Human Resources Manager

Sharon L. Peterson, SPHR

**** *********** ****** * Nixa, MO 65714 * 417-***-**** (h) * 417-***-**** (m)

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PROFILE

A professionally qualified corporate H.R. strategic partner with demonstrated ability to drive the Human Resource function in the direction needed to successfully impact my employer’s bottom line. Exceptional management skills encompassing all facets of the H.R. function. Signature Strengths: Harmony, Restorative, Relator, Responsibility, Achiever.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

• Excellent management and organizational abilities

• Team player in the implementation and follow through of organizational policies and procedures

• Volunteer leader with chair and committee responsibilities

• Very knowledgeable on State and Federal employment regulations

• HRIS Systems: Abra, Ultimate, ADP

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Reduced Employee Turnover by 12%

• Reduced Workers’ Compensation claim expenses by 30+%

• Restructured new hire Orientation Program to be more effective

• Employee Relations: No EEOC or discrimination charges filed by employees during my entire 11 year tenure.

CAREER REVIEW

Positronic Industries, Inc. Springfield, MO 2000 – 2011

Human Resources Manager, North American Division: From 2002-2011, managed a staff of 8 in a company of over 600 employees. Directed all phases of the Human Resource function for the corporate headquarters of a family owned, global electronic component manufacturing company. Responsible for the 4 facilities comprising the North American Division. Also served in an advisory capacity to a facility in Puerto Rico. Functional management responsibilities included but were not limited to: EEO compliance, Affirmative Action, Workers’ Compensation/Safety, Employee Orientation, Compensation, State and Federal Law compliance and Employee Relations. Member of a team included the company President, which reviewed the salary structure on an annual basis. My primary focus was in the area of risk management and positive employee relations. Served as an advisor to other department managers in all aspects of H.R. and people issues.

Human Resources Supervisor: From 2000-2002, supervised the Safety and Workers’ Compensation functions.

Sportsman Pickup Covers Rogersville, MO 1997 – 2000

Human Resources Manager: Directly responsible for all H.R. functions in a manufacturing facility of 175 employees, which included: Hiring, Interviewing, Benefit Administration, 401-K Administration, Discipline, Discharge, Employee Relations and Safety.

Wallpaper Plus Springfield, MO 1991-1997

Owner: Family business, home décor center. Responsible for ordering product, receiving product, inventory, pricing, Accounting, payroll and H.R.

Fred’s Frozen Foods (International Multifoods) Carthage, MO 1987-1991

Human Resources Manager: Directed all H.R. functions for a manufacturing facility of about 150 employees, including interviewing, planning and coordinating employee functions, insurance claims processing, employee relations, creating employee handbook, plant adherence to corporate policies and procedures.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Certification: Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) since 1998

Springfield Area Human Resource Association – current - Diversity Chairperson (2007)

Society of Human Resource Managers (SHRM) - current

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Board of Directors – March of Dimes 2003-2006

Missouri Employer Committee: Board of Directors – current

Missouri Association of Manufacturers – Wellness Committee Member - current

EDUCATION

Webster University, currently enrolled in Masters’ program in Human Resource Management, anticipated graduation, summer 2012

Missouri Southern State University, Bachelor of Science, May, 1991

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