 Provide leadership, management and continuous improvement for the full range of HR functions.  Create, update and maintain policies and procedures to ensure company vision, mission and values are achieved. Develop and build strong relationships with senior management, managers and HR Business Partners. Consult and work with leadership in the design, development, and execution of human resources strategies andinitiatives, including change management, training and development, succession planning, performancemanagement and compensation. Administer all benefits such as FSA, STD, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, 401k, etc. Analyze and modify benefits to be cost effective for the company and the best coverage for employees. Manageyearly open enrollment. Work closely with the insurance company for Workers Compensation and Disability and sick/injured employee tofacilitate their return to work to lower cost to company. Safeguard compliance by ensuring all state and federal laws and regulatory requirements are met. Responsible for development, coordination, and presentation of management and leadership training. Accountable for all employee discipline management from everyday employee issues to high-level complaints. Oversee all safety compliance policies, procedures, programs and training. Manage employee appreciation events: employee appreciation week, annual company retreat, summer outing and,various other company events. Research and update compensation ranges for exempt and non-exempt employees.

 Independently managed all aspects of HR, reporting up through the CFO. Directed all human resources functions including recruitment, hiring, training, on-boarding, employee relations,benefits, reporting/analytics and payroll processing. Ensured compliance of human resource policy, employee benefits and subject matter expert on employment law atboth local and federal levels. Provided confidential issue resolution while working with various levels of management, including Executive Team. Facilitated annual employee's performance management process. Developed, implemented and administered company benefits programs. Managed all employees leave of absence (including FMLA, STD and Worker’s Compensation). Developed and managed compensation management including performing and updating salary surveys, andupdating and writing job descriptions Enhanced recruitment/staffing process, including creating requisitions and salary guidelines and oversaw workforceanalysis. Initiated creative ways to motivate employees by developing multiple employee appreciation programs, EmployeeAppreciation Week, innovative wellness program, and various other company events. Mediated conflict resolution on employee issues using current policies and disciplinary actions. Lead investigations into sexual harassment, discrimination and other high-level complaints. Implemented employee development and training programs. Conducted all exit interviews and represented company in all unemployment hearings. Processed layoffs and severance packages during reduction in forces and communicated information to employees.

• Worked as second in line alongside the HR Director. • Came up with effective HR solutions and strategies that were in alignment with the company’s goals.• Ensured that all company policies/procedures were up to date and in line with current employment law by documenting and publishing a Policy Manual. • Assisted in developing HR metrics and tracked the metrics monthly for review by the executive and leadership team. • Rewrote and redesigned the employee handbook.• Handled recruitment for exempt and non-exempt positions.• Developed and implemented effective recruiting strategies in order to attract high quality candidates.• Administered all benefit programs and assisted with the resolution of employee benefit inquiries.• Developed a new hire training process that outlined the required training per position and tracked completion of training.• Created an Employee Feedback Survey and developed a process that evaluated employee satisfaction after 90 days of employment. • Handled day-to-day HR related questions and provided guidance to employees and managers.• Assisted in the development of a new compensation structure.• Managed semi-annual and annual review process. • Created an Internal Job Posting System.• Investigated disciplinary matters and performed employee discipline and terminations. • Served as a back-up to the Payroll Specialist and Safety Specialist.• Interacted with all levels of management in a wide range of different work situations.• Responded to unemployment claims and participated in fact finding interviews.• Coordinated all aspects of FMLA administration.• Planned and coordinated company events, as well as community fund raising events.• Implemented two HRIS systems; ABRA in 2011 & ADP in 2015. • Developed an extensive Weld Training Program to better train new hires and internal employees.• Conducted employee exit interviews. • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, and internet navigation.

• Sourced, screened, interviewed, and selected candidates through a structured recruitment process.• Extended offers and negotiated additional perquisite benefits as needed.• Partnered with hiring managers to understand skills and background required for each opportunity and provided expert advice and coaching throughout the recruitment process.• Used creative methods of networking to source candidates and executed various recruiting strategies including internet recruiting sites, local colleges, job fairs, state employment services and other professional associations that resulted in generating a qualified, diverse talent pool.• Formalized the recruitment and on boarding process by creating and implementing a new orientation training and new hire survey which resulted in decreased turnover and significant cost savings. • Implemented a pre-employment assessment tool to assist in hiring candidates with the attributes that aligned with the company values.• Planned and coordinated bi-annual Employee Recognition Luncheons and quarterly Lets Meet Meetings.• Responsible for administration and implementation of occupational safety and health programs. Ensured compliance and OSHA standards were adhered to relative to safety in the workplace, identifying unsafe conditions and/or unsafe work practices.• Documented and developed policies and procedures.• Conducted accident and injury investigations, job safety analysis, workplace inspections and instructed safety training classes.• Involved in all safety/health and environmental programs including; OSHA record keeping, Drug Free Workplace, Ergonomics, and Alternative Work Program.• Developed strong internal and external relationships; maintained above average communication and customer service.• Proven ability to work under stress and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.• Recognized for demonstrating strong organizational skills and exceptional results-oriented attention to detail approach.

• Handled volume recruiting in a fast paced, structured environment, adhering to strict deadlines.• Directed and implemented all recruiting strategies to achieve required staffing levels and handle hiring process with each candidate from first point of contact to acceptance of offer.• Sourced candidates, presented to hiring manager, conducted phone and in person interviews, administered testing procedures, checked references and background checks for all qualified candidates.• Familiarity with Internet navigation and online recruiting technology/tools.• Screened out candidates who did not meet minimum qualifications for specific job, recorded reasons for rejection and informed candidates.• Processed employee termination paperwork.• Filed, processed, and maintained all workers’ compensation claims.