Human Resources Employee Relations

Sheila L. Bledsoe

P.O. Box ** Milan, TN ***** 731-***-**** ️ *************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Human Resources Manager with 30+ years of experience in manufacturing and nonprofit sectors. Proven expertise in employee relations, talent acquisition, payroll, benefits administration, compliance, and organizational development. Recognized for creating positive workplace cultures, modernizing HR policies, and aligning HR strategies with business goals. Skilled in HRIS systems and process improvement initiatives.

EXPERIENCE

Human Resources Manager

Lifeline Blood Services – Jackson, TN 2016 – Present

Lead HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, compliance, and employee relations.

Implemented onboarding programs (IWELCOME, ICARE, AIDET) improving retention and engagement.

Modernized employee handbook and job descriptions to ensure compliance.

Investigate and resolve employee concerns, ensuring fairness and legal compliance.

Partnered with vendors to establish Affirmative Action compliance (2021).

Administer FMLA, STD, LTD, and benefit programs; oversee payroll and compensation records.

Human Resources Generalist

Carlisle Transportation Products – Jackson, TN 2010 – 2016

Managed payroll, benefits, FMLA, open enrollment, and new hire processing.

Conducted employee orientations and maintained personnel/medical records.

Supported recruitment, interviews, and disciplinary actions.

Benefits & Payroll Coordinator

Kongsberg Automotive – Milan, TN 1991 – 2009

Administered payroll (ADP, Kronos, TruTime) and full benefits programs.

Processed claims, handled compliance reporting, and coordinated staffing needs.

Assisted in employee relations, company events, and HR communications.

EDUCATION

B.S., Organizational Development & Management – Bethel University (2019)

Certificate, Microcomputer/Word Processing – West Tennessee Business College (1990)

Diploma – Milan High School

SKILLS

HRIS/Payroll Systems: ADP, Payforce, Kronos, TruTime, PeopleSoft, AS400, Abra, Virtual Edge

Core HR Expertise: Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Benefits Administration, Compliance, Organizational Development, Payroll

Technical: Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving

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