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Bilingual Sr. Human Resources Professional with 23+ years of Progressive experience in Human Resources areas. Grede Automotive ManufacturingHuman Resources Manager | 07 May, 2001 - 21 November, 2022Managed the recruitment process including screening applicants, coordinating pre-employment physicals, checking references using HR Profile, Sterling and E-Verify.Recommend new policies and procedures to comply with new and pending legislation and regulations. Communicates changes to the organization.Perform new hire orientations; utilize bilingual skills extensively, providing detailed information on company policies, procedures, and benefits.Manage all insurance enrollments and benefits including medical, dental, prescription, vision, flexible spending, life insurance and 401(k).Administer employee records and ensure compliance with State and Federal employment laws and regulations.Monitor all leave of absences (FMLA, STD, WC, personal leave, and temporary layoff).Manage payroll and reporting for 160+ employees: weekly for hourly, and biweekly for salaried employees.Responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining a database of standardized common HR Forms, tools and i.e., offer letters, tracking sheets, promotion letters, etc.)Facilitate roundtable meetings and participate in management meetings.Negotiate questions, contract disputes, and work-related concerns and problems between management and employees.Plan and coordinate employee's engagement activities including retirement, birthday and anniversary celebrations, and other events.Responsible for performance reviews, coaching, counseling, providing consistent and constructive feedback, and handling disciplinary actions through termination. Handle the termination process for benefits.Research and analyze data and prepare reports on HR trends, new HR project suggestions and current program goals and progress.Manage the WC process; maximize the protection of employees while minimizing the financial impact to the plant. Administer return-to-work programs.Assist finance, HR Ops and others with headcount management and report to Corporate.Manage the employee certification training program and certify employees for their positions in compliance with TS 16949 certification training. Maintain all training records and documentations as required by TS 16949 and Grede in Reliability in Product (GRIP), and assist with annual safety, quality and environmental audits.Software platforms include Microsoft Office Suite, Dayforce, ADP Enterprise, Workday, Timesaver, UltiPro, and PeopleSoft.

Listed skills include Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Benefits Administration, Employee Relations, and 25 others.