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St. Paul, Minnesota, Us

Support the HR and PR function for multi location manufacturer of wire products, specifically wire mesh decking and shelving for warehouse, factory and commercial storage.

Burnsville, Mn, Us

Supported local non-profit in processing payroll and other human resources generalist activities.

Westminster, Colorado, Us

Support local management team in implementing programs and procedures. Liaison with plant management is setting plant direction as well as recruiting. Responsibilities also include employee recognition, labor contract administration and safety.

Support local management team in implementing and administering human resources policies and procedures for manufacturer of high quality parts and materials for a wide variety of companies.Responsible for: all recruiting and on-boarding, benefits and compensation administration, coaching and counseling employee and supervisors, managing safety and workers compensation programs, change agent for management and corporate team and training.

Kansas City, Ks, Us

Support local management team in implementing human resources policies and procedures for manufacturer, processor, and packager of high quality cheeses and dried products for the food and retail industry. Trainer for multi-million dollar ProjectOne implementation of SAP manufacturing software for location.Responsible for recruitment strategies to increase quality of hire and reduce turnover.Responsible for managing site safety coordinator and payroll/benefits administrator.Hands on "manager" responsible for establishing, setting and implementing safety and HR direction.Designed in house training for production team leaders and future leaders tied to plant succession planning objectives.Participated and coordinated plant CI/5S initiatives.

Partnered with the management team to support 150 employee multi-location manufacturer, processor and packager of high quality proteins for the food and retail industry.Designed and implemented operations wide training and development program.Managed benefits program and managed to keep costs to employees and company even over the course of two years for multiple locations and states.Developed KPI's for effective measurement of human resources programs.Trained production and management employees on legal compliance.Facilitated employee surveys and implemented change based on results.Led new employee review and incentive program.Coached teams and employees using self development tools.

Worked with local and corporate management to support 200 employee manufacturer, fabricator and distributor of displays, merchandisers and material handling equipment.Led employee recruitment for all levels of the organization.Co-lead negotiations which led to agreement of contract.Supported plant safety initiatives including policy development which led to a 5% reduction in reportable injuries.Led investigations of employee matters and issues.Sponsored employee relation initiatives to increase communication and training.Established working relationships with local organizations to support training and development initiatives.

Worked with management team to support a multi-location manufacturer and distributor of building materials.Recruited hourly personnel improving plant efficiencies and effectiveness. Trained for and implemented recruiting program resulting in 20% lower hourly turnover.Led plant safety program improving reportable cases better than industry average.Partnered with management team in designing new shift arrangement for improved asset utilization.Led plant human resources communications including benefit programs.

St. Paul, Mn, Us

Worked with management team to support a multi-location manufacturer and distributor of dairy products.Supported company initiatives relating to benefits administration, workers compensation and safety.Led management team in coaching and handling employee relations issues.Supported company payroll and HRIS functions.

Ms, Industrial Relations

Bs, Business Administration