Objective
Dedicated HR professional with 8+ years of experience managing full spectrum human resources programs, services and functions.
Experience
Wagstaff, Inc. October 2007 - Present
Human Resources Generalist: October 2007 – Present, Wagstaff, Inc., Hebron, KY 41048
• Managed the overall provision of the Human Resources services, policies and programs for 60+ employees. A multi-state employer with international recognition as the industry leader in direct chill casting equipment.
• Advised managers on organizational policy matters such as EEO, sexual harassment, FLSA, ADA and FMLA.
• Responsible for the entire recruitment process from identifying top talent to new employee orientation.
• Administered benefits and performance management systems, and safety and recreation programs.
• Primary contact responsible for investigating and resolving complex personnel issues, such as employee grievances, sexual harassment, discrimination issues and other work-related complaints and concerns.
• Processed all new hire, benefits, leave, terminations, and payroll paperwork ensuring 100% compliance with various laws and regulatory mandates.
• Analyzed statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvement of organization’s personnel policies and practices.
• Responsible for data collection, record keeping and implementation of company Affirmative Action Plan.
Human Resources Manager: August 2004 – October 2007, Douglas Machine & Tool Co., Cincinnati, OH
• Developed and managed human resources function for 115-employees, $20M Aerospace Manufacturer. Designed performance reviews for exempt/non-exempt personnel and salary administration programs.
• Advised and coached managers regarding counseling, discipline and termination of employees. Reviewed actions for legal and procedural compliance.
• Developed Employee Handbook and Code of Ethics Policy Manual. Created human resources policy manual including ADA, Sexual harassment, FMLA, EEO, FLSA and Drug Free Workplace.
• Worked with legal counsel to develop first-ever Affirmative Action Plan for compliance with government contracts.
• Managed health, dental, short and long-term disability, group life, supplemental life and Section 125, including new contract negotiation, enrollment, billing and claims.
• Payroll administration to include 941, 940, state and local tax returns.
Stay-Home-Mom: November 1998-August 2004
• Had the opportunity to stay home with my children until school age.
Personnel Manager: September 1995 – November 1998, Brashear Enterprises, Louisville, KY
• Responsible for recruitment, retention, pre-employment testing and terminations for multi-state staffing company.
• Advise management of potential problem areas and recommend/implement solutions.
• Evaluate external/internal employment processes; provide assistance to ensure compliance with related federal, state and local regulations.
• Counseled management and employees in the resolution of complex employee relation issues.
• Organized and conducted new hire training sessions.
• Responsible for company health and welfare program
• Payroll administration for 200+ employees to include federal and state tax preparation
Accounting Clerk: April 1993 – June 1995, Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center, Leitchfield, KY
• Responsible for timely payment of all invoices for a 75-bed accredited regional hospital.
• Processed all payables and receivables.
• Prepared journal entries.
• Processed payroll for 300+ employees
• Reconciled payroll/benefit accounts.
• Assisted Director of Human Resources with Open Enrollment.
• Assisted the CFO with month-end and quarterly close.
• Reconciled petty cash and various other duties.
Education
Webster University. Louisville, KY. Master of Arts in Human Resources Management.
Completed 27/36-hour program. 3.8 GPA
Eastern Kentucky University. Richmond, KY. Bachelor of Business Administration.
Certification
Skils
Microsoft OFFice - Excel, Word, PowerPoint,
ABRA (Sage Software) ADP, Paycor
Benefits/Payroll Administration
Employee Counseling
Employee Relations
Legal Issues & Compliance (ADA, HR Policies andEEO, FMLA, FLSA, OSHA)
Confidential Recordkeeping
Disciplinary Procedures
Performance Management