Manager Training

Kristi Travelstead

***** ******* **** **********, ** 47141 812-***-**** *************@*****.***

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Extensive background in HR Manager / generalist affairs, including experience in creating positive employee relations, recruitment and retention, staff development, mediation, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, HR records management, HR policies development and legal compliance.

Demonstrated success in negotiating win-win compromises, developing teambuilding programs, and writing personnel manuals, corporate policies, job descriptions and management reports.

HR COMPETENCIES

Staff Supervision

Benefits Administration

FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC/AAP

Safety & OSHA Compliance

HRIS Technologies Recruitment & Retention

ISO Regs. & Compliance

Employment Law

Employee Recognition/Rewards

Union/Employee Relations Orientation & On-Boarding

Training & Development

Performance Management

Organizational Development

HR Policies & Procedures

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GCH INTERNATIONAL INC., LOUISVILLE, KY

High quality manufacturing solutions to industrial and commercial markets.

Manager HR/Payroll, 2011 – present

Sole facility HR responsibility. Direct and administer HR policies in a union environment. Conduct all employee actions; recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, complaint investigation, terminations. Facilitate payroll processing. Coordinate and conduct training activities. Plan and coordinate employee activities and public relations functions. Manage leave-of-absence programs and personnel records; administer benefits enrollment and programs. Handle all Safety Programs and Workers’ Compensation claim filing, to include working with carrier to create return to work programs, OSHA 300 administration/posting.

Key Results:

• Design, development and implementation of company Wellness Program including nutrition, smoking cessation and weight management. Potential decrease in medical insurance premiums at next renewal.

• Implementation of updated performance appraisal program including management training and compensation analysis.

KENNAMETAL INC. NEW ALBANY, INDIANA

Provider of complete wear protection solutions to high-performance industrial markets.

HR Manager, 2008 - 2011

Sole facility HR responsibility. Direct and administer HR policies, practices and guidelines. Conduct all employee actions; recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, complaint investigation, terminations. Facilitate payroll processing. Coordinate and conduct training activities. Plan and coordinate employee activities and public relations functions. Partner with Facility Manager to create HR/safety policies and procedures; update employee policy manual; develop orientation, training and incentive programs. Manage leave-of-absence programs and personnel records; administer benefits enrollment and programs; administer HR budget; administer temp. labor and contracts, all HR generalist workplace issues. Handle all Workers’ Compensation claim filing, to include working with carrier to create return to work programs, OSHA 300 administration/posting.

Key Results:

Fostered a teamwork/open-door environment to three shifts which was conducive to positive dialogue across the facility and improved employee morale.

Personal efforts were cited as the driving force behind the facility turnover rate reduction from <30% to 12%.

Wrote employee manual covering issues including disciplinary procedures, code of conduct, FMLA policy and benefits information. Trained managers/supervisors for consistency.

Design, develop and implement Wage Stratification Program utilizing Pay for Performance and geographic data to ensure competitive compensation.

Develop and administer monthly random drug screening program which assisted in reducing WC recordables from 3 in 2009 to 1 in 2010.

ACUITY BRANDS LIGHTING INC. - HYDREL DIVISION SYLMAR, CA

Manufacturer of architectural and landscape lighting products. (Mfg. Division re-located to Atlanta)

HR Manager, 2003 to 2007

Act as a pro-active HR partner performing a broad range of HR duties; including recruiting and training employees, administering benefits, overseeing disciplinary action and managing HR records. HR responsibility for 3 West Coast plants. One of which is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (IBEW). Responsible for contract interpretation, contract negotiations, arbitration and grievance proceedings. Conduct annual flex-enrollment meetings, resolve conflicts between employees and insurance carriers, coordinate health fairs to promote employee wellness and perform exit interviews. Administer all temporary contracts and coordinate assignments. Coordinate all employee functions.

Key Results:

Assist in the deployment and facilitation of LEAN manufacturing contributing to a hard savings of $50,000

Devised creative and cost-effective safety, incentive and morale-boosting programs (including special events and a tiered awards structure) that increased employee satisfaction and productivity.

Reworked new-hire orientation program to include HR information and company resources.

Project managed transition of all employee benefits and payroll to corporate office to centralize and in preparation for planned facility closure.

LANDMARK ENTERTAINMENT GROUP – GLENDALE, CA

Independent entertainment design and Production Company. (Company closed)

Director, HR & Administration 1999 - 2003

Responsible for tactical and strategic leadership of both HR and Administration function including employee relations, regulatory compliance, training and development, safety. security, payroll. Act as coach to owners and managers in the above areas, including organizational design, cultural and all people related issues. Represent the company at UI and Workers’ Compensation hearings.

Key Results:

Research, develop and implement the update of all benefit plans resulting in a first year savings of 30% ($150,000)

Develop and implement a Corporate Travel Policy decreasing travel expenses in excess of 20% the first year.

Education & Certifications

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY - NORTHRIDGE, CA

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration/ HR

LEAN Green Belt – Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

Technical Skills Professional Affiliations

Word Excel Society for Human Resource Mgmt.

PowerPoint Outlook SHRM/LSHRM

SAP (Payroll, HCM))/Taleo Metro Manufacturing Alliance 2010-2011

ADP Cetec (Time & Attendance)

Sentry W/C Intell-M Access

Assure ID VISIO Testing for PHR Cert. 12/12

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