Nancy Umsted, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, MBA

**** ************* **, #****, *******, IA 50009

Email: adxelo@r.postjobfree.com CELL: 712-***-****

Qualifications Summary

Dynamic, experienced human resources professional able to think outside the box and work with others to effectively to address real-world challenges. Trustworthy, ethical, discreet, organized, resourceful and possessing excellent interpersonal skills. Accustomed to multi-tasking in fast-paced environments with poise and confidence. Exercises judgment within broadly defined policies and practices.

Work Experience

Have more recently worked for Simply Essentials in Charles City and for the past 3nyeard have been HRBP at Amazon. (I do not have update resume available on my phone.)

6/2016-6/2017 Uta Halee/Rite of Passage, Omaha, NE, Human Resources Manager

Responsible for recruiting, onboarding new staff, and training

Local payroll and benefit administration for processing done at corporate offices

Member of leadership team assisting with strategic planning and organizational effectiveness

Documentation, personnel file and computer files management

Employee relations including recommendation to correct problems including assisting and advising management in the formal discipline or termination of employees

Organize and manage employee information to meet agency and customer specifications

Update and document SOP’s utilizing best practices and process management

8/2015-2/2016 Fairfield Castings, LLC, Fairfield, IA, Human Resources Manager

Chief Negotiator for Contract Extension

Employee and Labor Relations, employee counseling and administration of disciplinary actions

Organized and conducted benefit open enrollment

Responsible for interpretation of current employee relations policies and making recommendations for change

Provide counseling and assistance to employees and management in employee or management related issue

Represent company at union meetings and unemployment hearings

Various Temporary Work Assignments

3 week assignment for reviewing, organizing, and filing retirement files dues to audit requirement

6 month assignment as Office Manager for startup organization

10 month assignment as Business Analyst for Healthcare organization for implementation of new system

8/2012-1/2014 Spurgeon Manor, Dallas Center, IA, HR/Business Office Manager

Organized and documented standard operating procedures for business office and human resources responsibilities to ensure regulatory compliance and efficiency

Performed AP, AR, payroll and human resources functions

Conducted climate assessment, interpreting data and results and recommended strategies and suggestions for improvement

Reviewed and updated Employee Handbook and conducted employee training on handbook changes

Worked with organization staff and employees to effectively implement new payroll timekeeping and processing system

1/2012-8/2012 R. Booe and Son Hardwoods, Center Point, IN, Office Manager

Performed AP, AR, payroll and human resources functions

Surveyed employees, requested proposals, investigated options, communicated and implemented new employee benefits program.

Updated safety program tracking, education and performance

6/2010-1/2012 State Auditor Office, Des Moines, IA, Auditor Intern/Assistant Auditor

Assisted in auditing and testing client data as part of annual financial audit

Performed on-site inventory testing, valuation and reporting and performed document audits for smaller entities independently

6/2003 to 4/2008 Country Maid, Inc., West Bend, IA, Human Resources Manager

Assisted the company in the initial implementation and ongoing administration of ESOP.

Co-facilitated strategic planning and mission focusing session.

Revised and rolled out employee handbook to bring into compliance and protect company interests.

Drafted company required safety programs, received approval, and trained employees as required.

Redesigned and educated employees on benefits by preparing and delivering open enrollment presentations.

Provides counselling and assistance to employees and all levels of management in employee and management issues.

11/2004 – 2/2005 Briar Cliff University, Algona, IA, Compensation Course Instructor

Taught junior level compensation class to 15 students – 9 on site, 6 via ICN.

6/2001 – 4/2003 Anchor Glass Container Corporation, Winchester, IN, Human Resources Manager

Facilitated 45% reduction in number of grievances in contract renewal year.

Instrumental in reducing plant workers compensation costs - plant received recognition for having lowest workers compensation cost per worker hour (26 cents).

Developed, trained, and communicated new incident investigation and reporting procedure.

Functioned as change agent to communicate and facilitate changes involving salaried benefits program, PBGC takeover of pension plan, bankruptcy and subsequent relationship with new equity partner.

Recommend and take appropriate action to correct problems including assisting and/or advising management in the formal discipline or termination of employees.

Education/Training/Certifications

Ball State University, MBA 2004

University of Northern Iowa, BA, Accounting 2010

University of Northern Iowa, BA, Business Management/Human Resources

Senior Professional in Human Resources Certification, SPHR and SHRM-SCP

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