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Direct the Human Resources function for three manufacturing facilities in the greater Chicago area and at Corporate Headquarters based in Milwaukee. Responsibilities include strategic planning to support the company objectives, recruiting, safety, employee relations, and talent development. Additional responsibilities include ensuring compliance with Federal and State Regulations, payroll, benefit and 401(K) administration. Coach and develop two human resources representatives at the plant locations. This position reports to the Vice President of Finance.

Libertyville, Illinois Research and Development CenterManaged employee relations, communications, compensation, benefits administration, employment and safety for 118 research scientists and technical staff. Reported to VP R&D and served as HR resource to the VP, Lab Directors and Program Managers. Advised management and staff members on questions and problems relating to performance, benefits and laboratory safety.

Sperry, IowaManufacturing and Mining Managed employee relations, benefit administration, employment and safety for 220 employee non-union manufacturing facility. Partnered with Plant Manager on all issues impacting workforce: organizational development, employee relations, compensation and training.Selected to serve on corporate taskforce to design and implement drug testing procedures related to hair sampling collection.Coached and developed five production managers to become more effective supervisors on matters pertaining to employee relations, discipline, organizational development and safety. Maintained union-free environment through effective employee relations and credible communications.Performed college recruiting for company wide positions at Montana Tech and Montana State University. Held college campus workshops on interviewing and resume writing.

Jacksonville, FloridaManufacturing Selected for this management trainee position designed to give a broad background in all aspects of the plant human resources function. Managed candidate sourcing, hiring and orientation for hourly workforce.Served as first line of communications for Human Resources Department. Addressed questions and problems related to employment, benefits, wage and safety program.Performed college recruiting for open positions at the University of Florida and Florida State University including attending career fairs and on-campus interviewing Developed and managed relationship with local physician and clinic to ensure proper handling of workplace injuries and minimize lost time.

Worked as a juvenile probation and parole counselor, social worker for children placed in foster care, directed a psychiatric child / adolescent program. • Chairperson for Human Rights Committee with Enid Group Homes, Oklahoma.• Team Leader and Steering Committee Member for Chisholm Trail Crisis Response Team• Served on the Board of Directors for the Meadowlake Area Prevention Resources Center

Crisis intervention counseling for homeless and runaway youth. Worked in conjunction with the youth homeless shelter.