Jennifer Ostroff, Sphr Email & Phone Number

Troy, Michigan, US

VersiCare Group is one of the Midwest’s leading providers of home and community based care for individuals of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The people we serve are our top priority; every decision we make is galvanized around the simple vision of “Helping People Succeed.”VersiCare operates a variety of brands working toward a.

- Working with Executive teams to develop total compensation programs including salary matrices & benefit programs.-Coaching clients to excel professionally by assisting them in locating and preparing for new/changing career opportunities. - Working directly with professionals in career transition - resume writing, mock interviewing, Linked page reviewing.

Novi, MI, US

• NHK International, a Japanese Automotive supplier and winner of the “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For”, is regarded as one of the world's leading spring and seating manufacturers.
• Led an HR Team of three to support the organization with all required HR functions - recruiting, benefits, payroll, training, performance management and employee relations
• Supported a workforce of 150 employees including engineers, R&D Lab and an HQ team located at 3 facilities Kentucky, California and Michigan. Reported to the Sr. Corporate Controller
• Built an effective Human Resource Team through coaching and staff development
• Design manager training and coached managers on specific employee topics
• Lead the planning team for the new facility Open House. Bought in speakers including L. Brooks Patterson, worked with staging company, designed opening ceremony, implemented Japanese garden, product displays and.

Fagersta, Västmanlands Län, SE

• A Swedish based global manufacturer of carbide cutting tools and machining solutions, named as one of the “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For”.
• Supported a team of 380 employees located in US, Mexico and Canada. Reported to the International HR Director
• Designed and implemented 5-course Leadership program including HR 101 for Managers, Team Building, Performance Management, etc.
• Coached managers on areas for improvement and specific employee topics
• Responsible for employee relations; resolved routine and complex employee relations issues
• Member of the Sandvik integration team. Responsible for the transition of benefits, policies/procedures and employee education regarding the transition.

Stuttgart, DE

• A Global, German based tier one automotive supplier of heating and cooling components for the automotive and automotive related industries.
• Supported a 500-person Troy Headquarters included R&D Windtunnel Lab, Engineering, Sales and Administration functions of the business
• Responsible for full cycle recruiting, on boarding, employee relations, performance reviews and PIPs, RIFs, benefit administration & training
• Member of Offshoring for automotive engineering team. Responsible for integrating Indian associates into the Behr culture and US employees to Indian culture, focus on change communication
• Implemented and trained managers on SAP software
• Designed the User Manual for the Time Manager Workplace module

Southfield, MI, US

• Responsible for payroll, recruitment, orientation, comp packages for Southfield & Chicago Offices
• Managed consultants and benefit vendors to design cost efficient benefit options.
• Trained employees on software; Outlook, Goldmine and other Microsoft Office products
• Co-chaired Community Relations Committee; Responsible for company sponsored events and programming

US

• Developed relationships with client managers at IBM, EDS and MCI to develop an understanding of upcoming position requirements and Information Technology needs
• Conducted new hire orientation including training on US culture
• Managed foreign associates job placement, travel and living arrangements
• Coached employees on interviewing and presentation skills
• Assisted management addressing employee disciplinary issues

Round Rock, Texas, US

Disc Certification

Pi Certification

Mba, Human Resources, Marketing

Bachelor'S Degree, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Education record