Sharon K. MacPherson
Fort Myers, FL *****
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CAREER SUMMARY
Twenty (20) + years of experience as a Human Resources Generalist/Human Resources Manager in an automotive supplier manufacturing environment at the plant level and the corporate office. ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS CORPORATE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
• Developed, trained, and implemented procedures toward successful TS16949 (now IATF) registration
• Set up Human Resources Departments in new plant start-ups (4 plants)
• Lead HR committee in selecting and implementing new HRIS system
• Lead initiatives such as Wellness Program, United Way Campaigns, Service Awards Programs
• Participate in such corporate strategic budget decisions as wage increases, Benefit Plan design, employee contributory premiums
• Participated in the selection of Health Insurance Third Party Administrators and implemented transition
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS PLANT HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
• Increased Production employees from 40 employees to 100 employees within (four) 4 months
• Developed, trained, and implemented procedures toward successful QS9000 (now IATF) registration
• Team participation towards successful ISO14001 registration
• Reduced Turnover from a YTD average of 12% to a YTD average of below 4%
• Implemented and enforced corporate
• policy/procedure compliance in a struggling division
• Knowledgeable in ADA, FMLA, EEOC, OSHA, FLSA compliance, Immigration legal requirements and employment laws
• Implemented Skilled Trades Apprenticeship Program
• Successfully implemented a bi-lingual program to integrate Spanish-speaking employees to our work environment
Sharon K. MacPherson
Fort Myers, FL 33905
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WORK EXPERIENCE
BleiStahl North America, Battle Creek, MI
Human Resources Manager Feb 2022 to Present
• Manage EHS Manager
• Oversee ISO14001 processes and ensure compliance to policies and procedures
• Manage Safety Programs and ensure compliance to MIOSHA regulations
• Administer Benefit Programs
• Recruit for hourly and salary positions
• Training, recordkeeping, Training Plan Development
• Revise and develop operational procedures
• Process hourly and salary payroll in ADP/Paycor
Vaupell Midwest, Constantine, MI
Human Resources Manager July 2019 to Feb 2022
• Manage and administer all Safety, Health, and Environmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with MIOSHA regulations
• Administer benefits programs such as life, health, dental, and disability insurance, and 401k
• Identify legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting HR functions and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting compliance
• Coordinate and administer company training programs
• Set up and Implemented Learning Management System (LMS)
• Salary administration program – made recommendations for increases and performance review process.
• Investigate accidents and prepare reports to Corporate and insurance carriers
• Recruit and select salary and hourly positions- discontinued use of temporary agencies for recruitment
• Conduct employee orientation
• Advise management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues
• Oversee timekeeping and payroll processes
Gibson Insurance/ Gibson Select Services Aug 2017 to July 2019 South Bend, IN
Sr. Benefit Client Manager 03/2018 to 07/2019
• Worked directly with large (15,000+ employees) clients on Employee Benefit programs, Analyze Renewals, made recommendations, and resolved claims issues
• Provide Client training on Compliance issues
• Conduct Employee Open Enrollment Meetings
• Work directly with insurance carriers to resolve benefit issues and made benefit recommendations. Sharon K. MacPherson
Fort Myers, FL 33905
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Gibson Select Services (HR Outsourcing Division)
Human Resources Project Manager 08/2017 to 03/2018 Client Relationship Manager
• Responsible for developing, maintaining, and growing client relationships
• Prepare business case needs and cost analysis proposals
• Lead projects such as HR audits, handbook revisions, and job description development
• Develop and train client HR/Supervisor Standard Operating Procedures
• Train and mentor HR Consultants in process improvements and compliance issues
• Conduct client HR compliance and process audits
• Recruit key positions for project clients and centralized client recruiting Summit Polymers, Inc. Aug 1992 – Jan 2017
Portage, MI
Corporate Human Resources Manager -Tech Center 07/2003 to 01/2017
• Human Resources Manager for the Technical Center (Corporate and Engineering employees) and Sales and Engineering office in Dearborn, MI
• Interpret, advise, and mentor Plant Human Resources Managers on company policies and procedures
(up to 10 US locations in KY, MO, TN, IL and MI)
• Direct day-to-day activities of Plant Human Resources Managers
• Create and conduct annual compliance audits at all US plant locations
• Conduct Monthly Safety Audits at all US Plant locations
• Advise and participate in complaint/employee issue investigation and resolution at the Technical Center and all US Plant locations.
• Workers Compensation Case Management – advise in litigated cases, work with SPI corporate attorney for successful resolution
• Conduct Human Resources training to new HR Managers and HR Coordinators
• Develop and amend company HR policies and procedures
• Work directly with insurance brokers and insurance carriers regarding benefit renewals. Prepared proposals and presented to the company President for approval
• Provide input and coordinate information for the annual Benefit Renewal
• Create Open Enrollment presentations and conduct Open Enrollment meetings
• Communicate Benefits and Company policy changes Corporate-wide
• Coordinate activities of the Service Award Program which includes the Annual Awards Banquet
• Coordinate the Apprenticeship Program for the Corporation Sharon K. MacPherson
Fort Myers, FL 33905
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Human Resources Manager –
Summit Polymers, Inc. - Syntech Plant 09/ 1997 to 07/2003
• Screen, interview, and hire both hourly and salary-level employees
• Conduct New Hire Orientation for hourly and salary employees
• Investigate employee complaints and issue discipline accordingly
• Supervise a staff of up to 5 Coordinators who performed hourly recruiting, hourly new hire orientation, payroll, benefits administration, and employee record keeping
• Chair Safety Committee
• Manage and Administer all Health, Safety and Environmental programs
• Implement procedures towards a successful ISO14001 certification
• Administer training programs including training needs analysis, training schedule, training effectiveness and maintenance of employee training records
Human Resources Manager -
Summit Polymers, Inc. - East Plant 08/1992 to 09/1997
• Perform general HR Manager duties/functions
• Recruit hourly and salary employees from 40 employees to 280 employees in 5 years
• Implement QS9000 (now TS16949) procedures towards successful certification
• Workers Compensation administration
• Responsible for all Health, Safety and Environmental compliance
• Implemented a new Time Clock System
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