Deborah J. Light, Sphr, Shrm-Scp Email & Phone Number

Knoxville, Tn

Manage HR functions for plant start-up.Develop and implements strategic workforce staffing plan in support of production ramp up timelines and needs. Handle recruiting, hiring and new hire on-boarding activities.Establish and implement plant policies and procedures. Support and maintain compliance with federal employment and labor laws, Corporate guidelines and Company policies and programs. Administer health care benefit programs, FMLA, STD and 401(k) plan.Handle Workers' Compensation program and case management.Implement performance management process, employee training, rewards and recognition programs.Maintain personnel data base systems, including time and labor (payroll) and attendance systems. Provide HR guidance to managers and supervisors.Develop, maintain and submit HR metrics and reports.

Initiated and managed HR activities for projects with prime government contractors and sub-contractors, met 100% customer expectations deliverables and timelines.Collaborated with internal cross-functional departments and external client team, developed processes and established HRIS system to manage hiring process and benefits administration with third party administrators. Provided human resource guidance, coaching and counsel to managers and supervisors on employee relations issues including Performance Management, FLSA, FMLA and ADA. Conducted investigations, recommended solutions and resolved employee and labor relations issues. Partnered with internal and external legal council when applicable. Negotiated Collective Bargaining Agreements, handled Labor Relations activities for up to 60 union employees on project site. Coached and interpreted contractual language for first-line supervisors and ensured compliance in contractual obligations. Implemented strategic HR initiatives at business unit level, recommended and facilitated changes in policy and procedures. Developed AAP goals with business unit leaders, facilitated recruiting efforts and managed data base system for regulatory compliance and reporting. Collaborated with inside and outside counsel regarding legal issues. Handled new hire on-boarding, orientations and involuntary terminations skillfully, reducing employment liability.

Knoxville, Tn

Handled all HR functions for multi-unit manufacturing operations including recruitment, on-boarding, benefits administration, safety and training. Recommended and implemented Lean manufacturing initiatives and process improvements.Developed HR objectives, metrics and key performance indicators, established processes and system for statistics reporting.Managed employee benefits programs, recommended and implemented design improvements. Facilitated 401(k) Plan committee, handled 401(k) plan reports and annual audits. Implemented and managed employee Pay for Performance program. Provided coaching and mentoring for leadership and employees.

Oak Ridge, Tn

Successfully developed a human resources department from the ground up. Developed HR policies, procedures and recommended best practices. Managed recruitment, on-boarding, employee benefits and 401(k) plan administration. Implemented Affirmative Action Plan and maintained reporting requirements.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Management

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Social Work, Sociology