Human Resources Employee Relations

Karen Archer

Bark River, Michigan Cell: 517-***-****

Email: *******@*****.***

Dedicated Human Resources professional with comprehensive experience, seeking a remote support role. Skilled in employee relations, benefits coordination, and records management. Proven ability to support staff across all levels in a fast-paced environment. Eager to leverage my attention to detail, multi-tasking skills, and HR knowledge to deliver exceptional service and support in a new role.

Work Experience:

First Bank, Upper Michigan Escanaba, MI

HR Specialist 2024-Present

Coordinate and conduct open enrollment process and assist employees throughout the year with benefit questions

Coordinate and manage annual performance review process

Accurately enter new hire data into multiple platforms for seamless onboarding experience and conduct new hire orientations

Manage leave of absence process to include counseling employees on their options and preparing proper paperwork

Perform administrative tasks such as managing personnel files, recordkeeping, performance review tracking and general correspondence

Process full cycle payroll

Assist with maintaining accurate records and supporting compliance with regulations and requirements

Andex Industries Escanaba, MI

HR Administrator 2022-2024

Act as primary point of contact for HR related questions and inquiries

Maintain staffing data including seniority lists and anniversary recognition dates

Internal contact for insurance enrollment, changes, and questions

Manage worker’s compensation claims, injury reporting, tracking, medical appointment coordination, medical documentation and payment of invoices.

Lead and participate in Safety Committee

Manage and submit OSHA 300 Log information

Oversee, develop and research training programs and maintain training records

Created New Hire onboarding orientation

Created a formal Transitional Work program to save on the company’s insurance premium

Magna Electronics Holly, MI

HR Generalist 2010-2019, 2021-2022

Act as primary point of contact for HR related questions and inquiries for 3 shifts over 3 locations

Process Worker’s Compensation cases and manage workplace injury files

Perform audits on processes to ensure system compliance

Ergonomics Committee Administrator

Safety Committee member and auditor

Oversee training courses and maintain training records

Schedule interviews coordinate communication with staffing agencies

Conduct new hire orientations and create New Hire Packets

Process reports in PeopleSoft for weekly overtime of employees

Coordinate Annual Open Enrollment and educate employees on benefits

Plan and coordinate company events staying within budget

Michigan State University Remote

EHS Department Office Coordinator 2020-2021

Served as EHS Department point of contact for Administrative Support

Process HR paperwork for support staff and students including hiring, interviewing, onboarding, training, promotions, raises, time off, leaves and terminations

Collect, interpret, process paperwork, and monitor financial and HR paperwork for the department

Prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information

Coordinate departmental events, meetings, training, and presenters

Monitoring accounts receivable transactions, preparing invoices, reconciling accounts receivable, resolving discrepancies, and handling delinquent accounts

Charge expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports and recording entries

Establish contracts and pay vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; verifying federal id numbers; scheduling checks

Kem Krest, LLC Brighton, MI

Senior HR Generalist 2019-2020

Developed and implemented process for tracking employee attendance and disciplines

Created new hire orientation and implemented new onboarding process

Coordinated Open Enrollment for all employees

Improved company culture by building trust and positive relationships with employees across 3 locations

Lead recruitment and selection process for hourly and salary employees

Generate reports in Paycom to communicate weekly HR metrics

Innovation Team, Core Member- Reviewed and helped implement employee suggestions that focused on process improvements and workplace efficiencies

The Dow Chemical Company Auburn Hills, MI

Dow Automotive

Administrative Specialist 2002-2008

Responsible for making a good first impression by interacting with visitors and callers in a friendly, professional, and helpful manner

Enter Employee Information Changes for Human Resource Department

Maintain service contracts on office equipment

Effectively manage a multi-line switchboard (Cisco IP Phone)

Process expense reports, and other administrative duties as required.

Health Promotions Coordinator for Auburn Hills site.

PPG Industries Troy, MI

Tooling and Design Services

Administrative Assistant/Document Manager 1998- 2002

Managed all master documents related to QS-9000 and helped company achieve positive audit results over a two-year period, Performed Internal Quality Audits

Formulated quality control policies and procedures and development of quality standards

Performed numerous administrative management responsibilities including Managing accounts payable, preparing reports, scheduling travel arrangements, expense report management, operation and maintenance of office equipment

Education: Oakland Community College Business Administration Coursework

Additional Skills: Demonstrate aptitude to quickly grasp and apply systems technology, self-starter, excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work, ability to work independently and with others, desire to learn, able to adapt to different environments, maintain professionalism during stressful situations and use discretion when handling confidential data.

Proficient in Computer Software Programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, People Soft, Workday, Paycom, Paylocity, Lotus Notes, SAP, Working knowledge of local, state and federal labor/EEO laws.

First Aid CPR AED Certified 03/2024

Ergonomics Certified Training 4/2011, 2015, 2018

The Seven Sins of ESD Control Training Certificate

HIPAA Privacy & Security Certified

OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety and Health Certified 6/2016

TS-16949 Internal Auditor

Knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing and 5S

Community Involvement: National Kidney Foundation Walk at the Zoo, Relay for Life, Fenton participant, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer participant, North End Soup Kitchen, Fleece & Thank You volunteer

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