Broad focus to administer the company’s human resource management program with a strong focus on managing talent acquisition of rapid growth on national level. Accountability for recruitment, retention, benefits administration, employee relations, and corporate compliance.• Plan, lead, develop and implement policies, processes, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization’s human resource compliance and strategy needs.• Monitor and ensure organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices; review and modify policies and practices to maintain compliance.• Lead talent acquisition staff for company’s record-breaking growth and talent needs.• Oversee payroll for 200+ employees in seven states.• Address any claims filed on the Company to ensure best outcome.• Administer and oversee human resources programs including benefits and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety.

Department head for global laboratory Human Resources Department. Oversee 220+ employees in 6 countries. Primary tasks include: • recruitment, hiring and retention of skilled and qualified employees with an emphasis on Operational Excellence metrics delivered quarterly;• ensuring all positions globally are balanced between compensation and benefits as required in the specific countries of business, including education of traditional and non-tradition benefits (ie: telecommunting, flex time, parental leave, tuition compensation, paid time off, medical, dental and ancillary benefits, etc.)• training and professional development of all leadership to ensure that employees have the time and materials to learn about POLARIS processes and methods. (including the function of teaching about the legal and cultural differences in all countries outside of US)• develop and execute all policies and procedures, including company handbook• ensure legal compliance

Oversee all operational activities for the organization, with a primary focus on high level Objectives and Key Results. Identify opportunities to streamline business processes and systems to serve clientele more effectively. Establish and lead a culture of continuous business improvement. Implementing lean management and operational procedures to free up working capital. Research and implement opportunities for cost savings and growth across the business. Actively stay up to date with technological changes within the industry. Minimize operation expenditure within the business wherever possible. Develop community and business relationships with a focus on business growth.

Drove all aspects of human resources activities in Midwest (two plants and three distribution centers) with a focus on, Employee Engagement, Safety and Employee Relations. Ensured the implementation, monitoring, evaluation of the company’s HR strategies and procedures, supported the analysis of the company’s compensation structure, developed and maintained relationships with local agencies and peer companies. Supported and directed employee relationships proactively and engaged to safeguard Techo-Bloc brand was seen in a positive light.Accomplishments· Recruited and trained key management staff in preparation for go-live in the manufacturing plant.· Developed and implemented safety program for both the manufacturing plant and distribution centers.· Implemented ADP workforce Now (as both payroll solution and HRIS) at all five Midwest locations including: payroll, time clocks, benefits modules, Time Off Management Module, etc.

Maintain and enhance the organization's human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices. Ensure that the Extension Quality Management System and other regulatory requirements are trained and adhered to both for new hires and ongoing employment of staff.Accomplishments· Secured just under $500,000 grant dollars to fund building expansion and training development· Planned, developed and executed week long Sales/Training Development Seminar for 47 people in New Orleans,· LA in less than 4 weeks, including session materials, events, food, etc.· Saw organization through a hiring growth from 87 employees to 141 employees in less than one year.

Responsible for organization's HR functions in three locations (Fort Wayne, Indianapolis and Warsaw, IN), including: Recruitment (sourcing, interviewing and hiring); Onboarding, Employee Relations; Administration of health & welfare plans (medical, dental, vision, 401(K), profit share, etc.); Administration of FMLA, COBRA, STD, UI; Facilitating the performance appraisal process. Maintaining accurate personnel files, adhering to all federal and state laws; unemployment processes and hearings. Manage the Safety Team and all aspects of OSHA training, and recording; ACA certified (Affordable Care Act).Accomplishments· Successfully transferred benefits plan to be ACA compliant· Developed and led leadership team to address training needs that led to internal promotions· Reduced Workman’s Comp rating at 48% by implementing safety training program

Established Human Resources Department, including writing & enforcing all Policies & Procedures, disciplinary action, orientation, etc. Conducted annual review of Committee Heads to ensure maximum growth. Conducted all recruitment and training of both paid and volunteer staff. Assigned as final authority on charity money allocation.

ResponsibilitiesManage daily operations of the branch. Responsibilities included leading all warehouse, delivery operations, inside sales, order entry, customer service, accounting, and inventory management activities. Oversee P&L Management, branch asset management. Conducted annual reviews and goals for branch staff. Minimal marketing responsibilities due to declining market expected by offsite management (Marketing Analysis/Research for growth).Accomplishments· Earned ―outstanding ratings on annual reviews for duration of employment.· Successfully integrated new business practices throughout assigned region.· Pivotal in decreasing branch expenses by 22% TO assist in meeting mandated RONA.· Consistently met or exceeded sales growth expectations from off-site corporate management.

Managed all aspects of Human Resources including payroll, health insurance, supplemental insurance, 401k and training. Supervised all aspects of in-house accounting including A/R, A/P, Purchasing and Month End Procedures. Responsible for various general office duties including generating memorandum, scheduling and maintaining inventory of all office and computer supplies.