Ankeny, Iowa, United States
I am a results-oriented, experienced Human Resource Professional who thrives in both medium and large size companies; a strong background in recruiting, benefits administration, strategic planning, payroll and safety resulting in saved time and money; valuable production supervisory experience enhancing employee connectivity; extensive community connections that build brand. VALUE ADDED Leadership Development – Benefits Administration – Payroll – Supervision – Counseling Supervision – Associate Counseling – Safety Testing & Training – OSHA Temporary Agencies – Event Planning – ISO Certification – Leave Administration Budget Conciliation – Recruiting, Onboarding & Orientation – Strategic Planning Affirmative Action – Lean Manufacturing – Purchasing – Workers Compensation
Implement and execute HR strategies focused on talent management, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and employee engagement. In addition, own programs that run across the broader HR team. Focus on business priorities and translate them into the highest impact work. Help business leaders look around corners with data-driven recommendations that improve performance, retention, and the overall employee experience. • Key member of building launch team during a pandemic. • Implement employee engagement strategies • Coach employees and managers on career development opportunities
Responsibilities (In addition to below) • Developed and implemented strategic plan initiatives for business unit. • Headed employee succession developmental planning. • Created and updated employee job descriptions.
• Optimized organization staff by establishing a recruiting and interviewing program; counseling managers on candidate selection; conducting and analyzing exit interviews. • Executed all company HR/Benefit policies. • Managed all employee relations, including corrective action. • Oversaw performance management. • Headed employee engagement initiatives. • Coordinated all business unit social/community events. • Led employee and manager training (Servant Leadership, Critical Conversations, etc.). • Ensured managers were complying with company policies as well as governmental regulations (ADA, FLSA, FMLA, OSHA, USERRA, etc.). • Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Significant Contributions • Coordinated with corporate HR to successful update 240 job descriptions. • Successfully rolled out market pricing compensation program. • Lowered average employee annual turnover to under 9.4% during tenure (15% reduction). • Average days to fill openings under 38 days – 37% lower than company standard. • Business unit employee engagement scores consistently among the top for the company.
• Assured company policies were adhered to in all actions including corrective actions and terminations. • Assisted processing managers in staffing needs analysis and quickly provided a list of qualified candidates. • Utilized available resources to achieve staffing goals: temp services, community contacts, and media. • Provided excellent internal/external customer service for human resources related questions, issues and concerns for up to 110 associates. • Stayed within budget by providing targeted oversight for associate annual reviews with accuracy and fairness. • Gauged and strengthened associate moral—led associate recognition events, company picnics, productivity rewards, health fairs and outplacement as well as a variety of other events. • Directly supervised Distribution Center Receptionist, Housekeeper and Payroll/Purchasing Specialist. • Facilitated strong two-way communication between both Maurices and Ascena corporate executives. • Served as point person for implementing all corporate HR policy initiatives. . Significant Contributions • Part of key management staff that successfully shut down a 900+ store distribution center while achieving record breaking productivity and 11% turnover rate even after associates were aware of closure 2 years prior. • Maintained average annual turnover rate under 9%. • Automated associate timekeeping system. • Revamped associate recognition program. • Oversaw successful implementation of new HRIS, payroll, and applicant tracking systems for location. • Managed implementation of new PTO policy.
Responsibilities • Administered company benefit plans (401K, Medical, Dental, Life, Flex, LTD). • Controlled costs and maintained a competitive package through analysis of current and potential benefit providers and plan designs. • Insured compliance with COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA and Section 125 regulations. • Recruited interviewed and hired prospective employees, both local and field; conducted new hire orientations. • Advised VP of Human Resources on analyzing, updating and implementing company personnel policies. • Compiled yearly statistics for company Affirmative Action Plan. • Investigated and advised on sensitive employee relations issues. • Oversaw all employee leaves (personal, medical, workers compensation), including FMLA compliance. • Coordinated employees unemployment claims for both voluntary and involuntary layoffs. • Oversaw all aspects of company health, safety and environmental programs for up to 550 employees. • Kept all applicable safety training records and ensured completion of manager training on a timely basis. • Conducted monthly safety meetings, training and inspections. Significant Contributions • Administered three entire health plan conversions deemed to be successful. • Achieved a 90% 401K-participation rate. • Built a rapport that effectively communicated with employees in office, factory and field environments. • Reduced company OSHA recordable incident rate by 73%. • Maintained an Experience Modification Rate averaging .69. • Converted company safety manual and record system to intranet based system. • Created employee incentive and suggestion program pertaining to workplace safety.
Responsibilities: • Recruited, interviewed and screened all prospective employees; conducted new hire orientations. • Administered employee benefit enrollment and maintenance; organized and presented award programs. • Oversaw weekly payroll administration for as many as 125 employees. • Directly managed all maintenance, housekeeping and clerical staff. • Counseled employees with performance issues. Significant Contributions: • Reduced employee turnover 47% during tenure; decreased reliance on temporary agencies 50%. • Worked effectively in a union and non-union environment.