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Grand Rapids, Michigan, Us

Responsible for all areas of human resources execution and development and training of one direct report. In less than 6 months brought benefits plans, HR record keeping and leave management into compliance. Sourced and implemented a benefit management system with a spend under $1,000 per year. Completed OSHA 300 and EEO1 reporting along with overseeing and approving 5500 benefits fillings and managing BLS and MDHHS hiring reporting. Established relationship with Michigan Department of Corrections Vocational Village to hire CDL-A driver trainees and mechanics trainees. Worked with leadership to donate a tractor trailer for heavy diesel mechanic and truck driver inspection training at the MDOC Jackson facility. Established Work Opportunity Tax Credit process to secure up to $9,600 per hire from MDOC programs for the company. This includes the potential to capture additional credits for other qualified hires. Sourced timekeeping system to integrate with ERP reducing time to process office and shop payroll by 75%. Added online healthcare network free to all employees and dependents encompassing primary care, chronic care, 2nd opinion service, plan navigation and EAP/mental health care.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, Us

Flexible business partner supporting human resources activities for multi-site human resources up to 450 hourly employees at up to 7 locations. Delivering human resources planning and execution managing 3 HR professionals.•Managed cross campus technical staff integration including staffing and communications to improve utilization of high value technical talent and drive OEE improvements across 5 production locations•Significantly improved time to fill for professional and technical roles filling 19 positions in first 5 months•Enhanced existing Lead assessments and created development matrices to assess status of current line leadership, address gaps and facilitate cross training and shared resources across campus to reduce OT•Consolidated campus staffing information providing a complete picture of multi-site headcount for comparison to demand/capacity models and budgeting working on demand/capacity and budget link•Established campus-wide communication process to increase staff share to improve up time and reduce OT•Worked with Finance Director to build time away and overtime reporting data for operations planning- Created predictive data management to assess new employee training expense and model cost of training for potential headcount adds- Built Diversity Index and enhanced turnover reporting supporting corporate goal development

Grandville, Mi, Us

Full charge Benefits and HR Manager consultative role leading a team encompassing payroll, benefits administration, workers compensation, employee relations, and compliance.•Developed HR service and delivery standards including a ticket system to route requests and ensure results•Enhanced screening processes to better match organizational mission serving returning citizens •Developed and delivered enhanced open enrollment communications increasing plan participation•Addressed long term outstanding worker's compensation cases returning employees to full duty and reducing case load to 2 or less per month•Established leave tracking and training reducing wait time for documentation to 2 business days or less •Completed corporate tax filings for all benefit offerings and proposed cost saving provider transitions

Walker, Mi, Us

Partnering with facility and business unit leadership teams to build programs that supply talent for business growth. Talent development processes including grants support, talent acquisition, training, and intern programs. Business strategy implementation including policy development, community outreach, and employee relations impacting 5 locations.

Union environment plant HR Professional. Flexible, Hands-on business partner supporting human resources activities for single and multi-site human resources up to 1,600 hourly employees at up to 8 locations. Delivering human resources planning including talent management, succession planning, talent development, compliance, employee relations and dispute resolution.

Burlington, Nj, Us

Professional HR Partner supporting the Michigan, Northern Indiana and Toledo region. HR business partner supporting human resources activities for 1,000 hourly employees at 20 locations. Delivering human resources planning including talent management, succession planning, talent development, compliance, employee relations and dispute resolution.

HR Operator supporting talent management, associate engagement, and Market profitability through people solutions. Providing technical HR advice and direction to 20 HR and Training Generalists supporting over 5,000 hourly and salaried associates in Greater Grand Rapids, MI.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Us

Dynamic field manager performing strategic planning functions including talent management programs and succession planning for the Michigan/Ohio region consisting of 75 stores and 1300 employees. Regional generalist with 2 direct reports advising store and field management regarding all aspects of HR. Supported the team in reducing union grievances, increasing customer satisfaction scores and increasing graduate hiring and diversity.

Lead the Diversity Committee in organizing events to educate HR professionals on diverse groups and programs in Metro Detroit.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Action oriented manager handling strategic planning, performance management, HR budgeting, management development, employee relations, union avoidance, OSHA/safety programs, FMLA administration, worker’s compensation, and other generalist duties for 500 employees. Coach and mentor developing 3 staff members administering benefits, payroll, safety, and recruiting. Created structured interviewing, hiring, training and performance management processes.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Pro-active HR professional with 1 direct report managing staffing planning, performance management, employee relations, union avoidance, leave administration, safety, salary administration, worker’s compensation, unemployment, training and other generalist activities supporting 350 employees. Responsible for improving HR and training metrics to top 25% from bottom 5%.

Master Of Science, Human Resources

Bachelor Of Science, Communications

Associates, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies

Graduate Certificate In College Teaching, Education

Master Of Science - Ms, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General