Co-authored company handbook with Vice-President, implementing new policies and procedures. Updated training within the plant and regularly held safety sessions to ensure OSHA compliance and safe practices. Conducted informational meetings during Open Enrollment and updated all calculations for deductions in payroll system. Use Kanban system for ordering and maintaining supplies within the plant. Accurately complete weekly payroll and quarterly bonus using Paycor and Timeforce software. Coordinate reviews ensuring timely documentation. Track points and handle disciplinary write-ups for Attendance and Quality and incorporate results into bonuses. Communicate with IN Dept. of Labor to dispute unemployment claims. Work with legal counsel to audit accounts and standardize hiring and termination forms to ensure ‘best practices’ were being followed. Responsible for the filing of all documentation, storage and timely file purges. Conduct interviews and onboarding for hourly and salary, continuously scouting for exceptional candidates.  Reduced number of Workman’s Compensation filings by implementing safety team Assisted other locations during HR personnel turnover. Lead HR Benefits' Coordinator during Open Enrollment for all US sites.

Oversaw HR documentation of attendance records, incorporating Empower and Kronos programs for the completion of payroll for hourly, salary, and contingent workers at a location housing 450 staff members. Tracked attendance points and administered discipline as appropriate. Point of contact for FMLA, LOA and accommodations, completing documents and advising employees regarding process. Routinely analyzed attendance data, compiling reports for distribution to management and for use in quarterly bonus calculations. Assisted in the implementation of job fairs, interviews, recruiting and the on-boarding process.Worked as a team to ensure proper training to maximize employee retainment. Engaged in use of SAP program to handle purchase orders for all payments. Organized documentation for disciplinary actions and personnel file completion. Prepared reports and analyzed hours worked, determining which employees were eligible for step progression, submitting required documentation for SVP approval. Collaborated with security team to create a safety protocol concerning guest, new employees, and terminations. Aided in the open enrollment period for benefits administration. Held responsibility administering company separations, including collecting appropriate paperwork.-Coordinated with management and employees, outlining overtime opportunities and facilitated proper coverage for critical time periods.-Facilitated special events planning and preparation at the organization.-Spearheaded FMLA, STD, PLOA, and other accommodations for employees, expediting the process and documentation, while guaranteeing necessary confidentiality measures. -Engaged in the employee discipline process, aiding them in identifying and utilizing supporting documentation.

Fielded questions and concerns about employee benefits and company wellness program. Assisted with employee benefits orientation, benefits enrollment, and status changes, including employee separations. Helped employees with FMLA documentation and ensured that appropriate accommodations were enacted. Authored a monthly newsletter geared toward health and wellness issues for the Muncie location. Oversaw monthly "Jeans Pass" program, securing employee donations, tracking accounts, and selecting award recipients for the Community relations board. Aided in talent acquisition efforts, completing follow-up calls with candidates to ensure proper documentation and assisted with the interview process. Completed data entry into the RightThingRecruit program, serving as the "go-to" for managers with questions or concerns. -Completed grants applications on behalf of community non-profit organizations utilizing the Navient Foundation. -Collected over 60 United Way Campaign donations from local businesses, raffling various prices to increase participation in the program, which reached posted goal ahead of the predicted time frame.-Coordinated employee engagement events, including the Annual Holiday Party and Community Open Houses. -Earned the Community Impact Award in 2013 for assigning over 890 staff volunteer hours in conjunction with local non-profit organizations.