Manages day to day operation of HR Department.Writes directives advising department managers of company policy regarding all areas related to human resources activity.Develops and maintains a human resources system that meets top management information needs.

Acting HR Manager for 4 divisions of Brown Jordan International throughout the US. Manages all Workers Compensation for the Company along with safety audits and safety training. Manages AA/EEO compliance programs for company. Improves management and employee performance by identifying and clarifying problems, evaluating potential solutions, implementing selected solution, coaching and counseling managers and employees. Handles annual performance review and merit increase for Corporation. Handles annual benefits open enrollment programs and meetings for employees. Helps other HR Mangers to clarify company policies and procedures for corporation. Makes sure corporation is keeping up with all state laws where we have employees working. Manages all FMLA/STD for corporation.

Developing, implementing and assuring compliance to company guidelines. Work with Finance on AOP for current and upcoming year. Managed HR functions, including recruiting, interviewing, screening and hiring both exempt and non-exempt personnel. Developed and cover on-boarding process with all new hires. Currently active on the Communications team, Wellness team, United Way team and Ascend cares team. Manage the communication monitors for the plant. Administered employee benefits, including payroll administration, worker's compensation, long/short-term disability, unemployment insurance, and medical benefits. Partnered with department managers and supervisors to assess work performance.

Managed HR/personnel functions, including recruiting, interviewing, screening, and hiring of both exempt and non-exempt personnel. Assisted in coordination of adding two shifts to current plant structure. Developed, monitored, and provided training in OSHA, EPA, Safety, Health, and Environmental policies and standards. Administered employee benefits, including payroll administration, worker's compensation, long/short-term disability, unemployment insurance, and medical benefits.

Worked in conjunction with senior management to plan and coordinate start-up of new facility, including broad-based management responsibility for recruiting, hiring, developing, and managing a diversified group of employees, both exempt and non-exempt. Developed, refined, and implemented company policies and procedures, assuring strict compliance across all operational areas. Administered employee benefits, including payroll administration, worker's compensation, long/short-term disability, unemployment insurance, and medical benefits. Partnered with department managers and supervisors to assess work volumes, delegating duties and distributing workload among appropriate staff. Assisted with coordination/implementation of safety and environmental training programs. Negotiated employment contracts for security guards, vending companies, and lawn care services. Managed the HR database system, including ongoing additions, changes, and upgrades to maintain data integrity.  Successfully achieved employee performance and stability improvements through hands-on coaching/training.  Played an instrumental role in coordinating/directing organization toward achievement of ISO certification.  Coordinated travel and hotel arrangements for 50+ employees working in new Indiana office. Independently planned and coordinated multiple conferences, programs, and events. Continuously identified needs and implemented ongoing process improvement projects and initiatives.

Assisted with coordination and initial start-up of facility, including recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of all employees. Developed and implemented company policies and procedures, assuring compliance with all directives and protocols. Developed and implemented orientation and on-site pre-employment classes. Administered company benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and workers compensation, as well as coordination of annual enrollment process. Maintained confidential personnel records. Functioned as liaison between employees and HR to facilitate communication and provide information relative to benefits and policies. Developed, monitored, and provided training in OSHA, EPA, Safety, Health, and Environmental policies and standards. Served as company spokesperson in contract negotiations with UAW through neutrality agreement. Led organization in achieving ISO 2001 Certification. Developed and implemented BCOT – Basic Certified Operating Training.  Surpassed objectives in staff retention, management stability, training, and staffing.

Managed HR/personnel functions, including recruiting, interviewing, screening, and hiring of both exempt and non-exempt personnel. Developed, implemented, and assured compliance with company policies and procedures. Communicated extensively with recruiters, employment agencies, and temporary services to negotiate rates and secure staff. Directly responsible for development and coordination of all non-exempt pre-employment classes held three times annually with 35 participants per class. Administered exempt payroll and served as back-up administrator for non-exempt payroll (ADP). Conducted annual wage and benefit analysis and held direct responsibility for budgeting of department expenses and headcount reports. Coordinated logistics for conferences, events, promotionals, and meetings, including the annual United Way Charity Golf Tournament and the annual Festival for Community (9000 attendees), as well as company picnic, Christmas party, Easter egg hunt, golf tournaments, and conferences/meetings.  Developed and implemented perfect attendance award program, increasing perfect attendance from 35 employees in the first year to 89. Worked closely with staff in Japan on matters associated with staff hiring, development, and terminations. Partnered with local schools to send 13 students and two chaperones to Japan each summer; personally traveled with group to Japan in 2001, 2002, and 2003. Independently conducted training for supervisors in Interaction Management and Super Supervisor skills. Assisted organization in achieving ISO 9000 and ISO 14001 certification.

Acquired valuable hands-on experience in coordinating start-up of a large facility, including managing the human resource function across all operational areas. Developed, monitored, and provided training in OSHA, EPA, Safety, Health, and Environmental policies and standards. Performed Wage and Benefit analysis. Oversaw Worker’s Compensation processes and assisted with accident investigations