Human Resource Manageer

CHERYL P. VREELAND

**** ******** *** • Pelham, Alabama 35124

205-***-**** • ***********@***.***

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER / SAFETY COORDINATOR

Adept leader with more than 15 years of experience impacting the corporate performance of diverse organizations through human resources, safety management and career coaching. Expertly able to manage all aspects of human resources including innovative recruiting and hiring strategies, training, employee communications, employee relations, benefits administration, affirmative action planning and union negotiations. Reputable for promoting high employee moral, building team unity and trust, and the guidance of management on human resource/employee relations issues. Able to improve safety in the workplace, manage community relations, foster positive relationships for the company and provide informative presentations to staff and the general public. Areas of expertise:

Human Resources Management • Safety Management • Employee Relations • Candidate Sourcing Recruiting • Hiring • Training • Benefits Administration • HRIS • Policy & Procedure Improvements Employee Communications • Employee Motivation • Employee Compliance Regulations

Union Negotiations • Affirmative Action • Presentations • Stress Management

Community Relations • Leadership • Oral & Written Communications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SPECIFICATION RUBBER PRODUCTS, INC., Alabaster, Alabama • 2000-2009

Union company specializing in manufacturing rubber gaskets sold nationally and internationally employing around 100 employees.

Human Resources Specialist and Safety Director: Managed all aspects of human resources including employee benefits, human resource information systems (HRIS) and filing. Recruited, interviewed, hired and trained employees. Managed workers compensation, ensured state and federal requirements were met and filled out appropriate state and federal reports. Provided employee relations including resolving employee conflicts, payroll issues and recommending outside resources to employees such as marriage counselors. Advised company president on employee relations issues and human resources matters. Fostered positive relationships with union representatives, lawyers, insurance companies and corporate management. Served on Union Contract Negotiation team. Managed all safety aspects of company including leading the safety committee and training employees in safety issues.

Major Human Resources Contributions:

Developed affirmative action plan, and monitored and updated it yearly.

Created employee handbook to guide managers and union employees in company policies, procedures and respective duties.

Created team unity and employee trust through the development of an employee newsletter which was distributed quarterly to all employees and retirees.

Earned trust of overall distrustful employees on all 3 shifts.

Developed policies and procedures to improve overall efficiency.

Streamlined paperwork with creation of various forms.

Improved overall union, employee and management communications.

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Major Safety Contributions:

Improved plant safety reducing work related injuries by 25%.

Received Safety Improvement Award from the National Safety Council.

Received the enormous honor of being invited to serve on the Governors Safety Committee – a position not offered to many.

SOMERBY AT UNIVERSITY PARK, Birmingham, Alabama • 1999

Director of Human Resources: Managed human resources for 2 locations including hiring 20 employees for the startup of a location and organizing employee paperwork and procedures for the other location. Maintained all HRIS, administered employee benefits, managed payroll and conducted new employee orientation. Ensured state and federal staffing codes were met and proper paperwork submitted. Advised executive director on all employee relations issues, staffing laws and human resources issues. Managed community relations including spreading company awareness and providing informative safety presentations.

WORLD WIDE EDUCATION SERVICES, Concord, California • 1996-1998

Career Counselor: Coached and trained professionals looking for work and students on gaining employment including resumes, interviews and professional conduct. Conducted presentations and workshops to local organizations and students 3 times per week informing audience on company and training programs. Maintained a caseload of over 15 clients including troubleshooting issues, critiquing resumes, assisting in interview preparation and advising on proper attire for interviews.

Career Note: Additional professional experience includes Testing and Assessment Co-Coordinator for MWSC (1994-1996). Details on request.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Management

Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, Missouri

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

How to Conduct an HR Internal Audit • Communication with Tact and Skill for Managers

Personnel Law Update • The Essentials of OSHA Compliance

EEOC - Technical Assistance Program Seminar • Alabama FMLA Update

Avoiding FMLA Headaches • Workers' Compensation Seminar • OSHA Compliance Training

OSHA 10 Hour General Industry • Internal Investigations for Safety

2008 Advanced Employment Issues Symposium • The Essentials of OSHA Compliance

Dale Carnegie's How to Win Cooperation and Influence People • First Aid • CPR

AFFILIATIONS

Workforce Development Program • Alabama Governor's Safety Committee

Junior Achievement of America • Birmingham Society Human Resource Management – Past Officer Alabama Society Human Resources • Alabama Disaster Relief Team

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