Human Resources Manager

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EMPLOYEE RELATIONS / HR MANAGEMENT

A Self-Directed, Highly Motivated Expert HR Generalist

Experienced, down-to-earth, employee focused, and very results oriented professional desires to contribute expertise to meet the ever-changing, demanding needs of human resources in a small to mid-sized manufacturing company.

• HR Policies & Procedures • Benefits / Compensation Design • Recruiting / New Hire Orientation

• Employee / Vendor Relations • HRIS / ADP Reportsmith • Leadership Training / Development

• Organizational Change • Coaching / Safety Initiatives • Job Description / Classification

• Invoicing / Billing Verification • Conflict Resolution • Internal / External Customer Service

FORMAL EDUCATION

MBA CANDIDATE – HR MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

BALDWIN WALLACE • Berea, OH • Currently Attending

BSBA – MANAGEMENT

ASHLAND UNIVERSITY • Cleveland, OH • 2000

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

LABOR RELATIONS PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

Private Sector Collective Bargaining • Employee Practices Law • Arbitration • Compensation & Job Evaluation

CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY • Cleveland, OH • 2003

HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL / SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

MEDIATION WESTSHORE / CERTIICATE CLEVELAND MEDIATION CERTIFICATION • Cleveland, OH • 1998 / 2010

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

• Fundamentals of Safety & Health Program Ohio Division of Safety & Hygiene

• Basic Mediation Training Conflict Resolution Center of West Shore, Inc.

• Business Emergency Contingency Conference Red Cross

• Bloodborne Pathogens Training Red Cross

• Employment Law Seminar Cleveland Law Association

• ADA Seminar Lorain County Chamber of Commerce

• Litigation Prevention Workshop ERC

• Great Workplace Series ERC

• CSU HR Series Cleveland State University

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• SHRM (Society Human Resource Management) • OHIO CASA

• National Assoc. of Conflict Resolution, Westshore • National, Cleveland, Lorain Chapters

• Geauga Lake Chapter (Board Member) • Industrial Relations Research (IRRA)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HR / RECRUITMENT ADMINISTRATION (Contract) Cleveland, OH • 2002-2005

Completed an array of short and long-term temporary assignments; provided top quality HR program support in diverse settings facilitated teambuilding, assessed organizational challenges and developed appropriate solutions through effective recruitment. Obtained hands-on experience in multi-functional HR management that included policy development and coordination, implementing safety initiatives, assisting in business growth and improving sales performance through B2B recruiting. Projected and maintained a positive, professional image that reflected well on each organization.

• Served in positions such as a Corporate National Recruiter for Heartland Payroll, an HR Administrator for the SOX project at Barnes Distribution, and HR Coordinator for Ohio Welded Blanking.

• Negotiated favorable terms with vendors and realized a 10% cost savings on national job postings for Heartland Payroll.

HR SPECIALIST GREATER CLEVELAND GROWTH ASSOCIATION • Cleveland, OH • 2003-2004

Effectively completed a wide range of HR initiatives and administrative support duties that helped ensure smooth, seamless business operations. Interviewed job candidates to determine eligibility for open positions, verified background information, and processed new hire paperwork. Maintained personnel records and generated documentation on employment guidelines, procedures and benefits. Administered all employee benefit programs, which included: Life, Health, Optical, Dental, Flexible Spending EASE, 401k, and Retirement Funds. Analyzed reporting systems and developed customer reports using ADP Reportsmith. Built and maintained excellent rapport with personnel, which contributed to a positive working environment for all.

• Successfully recovered $12K in expenses by conducting highly detailed line audits to maintain financial controls, discover viable cost cuts and locate/correct any discrepancies.

• Reduced records location search time by reorganizing files and created a comprehensive Employee Procedures and Orientation Manual that improved overall employee proficiency.

HR SPECIALIST / BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR HORSBURGH & SCOTT • Cleveland, OH • 2000-2001

Contributed expert support in change management, teambuilding, performance planning, and individual coaching/counseling to 200+ employees at this top-rated diversified gear, housing and shaft design manufacturing company with. Established an HR infrastructure focused on Employment, Recruitment, Compensation, Benefits, Employee Relations, Training and Development, Organizational Effectiveness, and Payroll, which drove company-wide performance improvement and resulted in a measurable business impact. Served as OSHA Safety Trainer; conducted weekly meetings to facilitate cross-functional communications. Classified position definitions and composed job descriptions, tested applicants to determine skill level, and completed background and reference verification checks.

• Cut benefits costs by $18K by spearheading line audits that resulted in discovery and corrective action of discrepancies and by developing rapport with vendors to procure special and favorable terms.

• Strengthened the company’s financial performance by recording compensation statistics for all levels plant, office, field personnel, and new hires and generating meaningful reports for management.

Prior / other positions*

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER – NORTH RIDGEVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION • North Ridgeville, OH • 2003

PERSONNEL DIRECTOR – EJQ HOME HEALTH AGENCY • Cleveland, OH • 1999-2000

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