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Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the HR DepartmentDevelop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the company's overall business objectivesOversee the recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, testing and hiring for open positionsCollaborate with department heads to access staffing needs and ensure qualified candidates are hiredDevelop and implement effective recruitment strategiesAct as the point of contact for employee concerns and inquiriesResolve conflicts and mediate workplace issues while maintaining a positive employee-employer relationshipEnsure compliance with company policies and employment lawsWork with managers to provide coaching and development plans for employeesIdentify and address performance issues and provide solutionsIdentify training needs within the organization and coordinate employee development programsOversee onboarding programs for new employeesManage employee benefitsConduct salary reviews and ensure the company offers competitive and fair payDevelop and enforce HR policies and proceduresEnsure the company complies with local, state, and federal employment lawsMaintain employee records and ensure confidentialityPromote positive work environmentOrganize employee engagement events and programs to boost morale and retentionMeasure and improve employee satisfaction through feedbackReport on key HR data, such as turnover rates, absenteeism and employee performance

Efficiently filled all open positions to ensure we attracted, retained, and hired the most qualified employees.Developed local and national recruiting plans using new and creative recruiting ideas along with traditionalsourcing strategies.Managed full cycle recruiting including identifying potential hires, evaluating candidates, and interviewingas needed.Established recruiting requirements by studying organizational plans and objectives and meeting withmanagers to discuss needs.Networked through industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups, social media, and employees.Researched and recommended new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting.Coordinated and implemented college, trade school, and high school recruiting initiatives.Worked with local Workforce Development groups to help create and sustain a viable workforce that cansupport business and industry. Travel to plants, and job fairs as necessary.Completed administration and record keeping for recruiting process.Helped screen resumes identifying potential hires. Acted as a consultant to new hires and helps them onboard.Worked with hiring managers to create job descriptions and recruiting plans.

Assisted General Manager in development and implantation of best practices to meet businessobjectivesServed as the key interface with other executive team members to ensure business needs wereon trackDeveloped and maintained the plant time architecture: standard meetings with leadersagenda, KPI visualization and tracking of task completionPrepared/drafted a wide variety of correspondence and reports including presentations,memos/letters, technical documents, dictations, meeting minutes and other forms ofcorrespondenceWorked closely and effectively with the General Manager on current/future business needsProvided a bridge for smooth communication between the General Manager and internaldepartments; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust, and support withSenior Management and staffMaintained a high level of discretion regarding sensitive and confidential informationFace of SMP—SMP team members and built relationships with Chamber, University andlocal schools. Conducted job fairs and any outreach activities for recruitingContinued duties of working closely with Plant Leadership to provide internal staffing andrecruitingADP and SAP knowledgeProvided weekly hiring progress reports (and periodic recruiting metrics) for the business,Hiring Managers and respective HR PartnersHelped partner with Business Partners to identify opportunities for training/developmentrequirementsConducted Orientation

Worked closely with plant leadership to provide internal staffing and recruiting.Developed, mentored and guided employees to create positive work teams.Worked extensively with managers and supervisors to identify and proactively resolveemployee relation issues and educate leaders on principles of employee engagement.Responsible for timely and accurate completion of all new hires and personnel movesthrough ADP System.Provided support to all hourly and salary employees.Sourced and recruited candidates by using databases, social media, etc.Conducted all employee interviews, orientation and new hire paperwork.Helped develop relationships with employees and managers to foster open communication andtrust.Assisted with team member inquiries on all levels, including payroll, benefits, or complaints.

Managed the growth and development of the company’s workforce from recruitment throughretirement. Worked to develop a fulfilling work culture for employees while meeting theoperational needs of the company.Identified new candidates for open positions using personal one-to-one recruiting, job seekerwebsites, job fairs, staffing agencies, and other means of staffing.Coordinated new hire on-boarding for employees, including orientation, and ensured hiringprocesses were consistent and applied fairly.Revamped orientation process and new job descriptions.Facilitated interviews with managers and provided/received feedback on candidates.Worked with managers to develop and facilitate training for new hires and existingemployees.Developed relationships with employees and managers to foster open communication andtrust.Tracked the growth and development of employees to ensure maximum potential was realizedfor the employee and the company.Worked with managers to develop work-plans for employees and assisted them withreviewing and scoring their employees with performance measurement tools.

Provided candidates to Mercedes, Volkswagen, BMW Plants and multiple automotivesuppliers in Alabama, South Carolina, and TennesseeIdentified top talent, screened applicants, confirmed basic qualifications, skill set, interest,job fit, salary requirements, career pipeline, and work authorization.Developed relationships with employees and managers to foster open communication andtrust.Maintained a high level of discretion regarding sensitive and confidential information.Recruited qualified individuals to fill vacant positionsMaintained and developed friendly relations with professional organizations and universitiesfrom which applicants may be recruitedCollaborated with HR personnel and executive stakeholders to determine an ideal hiring andstaffing strategyOversaw and conducted candidate interviews and implement new hiring processesStrong communication and organizational skills

The MBtech Group is an internationally leading engineering and consulting service provider focusing on the mobility industry. From the automotive industry to rail transport to aerospace, companies worldwide profit from the integrated solutions offered by MBtech as a member of the AKKA Technologies Group.Consulted with hiring managers, build and execute on talent stream strategies and to hire high performing associatesDeveloped proactive solutions to enhance the ability to attract talent locally, nationally and internationallyLead recruitment efforts in Alabama, Texas, Michigan, South Carolina and OregonScreened applicants, confirm basic qualifications, skill set, interest, job fit, salary requirements, career pipeline and work authorizationPrepared and implemented strategies using multiple techniques including online database, employee referrals, internal databases, associate networks, etc.Utilized various outlets of social media to attract top talent—LinkedIn, Monster, Indeed and Career BuilderProvided recruiting and interviewing guidance to hiring managersLead administrative functions for recruiting such as: job fairs, site visits and assembling job fair materialsDeveloped position descriptions that accurately reflect job responsibilities and organizational needsCoordinated enhanced communication efforts and strategies between executive management and team members located remotelyCoordinated new hire onboarding for employees including orientation and to ensure hiring processes are consistent and applied fairlyEntered all hourly timecards into the system for payrollProvided HR services and support to multiple levels of staff throughout the companyManaged full life cycle of recruiting process from sourcing to close of position

Recruiter—Temporary Search GroupScheduled and conducted applicant orientationsEntered I-9 information online, create hiring proposals in JOBS@UVa.Submitted Virginia and out of state/international background checks, conduct reference checksScreened, interviewed, hired, oriented and managed all paperwork for UVa temp employeesActed as the liaison between the temp employees and departmentsConducted quality-control calls with employees and departmentsCoached applicants on resume writing and interviewing tipsAssisted with the implementation and maintenance of the UVa Super Temp Program (threecohorts)Troubleshot payroll and employment record issues and prepared labor distributions for allhiresActed as a point-of contact for departments and temporary employees across grounds; served asgo-to person for most of the UniversityCreated and maintained spreadsheet of all temporary orders coming into the groupTrained all new employees within the groupOracle, AS-400, Image-Now, Discoverer, JOBS@UVa