ANDREA NIZYBORSKI
Wyandotte, MI 48192
*******@*****.***
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
Broad background in HR generalist functions, including experience in employee recruitment and retention, staff development, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, HR records management, HR policies development and legal compliance, payroll and worker’s compensation. ACA compliance.
Experience in union and non-union facilities, developing employee policy, orientation and training programs, writing employee manuals, corporate policies, job descriptions and management reports.
Experienced in all areas of office management and administration, accounts payable and receivable, excel spreadsheets, data entry.
Knowledge of State and Federal Employment laws with regard to payroll, FMLA, ACA etc.
HR SKILLS/ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS
HR Department Mgt.
Employment Law
FMLA/ADA//WC
HR Policies & Procedures
ACA Compliance
Microsoft Windows
Staff Recruitment & Retention
Employee Relations
Time and attendance
Benefits Administration
Worker’s compensation
Orientation
HRIS Technologies
Training & Development
Performance Management
HRIS systems
ADP/Workforce Now for/Benefits/T&A/Payroll
EEO Reporting
Unemployment claims
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PRINTWELL ACQUISITION COMPANY – Taylor, MI
Commercial Printing
Human Resources Manager March 2018-Present
Start up HR department
ADP HRIS/Payroll/ Time and Attendance/Benefits
Wrote new policies, handbook
Created new forms for internal use
Recruiting
OSHA
Employee Relations
Company Events
Recruiting
Set up benefits and onboarding modules on ADP
Open enrollment
Unemployment claims
ADP Workforce Now payroll
Cobra administration
Unemployment claims
Covid compliance
SYSTRAND MANUFACTURING CORPORATION – Brownstown Twp., MI
Tier One Automotive Manufacturer
Human Resources Manager March 2013- March 2018
Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources for minority owned company – 260 employees
Recruiting and orientation for both hourly and salaried employees
Set up of HR department including all forms, files etc. predecessor left nothing behind and had been gone for several months prior to my start
Employee relations, conflict resolution/investigation
Benefits administration/ACA
Working with labor attorney to resolve legal issues, successfully settled three cases
Working with immigration attorney for visa renewal, sponsorship etc.
Responsible for all aspects of worker’s compensation
Successfully worked with INS for an I9 audit where no violations were found
E-Verify
Responsible for all communications to payroll department. Employees are not permitted to make inquiries or see payroll department for any aspect pertaining to payroll such as W4 changes, address changes, vacation time inquires etc.
Backup for payroll processing using ADP Workforce Now, have processed payroll for 260 without error on several occasions
Supervision of Security and housekeeping departments
Enforcement of all company policies
CALVARY SERVICES – Livonia, MI
AAA Michigan Contractor providing roadside assistance throughout Metro Detroit
Operations Manager/HR Generalist April 2004-June 2012
Responsible for overseeing all aspects of HR including benefits administration, time and attendance, recruiting, and hiring and worker’s compensation; responsible for all day-to-day operations with regard to employee relations, policy development and administration, orientation of new hires, benefits issues, and supervision of drivers, dispatchers and supervisors; conducted employee training with regard to AAA member satisfaction. Also prepare payroll information; managed high profit company of over 50 for out-of-state owner working as direct liaison to top AAA management.
Key Results:
Played a key role in Calvary earning quarterly bonuses of upwards of $50,000 per quarter for AAA member satisfaction survey scores through extensive training of drivers, supervisors and dispatchers.
Played a key role in negotiating with insurance brokers for employee health insurance, worker’s compensation and fleet vehicle insurance saving the company close to $20,000 per year below prior coverage.
Launched AAA battery installation program and became AAA MI top battery service provider within 3 months of launch
Brought worker’s compensation program into full compliance. Trained managers and associates on procedures to follow in case of injury.
Wrote employee manual covering issues including disciplinary procedures, code of conduct, FMLA policy and benefits information.
Worked closely with staff, owner and AAA high level management to make Calvary one of the most profitable AAA contractors with excellent response times, survey scores and low call declines with meticulous scheduling and overseeing of dispatch procedures.
MERIDIAN AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, Allen Park, Michigan (Closed in Chapter 7)
Tier one supplier of energy absorption bumper systems to the Automotive Industry
HR Coordinator December 2001-2002
HR Assistant March 2002-2003
All HR Assistant functions: Assisted in Employee Relations, Compensation; Annual Performance Appraisal Process; Recruiting; Training (TS16949 compliance); Safety & OSHA/MIOSHA compliance; EH&S (ISO14001 compliance): payroll and benefits, as acting HR Administrator for 180 – 85 employees on three shifts. Promoted to fulfill a broad range of HR functions, including staffing 200 employee start-up facility, recruiting and training employees, and administering benefits, overseeing disciplinary action and managing HR records. Resolved conflicts between employees and insurance carriers, and performed exit interviews.
Key Results:
Recruited to help open new 200 employee start-up facility in Canton, guiding the startup and management of a full spectrum of HR operations, systems and programs. Worked with senior management to create HR policies and procedures; recruit employees; create group benefits databases; and develop orientation, training and incentive programs. Manage leave-of-absence programs and personnel records; administer benefits enrollment and programs; administer HR budget; and handle HR generalist workplace issues.
Trained 25-member management team on interviewing techniques and best practices, conducting workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions that contributed to sound hiring decisions.
Reworked new-hire orientation program to include HR information and company resources. Wrote employee manual covering issues including disciplinary procedures, code of conduct, attendance and FMLA policy and benefits information.
Professional Development:
Complete ongoing training in the areas of compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, leaves of absence, workers' compensation and workplace safety/security and Osha training PHR classes
Skills:
HRIS applications (ADP, Paychex)
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Very fast/accurate typing 10 key data entry skills, extremely literate and articulate
Various A/P A/R and payroll systems
Cash handling experience
Excellent people skills