Human Resources Resource
Resume:
KIM ROMERO, SPHR Email: abnc29@r.postjobfree.com
Keego Harbor, MI 48320
VALUE Visionary Human Resources Professional with an operational focus.
Characterized
STATEMENT as a versatile leader skilled in translating business strategy
into HR strategy.
EXPERIENCE
2007 - Present Consultant
. Provide a full range of Human Resource related services to
private business owners and corporations while helping non-HR
professionals gain an understanding of the HR function and
how it contributes to organizational growth and image. Review
internal practices, compliance audits, procedural and policy
recommendation and alignment.
1998 - 2007 Human Resource Director
Sovereign Sales, Livonia, MI (Wholesale Distributor/Consumer
Products/Fragrance)
. Managed all aspects of human resources including day-to-day
operational and administrative duties; compensation, payroll,
benefits, and talent management administration; legal
compliance; policy administration; succession planning; and
employee relations.
. Managed government compliance relating to FMLA, ADA, OSHA,
ERISA, EGTRAA, COBRA, HIPAA, EEO and other regulations as
necessary.
. Performed various talent management duties: recruiting,
training, coaching, counseling, and directed the employee
separation process.
. Designed, implemented, administered, and communicated 13
fully insured health and welfare benefit plans while
maintaining the employer cost at an annual increase of 2.8%
at its highest increase, which was below the rate of
inflation.
. Administered an IRS-approved prototype 401(k) plan.
. Developed staffing plan that efficiently supported corporate
growth, increasing personnel from 98 to 146, thus creating
two new departments. The result - revenues grew from $80M to
$160M.
. Participated in the implementation of an Enterprise Resource
Planning System. Instituted internal training programs to
accommodate sales growth, increasing inventory turns from 2
to 4 within a 12-month period.
. Reduced annual staff turnover rate from 40% to 17.5% compared
to Midwest average of 34.7% and industry rate of 26.9%.
. Successfully handled 50% headcount increase over 5-year
period and integrated a 70% annual seasonal increase in
temporary staff.
. Prepared for a Department of Labor 401k audit for a four-year
period, resulting in only $100 of interest owed to the plan.
. Administered weekly payroll processing of $7.5M annually.
Revamped methods to reduce processing errors and implemented
new policies to ensure continued compliance, accuracy, and
timeliness.
. Contested and won 100% of unfounded unemployment claims.
. Implemented Kronos Timekeeping, Accrual, Attendance, and
Leave Tracking Systems.
. Administered 3 separate bonus plans, including sales,
production, exempt, and non-exempt plans. Further re-designed
production bonus to ensure equity, as well as alignment
toward goals and objectives.
. Participated in the strategic planning process. Frequently
called upon for advice.
. Ensured facility compliance with OSHA and other
environmental/occupational guidelines, managed Worker's
Compensation claims and instituted an aggressive return to
work program.
. Redesigned wage structure based on local trends and
efficiency ensuring market competitiveness, internal equity,
and regulatory compliance. Recommended and maintained annual
merit increase budget.
Kim Romero
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1996 - 1998 Regional Human Resource Manager
MobileComm, Schaumburg, IL (Wireless/Telecommunications)
. Established regional human resource department (approx. 350
employees in 7 states).
. Managed all aspects of human resources including day-to-day
operational and administrative duties; planned and
implemented company policies, procedures, and practices
relating to all phases of human resources activity for the
Midwest Region; new employee orientation; compensation,
payroll, benefits, EEO/AA, and employee performance
management administration; legal compliance; succession
planning; and employee relations.
. Managed record maintenance of insurance coverage(s), 401(k)
plan, and personnel transactions utilizing HRIS.
. Recruited, interviewed and recommended candidates to
management for second interviews; prepared and delivered
regional training programs to management on interviewing
skills and provided advice and coaching.
. Managed employee separation process and related
documentation, conducted exit interviews, analyzed trends in
separation reasons and presented findings to management.
. Participated in HRIS implementation.
. Co-developed company-wide FMLA Policy adopted by corporate
legal and benefit departments.
. Performed job-analysis and developed job descriptions for
inventory control and order fulfillment positions for field
locations across the country.
1991 - 1996 Human Resource Generalist
MobileComm, Southfield, MI (Wireless/Telecommunications)
. Administered organizational policy, human resources policy
and procedure, benefit and safety programs, compensation,
recruiting, training, performance management, employee
relations, new-hire orientation, and exit interviews (125
Employees).Compiled and reported documentation for AAP,
worker's compensation and leaves of absence.
. Served as Quality Advantage Facilitator conducting training
sessions on the definition of quality, and the tools to
measure and monitor quality.
. Assisted in the due diligence process throughout multiple
mergers & acquisitions.
. Participated in nation-wide assimilation process of three
companies (5,000 employees) implementing new benefit plans
and corporate policy within one month.
. Spearheaded the establishment of a 10-person call center
responsible for pager activation.
CERTIFICATES ( SPHR, Senior Professional in Human Resources, HR
Certification Institute
& AFFILIATIONS ( Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Member
( Human Resources Association of Greater Detroit (HRAGD),
Member
EDUCATION B.B.A., Major: Management
Northwood University, Michigan
Recognized for academic achievements on President's List
SOFTWARE Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, IBM System 36, ABRA HRIS,
Software 2000 HRIS, Kronos timekeeping and attendance
tracking, PayChex payroll.
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