Shirley Gutsch
Elk Mound, WI 54739 ***********@***.***
Experienced human resources professional seeks a challenging position that helps to build employee relations and creates a positive culture
Core Competencies
Union Collaboration
Work with various union groups, investigate grievances, provide guidance and interpretations of bargaining agreements, member of labor/management forum, develop policies and procedures to promote positivity
Development and Training
Conduct needs assessments to determine appropriate training needs and outcomes, propose solutions and develop a cost/benefits analysis, set training goals and implement programs throughout organization
Employment Law
Familiarity with FMLA, FLSA, COBRA, and ADA, administer workers compensation benefits, serve as a liaison to ensure state and federal regulations are being followed, communicate and interpret regulations for various personnel
Professional Experience
Human Resource Manager August 2010 – present
PDM Bridge, LLC Eau Claire, WI
Develop and implement succession planning. Create an A-Player culture for organization. Implement a successful vision of HR leadership within a pro-associate manufacturing facility. Provide job analysis and appropriate training recommendations. Workforce planning based upon supply, demand, budget, and strategic analysis.
Front Office Coordinator/Staffing Consultant September 2009 – August 2010
Express Employment Professionals Menomonie, WI
Payroll administration for 250 – 400 associates. Documented, tracked, and updated all associate information. Processed all associate requests and verified database integrity. Recruited, conducted interviews, trained, and oriented all new hires for organization. Conducted and scheduled drug/alcohol, and pre-employment testing.
Assistant Manager of Administration October 2008 – September 2009
U.S. Department of Commerce – U.S. Census Bureau Eau Claire, WI
Extensive recruitment efforts to ensure a 9,000+ applicant pool. Daily processing of payroll reports, personnel information, and other administrative documents. Coordinated workers compensation and unemployment compensation claims. Staff development and training utilizing PeopleSoft and other database programs.
Personnel Director October 1999 – April 2008
Chippewa County Chippewa Falls, WI
Developed and administered department budget. Coordinated benefit and compensation programs including FMLA, health, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement funds, and flexible spending. Conducted internal investigations for harassment, retaliation, and union contract negotiations. Wrote and implemented personnel department policies and procedures.
Note: Job title was Personnel Specialist from October 1999 – July 2000
Education
University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire – Psychology Emphasis 110 credits achieved
University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire Outreach Program Supervisory/Management Certification
Villanova University Human Resource Management Certification
Computer Knowledge
Microsoft Office 2003, 2007 Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
AS400 – HRIS Program