Jamie A. Seiler, SPHR ***** Greenbrook
Plymouth, MI 48170
adxji0@r.postjobfree.com
Human Resource Professional with 21 years manager level experience in recruiting, performance management/employee development, employee relations, benefit management, conflict resolution and training.
Chief Human Resource Manager, Tachi-S Engineering, Farmington Hills, MI
(Promotions: HR Manager; Sr. Manager; Chief HR Manager)
April 2012 – current
Responsible for Regional Corporate HR function and HR initiatives for manufacturing facility in Tennessee
Supervise four administrative employees
Conflict resolution
Recruiting/talent management and retention
Policy development including handbook maintenance (restructured PTO program)
Benefit design and management—working on combining benefits for two facilities
401k fiduciary `
Performance management—moved company to “Employee Development Plan”
Succession planning
Voluntary termination program and periodic involuntary terminations
Immigration issues—H1B and Green Card process
Responsible for payroll function
Organized safety team and monthly meetings
Employee engagement initiatives— (summer barbeques, ice cream social, cider and donuts, ugly sweater)
Programs: Take Your Child to Work and Employee Health Fair
Support building maintenance (facility cleaning vendor, oversee parking lot repair, interior decorating, etc.)
Human Resource Manager, Norgren Automation Solutions, Saline, MI
June 2010 – April 2012
Responsible for managing the HR function at two facilities: Saline and Rochester Hills.
Employee relations
Whistleblower investigations
HR policies, job description creation and salary structure as well as HRIS
Managed a 30% reduction in force at the Rochester Hills facility and increased recruiting/hiring at the Saline facility.
Responsible for training employees in sexual harassment, ethics along with succession planning and employee development.
Health and Wellness team member. (170 employees)
Human Resource Manager, Nachi Robotic Systems, Inc., Novi, MI
April 2001 – August 2009
Responsible for entire HR function at the corporate office in a non-union work environment. Employee headcount 110 U.S. employees down to 28 in 2009.
HR Policy—moved from performance appraisal system to employee development model
Coached managers on employee issues (conflict resolution)
Ensured upper management was well informed on employment laws and labor issues as well best practices
Managed visa immigration issues with Japanese and Canadian employees
Benefit Management--researched feasibility of self-funding with our sister company and implemented program in 2007. Realized $110,000 savings over previous fully insured plan
Organized annual employee health fair during workday to promote wellness
Recruiting—hiring all employee levels, on-campus recruiting
Payroll—biweekly processing/bonus calculations/401k reports and audits
Training—developed training agenda for required training (i.e. sexual harassment prevention, workplace violence) and employee development
Lead of safety team and OSHA recordkeeping
Member of Green Team (environmental), instrumental in launch of team and continued renewal of certification
CPR team member with blood borne pathogen responsibilities
Human Resource Generalist, Nachi Robotic Systems, Inc., Novi, MI
April 1999 – April 2001
Assistant to Human Resource Manager. Responsible for payroll function, new hire orientation, employee benefits enrollment and issue resolution. Updated Paid Time Off schedules for employees. Assisted with pension and bonus calculations. Verified employee employment. Administered COBRA paperwork. Created monthly newsletter. Organized “Take Your Child To Work” day for employees’ families.
Human Resource/Purchasing Assistant, Nachi Robotic Systems, Inc., Novi, MI
April 1998 – April 1999
Provided assistance to both Human Resource and Purchasing departments. Ordered project materials and followed up on deliveries. Assisted with payroll and benefit enrollment.
Bachelor Degree in Human Resource Management, Communications and Psychology
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Certified Professional Human Resource from Society of Human Resource Management in May 2001, earned Senior Professional Human Resource certification in December 2001.
Conflict Resolution and Mediation certificate
Continuing education in Human Resource profession achieved through seminars, conferences and classes.
Reviewing material for Global Professional Human Resource exam