Human Resources Employee Relations

RHIANNA JOHNSON, M.H.R.M. www.linkedin.com/in/rhianna-johnson-mhrm

Saint Augusta, Minnesota ******************@*****.*** 320-***-****

“Humans are the resource and it’s HR’s responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep.” SUMMARY

A dynamic and performance-driven human resources manager with extensive experience in employee relations, talent management, policy implementation, organization development, training and onboarding, workforce planning, employment law, and procedure development. Leverages exceptional communication and relationship-building skills to consult with executives and foster a collaborative work atmosphere, contributing to organizational success and employee satisfaction. Develops and facilitates comprehensive training programs for leadership and staff, driving performance improvements and enhancing employee engagement.

EXPERIENCE

IDEX CORPORATION, Saint Paul, Minnesota

Human Resources Manager, 2024 – 2025

• Oversaw all aspects of the human resources function, including, but not limited to, strategic planning, policy implementation, and employee relations.

• Ensured HR initiatives aligned with strategic goals and complied with relevant laws.

• Developed and implemented HR policies, including education, coaching, and enforcement.

• Conducted research and analysis; stayed abreast of industry trends and best practices.

• Served as trusted advisor to leadership, including coaching and development.

• Served as liaison between management and employees, facilitating communication and resolving conflict between the two.

• Ensured compliance with laws, kept up to date with relevant regulations, and ensured the company complied with all legal requirements.

• Managed compensation and wage analysis for new hires, new positions, promotions, and performance-based increases.

• Provided supervisory leadership training to new supervisors and leads.

• Handled benefit education and administration.

• Investigated employee relations concerns; inspected evidence, documentation, and reporting.

• Coached and developed managers in the progressive disciplinary process.

• Managed workforce planning, succession planning, leaves of absence, onboarding, and offboarding. SAINT CLOUD FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION, Sartell, Minnesota Human Resources Training Manager, 2023 – 2024

• Cultivated a culture reflecting company's core values.

• Designed and implemented human resources policies and procedures such as compensation analysis, benefits, discipline, investigations, attendance, accountability, and talent management while staying legal, compliant, and up to date on laws.

• Advocated for resources needed in human resources, organization, and human capital.

• Consulted and coached executives, managers, supervisors, and employees on all HR and employee- / company- related activities.

• Provided problem resolution support in dealing with performance management, employee relations issues, and organizational changes.

• Collaborated with executive team, management, and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

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• Collaborated with executives and senior leadership to align HR initiatives with the company’s overall strategy. COLD SPRING BREWING COMPANY, Cold Spring, Minnesota Human Resources Manager, 2022 – 2023

• Managed and led the HR team to ensure smooth workflows within the department, addressing issues that arise.

• Oversaw employee relations, investigations, and recommendations.

• Coached and developed supervisors and managers.

• Managed compensation and benefits administration (reviews, tiers, increases, and bonuses).

• Assisted in developing, tracking, maintaining, and communicating incentive plans.

• Maintained policies and procedures, communicating to staff.

• Managed employee orientation, development, and training.

• Developed human resources department.

• Managed an increase in staffing from 495 employees to 700 while reducing six staffing agencies to two and converted 156 temporary employees to full-time status in less than three months. BLOW MOLDED SPECIALTIES, INC., Foley, Minnesota

Human Resources Manager, 2021 – 2022

• Partnered with leadership team to identify strategic issues, workforce planning, and organizational design challenges and provide advice and expertise to help develop creative solutions.

• Served as trusted advisor to leaders by presenting multiple perspectives and challenging status quo.

• Acted as workforce champion and promoted a positive work environment and employee experience.

• Skilled in coaching managers, facilitation, conflict resolution, and relationship management.

• Managed multiple priorities simultaneously, focusing on action-orientated results.

• Regarded as an exceptional communicator able to influence a broad and diverse range of stakeholders through effective relationships and verbal and written communication. MEDUIT HEALTH SERVICES, INC., Sartell, Minnesota

Senior Human Resources Business Partner, 2020 – 2021

• Oversaw full-cycle human resources as sole professional on site with 250 employees at two locations.

• Implementation of health and safety protocols.

• Managed facility safety and health through COVID.

• Developed education for COVID protocols.

• Oversaw work-from-home arrangements.

• Rearranged workspaces.

NAHAN PRINTING, Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Human Resources Generalist, 2018 – 2020

• Decreased turnover by 50% in the first year of employment.

• Created night shift incentive based on market analysis and need.

• Implemented background checks on new hires to help foster and improve morale.

• Oversaw and provided training and coaching on one-on-ones for managers.

• Provided consultation on strategic planning with senior-level executives for staffing needs.

• Oversaw implementation of human resources programs through staffing, identifying opportunities, and problem resolution.

• Established and led standard recruiting, hiring practices, and procedures.

• Developed employee relations practices to establish positive employer-employee relationships and promote high level of employee morale and motivation.

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KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY, Albany, Minnesota

Human Resources Generalist, 2017

• Oversaw full-cycle human resources experience and management.

• Managed employee training files and prepared and presented monthly training on assorted topics.

• Oversaw new-hire orientation and onboarding, successfully filling pertinent positions in a timely manner.

• Educated employees on benefits, answered questions, and held employee meetings for open enrollment. GNP COMPANY, Cold Spring, Minnesota

Human Resources Representative III, 2015 – 2017

• Leveraged in-house recruitment efforts and online recruiting resources to examine and hire ideal candidates.

• Coached, developed, and trained new and existing staff in human resources.

• Developed organizational initiatives to go from external staffing to internal recruitment, saving company thousands of dollars.

EDUCATION

DEVRY UNIVERSITY, Chicago, Illinois

M.H.R.M.

SAINT CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY, Saint Cloud, Minnesota B.S., Business Management with Concentration in Human Resources; Minor in Human Relations

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