Human Resources Resource

Mary E. Breen

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Home: 269-***-****

Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009 Cell: (269)

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abhtlx@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Human Resources professional with eighteen years of generalist experience.

Experience in the areas of recruiting, payroll, workers compensation and

employee relations. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal

communication skills. Tactful in working with all levels of an

organization to achieve results. Knowledgeable with MS Office applications,

Paychex and ADP payroll systems.

RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. Successfully led recruiting and staffing efforts resulting in the

placement of a Revenue Analyst, a Business Services Specialist, a

temporary support services placement, and various summer intern

positions.

. Directed successful payroll conversion to a new service provider which

required months of planning and attention to detail.

. Assisted with the completion of two successfully negotiated union

contracts.

. Developed improvements to the new hire Onboarding process leading to

internal efficiencies.

. Successfully administered an application to the Indiana Department of

Veteran's Affairs Office for the electrical mechanical on-the-job

training program to receive approval for GI benefits to a military

veteran employee.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Wolverine Pipe Line Company (Corporate), Portage, Michigan August

2008 - November 2010

Petroleum Pipeline Transportation Company operating in Michigan, Indiana

and Illinois

Human Resources Administrator

Led recruitment efforts throughout the organization to maintain staffing in

the areas of professional, administrative support and represented

positions. Prepared and completed the bi-weekly payroll for the

organization comprising up to seventy-two employees. Successfully

maintained internal equity within the organization through company salary

structure, thorough job analysis, and job evaluation systems.

Developed and recommended operating policy and procedural improvements.

Actively worked with Area Supervisors and other Managers to ensure timely

and fair enforcement of the Company's progressive discipline policy.

Worked with the company's third party occupational provider in managing

employee return to work cases. Prepared timely responses to unemployment

claims. Organized successful employee events (safety picnic, holiday,

retirement, and intern events).

EmploymentGroup (Corporate), Battle Creek, Michigan

January - April 2008

Staffing company with offices in Michigan and Illinois

Interim Human Resource Manager / Senior HR Generalist (Temporary position)

Acted as a resource to the regional offices; independently worked on

special projects related to new hire Onboarding, topgrading interviewing,

and quarterly employee performance issues. Served as the interim supervisor

to a HR Assistant and HR Generalist.

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MANN+HUMMEL USA, INC., Portage, Michigan 2006 -

2007

An International tier-one automotive parts supplier for under-the-hood

components, N.A. Headquarters, 250 employees, Lean manufacturing facility

Senior Human Resource Representative

Employee Relations

. Advised management in appropriate resolution of employee relations

issues thus improving employee performance.

. Worked with supervisors to ensure timely and fair enforcement of the

Company's corrective discipline system. Monitored attendance tracking

and ensured timely and fair administration of discipline to hourly

employees.

Recruitment and Training

. Proactively recruited for professional, operational, and intern

positions using all available resources. Coordinated interviews for

managers and supervisors and participated in all phases of the

interview and hiring process.

. Oversaw in-house training activities according to the MANN+HUMMEL

Management System and helped to improve the hourly operator training

program. Maintained employee training databases in accordance with

the TS16949 automotive quality standards.

Legal Compliance and Worker's Compensation Administration

. Prepared employee separation notices and conducted exit interviews to

reduce employee turnover. Investigated employee complaints regarding

violation of Company policies, documented findings and results.

. Oversaw the analysis, maintenance, and communication of worker's

compensation records required by law. Worked closely with third

parties to manage worker's compensation cases to minimize medical

costs and lost time. Ensured compliance with employee restrictions

and coordinated with area medical facilities on Company cases.

SPI Pharma, Grand Haven, Michigan

2001- 2005

A world wide leader in custom formulation solutions for pharmaceutical

manufacturers

Human Resources Manager

Responsible for all site level human resource functions.

Human Resources Administration

. In a leadership role, supported strategic development of site goals,

objectives, and corporate initiatives by updating outdated job

descriptions, rewriting the employee manual to clarify over-time

policies, and expanding the performance evaluations to include safety

and quality performance metrics.

. Coached new managers in strategies for handling employee disciplinary

actions to maintain productivity.

. Led ad hoc teams relating to human resource and employee relations

issues.

. Successfully oversaw an employee worker's compensation case for

recurring carpal tunnel syndrome. Investigated and resolved an hourly

employee harassment claim without litigation via successful risk

management.

Recruitment and Retention

. Recruited for professional, scientific and operational positions via

direct hire or through professional agencies. Conducted new employee

orientations; assisted in monitoring new employee training and

development.

. Improved employee morale through company events; managed incentive and

recognition programs.

. Coordinated employee outplacement including transitional assistance,

exit interviews.

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Payroll, Benefits, 401(k), Accounting and General Administration

. Successfully implemented two payroll and benefit transitions for

salaried employees from different SPI locations. Processed payroll

for salaried and hourly employees; led the site transition to a new

time and attendance system.

. Served as 401(k) site administrator during three fiduciary

transitions; arranged for periodic financial training. Analyzed group

health plan for cost effectiveness; kept employees informed about

healthcare issues / trends. Oversaw site HIPPA requirements.

Reviewed monthly health care spending and reconciled costs to

appropriate department cost centers.

. Assisted accounting staff with accounts payable for site supplies,

materials, and service purchases. Maintained petty cash account

reconciliation and conducted banking for the site.

. Coordinated logistics and planning for a Sales & Marketing meeting of

40+ personnel held at the site in 2004.

The Adecco Group, Grand Haven, Michigan

1998 - 2001

Worldwide leader of HR solutions in the area of temporary staffing and

consulting

On-Site Staffing Supervisor

Supervised up to 100 temporary employees for automotive and furniture

clients. Conducted new

employee orientations in accordance with quality and safety standards for

the plastics industry. Provided

coaching and counseling to employees when performance was not up to

customer standards. Terminated

employees for insufficient performance or attendance issues. Provided

staffing solutions to customers in

order for them to meet production goals. Recruited qualified candidates at

local job fairs; placed several

candidates at leading manufacturers. Calculated and processed weekly

payroll. Oversaw worker's

compensation program. Active safety committee member. Analyzed information

for claims that

resulted in litigation.

Department of Defense (Defense Logistics Agency)

Defense Reutilization and Marketing Center, Battle Creek, Michigan

1997 - 1998

Defense Administrative Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Virginia

1992 - 1997

Employee Development Specialist (Civilian - Secret Clearance)

Specialized in oversight of agency's supervisory training programs for

quality assurance and critical acquisition positions

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

. Master of Arts, Human Resource Management, Marymount University,

Arlington, VA, 1997

. Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Communication, Aquinas College,

Grand Rapids, MI, 1991

. Professional member of Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

. Member of the Kalamazoo Human Resource Management Association (KHRMA)

. United Way volunteer and in-house funds coordinator

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