Human Resources Consulting and Employee Relations
Resume:
MICHELLE PETERSON
SHRM-CP
P: 541-***-****
E: *********************@*****.***
A: Eugene, OR
W: linkedin.com/in/michelle-peterson-823556162/
OBJECTIVE
To assist HR professionals and employees with my knowledge and experience in all facets of Human Resources. I am passionate about helping others to grow and learn in the HR field.
EDUCATION
To utilize my skills as a Human Resources Professional in a collaborative environment where I can contribute as well as continue to learn and be productively challenged.
University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon
Bachelor of Arts, English
SHRM-CP, February 2020
KEY SKILLS
COMMUNICATION
COLLABORATION
INTEGRITY
PROBLEM-SOLVING
STRATEGIZING
CONFIDENTIALITY
EMPATHY AND SUPPORT
EXPERIENCE
Director of Human Resources and Risk, Lane Transit District
January 2024-Present
All of the below duties as the HR Manager, and in addition:
● Supervise department of seven, including HR, Safety and Risk, and Training
● Analyze and refine HR, Insurance/Safety, and Training budgets annually
● Member of Joint Insurance Committee to review health/dental insurance quarterly to obtain best rates and benefits for the District
● Analyze trends in Human Resources and strategize best practices for the District
● Analyze metrics for hiring and turnover to better recruit and retain employees
● Member of the labor bargaining team for four separate contracts within the District: Operations/Customer Service, Public Safety, Facilities and IT
● Work with legal on investigations and disciplinary actions
● Attend monthly board meetings and provide presentations as needed
● Member of Executive Team, present at each bi-weekly meeting
Human Resources Manager, Lane Transit District
October 2022-December 2023
● Supervised four HR professionals
● Assisted with company benefits administration
● Assisted with worker’s comp claims and return-to-work
● Interviewed, hired and terminated employees in conjunction with management
● Recruited qualified candidates utilizing job boards, career fairs, print and media advertising
● Member of DEI Council
● Maintained excellent working relationships with recruiting agencies
● Coordinated regular training program for Supervisors, Managers, and Directors
● Assisted management with disciplinary procedures
● Member of Wellness Committee
● Edited Employee Handbook annually
● Established and maintained wage and job classifications for Administrative positions
● Member of Pension Trust Committee
● Member of Events Committee
Human Resources Manager, Richardson Sports
June 2020 – October 2022
● Supervised a department of four
● Analyzed information and then administrated all company benefits including health/dental/life insurance, 401(k), paid time off and employee recognition
● Handled all worker’s comp claims and return-to-work
● Interviewed, hired and terminated employees in conjunction with management
● Recruited qualified candidates utilizing job boards, career fairs, print and media advertising
● Organized Richardson’s first in-house job fair
● Maintained excellent working relationships with recruiting agencies
● Developed a Train the Trainers program for new leads, supervisors and managers
● Trained to process payroll for 400 employees
● Planned and coordinated monthly company events including company picnic and holiday party
● Edited Employee Handbook annually
● Established and maintained wage and job classifications for production and office positions
● Head of the Safety Committee
● Maintained the above for two business locations: Eugene, Oregon and Houston, Texas
Human Resources Manager, Air-Weigh
February 2018 – June 2020
● Payroll
● Benefits Administration including health/dental/life insurance, 401(k), stock options
● Recruiting, onboarding, training, terminations
● Employment Law
● Worker’s Compensation and Safety
● Maintain all personnel records to the utmost confidentiality
● Coordinate all company events, company meetings and teambuilding activities
● Member of management/lead team and head of the safety committee
● PowerPoint presentation to the Board of Directors every other month
Human Resources Director, Western Pneumatics, Inc.
June 1998 – March 2016
● Analyzed information and then administrated company benefits including health/dental/life
● insurance, 401(k), paid time off and employee recognition
● Handled all worker’s comp claims and return-to-work
● Interviewed, hired and terminated employees in conjunction with supervisors
● Prepared recruiting information for prospective employees online, in print or in radio ads
● Developed and maintained relationships with personnel services in the community
● Maintained all employee personnel records
● Wrote Policies and Benefits handbook in conjunction with the corporate attorney
● Established and maintained wage and job classifications for fabrication departments, field
● installers, and office positions
● Worked directly with the Safety Coordinator on worker’s comp issues, job site safety and
● prequalification requirements for each job
● Developed and published the company newsletter each month
● Organized company-wide safety awards dinner for all employees each year
● Maintained the above for two business locations: Eugene, Oregon and Ruston, Louisiana
LEADERSHIP/COMMUNICATION
Executive Team presentations
PowerPoint presentations for two separate Boards
Host for Employee Banquets
Presentations in training for supervisors, managers, and directors
REFERENCES
Available Upon Request
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