Kayla Gallagher Email & Phone Number

Oconomowoc, Wi

• Actively works to develop and maintain a positive, collaborative, and effective working relationship with employees at all levels. Ensures compliance of policies as appropriate.• Regularly initiates communication with managers and employees to gauge morale, performance, engagement and motivation.• Provides professional expertise, counseling, and recommendations to managers and employees regarding employee relations issues. Uses effective conflict resolution skills to mediate employee disputes. Serves as a resource for employees at all levels. Actively participates in disciplinary and/or termination meetings.• Maintains Human Resource Information System database, including the recording of employee personal data, employment information, benefits, performance reviews and terminations.• Assists in establishing, implementing, enforcing and reviewing employment policies, procedures and reporting in accordance with regulatory requirements and Ace Precision operations.• Assists in the administration of payroll functions, taking into account overtime, shift premiums, and deductions such as tax, insurance payments, 401k contributions, and wage garnishments.• Leads our Wellness Works initiatives.• Remains knowledgeable of ever-changing employment, labor, and wage/hour laws to ensure company compliance by reading publications, attending seminars, and networking. Maintains minimal company exposure to lawsuits.• Assists in the writing and development of employment and benefit related communications.

Watertown, Wisconsin

Human Resource Generalist responsibilities for manufacturing facilities in Watertown, WI, Baytown, TX and Athlone, Ireland including, but not limited to recruiting, compensation management, benefit and bonus program management, employee and labor relations, worker's compensation and leave management.

Waukesha, Wi

Assisted HR manager with development of safety programs such as: -Lockout/Tagout -Personal Protective Equipment -Emergency Evacuation Plan -Hearing Conservation Program Help to ensure OSHA compliance by auditing chemicals, finding missing MSDS sheets, and maintain an up to date chemical list database for all locations to useWorked on updating job descriptions, posting open positions online and internally, and conducting interviews with job applicants. Follow 5S/ Lean Manufacturing practices to accomplish tasks safely and efficiently.Developed a Job Hazard Assessment training program.Utilized excellent written communication skills to develop communications for internal and external users.