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Franklin, Tn, Us

Timrå, Se

Timrå, Se

• Servant leader to a team of five talented and engaged HR team members. [Best part of the job!]• Project leader for complex HR initiatives, organizational changes, HRIS technology and corporate transformations. [Second best part of the job!]• Payroll and benefit administration responsibilities for 900+ employees across 26 states, including annual 401k audits, annual WC premium estimate/audit, 5500 filing.• Talent management – Recruiting, performance management process and training, coaching, engagement surveys, disciplinary action process and training. • Proactive partner to leadership, managers all human resource-related matters, including talent management, policy guidance, legal risks, and business unit restructuring.• Employee Relations: Strategic communication planning, annual survey, exit interviews, investigations• Compliance: AAP, ADA, EEO, ERISA, FLMA, FLSA, I9, WC, You Name It!

Stockholm, Se

Manage the overall strategic and tactical objective development of key HR functions, including payroll, talent management, workplace injury, leave and benefits/wellness functions for approximately 2,500 employees. Evaluate and report results of initiatives against goals/objectives. Day-to-day and strategic HR business partner support to fabrication, engineering and non-operations functions, representing approximately 1,000 employees. Supervises a team of six, including three nurses. Key accomplishments- $300,000 year over year reduction in worker’s compensation claims experience- Led cultural transformation within HR function, focusing on teamwork, excellent customer service, transparency, initiative and development.- Increased Wellness Program participation over 40% year over year, achieving the highest ratecompany-wide.- Over Increased participation of certified Emergency Responders by over 100%- 40% year over year reduction in OSHA recordable incidentsEssential Functions• Responsible for the oversight and continuous improvement of key HR functions, including payroll, talent management, workplace injury, leave and benefits/wellness functions for approximately 2,500 employees. • Monitor and analyze trends and metrics, leading projects to develop solutions, programs and policies.• Proactive consultant to business unit management on all human resource-related matters, including talent management, policy guidance, legal risks, and business unit restructuring.• Partner and coach to leadership, supervisors and high-potentials on HR-related matters.• Change Management - Champion for HR initiatives, organizational changes, HRIS technology and corporate transformations• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Us

Kennametal delivers custom and standard wear-resistant solutions to customers operating in some of the toughest environments. Eleven-thousand employees serve customers in over sixty countries generating annual sales of ~$2 billion. Key Accomplishments- Drove implementation high potential and leadership development program. - Proactively developed robust Return to Work program that later launched throughout the Americas.- Established and maintained excellent relationships with local universities and technical schools.- Strengthened community involvement through United Way program roll-out, including volunteer opportunities and tours of local community service programs benefiting from the United WayEssential Functions• Strategic and day-to-day business partner to plant leadership teams in multi-state manufacturing facilities, championing organization transformation initiatives at the plant level.• Talent management planning and facilitation, including performance management, succession planning, recruiting and labor forecasting.• Partner with Shared Services to lead/support North American policy/procedure standardization initiatives.

Mayekawa USA, a world leader in industrial refrigeration, chemical process gas compression and food automation machinery with over 150 employees in twelve locations across the United States and three thousand employees internationally.Payroll, health benefits, 401k and Workers Compensation day-to-day and annual administration for approximately 150 employees with a focus on compliance, efficiency, and cost-saving measures. Work closely with senior management assisting and proposing the development, implementation and administration of policy and procedures. Areas of competency include California employment law, compensation and payroll, health benefits, 401k in a bundled and unbundled environment, Workers Compensation with a focus on safety training and experience reduction, recruiting, new hire orientation and termination processing, leave of absence administration, performance management and safety training, employee communication and education.

Santa Ana, Ca, Us

- First point-of-contact for employees, answering routine questions regarding policy, procedures, payroll policy and benefits- Supported Vice President of Human Resources with hiring procedures, screening candidates, coordinating interviews and maintaining records- Created and maintained confidential employee files, performing various audits to ensure compliance with company standards as well as state and federal record-keeping requirements- Supported VP of Human Resources in benefits administration, creating forms and processes to determine employee deductions, ensure completeness of all forms and accurate tracking and record-keeping- Assisted the Vice President of Human Resources in such administrative tasks as preparing memos and offer letters, data entry, filing, and scheduling of appointments- Created regular reports pertaining to payroll, overtime, benefits, and compensation- Served as back-up to Payroll Administrator, reviewing timecards for accuracy and completeness. Created daily and monthly regular-time and overtime reports for the VP Operations and VP Finance- Responsible for company-wide office supply ordering- Trained Receptionist and Data Entry Clerks and was full-time back-up to the Receptionist

- Maintained CEO schedule and booked travel- Maintained office, created purchase orders, managed shipping and receiving- Acted as first point of contact and liaison to CEO for established and new clients, representing the firm successfully- Updated and modernized key point-of-sale PowerPoint presentations- Built office supply management system to ensure effective use of inventory- Assisted CEO in such administrative tasks as data entry, filing and scheduling appointments- Oversaw high volume point-of-sale materials preparation with an eye for accuracy

Applied Studies, Business And Communication

International Relations