Human Resource Resources

ANN HANSEN, PHR Human Resource Professional

Cell: 920-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Dedicated Human Resource Professional with strong Employee Benefits Consulting Background: over twenty years of strategic HR planning and benefit consulting experience focusing on employee engagement, leadership development, retention and HR business partnership as key objectives.

Tenneco (Federal-Mogul), Waupun, WI Human Resource Manager

October, 2019 to present

HR Manager, Waupun Powertrain Division, Waupun WI

Valve, Seats and Guides Division HR Manager Lead responsible for strategic support to other division HR Managers in North America

Role is one to drive change in an established, highly performing plant to maximize talent, performance and profit

Implemented several Employee Involvement teams to influence employee engagement and develop a sense of empowerment amongst our workforce

Together with the Plant Manager, implementing strategic development initiatives (Training with Purpose, High Potential program, departmental restructuring, etc.) that are now considered as Best of Class for other locations to implement

Part of several global HR initiative teams such as IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Action) Board, Americas HR Restructuring Team, Promoting from Within and Upskilling Employees

HR Lead for VSG Business Unit, including plants in Coventry England, Bhiwadi India and Anqing China

Tenneco (Federal-Mogul), Manitowoc, WI Human Resource Manager

May, 2015 to October, 2019

HR Manager for Manitowoc Powertrain division and United Piston Rings, Manitowoc.

Part of a global strategic HR team addressing issues such as compliance, attraction and retention of the millennial workforce, diversity and inclusion

Created a High Performer program including additional training, opportunities for development and inclusion in overall succession planning strategies using 9-box identification and action plans for the coming year and beyond for plant leadership as well as high performers

Division HR Manager Lead responsible for strategic support to other HR Managers in North America

Restructured HR department to allow for proactive HR strategies of employee engagement and reduction of employee relation issues by establishing a Peer Review program and Employee Involvement teams

Nypro Packaging, a Jabil Company, Mt. Pleasant, IA Human Resource Manager

January, 2014 to May, 2015

HR Manager for the IA location working as part of a global strategic HR team to service the needs of IA employees and contribute to the overall company HR strategic progression to make Nypro world class.

Part of the HR due diligence team for acquisitions, identifying potential HR related liabilities

Restructuring of the EHS program at the Iowa location, ensuring compliance to company, State and OSHA regulations through extensive employee education as well as continued development of the EHS lead

Developed business strategy to move from all direct hire to temp to hire resulting in overall cost savings from reduced turnover

Established a “Pay It Forward” program that started internal and spread to the community with positive reflection on Nypro Packaging with employees and the local area

Engineering Services and Products Co/FarmTek, Dyersville, IA Human Resource Manager

June, 2011 to January, 2014

HR Manager reporting to VP of Finance. Responsible for all HR strategic functions, employee education, compliance, policy and procedure development, implementation and enforcement.

Developed new employee handbook for both IA and CT locations

Heavy focus on welding department turnover resulted in listening sessions and leadership development for this department

Built community relations with area businesses that allowed positive economic development and the attraction of additional residents to the area at a time when hiring was critical to company expansion

Established “coaching” philosophy with local management allowing for reduction of turnover and empowerment of both management and employees

Magnum Products, Berlin, WI Sr. Human Resource Support

June, 2008 to October, 2010

Sr. HR Support reporting directly to the Director of Organizational Development. Transforming the HR Department from an Administrative role to a strategic business partner relationship, including working with the Executive Management team to drive business and implement performance initiatives.

Conducted analysis of the HR Department and developed an organizational business plan to update all policies and procedures

Accountable for ensuring managers are fair and consistent in their treatment of employees. Overseeing and implementing progressive discipline, mediation disputes and grievance procedures in accordance with state and federal laws

Process and act on behalf of the company in unemployment issues and legal relations, compiling and completing Federal, State, and OSHA mandated reports

Work with all shift supervisors regarding personnel compliance and policy as well as safety; improvement of employee morale throughout the company

Unified Catholic Schools, Oshkosh, WI Human Resource Manager

September, 2006 – May, 2008

Human Resource Manager who reported to the President of Unified Catholic Schools and the Board of Education. Responsible for management of day-to-day HR operations for all campuses.

Interacted with teachers and staff to schedule work, understand, and resolve issues or complaints and provide direct supervision within functional areas; coordinated staff efforts, monitored and ensured timely compliance with project deadlines, and completed evaluations during projects

Acted as liaison between system President, teachers and staff to ensure proper lines of communication critical in addressing problems and issues requiring immediate attention

Established and maintained HR files reflecting salary changes, deductions, benefits, professional continuing education requirements, and disciplinary procedures while exercising a high level of confidentiality

Performed quality audits ensuring accuracy of records in multiple departments evaluating processes and procedures and makes recommendations for streamlining operations and creating uniformity between departments

Hays Companies, Milwaukee, WI Group Benefits Account Executive

October, 2004 – January, 2006

Reporting to the Vice President of Sales. Hired to provide consulting services to area employers regarding benefits and strategic planning.

Responsible for benefit negotiations and corporate strategic benefit planning for clients

Worked independently and with employer groups on special projects and assignments to ensure efficiency and cost justification

Functioned as part of the client/employer groups HR department at the employer’s request, to ensure consistency in benefits administration and communication efforts

Responsible for negotiations between insurance carriers, vendors and employer to ensure the best outcome for my client, the employer

McClone Agency, Menasha, WI Vice President, Group Benefits

August, 2003 – October, 2004

Hired to develop the Group Benefits Department into a market competitive option for large group benefits.

Identified and developed key business partnerships with carriers to maximize efficiencies and bargaining power to benefit our clients

Developed work flow procedures for all department staff

Enhanced continuing education opportunities for both staff and clients

Researched automated systems to handle large group reporting needs

Improve the general work environment within the department

Jabas Group, Kimberly, WI Director of Managed Care

April, 1994 – July, 2003

Reported to the Company President. Managed a department of 6 people, providing consultative services, information and benefits intelligence to sales staff and contracted employer groups.

Provided daily support to sales staff in the form of knowledge of the managed care industry on a local, state, regional, national and international scope

Personally involved with all large clients ranging from 500 – 30,000 employees

Met with employer Board of Directors, CEO, CFO, VPs and Human Resource personnel to ensure target goals, communicate negotiated changes and implementation strategies to meet company needs

Implemented new training methods, materials, and environments to enhance client expectations while allowing employees to gain further skills and knowledge

Assisted with the formulation, implementation, monitoring, and modification of organizational policies and rules as they relate to assigned areas of responsibilities; studied and recommended changes to my department and individual job descriptions to maximize overall efficiency and effectiveness

EDUCATION/CONTINUING EDUCATION

Loras College, Dubuque, IA 2009 – ADP Certification

2000 – Global Benefits Management Certification 2009 – 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Cert.

2004 – Training for Success Seminar 2010 – Leadership Development Certification

2006 – Leadership Oshkosh 2012 – PHR

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