• Align Human Resources initiatives with strategic growth plan for privately owned manufacturing company.• Establish policies consistent with legal regulations and industry standards; advise leadership and management on employee relations issues, conflict resolution, policy application, compensation, benefits, training, EEO/ADA, employee development, performance management, and other best practices.• Develop and implement internal succession and development planning process.• Establish compensation plans; create a competitive pay structure with grades and levelling using market data and an internal assessment of each position.• Define performance review process with feedback from leadership and management; train management on conducting performance reviews in HRIS and best practices to align employee/departmental goals with overall company strategic plan.• Perform cost analysis on benefit plan options annually during renewal; recommend and implement changes based on company and employee needs.

• Led Human Resources Department in strategy and goals execution and oversee department operation for two branches with 320+ employees• New policy development and implementation• Consulted and collaborated with leadership on needed revisions to current human resources policy• Executed payroll/HRIS conversion from Dominion Systems to Paycom• Coordinated timeline and developed management/employee training schedule• Managed workers' compensation portfolio, reported claims, updated OSHA log• Intervened and assisted in resolving employee performance issues, maintained HR records, and addressed HR issues• Created and distributed monthly employee newsletter• Benefit Administration

• Supported franchises through payroll education and training in ADP Workforce Now, Paycor and Replicon• Processed weekly and bi-weekly payroll for company stores in California and Michigan• Responded to employee relations calls regarding pay, pay practices, and HR compliance• Developed learning materials and manuals for payroll and HR best practices including a webinar training series• Audited franchise HR compliance of I-9s, employee files, and pay practices• Educated franchises on multi-state laws and regulations and provided best practices

• Independently process weekly and semi-monthly payroll using Microsoft Dynamics GP• Oversee day-to-day operations and respond to inquiries regarding policy, procedure and programs• Schedule random drug screens, assist with work comp claims, and enroll employees in benefits• Run background checks, MVRs, and schedule drug screens/physicals for employee onboarding• Respond to unemployment claims, employment verification requests, and garnishments• Use Adobe InDesign to create quarterly employee newsletters and yearly veterans posters• Approve human resources bills, including medical, dental, optical, and life insurance invoices• Assist HR Manager and Tax Manager with year-end processes/preparation of W-2s and 1095-Cs

• Implemented new job board and posted 2 – 15 internship opportunities weekly• Created detailed five year analysis of office productivity based on Annual Report statistics

• Co-lead a group of first year students during their first days on-campus. • Help new students become acquainted with the college and form social groups.

• Fostered a respectful living community of 45-55 residents conducive to academic and personal success• On-call responsibilities 2-5 times monthly and facilities management

• Assist with hiring process by creating/distributing position postings and ordering background checks• Use Adobe InDesign to create and edit marketing flyers and distributer catalogs • Create and distribute the online corporate newsletter monthly and manage social media weekly

• Obtained MI Life, Accident and Health Producer License• Networked and set approximately 100 meetings with potential clients and gave presentations• Recommended products based on client financial situation, obtained through a needs analysis

• Fundraised over $3,000 for public busses at the national Concourse d’Elegance event • Developed relationships with the 100 downtown businesses and provided social media/app updates