• Support three sites by partnering with managers and employees at various levels to provide HR support.• Manage talent acquisition, training/development, and compliance efforts for ZOLTEK.• Successfully implement new HR policies and procedures to improve employee engagement and retention.

HR Generalist supporting multiple project sites. Focused on coaching and employee relations.

Provided HR leadership and support for North America Corn Breeding. Worked closely with people leaders and partnered with Regional HR teams. Provided effective coaching and counseling. Provided counsel and assisted employees and people managers in resolving HR problems, including disciplinary counseling, legal issues and terminations. Successfully managed, implemented and monitored outcomes of special projects and processes.

Administered human resources policies, programs and services, including recruitment, selection, retention, legal compliance, employee benefits, employee relations, professional development, and compensation analysis. Served as point of contact for employee questions and information.Administered training and performance development programs; including orientation and on-boarding for new hires. Trained and coordinated staff on the performance management process.

$230 Million privately-held pet food mfr. Specializing in retail, veterinarian and breeder distribution,)PEOPLE & ORGANIZATION GENERALISTPrimarily responsible for the employment/recruiting and training processes for hourly and salaries employees. Facilitated new associate on-boarding and orientation process. Developed and administered training (i.e. development plans, annual reviews, engagement). Administered P&O policies, procedures, and programs. Managed salaried recruiting process. Provided guidance and counseling regarding P&O policies/procedures and associate relations to approximately 20 Managers and Directors. Managed fleet program and the performance review process.Designed and administered P&O policies and procedures for staffin, associate relations and training.Maintained focus on continuous improvement through researching nad sourcing innovative, cost-efficient business solutions and making process improvement recommendations to upper management. Recommended moving fleet providers saving the company over $300,000 per year.Managed transition of fleet program for retail sales force saving the company over $40,000 annually.Managed exit interviews and reported trends resulting in new compensation standards for sales force.Successfully recruited and placed over 30 associates in a period of 9 months. Over half of the those associates considered top sales people within their first year.Developed and implemented mid year and year end appraisal process resulting in a standard process across entire organization.Coached Regional Managers on development plans for over 85 associates.

Privately-held manufacturer and distributor of Harley Davidson novelty products.)HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALISTProvided assistance to all levels of management as well as the employees. Assisted in developing and implementing Human Resources policies to meet organizational needs and comply with state and federal laws. Recruited for hourly as well as salaried positions.Managed full cycle recruiting and retention resulting in 50% increase in retained employees.Managed and administered all benefit plans including medical, life, and pension plans. Proposed a medical benefit plan that would reduce company costs by 20%Advised management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues resulting in standardization across all departments.Assigned new salary grades across organization creating standardization across the entire company.Increased level of employee awareness through effective management training in interviewing, terminations, performance reviews, safety and non-harassment.Contributed to effective employee relations by introducing Ride Finders to organization.

Managed day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department. Maintained HRIS system and support data including FMLA, COBRA, benefits administration, and compensation analysis. Full cycle recruiting and orientation of new employees, managed open enrolment, conducted annual performance review process, employee relations and worker's compensation.Played pivotal role in introduction of compra-ratio system resulting in standardized salary grades as well as tool for merit increases.Trained all managers and executive staff on use of merit matrix tool.Successfully trained 3 members of HR department.