Administration of all Human Resource activities for up to 100 employees that includes recruiting for all positions, analysis of training and development processes, employee benefits, employee relations, payroll activities, and employee recognition and incentive programs.• Best Places to Work by Business First for four years in a row.• Recruited employees to increase staffing from 35 employees to 100 employees in past four years.• Negotiated benefit packages to help reduce costs in medical plans• Implemented incentive and employee recognition programs to increase employee moral• Implemented ADP Human Resource/Benefits/Payroll system to provide database for employee information• Recommended and implemented a performance appraisal plan for hourly and salaried employees

Administered all facets of Human Resources for 250 hourly and salaried employees including employee benefits, employment activity, employee relations, and wellness programs. • Hired approximately 120 hourly direct and indirect positions. Reduced production turnover rate from 45% to 22%.• Identified and implemented cost savings of $165,000 in medical benefits to company and employees during a two-year period. New plans negotiated and administered.• Established committee for company’s 401k plan. Developed an investment policy statement. Introduced new investment options in 2005 with a 15% to 35% YTD return on investment.• Conducted needs analysis through surveys and focus groups; recommended changes and training programs to management which addressed needs. • Developed a training validation process; wrote SOP, and developed new training database which was also used at plant in Ireland. Overall results showed better trained employees that Quality Manager attributed to reducing scrap costs. • Developed process for improving steps in the interview process which streamlined workload and resulted in better qualified candidates. • Designed and implemented training program on cultural diversity and respect for others.• Initiated and coordinated wellness programs such as weight loss programs, health fairs, seminars, screenings, and other wellness events to promote healthier lifestyles.

Assisted Manager in all aspects of HR administration and sales administration for 12 local sales representatives and office manager for branch office for approximately 40 employees. Prepared daily and monthly reports for Sales Director. Trained new sales associates on computer systems. Reviewed sales reports for accuracy and input sales orders.

Organized and coordinated training plans with over 200 General Motors dealerships and fleet accounts. Assisted Manager in developing million dollar budget and monitored expenses.• Promoted positive changes in employees’ attitudes.• Provided excellent customer service that increased overall image of Training Center. • Trained area sales and services managers on computerized system.• Designed/implemented training programs in team building, facilitation, and stress management.

Provided exceptional customer service working at the divisional level in Human Resources servicing 2000 salaried employees; implemented corporate programs and services. Worked at a plant level with 800 hourly union employees. Interpreted salaried policies and procedures. Reviewed performance appraisals and addressed problems and concerns. • Developed monthly headcount and other statistical reports utilizing Excel spreadsheets.• Implemented new computerized Human Resource system. • Developed and conducted orientation seminars and training on changes in policies and procedures.

Administered all benefits to active and retired employees for nine GM plants. Coordinated open enrollment for benefits. Provided excellent customer service and acted as liaison between carriers and employees. Prepared estimates for pensions for salaried employees; calculated credited service. Processed payments and forms for workers compensation. • Motivated team to evaluate systems and workload that streamlined procedures.• Designed and implemented survey to enhance customer service.