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Review and update policy and procedure Benefits and open enrollmentEmployee RelationsSafety Compliance

Manage staff of 13 employeesResponsible for 3 facilities with 900 employeesOversee the execution of bi-weekly and monthly payroll, benefits, workers’ comp, safety and environmental, training, and recruitingKey contact for employee relations for both supervisors and employeesResponsible for facilities and general affairs

Human ResourcesBenefitsHR CompliancesHR Consulting

Manage the day-to-day operations, performance, attendance, employee's performance, orientation, new-hires for about 200-250 employees at the Toyotal site in Blue Springs, MS.

Built and managed Human Resources organization for five functional transportation entitiesResponsible for five independent entities in three statesDevelop and implement one benefits program for five functioning organization consisting of 1000 employees Change agent for standardizing policies and procedures within the four organizationsTrain supervisors and managers to conduct termination and warning processesManage unemployment process Created and developed recruitment and new hire orientationsSupported 225 Union and 700 plus Non-Union employeesResponsible for resolving employee complaints of violations of the collective bargaining agreement and/or company policies through the grievance, mediation and arbitration processes.Worked with Union Rep/StuartsWorkers’ Comp management and preventionDOT and Non-DOT drug testing Implemented safety and health programs, policies, practices, and procedures, in compliance withgovernment regulations including Federal , State, and Local laws and regulations, including, but not limited to OSHA.

Part of negotiations team during closure of the companyMultiple site support (1800 + employees)Established and implemented the Human Resources Department for this startup company in three US sites.Member of the Senior Management Team, making strategic decisions for the company.Manage Payroll Department utilizing ADP PC/Payroll for windows. Oversee payroll processing to include auto allowances, sales commissions and expenses.Manage all areas of Human Resources to include: Employee Relations, Policy Design, Staffing, Performance Management, Compensation, Benefits and Immigration.Led the development, design and implementation of Human Resources policy and procedure manual and Employee Handbook.Handle all communication with recruiters, vendors, insurance brokers, insurance companies, and investment organizations for employees, which include Medical, Dental, Life Insurance/ AD&D, LTD, STD, FSA and 401K. Conduct Awareness Training and Management Training for all employees to protect the Company, keep them up to date with the laws, and provide management with the best tools.Manage Human Resources Budget and analyze and provide input on how to reduce costs, as well as manage Recruitment Budget for East and West Coast.Utilize various salary survey industry data to ensure that the company is competitive in the marketplace with regard to employee compensation.Business partner and key contributor in growing the business from 85 million dollars to a billion dollar world-class Manufacturing Corporation. Increased the employee population from 345 to 1800 employees in 4 years.Managed acquisitions due diligence and integration of various companies into a multi-million dollar global corporation.Worked with Executive Management Team to integrate the HR function within the overall business operation strategy.Managed budget for HR Department, analyzed and provided reduction costs for recruitment fees for entire US.