Michelle Brainard, Mlrhr, Phr Email & Phone Number

North Royalton, Oh, Us

Richfield, Ohio, Us

Twinsburg, Ohio, Us

Managed 3-6 direct reports and guided them to be a strategic asset to the business and employees.Ensured continued alignment between business & employees and led the inclusion of human resources in the business. Guided the business through Covid-19/FFCRA while continuing to grow the company threefold. Implemented new employee recognition programs, re-instituted a performance management plan, continued recruitment through COVID-19 and worked hand-in-hand with leadership to implement a company reorganization. Coached leadership on employee communication, difficult discussions, etc.Diversity and inclusion experience with multiple employees falling within the veteran and LGBT+ communities.Worked with the VP of HR to lead the HR team in benefits and payroll.

Cleveland, Ohio, Us

*HR Director managing HR team consisting of Sr. HR Generalist and HR Coordinator*Creation and implementation of value-added performance management system for entire small business, global company as well as an overhaul of warehouse attendance policy with implementation of a points system*HR leadership working alongside company leadership team to ensure alignment across all divisions and departments*HR audit and assessment, legal and HR compliance, employment practices, employee handbook, employee leave*Employee engagement, recruiting and talent acquisition, employee rewards and incentive programs, company-employee communications*Training, executive coaching, business ethics and professionalism, management training and development, workplace safety, workplace conflict resolution, workplace investigations, performance management systems, corrective and disciplinary action plans*Interviewing processes, employment separation considerations, federal contracts and affirmative action plans, organizational restructuring

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

 Strategic HR business partner supporting Tire Test & Tech., Compound Dev./labs, Innovation & Tech. & Materials Science divisions within Product Dev. supporting 1000+ teammates domestically & internationally Consult business leadership on HR strategy, org design & effectiveness, change mgmt, policies & procedures & oper'l HR support Managed all HR-related aspects of a reorganization to a matrix organization within a Product Development group Lead corporate succession planning for all positions including group leadership positions  Manage all talent acquisition, performance mgmt, associate relations, comp & org dev. activities Direct performance mgmt/talent mgmt process including performance eval.& dev.; providing guidance on competency & skills dev., & addressing performance deficiencies Monitor career planning & developmental programs for high potential associates  Own processes of Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development & Total Rewards, which consisted of recognition, rewards, compensation & global mobility of all Product Dev. teammates Own the Co-Op and Navigator Training Programs which brought in top talent from multiple universities for a rotational program that would lead to entry-level engineering & chemistry positions  Manage entire recruitment effort including: creation of requisitions, resume/phone screening, all interviewing procedures, maintained applicant tracking database, conducted new-employee orientations & all exit interviews Consult directly with group leadership to determine salary for new hire offers, salary adjustments & promotions Manage the reorganization of the Compound Dev, and Tire Test groups within Product Dev. which saved jobs while allowing the groups to become more efficient & productive Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

 Managed entire recruitment effort including: creation of requisitions, resume/phone screening, all interviewing procedures, maintained applicant tracking database, conducted new-employee orientations, and all exit interviews Consulted directly with group leadership to determine salary for new hire offers, salary adjustments and promotions Owned the Co-Op and Navigator Training Program which brought in top talent from multiple universities for a rotational program that would lead to entry-level engineering and chemistry positions  Maintained compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment  Maintained Human Resource Information System records and compiled reports from database  Assisted teammates with retirement planning and pension plans Took on majority of Human Resources Manager responsibilities during a 6-month interim period until my superior’s role was filled

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

 Managed Labor Relations function for the United Steel Workers teammates which consisted of payroll, disciplinary action, investigations, arbitrations and daily HR functions Lead the Akron Complex’s portion of the 2013 negotiations process for the Collective Bargaining Agreement Managed Workers’ Compensation, Salary Continuation, FMLA, Accident & Sickness and AAP (Affirmative Action Plan) Maintained compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment  Maintained Human Resource Information System records and compiled reports from database  Assisted teammates with retirement planning and pension plans Managed career fair recruitment effort for all bargaining teammates including: creation of requisitions, resume/phone screening, all interviewing procedures, maintained applicant tracking database, conducted new-employee orientations, and all exit interviews Enforced compliance of safety and health policies, procedures and programs, including OSHA and other government regulations, to the Akron Complex Managed a direct report and conducted performance evaluations

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

Managed Labor Relations function for the United Steel Workers teammates which consisted of payroll, disciplinary action, investigations, arbitrations and daily HR functions Lead the Akron Complex’s portion of the 2013 negotiations process for the Collective Bargaining Agreement Managed Workers’ Compensation, Salary Continuation, FMLA, Accident & Sickness and AAP (Affirmative Action Plan) Maintained compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment  Maintained Human Resource Information System records and compiled reports from database  Assisted teammates with retirement planning and pension plans Managed career fair recruitment effort for all bargaining teammates including: creation of requisitions, resume/phone screening, all interviewing procedures, maintained applicant tracking database, conducted new-employee orientations, and all exit interviews Enforced compliance of safety and health policies, procedures and programs, including OSHA and other government regulations, to the Akron Complex

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

 Determine retirement eligibility by usage of ERISA laws & company retirement plans & set up pensions Counsel individuals regarding their pension entitlements & how pension calculation was performed  Calculate pension/cash balance payments, create/administer forms to retirees, payment of pensions 401(k) balancing, correcting of errors, investing and status changes for the entire participating teammate population Prepare/assist in special projects to operate the Department & backup other positions as needed

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

 Determine retirement eligibility by usage of ERISA laws & company retirement plans & set up pensions Counsel individuals regarding their pension entitlements & how pension calculation was performed  Calculate pension/cash balance payments, create/administer forms to retirees, payment of pensions 401(k) balancing, correcting of errors, investing and status changes for the entire participating teammate population Prepare/assist in special projects to operate the Department & backup other positions as needed

Cleveland, Ohio, Us

Cleveland, Ohio, Us

 Performed employment & education background checks on prospective employees for companies Audited co-workers’ performance and investigations Conducted telephone interviews with company employees, managers & owners

Masters, Labor Relations/Human Resources

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Industrial And Organizational Psychology