Human Resources Employee Relations

MARIE BAGWILL

Madison, AL *****

Cell 248-***-****

SUMMARY

Dedicated Human Resources Generalist with a proven track record spanning various industries, including government contracting, Manufacturing, Food, technology, and Retail. Experience at plant, division and corporate levels. Proficient in Employee Relations, Recruiting/Staffing, Benefits Administration, Compensation, HRIS, ISO Auditing and Relocation. CAREER HISTORY AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

EOS Defense Systems USA, Huntsville, AL June 2021 – Present EOS Defense Systems a leader in the development and production of remotely operated weapons systems, tailored to mount customer weapons inventory.

Human Resources Manager. Reports to the CEO. Provide professional human resources support to management and employees fostering a collaborative work environment/employee relations. Championed all Human Resources programs and activities including compliance reporting, employee relations, staffing, benefits administration including open enrollment, HRIS (ADP), revamped and modernized the on- boarding presentation and out-processing procedures. Erica Lane Enterprises, Inc., Huntsville, AL December 2012 – May 2021 ELE is a minority owned government services contractor. Employees (both non-union and union contracts) located in multiple states. Reason for leaving: new opportunity.

Human Resources Manager. (09/2015 – 05/2021) Promoted and reported to the VP/COO. Provided professional human resources support to management and employees generating positive employee relations. Oversaw all Human Resources programs including compliance reporting (EEO1, Vets, OSHA, etc.), employee relations, staffing, benefits administration including FMLA & Workers Comp, HRIS

(UltiPro-PeopleStrategy), on-boarding, Payroll administration and internal ISO auditor/Quality. Enhanced the Open Enrollment process to a 100% electronic process.

HR Generalist (12/2012 – 09/2015). Reported to the Human Resources/Quality Manager. Implemented all Benefits programs. Championed support on all benefits related issues. Internal ISO Auditor/Quality. Enhanced & standardized benefits administrative forms, practices, and procedures. Wrote Work Instructions for all procedures. Audited and updated the HRIS database & benefits files; resulting in improved employee/management support, use as a communications tool and matching the accounting database. MJLM, Engineering & Technical Services Division, Huntsville, AL December 2011 to April 2012 MJLM is a minority owned government services contractor. Reason for Leaving. Loss of contracts/funding. Human Resources Specialist. Reported to the Director of Human Resources. Administers all HR programs: staffing, employee relations, benefits administration, SPOT and E-Verify Administrator. KEIPER, Troy, MI

Keiper is an international tier two automotive supplier. . August 2007 – July 2003 Human Resources Administrator. Reported to the Director of Human Resources. This was a part-time position. Worked on special projects such as the creation of the Employee Handbook, 401(k) Administration and employee relations. Reason for leaving: part of downsizing efforts.

HealthIS, Wallingford, CT May 1999 – June 2000

HealthIS a software development, sales and maintenance organization directed towards medical practices/surgical centers. Human Resources Manager. Reported to the CFO. Oversaw all Human Resources programs including staffing, employee relations, benefits and administration of all related functions. Moved to Michigan

• Established the 1st professional HR function in this growing company. Developed/launched new compensation, salary grade system and performance appraisals for all salaried positions. AGC, Incorporated, Meriden, CT November 1998 – April 1999 AGC is an overhaul & repair station for the aerospace industry with 300 employees. Assistant Human Resources Manager. Reported to the Director of Human Resources. Administered Human Resources programs including staffing, employee relations, employee benefits, and payroll. Upgraded the employee orientation program as well as update and develop HR policies and procedures.

EXECUTIVE AUTO GROUP, Wallingford, CT January 1997 – Nov. 1998 Executive Auto Group, one of Connecticut’s largest auto groups, was a 400 employee, 10 franchise new/used auto dealership holding company located throughout the New Haven & Hartford metro areas. Reason for leaving: Back to manufacturing work environment. Human Resources Manager. Reported to the CFO. Oversaw all Human Resources programs including staffing, employee relations, employee benefits, and administration of all related functions.

• Established the 1st professional HR function, including centralization of all HR programs.

