Tracey Kramer Email & Phone Number

Richmond, Tx

Houston, Texas Area

Houston, Texas Area

Selected to be the first EL for the Acquisition team for the Americas. This is a high-touch approach to on-boarding and integrating executives brought into IBM through acquisitions.Prepared for the arrival of new executives through Acquisitions across the U.S. Worked with HR Business Development team to understand the details and timeline of the acquisition as well as customize the Acquired Executive Leadership Enablement Guide.Provided guidance, focus areas and mentoring as needed. Help prepare acquired executives for the Leadership Development classes at Headquarters in the first 3-6 months.

Houston, Texas Area

Active Member of the due diligence team for Texas Memory Systems during the IBM acquisition process. Worked with executives at TMS as well as IBM to complete acquisition on time and within budget. HR Partner for the transition team to ensure attrition and retention goals were met. Directed the development of the global HR strategy and new enacted HR initiatives. Exceeded corporate HR goals for the acquisition. Provided advice and counsel to Executives and management team on executing new HR initiatives that supported the business strategies.Created and served on IBM team to launch Network for Emerging Women (NEW) leaders community in Houston. This grew into NEW Texas, expanded into other states and then world-wide. Co-chaired the implementation of the NEW North Carolina.

Served as a one person Human Resources Department. Managed Employee Relations, Benefits, Compensation, Recruiting, New Employee Orientation, Team-building efforts, Compliance, EEOC/Vets-1000/OSHA annual reports.After review of initial needs of the department, developed timeline and spreadsheet to ensure each project was completed in order of urgency. Exceeded goals for completing all projects.Reviewed annual renewal for medical insurance for 2010. Recommended a change and saved company ~$600,000 in 2010; ~$300,000 in 2011.Updated and distributed Employee Handbook to each employee.Completed Job Descriptions for each employee in the company. Determined timeline for each department to complete annual reviews of each employee. Developed salary ranges for each position.Developed New Employee Orientation process.Enhanced recruiting efforts at the four Texas universities as well as in Louisiana. Developed relationships with Career Center team at each university.

Developed Employee Manual and reviewed HR files for compliance. Prepared 5500 for 401k plan, Provided assistance in Accounting and A/P and reconcile vendor accounts. Assisted Speech Therapy Office with organization and efficiencies.

Accepted a position with a new firm that was established in 2004 and had minimal Human Resources presence in the first 18 months. Established internet payroll processing through ADP; created Job Description formats for all positions; recruitment, new hire, background checks and orientation process established; due diligence on all employee files.Effectively coordinated insurance renewal process and employee meetings which included enhanced benefits with minimal cost to the firm. Administrator for 401k, FSA and all insurance benefits. Established annual review forms and process. Established 401k enrollment process and annual bonus analysis. Established employee policies and procedures.Responsible for facilities management; coordinated entire office move from Sugar Land to Houston in June 2007. Managed company closing in March 2009

•One person Human Resources Department for 70+ employees. Responsible for bi-weekly payroll processing (ADP), 401k administration, COBRA administration, FSA administration, all insurance coverage, employee relations, employee activities, employee evaluations, disciplinary action and employee recognition programs. Process 5500 annual report for 401k compliance, OSHA, Workers’ Compensation claims, disability claims, unemployment hearings and coordination of legal documents for employees.•Created Employee Policy and Procedure Manual. Created Human Resource forms to be used for all employees. Took manual payroll system and converted to a time clock and automated payroll processing through ADP. •Coordinated annual reviews for all employees. Ensured timely and accurate reviews and salary changes were processed on monthly basis.

• Accurately and efficiently composed/typed memos, correspondence, reports and forms relating to the Administration Department.• Managed Senior Vice President’s Calendar on daily basis• Administered and tracked monthly departmental reports• Administered and tracked various calendars and programs for the Corporate Development Committee• Maintained files for Corporate Development Departments• Answered phones, screened calls and took messages for Senior Vice President