Experience

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  Hill Transportation & HTSI Logistics

  • Human Resources Director

    • Jul 2018 - Present

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  Almost Family, Inc.

  • Louisville

  • Senior Employee Relations Specialist

    • Jan 2017 - Jun 2018
    • Louisville

    -High volume environment, with an emphasis on employee relations case management. Manages and resolves simple to complex employee relation issues and investigations.-Manages and provides early intervention and support resolution for employee relations issues.-Investigates and provide recommendations to resolve employee relations concerns reported to the Employee Relations Department, Compliance Hotline, Resolution Policy or other means. Maintain discretion and confidentiality regarding employee concerns. Coaches and advises managers on company employee relations best practices, policy, programs or processes and how to respond-Ensures compliance of state and federal laws as well as company policy. Educates and trains HR staff and front line management on Employee Relations policies and procedures.-Assists HR Leadership with EEOC, DOL and other legal claims as directed. Responds to unemployment claims for all company divisions as directed.-Training and development of Operations Management through onboarding of HR polices/procedures/programs.

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  Miller Transportation, Inc.

  • Human Resources Manager

    • Jun 2014 - Jan 2017

    Plans, develops, implements and administers Human Resource programs for Miller Transportation/Miller Bus Service employees. Responsible for development and integration of human resources programs and associated multiple projects to achieve strategic business goals and operational objectives.Essential Job Responsibilities:• Identifies/incorporates best practices and lessons learned into program plans.• Provide a broad range of consultative services to all levels of employees regarding policies and procedures.• Facilitate communication among employees and management. May guide managers and employees on problem solving, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance and litigation avoidance.• Planning, implementation, and on-going maintenance of Employee Relations, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity, and Compensation Programs.• Maintain and manage employee files.• Prepare and process all new hire and exiting employee paperwork, including E-Verify, Access Cards, and Gas Pump Access.• Prepare and/or represent Miller in all Unemployment, EEOC, and Human Resources related legal issues.• Work with/manages vendors on obtaining the best value for employee benefit program, including 401(k).• Recruit CDL Drivers, Diesel Mechanics, and Wash Bay employees; office staff as need.• Works in conjunction with Safety/Compliance Director on all DOT regulations, drug/alcohol policies, and workplace safety programs.

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  Big Lots

  • Big Lots Inc

  • Regional Associate Relations Manager

    • Sep 2013 - May 2014
    • Big Lots Inc

    Responsibilities *Manage the administration of HR policies, provide direction regarding policy and procedures to include interpretation and usage within region *Respond to associate relations issues by investigating and resolving allegations of mistreatment, misconduct, discrimination, etc. *Ensure compliance of all local, state and federal labor and employment laws. To include store visits to audit store operations. *Provide guidance in the resolution of performance issues. Provide authorization for all involuntary termination after review of circumstances and documentation. *Assist in HR development staff by facilitating training classes, as well as recruiting when needed. *Region consisted of 225 store, with approximately 4900 associates and requires 80% travel

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  Glantz Holdings

  • HR Generalist

    • Jun 2007 - Sep 2013

    All aspects of Human Resources for a 25 branch nationwide distribution company. Including benefits, payroll and employee relations. *Administration of employee Benefits to include Health, Dental, Life, STD/LTD, and 401K. *Annual reporting to include OSHA and EEO1. *Employee relation issues to include, discipline, coaching and terminations. *In charge of recruiting for branches nationwide including Branch Managers, Territory Sales Reps, Customers Service, Warehouse and Route Drivers. Utilized local papers, job fairs, job boards, recruiting companies, etc. *Developed and implemented company wide training program for both on-line and in house training. Coordinate travel and certification process. To include New Employee Orientation, Product Knowledge, Customer Service, etc. *Coordinated National Sales meetings, quarterly executive meetings, customer/company trade shows, open houses etc. Negotiated rates with hotels and other vendors. *Took lead on implementing new payroll provided on two different occasions. Included researching products, working closing with payroll vendor, rolling out new time keeping system to all employees.

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  Bellewood Home for Children

  • Louisville, Kentucky Area

  • Human Resources Manager

    • Jul 2005 - Jun 2007
    • Louisville, Kentucky Area

    Prepare and process payroll: Prepare payroll data, ensure accuracy, send to processor, update system-vacation accruals, pay rates, etc., retrieve and distribute paychecks *Coordinate benefits with employees and providers, audit, reconcile and pay benefit plans and benefit plan premiums, research and resolve employee questions. *Implement hiring policy including: posting positions, conducting background checks and reference interviews, notify staff of employment start dates. *Maintain and update employee information including forwarding addresses in HRIS system and employee files. *Track pertinent employee information including, TB tests, DMVs, and performance appraisals. *Conduct New Employee Orientation/sign in new employees and collect property, notify of COBRA/retirement benefits at termination-process necessary termination benefit paperwork. *Serve as a consultant as well as a practitioner for all employee relations issues including progressive discipline, terminations recognition. *Write employment related policies and procedures and maintain the employee handbook. *Monitor the applicant flow process to ensure fair hiring practices, review ad placements and suggest improvements, adhere to COA and legal requirements. *Serve as consultant for employee relation issues, progressive discipline, and terminations. Review employee files, discuss with supervisor options, review progressive discipline write ups, confer with attorney to ensure adherence to prevailing laws and regulations, conduct exit interviews.

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  Plastech Engineered Products

  • Louisville, KY

  • HR Coordinator

    • Feb 2004 - Jul 2005
    • Louisville, KY

    Company Position Documentation for Unemployment and EEOC claims. *Represent company during unemployment hearings *Administration of Cobra benefits *Reconciliation of Health, Dental and Supplemental insurance bills. *Administration of FMLA/LOA procedures. *Development and presentation of 2 day orientation program. *Completion of Workers Compensation paperwork. Enforced OSHA requirements. *Implemented and enforced safety guidelines and policies. *Coordinated employee events for 3 shift operation. *Recruiting, interviewing and hiring of all hourly and salary personnel, while maintaining 60% Diversity. *Control and maintain Employee Records. *Maintain Employee Attendance Record, developed tracking system attendance tracking. *Monthly reporting and management review presentations.

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  Precision Tool & Die/Nth Works

  • HR Generalist

    • 2001 - 2004

    Company Position Documentation for Unemployment and EEOC claims. *Represent company during unemployment hearings *Administration of Cobra benefits *Reconciliation of Health, Dental and Supplemental insurance bills. *Administration of FMLA/LOA procedures. *Complete EEO1 reporting annually. *Development and presentation of full day orientation program. *Development and implementation of company policies and procedures. *Coordinate/facilitate extensive 16 week Supervisor Training series. *Completion of Workers Compensation paperwork. Enforced OSHA requirements. *Implemented and enforced safety guidelines and policies. *Coordinated employee events for 2 shift operation. Recruiting and interviewing of manufacturing and office personnel worked extensively with staffing agency to create a recruiting plan for Precision. *Conducted employee coaching/counseling sessions as well as discipline to include termination. *Recruiting for Production and Office personnel. *Coordination of 3rd shift operation staffing. *Conduct employee informational meetings. *Liaison and administration for staffing agencies.