Human Resources Customer Service

Jeff Strydio, PHR

**** **** ****** ***** *******, MN 55128

****.*******@*****.*** 651-***-****

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jeff-strydio-phr/2/a46/25

Pro-active and hands on Human Resource Generalist with demonstrated experience in single and multi-plant, union and non-union environments. Ability to understand business needs and balance those with the importance of maintaining positive associate relations and engagement.

•Associate Relations •Associate Engagement •Staffing/Recruitment

•Performance Management •Benefits Administration •Safety/OSHA

•Training •Union Avoidance •Policy Development

•Workers Compensation •FMLA •Wellness Objectives

Experience

Donaldson Company, Bloomington Jan 2011 – Mar 2012

Leading worldwide provider of filtration systems and replacement parts.

Senior HR Generalist

•Delivered human resource generalist solutions in partnership with corporate and plant operations in 6 unionized and non-unionized US manufacturing facilities.

•Recruitment of exempt level positions.

•Conducted plant wide opinion survey (multi-site) and provided follow up data analysis to plant management team.

•Co-facilitated 4 day Supervisory Training designed to increase communication and conflict management skills.

•Led on-campus, college recruitment effort to build management bench-strength through a rotational operations development program.

•Facilitated annual merit and wage review.

•Led 14 HR Administrators in conducting I-9 audit.

Greatbatch Medical, Minneapolis 2006 – 2011

Manufacturer of metal components and power sources for the medical device industry.

HR Generalist 250 employees

•Provided HR support and guidance to manufacturing organization, to include employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, training management and interpretation of employment law.

•Investigated employee relations issues and conflicts including appropriate documentation and employed resolution strategies to provide closure.

•Counseled and supported leadership team on performance management and recommend strategies for employee development.

•Successfully led annual benefits open enrollment for entire plant through Oracle ERP system.

•Led project to assess and provide training in occupational English for all hourly, plant staff.

•Utilized applicant tracking software (Taleo) to staff both exempt and non-exempt positions.

•Provided strategic support to leadership team to identify and deliver reward and recognition programs that meet or exceed company goals and objectives.

•Plant resource for all Associate issues related to benefit and compensation administration.

•Presented HR related information during regular All Associate Communications Meetings.

•Reviewed and processed unemployment compensation claims.

•Developed on-boarding process and delivered new employee orientation.

•Led plant Wellness Team and all associate engagement events.

•Conducted monthly safety audits and led safety committee meetings.

•Maintained training database to identified training gaps and opportunities.

•Participated and supported Kaizen events in a Lean manufacturing environment.

Gerdau Ameristeel, Inc, St. Paul 2005 – 2006

Fourth largest steel company and second largest minimill steel producer in U.S.

HR Representative (unionized facility) 400 employees

•Coordinated implementation of Industrial Training System, plant wide system aimed at standardizing and tracking the acquisition of “critical” procedures, safety, environmental and broader general training by position.

•Recruited and selected both non-exempt and exempt candidates.

•Conducted comprehensive new hire orientation to include safety procedures, introduction to policies, union contract and leadership structure.

•Completed Affirmative Action Plan for mill location.

Professional Alternatives, Wayzata 2004 – 2005

Assigned to Schwing America, Inc.

Leading manufacturer of concrete mixer trucks, pumping booms and environmental pumps in America.

HR Generalist

•Provided complete recruiting and selection support and facilitated internal recruiting efforts through job postings and maintaining database of current openings and applicant tracking.

•Created and updated job descriptions for entire hourly and salaried staff in order to ensure internal equities and external market consistencies.

•Lead project to implement “Careers” section to company web site, providing company information and job search and resume submission capabilities.

Experience while in Master of Arts program

Human Resource Intern, Honeywell, Golden Valley

Human Resource Intern, Parker-Hannifin Corporation, Golden Valley & Minneapolis

Nordstrom, Bloomington 1994 – 2000

National retailer known for extraordinary customer service.

Assistant Manager

•Promoted to Assistant Manager for exceeding expectations in leadership & departmental participation

Education

University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management, Minneapolis

Master of Arts: Human Resources and Industrial Relations

Human Resources Certification Institute

Professional Human Resources (PHR) certified

Hamline University, St. Paul

Bachelor of Arts: Psychology, Honors Program, Cum Laude

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