Workers Compensation Human Resource
Resume:
Jennifer Breed
New Carlisle, OH 45344
adur7d@r.postjobfree.com
Leadership Profile
HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL PHR certified human resource professional with track record of hands-on experience in HR functions in both union and non-union work environments. Dynamic leader of professional development, incentive, and bonus programs. Solid knowledge of labor laws, OSHA/DOT requirements, and benefits administration. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of employees. Superior communication/presentation skills. Proven ability to diffuse even the most highly-charged situations.
Areas of Expertise
· Talent Recruiting & Retention
· Organizational Development
· Compensation & Benefits
· Regulatory Compliance
· Leadership Development & Training
· Start-ups
· Performance Management
· Strategic Planning
· Safety/Workers’ Compensation
· Policy Development & Interpretation
· Employment Law
· Diversity & Inclusion
Recent Accomplishments
•Providing technical guidance and assistance on advanced labor and employee relations concepts and principles as well as authoritative recommendation for policy development and change.
•Applying a wide range of LER concepts, laws, policies, practices and analytical/diagnostic methods and techniques to address substantive issues relating to discipline, medical, performance, and leave cases and matters related to the administration of the collective bargaining agreements.
•Analyzing and solving particularly complex and sensitive problems and issues, such as those involving apparently conflicting laws and vague and untested areas of case law where policy decisions and case strategy guidance may impact throughout the agency
•Overall improvement in relationship/communication with union associates and related representatives resulting in reduced grievances.
•Increase in associate engagement participation scores from 54% the survey period prior to my joining the company to 94% my first survey period.
•Successfully transitioned in a team environment local payroll to ADP payroll with minimal disruptions.
•Smoothly managed transition in a team environment from local leave of absence administration to third party management of all leaves (Medical, Personal, and FML).
•Reduced FMLA abuse up to 56% by effectively managing a consistent approach.
Professional Experience
DB Schenker, Inc Gahanna, OH August 2020-present
Regional Human Resource Manager
•Support HR functions for Tier 1 Cloud global customer at 12 locations across the United States.
•Partner closely with Operating group to ensure compliance with Company and Federal/State requirements.
•Conduct internal investigations as needed.
•Mentor and coach employee base from frontline to C-suite.
•Coordinate with all departments on matters affecting/impacting employees.
•Coordinate recruiting and onboarding of new employees.
•Design and deliver training for all levels.
•Partner with Operations on forecasting for staffing levels.
Rich Products Corporation Hilliard, OH June 2015-August 2020
Plant Human Resource Manager
•Plan, coordinate, and direct the day-to-day administration of all human resource policies and procedures for 280 associates in a unionized manufacturing environment.
•Manage relationship with business agents.
•Daily interpretation of collective bargaining agreement.
•Serve as first chair for negotiations.
•As Business Partner work with Operations group to maintain staffing levels and provide guidance on employee/labor relation issues.
•Mentor and coach all levels of management in employee/labor relations issues.
•Partner with legal in matters concerning employee/labor relations issues.
•Ensure fairness and consistency in treatment for all employees at all levels.
•Educate and assist all employees in Benefit related concerns and questions.
•Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations and conduct investigations as needed.
•Direct annual appraisal process for exempt and non-exempt employees, ensuring core competencies are evaluated.
•Ensure zero tolerance for workplace harassment through training, coaching and counseling of all staff on an annual basis.
•Maintain HR Scorecard for all areas of responsibility.
•Maintain contingency plans for staffing to ensure continuity of business.
CEVA Logistics-East Liberty, OH June 2004-June 2015
Senior Human Resource Manager-Labor Relations & Employee Development,
•Planned, coordinated, and directed the day-to-day administration of all human resource policies and procedures for associates located in multiple facilities across the United States and Mexico.
•Managed an HR team comprised of HR associates located across the United States and Mexico to include HR Managers, Generalists and Coordinators.
•Successful implementation of PAR program which resulted in zero unionization attempts.
•Improved flow of effective and respectful communication between hourly workforce and management.
•Prepared and delivered Company position statements in all forums.
•Selected for company-wide leadership team chartered with developing employee engagement strategies.
•Supported successful Startups; including active participation in the initial bid/rebid process.
•Created, designed, and implemented Wage/Salary Administration Program for all locations.
•Designed and implemented succession planning program for areas of responsibility.
•Supported LEAN culture.
•Created, designed, and delivered professional development training for all levels of management.
Awards & Recognition
P.R.I.D.E Award recipient in 2006 & 2009
Selected as Employee Engagement Champion representative for 2011
Nash Finch Company-Bellefontaine, OH August 2003-June 2004
Human Resource Manager
•Managed the day-to-day administration of all human resource policies and procedures for 400 associates (both union and non-union).
•Partnered with management to effectively maintain appropriate staffing levels, provide guidance on employee relation issues, ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations (DOT, OSHA, EPA, EEOC, Workers Compensation, etc.), and conduct investigations as needed.
•Screened, recruited, and hired 70 associates within 4 weeks, with minimal turnover.
Education
Master of Science in Management & Leadership, Western Governors’ University
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Arts in Business, Southern New Hampshire University
Professional Affiliations
Society of Human Resource Management, member since 1998
Springfield Chapter of Society of Human Resource Management, member since 2000
National Safety Council, member since 2000
Springfield/Clark County Safety Council, member since 2000
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