Human Resources
Sanford, Florida
Invacare is a global leader in the manufacture and distribution of innovative home care and long-term care medical products with 6,200 employees and markets its products in 80 countries worldwide.Human Resources Generalist (2001 – 2007)Generalist responsibilities for manufacturing facility of approximately 300 associates and 100temporary associates including employee relations, performance management, training anddevelopment, workers’ compensation claim management, unemployment claim management, staffing and employee welfare. Accomplishments include:* Successfully designed and implemented safety program resulting in reduced lost workday incidents by 50% year over year from 2001 to 2006 and reduced overall claims by 68% from 2001 to 2006* Reduced workers’ compensation insurance reserves by $109,000 from 2005 to 2006* Obtained and managed the largest per employee training grant awarded by the State of Florida (over $300,000)* Managed unemployment claims with a favorable success rate of 90%* Designed hands on training facility and training program* Created orientation program* Managed recruitment and hiring procedure for all levels and functional areas* Maintained employee turnover to 7% below graphic area benchmark* Created employee development/succession programs and individual development plansHR Staffing Specialist (1999 – 2001)Recruitment and selection responsibilities for all administrative, engineering, sales, customer service, finance, human resources, legal and marketing positions; responsibility for corporate-wide affirmative action plans; provided human resources support to five distribution centers across US. Accomplishments included:* Designed and implemented 9 affirmative action plans annually* Supervised EEO desk audit limiting exposure* Designed, implemented and conducted training for on-line, electronic processes* Successfully managed recruitment and selection of all levels of employees in various functions
