Kristin Schmidt Email & Phone Number

Wilmington, De, Us

• Hired as a consultant to spearhead HR Manager initiatives at a manufacturing facility and deliver consultative services to two additional locations within the US.• Collaborate with the VP of Human Resources to ensure compliance with employment laws and promote equitable treatment of employees.• Proactively work with the management team to address employee relations and HR issues, providing strategic solutions.• Ensure the recruitment process attracts and selects the most qualified candidates using the most effective methods available.• Assist in the development and ongoing maintenance of policies, procedures, and initiatives that align with SPI’s strategic goals, objectives, and culture.

Somerset, Nj, Us

• Provided comprehensive HR support for a newly launched subsidiary of SHI, driving foundational HR strategies and processes to support rapid growth and organizational stability• Facilitated collaboration between internal divisions and COE as a dedicated business partner• Analyzed trends and metrics in collaboration with the HR group to formulate solutions, programs, and policies• Collaborated with COE/Employee Relations team to manage and resolve intricate employee relations issues• Developed a comprehensive understanding of legal requirements related to day-to-day employee management, minimizing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance• Offered day-to-day performance management guidance to line management, including coaching and counseling• Collaborated closely with management, HR, and employees to enhance work relationships and boost morale• Provided guidance and interpretation on HR policies

Wilmington, De, Us

• Collaborate with global HR team to develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy• Work in conjunction with the VP, of Human Resources, to ensure compliance with all employment laws and fair and equitable treatment of employees.• Work proactively with members of the Senior Management team (c-suite) and corporate mid and senior-level managers to address any employee relations, and HR issues and recommend solutions.• Ensure vacant positions are filled with the best-qualified candidates using the most effective recruiting methods available.• Work closely with the VP, Human Resources, and global HR team to meet objectives that provide an employee-orientated and high-performance culture• Oversee, manage, and main contact for the Pension Program• Conduct all corporate new hire onboarding and off-boarding• Created and maintained a corporate wellness program to foster a positive and healthier workforce• Prepare and process payroll for 150+ salaried employees monthly• Implemented a global Travel Security Program across the ABF Ingredients division (short-term assignment located in London)

Wilmington, De, Us

Wilmington, De, Us

-Successfully created and implemented a formal Internship Program for all domestic U.S. facilities.-Manage all aspects of the College Internship Program (job fairs, recruitment, phone and campus interviewing).-Worked collaboratively with a cross functional team to revamp and improve the on-boarding and termination processes.-Created new corporate policies such as New Hire Policy and Termination Policy.-Manage programs such as Corporate American Express, Healthy Living Rewards, Employee Service Awards, vacation and sick leave policy.-Maintain over 200+ active personnel files and 150 retiree files in accordance with legal requirements.-Manage all Pension Plan and Retiree Medical and Dental inquiries and administrative activities.-Involved in full cycle of the recruiting process including screening resumes, skill set phone screens, professional reference checks, compensation surveys, and preparation of offer letter.-Maintain and update ADP payroll profiles.-Point person for creating and pulling reports from ADP system

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-Complete new hire, termination and annual performance review processing.-Work closely with payroll and Senior HR Business Partners for on-boarding procedures.-Maintain and update HRIS system.-Provide company-wide support for employment related functions including background checks, reference checks,employment verification and posting job openings.-Manage the HR hotline that supports all 150 facilities.-Maintain employee personnel files in accordance with legal requirements.

Wilmington, De, Us

-Assisted with the introduction of a new Employee Wellness/Healthy Living Rewards Program.-Organized and assisted with the Retiree Medical and Dental programs.-Offered support with annual benefits re-enrollment process.-Provided word processing support to VP of HR as well as Manager of HR.

Wilmington, De, Us

-Assisted HR group with annual benefits re-enrollment.-Provided word processing support to VP - HR. -Assisted with recruitment activities. -Data entry for sales and marketing team.

-Provided a variety of administrative functions for a Human Resource consulting firm.-Prepare travel expense report and consulting invoices.-Assisted with annual Benefits re-enrollment process.-Provided help with recruitment activities for a client Company.

Master’S Degree, Human Resources And Employment Relations

Bachelor Of Science, Hospitality Management

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