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Managed Human Resources data entry team that serviced all domestic divisions (26,000 employees)• Managed a group of 7 non-exempt data entry personnel.• Played a key role in the initial conversion to new HRIS system (SAP).• Managed the project plan for conversion of duties to third party administrator.• Managed the continuous improvement process that ensured timely data entry and contributed to an error rate of 3% or less for the team.• Acted as the liaison with the third party benefit and unemployment administrators.• Acted as the central point of contact for all divisions with respects to problem resolution and process improvements.

Managed site wide Human Resources initiatives for this multi-shift media manufacturing site.• Partnered with senior staff on HR directives such as performance management, compensation and progressive disciplinary actions.• Administered all of the benefit programs.• Played a key role in the integration process after the company was purchased by Sigma-Aldrich.• Managed the recruitment process for both exempt and non-exempt vacancies.• Business partnered with the plant manager on business objectives and the human resources role in supporting those objectives.

Managed site-wide Employee Relations for pharmaceutical campus with 1,000+ employees. •Strategic HR Business Partner for numerous client groups. •Chaired the site Attendance Review Committee that ensured consistent application of policy.•Participated in and managed all aspects of site Reduction In Force (RIF) for 1000+ employees and closing of facility.•Managed the upgrading of the job description program •Managed a seniority based hourly progression system.•Leader of site Communications team. Editor of Newsletter.•Key player and facilitator in roll out and implementation of Values Transformation Program.•Assigned as lead investigator in numerous employee relations and compliance related issues. Result was consistent and fair application of policy.•Member of Site Quality Council and Safety Committee.

Directed work in the Influenza Vaccine harvest fluid production unit. Worked in various capacities including Section Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor and Senior Manufacturing Supervisor. •Staffed, scheduled and retained the personnel needed for the production of Influenza vaccine harvest fluids.•Established a training program designed to maximize the training time for a large temporary workforce. •Mediated numerous employee relation issues that are common within a large, diverse workgroup.•Managed three exempt supervisors, six group leaders, ten manufacturing technicians and 150+ hourly personnel.•Instrumental in automating a crucial part of the process working with technical support and the machine manufacturer. •Participated in the design and commission of a new GMP facility doubling the production output.•Part of a team that was first to market with flu vaccine 7 years running.