• Supported and counsel management on how to best manage sensitive employee relations issues. Marie Bagwill

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FIRE•LITE ALARMS, INC., Northford, CT Dec 1995 – Jan. 1997 Fire Lite Alarms, a 500-employee manufacturing plant; produces commercial fire detection/security systems. Benefits Administrator. Reported to the Human Resources Manager. Managed all benefit programs: medical, dental, life, STD, LTD, COBRA, FMLA, employee orientation, company newspaper & 401(k) Program. Implemented employee orientation/communications program improving employees understanding of benefits. Upgraded and standardized the benefits administrative forms, practices and procedures. Upgraded the overall professionalism of the Benefits Department to management and employees. Reason for leaving: promotion to Manager.

EMERSON ELECTRIC COMPANY, Independence, KS Jan. – Sept. 1995 Emerson Electric is a multi-billion-dollar corporation with a 650 employee, 24/7 manufacturing plant that produces fractional horsepower electric motors for household appliances. Facility closed. Assistant Human Resources Manager. Reported to the Human Resources Manager. Responsible for employee relations and benefits support for the facility. Recruited/hired highly qualified hourly employees as well as temporary workforce for the plant. Designed a new employee handbook, upgraded human resources policies and procedures, improved employee newspaper. COBALT BOATS, Neodesha, KS 1994-1995

Cobalt Boats is a 300 employee, manufacturer of luxury recreational boats. Reason for Leaving: Recruited by Emerson. Human Resources Specialist. Reported to the CFO, responsible for all Human Resources support. Reviewed and recommended enhancements/changes in benefits programs which resulted in more cost-effective programs. Developed and implemented a new compensation and salary administration program. Successfully recruited staff and hourly employees. Trained supervisors on interviewing techniques.

FLEISCHMANNS YEAST, St. Louis, MO 1992-1994

Fleischmann’s Yeast is a 450 employee, 7 plant, manufacturer of yeast & yeast products. Reason for Leaving: Relocated. Human Resources Specialist. Reported to Manager of Human Resources; provided support for Corporate Office.

• Successfully recruited/hired professional and administrative staff with a 100% retention rate.

• Reorganized/standardized the HRIS database and filing system, reducing time spent on reporting and info retrieval.

• Balanced and remitted payments for medical, life and LTD insurance premiums resulting in significant cost savings.

• Developed/implemented processes to consistently/accurately collect employee data, setting company-wide standard. NERCO COAL CORP., St. Louis, MO 1991-1992

NERCO Coal was a $500 million, 1,200 employee, coal company. Company Sold – Closed Office Human Resources Administrator. Reported to the Director of Human Resources and was responsible for human resources support for Corporate Headquarters. Successfully recruited professional and administrative staff at Corporate with a 100% retention rate. Quickly became a credible professional HR contact to managers for advice on sensitive employee relations issues, including corrective action, benefits and affirmative action. Reorganized the HRIS database, significantly reducing time spent on reporting. Developed and implemented changes to current human resources policies and procedures. WANG LABORATORIES, INC., Lowell, MA 1983-1991

Wang was a $2 billion, 30,000 employee computer manufacturers. Reason for leaving: Relocated Human Resources Administrator. (1986-1991) Reported to the Director of Human Resources and was responsible for managing the Corporate Worldwide Employee Relocation Program. Managed the domestic/international relocation program which moved 400+ employees and their families each year. Consulted on all aspects of relocation including tax liability, real estate transactions and shipment of household goods.

• Directed all third party/in-house home purchase program activities.

• Negotiated and directed all contractual agreements for van lines and third-party purchase companies which provided high quality, cost-effective service to the employee during periods of frugal cost containment measures company-wide.

• Wrote and published the 1st corporate Employee Relocation Guidebook and Corporate Relocation Policy to provide clarity & consistency to employees on all relocation subjects (including IRS regulations), minimizing relocation issues. Senior Human Resources Assistant. (1983-1986) Reported to VP of Human Resources in R&D and Worldwide Manufacturing divisions, consisting of 4,000 employees; provided administrative support to the VP and management staff.

• Recruited and hired administrative staff during start-up of new subsidiary resulting in outstanding retention rates.

• Wrote guidebook for international transferees to aid in their assimilation into the US. EDUCATION/TRAINING

Castle College, Windham, NH, Associates

First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

VOLUNTEER WORK

• CYE Germany Exchange program, Host Family as well as Instructor. Worked with Students coming to the US for their senior year of high school.

• Open Water Scuba Instructor - Retired

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