resource Assistant
Sachs Automotive now: Bosch
1/1997-12/1998
Human Resources Assistant
Clarion Mfg.
6/1993-12/1997
EDUCATION
2009-BACHELOR’S IN BUSINESS MANAGMENT, UOP GPA 3.5
1993 -Office Admin Certificate -Graduate of N. KY Voc Tech School now: Gateway Community College
1989 Grant Co. High School
SKILLS
Microsoft Office
ADP
Work Day
Peoplesoft and Employee Central HRIS
SAP
Etime
ACTIVITIES
Cheer Coach at Williamstown Elem School 2007-2009
Athletic Girls Basketball Boosters Vice President 2017-2019
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