Human Resources Employee Relations

Rhonda S. DeHaarte

**** ******* ** *****, ** F

Edgewood, MD 21040

*********@*****.***

Cell 443-***-****

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Challenging position in the Human Resources field, which will allow me to contribute to the company’s success and advance within my career.

EDUCATION

1996 AA – Business Management

Essex Community College, Baltimore MD

1998 BS – Human Resource Management, Baltimore MD

University of Baltimore

2002- 2006 MBA – Business Management, Baltimore, MD

Strayer University

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Implement new safety programs that resulted in 50% reduction in incident rates and developed a better communication system that also reduced grievances by 70% over the past 3 years. (Overall cost savings 350K).

• Developed and handled employee opinion surveys action plan process which resulted in improving morale and resolution.

• Evaluated and refined the on boarding system to retain excellent applicants.

• Extensive experience handling a variety of employee relations issues and facilitating resolutions that are fair and consistent.

EMPLOYMENT

2006-present HR & Safety Manager, National Gypsum Baltimore, MD

Responsible for developing and maintaining an employee relations climate that creates and permits a stable and productive workforce. Manages and coordinates all functions of employee relations, including employment, labor relations, coach and counseling, compensation and benefit services, manpower planning, training and development, safety, security, and workers’ compensation for compliance with federal and state regulations.

2004 -2006 Human Resources Generalist, The Sherwin Williams Company Baltimore, MD

Plans and directs recruiting efforts for the site to ensure that the company attracts qualified candidates; develops and recommends plans for organizational development (staffing & structure) to insure that staffing, structure and performance management activities are effective for current and future business demands. Performs quarterly trainings, Adverse impact needs analysis and based on analysis, develops schedules, coordinates, conducts and tracks all training which includes job specific, interactive, policy and procedures and safety training. Maintains positive employee relations by insuring fair and consistent application of policy, resolving employee work related issues, and by providing colleagues with answers to questions about health care benefits, worker compensation issues, safety concerns, status of problem solving incidents, payroll and other employee relations issues. Conduct wage and benefits surveys, solicits information from various local and national companies and makes recommendation on annual wages adjustments to insure this site remains competitive in both the labor and product markets. Coaches and counsels supervisors on policy and procedure to insure consistent and fair administration of company policies and procedures, and to encourage employee satisfaction through involvement in the design of work stations and other decisions which affect their workplace. This includes performing audits with colleagues to determine current practices of departments. Remain current on court decisions and understand company policies to avoid unnecessary litigation and costly lawsuits. Supervise HR Administrator.

2001-2004 Human Resources Generalist, House of Ruth Maryland Baltimore, Maryland

Managed all areas of Human Resources, Recruitment (on-campus, careers centers), Retention, Employee Relations, Facilitate training, Pension 403b, Turnover statistics, Government compliance, Interpreting and implement policies, COBRA, FMLA, FLSA, and daily interaction with management staff. (Federal and state laws), wage & salary, benefits, new hire orientation and employee relations. Supervise Office Receptionists. Coached and trained managers with employee relation’s issues for multiple sites, administered performance appraisal, merit processed and managed legal requirements government reporting relations affecting Human Resources functions and Internet research projects. Recommends best employee relations practiced necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promotes high levels of performance and morale. Conducted quarterly turnover and diversity statistics, attends unemployment hearings and assisted with company functions, exits interviews and employment verification.

1999 -2001 Human Resources Coordinator, Spectera, Inc Baltimore, Maryland

Performed monthly benefits orientation, process all Benefits paperwork (workers compensation, STD, LTD, UE and FMLA etc.), enrolled and assist employees with benefits and other employee relations issues. Conducted all recruiting efforts for all sites and set up interviews. Coached managers on employee relation’s issues as they arise and managed the HRIS system.

1996-1999 Human Resources/Benefits Representative, JHBP’PA Baltimore, Maryland

Responsible for all Benefits functions (pension, STD, LTD, WC, UE etc.) and reconcile monthly bills for payment. Conducted monthly new hire orientation and Benefits paperwork.

CERTIFICATES

OSHA Training.

CPR, FA & AED Training.

COMPUTER SOFTWARE SKILLS

Windows XP, MS Office suite, Lotus notes, ADP, Ceridian, Oracle, Kronos. Pay America, MS outlook, Group Wise and Ultipro.

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