Manage all aspects of human resources for the local division of an international bakery and dairy ingredient manufacturing corporation, serving 120 non-union employees. Responsible for key functions of: Recruiting, Benefits, Compensation, Communication, Employee Relations, Safety and Training and Development.Member of the Senior Management Team to develop business strategies, improve competitiveness and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.Ensure HR programs/practices complement and enhance the achievement of long-term strategic business objectives.Oversee the administration of HR policies, procedures and guidelines.Insure compliance with all state and federal employment related statutes such as EEOC, non-discrimination, record keeping, etc.Facilitator of the employee based process improvement committee,Support and work to enhance the corporate continuous improvement and best practice approaches to the HR function and to overall business management processes.Establish relationships with local temporary employment agencies Facilitator of the Safety Committee and of the First Aid Response Team.Investigate accidents with Safety Committee and make recommendations to correct issues.Ensure safety policies are current and compliant with OSHA standardsRobert L. Morrow Page TwoDevelop training matrix to insure employees are fully trained to OSHA standards forLock out / Tag out, Fork truck, hearing conservation, fire safety, PPE, etc.Work with the Senior Management Team to develop incentives for safetyDevelop internal audit program to insure compliance with safety programsMaintain the OSHA 300 logMain contact for OSHA during formal and informal audits Meet with OSHA officials for audit closing conference

Manage all aspects of human resources for three corporate affiliates, serving 300 employees of a community-based nonprofit organization. Develop, analyze, interpret, and implement work policies and procedures that govern employee relations. Administer health and wellness benefits, profit sharing plan, and laws / policy. Effectively utilize ADP as the primary employee database. Conduct interviews, check references, and oversee computerized testing.Established long-range goals as a focal member of the Strategic Planning Task Force, with a primary objective of attracting and maintaining top-producing employees.Served as a key member of an executive team to ensure compliance of employment laws and regulations, including COBRA, FMLA, disability, and workman's compensation. Consistently developed innovative programs that addressed a challenging turnover rate in the fluid health care industry. Selected to chair the Employee Activities Committee, creating, coordinating, and managing morale-boosting activities.Researched, defined, and instituted a cafeteria-style benefit plan that significantly improved the advantages of accepting and maintaining employment with Horizon.Saved company $20,000 over seven years by converting separate vacation, sick, and floating holidays into a consolidated paid time off (PTO) benefit.Successfully negotiated with health maintenance organizations (HMOs) to reduce costs and improve benefits.Restructured employee orientation to a full-day, multi-faceted training program, acclimating staff to the organization through executive presentations.Ensured availability of licensing data for auditing purposes by developing and launching an efficient computer tracking system.Fostered positive relationships with college placement offices and attended job fairs to recruit qualified candidates.

Originated mortgage loan applications, maintaining close contact with clients and attorneys to facilitate loan closings. Cultivated a solid client base through personal contacts and realtor referrals.