Human Resources Manager Resume
New Jersy, NJ
SUMMARY
Innovative HR Professional with proven generalist, training and development, and management skills. Establishes solid working relationships with management in order to provide proactive Human Resources support including recruitment, employee relations, compensation, performance management, training as well as management and employee counsel and consultation.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Confidential,Human Resources Manager 2003 – 2009
Member of the senior management team of a manufacturing plant; assisted and advised 11 managers while supporting 149 production and staff employees. Led Human Resources practices and objectives that provided an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasized empowerment, quality, productivity and standards (5S), goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a high performing workforce. Managed administrative staff of 1.
- Led and managed HR activities for 3 manufacturing facilities (Albion, NY; Dover, OH and Cadiz, OH).
- Performed recruitment activities, interviewed, and evaluated candidates for hourly, non-exempt and exempt positions at facility. Maintained records related to same. Assisted with preparation of annual affirmative action plan.
- Implemented and annually updated compensation program; rewrote job descriptions; and developed merit pool (salary budget) for corporate headquarters review and approval.
- Maintained Human Resource Information System (PeopleSoft) records and compiled monthly/annual reports. Recorded and entered employee information (personal data, compensation, benefits, tax data, and status changes) into department d-base & HRIS system.
- Administered hourly performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and provide feedback to all employees.
- Prepared and processed multi state and multi site in house payroll for hourly production employees; reviewed time data for days/hours worked in Kronos timekeeping system; researched and analyzed discrepancies and processed appropriate corrections.
- Administered benefits programs such as life, health, and dental insurance, pension plans, vacation, leave of absence, and employee assistance. Conducted new hire & annual open enrollment.
- Administered various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel; assisted in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.
- Processed monthly billings from insurance providers. Reviewed billings for accuracy and resolved discrepancies with carriers, payroll and the company. Completed reports for management as requested.
- Developed and delivered training programs for management and employees to ensure compliance with corporate policies on sexual harassment, workplace violence, and drug and alcohol abuse.
- Advised management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
- Investigated accidents and prepared reports for insurance carrier. Member of Safety Committee.
- Managed employee leaves (short-term disability, FMLA, workers compensation, leave of absence).
Confidential,Buffalo, NY 1995 – 2001
Caplugs Division - Manufacturer of caps, plugs, protective closures, tubing, wraps, edge liners, netting & masking products; Specializing in injection molding, vinyl-dip molding, and extrusion.
Mokon Division - Manufacturer and designer of circulating water and oil temperature control systems.
Human Resources Assistant
Reported to the HR Manager; assumed role of hr generalist. Assisted with the implementation of HR shared services, policies, and programs. Provided guidance to company managers on various HR issues while supporting 300 production and staff employees.
- Interviewed applicants to obtain work history, education, training, job skills and referred qualified applicants to department managers.
- Coordinated, scheduled and delivered orientation for all newly hired employees.
- Administered benefits programs such as life, health, and dental insurance, pension plans, vacation, leave of absence, and conducted annual open enrollment.
- Recorded and entered employee information (personal data, compensation, benefits, tax data, status changes) into department d-base & HRIS system.
- Member of the company safety steering team and administered the Return to Work Program.
- Participated in QS9000 audit for automotive industry; wrote departmental procedures, job descriptions and maintained training files.
- Processed disability, workman’s compensation and unemployment claims.
- Processed semi-monthly transfer of executive payroll data to ADP.
- Compiled payroll data such as garnishments, vacation time, insurance and 401(k) deductions.
- Processed monthly billings from insurance providers. Reviewed billings for accuracy and resolved discrepancies with carriers, payroll and the company. Maintained records.
EDUCATION
Certificate, Human Resources Professional Studies Program