Provide day to day human resources support to all employees in a broad range andvariety of areas including payroll, onboarding, recruitment, benefits, and employeerelations. Designed and executed processes that support growth. Saved the company$23,116 by streamlining and updating all HR processes. - Lead company communications - Supported employee relations including investigations, terminations, disciplines and performance management- Created policies, forms, and SOP’s - Created and implemented onboarding program- Drove community involvement, branding, and presence in local community- Maintained and implemented new HRIS: ADP Run, TotalSource, Workforce- Drove recruiting efforts to hiring over 100 employees in less than 1 year- Performed administrative, strategic, and planning duties- Responsible for full cycle payroll for the company - Selected and managed vendor contracts- Created production trainings to mirror SOP’s and delivery timeline- Managed 4 direct reports- Supported employees located in multiple states and internationally

Improved union relations as well as efficient and accurate HR processes. Promoted from HR Coordinator to HR Generalist. Moved HR to a paperless initiative saving funds within the department. Decreased payroll inaccuracies by revamping HR processes and deadlines.- Processed payroll for up to 800 employees- Maintained HRIS: PeopleNet, OneSource, ETime, Ariba, Fieldglass- Managed approximately 100 contingent workers- Member of Community Initiatives Team, Eyes of Diversity Team, and Education Committee- Revised and lead the on-boarding process, recruiting, and training- Partnered with local leaders, State of TN, teachers, and schools for community involvement, mentorship program, internships, and career fairs - Maintained employee relations including terminations, union relations, investigations, disciplines, FMLA, workers comp, and open enrollment- Ensured compliance of collective bargaining agreement- Certified Trained Investigator- Teamed with local schools for recruiting and overall career exposure

Implemented projects focused on employee relations and morale. Created and implemented monthly newsletters, monthly Birthday Meetings with the Plant Manager, quarterly Town Halls, monthly Pulse Surveys, Suggestion System, and Employee Discount process. Cut the HR budget by negotiating with insurance and cafeteria vendors.- Instructed and tracked trainings with directs and Supervisors- Creation of policies as needed- Revised employee handbook- Managed FMLA requests and other leaves of absences- Restructured and instructed new hire orientation/onboarding process- Supervised College Rotational Program including relocation- Organized employee events and corporate/leadership events- Represented company with legal matters: unemployment, EEOC, law suits- Negotiated and managed vendor contracts- Conducted investigations, terminations, and disciplines- Managed time system: Kronos- Responsible for full cycle recruiting- Maintained HRIS: ADP- Created and implemented morale boosting projects including suggestion system, Town Hall meetings, birthday meetings, newsletter, surveys, etc.- Created standardized job descriptions

Created and implemented pay for performance system and phasing out pay for merit system. Revised and updated all SOP’s. Aligned training, processes, and pay levels.- Created and revised company policies- Administered training courses- Aligned employees to training & educational resources- Organized and managed all events - Leading member of Employee Activities Committee- Chaired Employee College Program- Maintained HRIS: ADP- Aligned training and job descriptions with new pay structure- Conducted investigations and led corrective actions- Created and implemented Pay for Performance system-Responsible for plant safety including workers comp, safety investigations, and reporting

Aided Staffing Solutions in gaining Hutchinson as a business partner. Led a team of three in recruiting efforts to staff Hutchinson Plant 1 and Hutchinson Plant 2 of over 200 employees. Supported employee morale with on site HR team.- Supervised 200 contingent workers between 2 plants- Completed payroll for 200 employees- Managed FMLA, insurances, workers comp, leaves of absences- Responsible for employee retention- Fostered an open door environment- Worked closely with Line Supervisors- Performed employee relations including counseling and disciplines- Managed full cycle recruiting that included application intake, testing, interviewing, and requisition management- Implemented on-boarding and new hire training programs- Promoted relationship with client (Hutchinson) and contingent workforce

Coordinated insurance cost optimization to year over year cost savings and improved benefit coverage. Increased employee morale by implementing celebration events across 5 county locations. Decreased workers compensation claims by educating employees and supervisors as well as creating a stringent reporting and management process.- Created and revised employee manual - Facilitated and tracked training- Created and implemented Employee Recognition Program- Managed benefits including 401K, insurances, and workers comp- Administered leaves of absences that included FMLA- Assisted in legal claims such as unemployment and EEOC lawsuits- Prepared payroll for over 400 employees- Responsible for all aspects of benefits including open enrollment and insurance contract renewals- Maintained and updated HRIS using Abra and Crystal Reports