Human Resources Manager / Generalist
I am looking for a Human Resources role in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Area where my knowledge, skills and abilities can be utilized. Most of my experience has been in the manufacturing sector but I am open minded to look at other industries.
Saint Paul, MN
7/2001 - 2/2008
ConAgra Foods
- Provided HR management services for a lean manufacturing Fortune 500 company,
supporting multiple locations.
• Successfully recruited culturally diverse population, with 13 languages represented.
• Collaborated with other human resources staff at other plants on projects & issues - IA, OH, NC & IN
• Revised job descriptions to align with corporate goals and employee performance management system.
• Networked with government agencies & non-profit organizations for employee development, recruitment efforts & other resources.
• Strategic in the smooth transition of 2 plant closings /layoffs:
• Announcement, employee relations, state/government documentation, severance/retention agreements, on-site trainings/job fairs, & worked with corporate benefit/legal department
• Created new employee handbook, streamlined policies & procedures, directed focus groups for input.
• Direct involvement with full recruitment cycle including for non-exempt and exempt job posting:
• Job posting approvals , interviews, drafting offer letters, drug/health assessment, background checks, conducted new hire, safety orientations & processed paperwork for payroll/benefits
• Assisted management with compensation changes, by conducting salary surveys, presented pay range proposal to upper management and implemented new pay structures.
• Restructured departments/jobs & transitioned staff/employees into new roles.
• Trained & coached managers/supervisors/employees on corporate initiatives & process changes.
• Worked with managers to develop succession plans for management team
• Participated in monthly plant financial, regional HR and employee communications meetings.
• Managed benefit administration/open enrollments, audits, STD, FMLA & accommodations meetings.
• Utilized PeopleSoft/Brass Ring for tracking of employee/applicant data.
• Represented organizations during Sarbanes-Oxley internal audit and Affirmative Action external audit.
• Managed the paperwork for performance review process, corrective counseling, resignations/terminations, exit interviews & unemployment cases.
• Supervised staff – permanent, temporary and intern
1994
- Business Administration - Human Resources
