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Fundraising Coordinator - Hobart Pop Warner - Volunteer
Hobart Pop Warner Little ScholarsFundraising Coordinator - Hobart Pop Warner - Volunteer
Jan. 2025Hobart, Indiana, United States
HMS PTO Treasurer - Volunteer
School City of HobartHMS PTO Treasurer - Volunteer
Sep. 2024
Human Resources Business Partner, Labor Relations
Clean HarborsHuman Resources Business Partner, Labor Relations
Aug. 2024Administer contracts, investigate grievances, assist in negotiating pre-arbitration settlements and arbitrations, and negotiate contracts. Advise management on labor relations policies and collective bargaining agreements, and participate in the collective bargaining process. Resolve complex employee relations issues, improve work relationships, and promote employee engagement. Developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
Advisory Board Member
Valparaiso UniversityAdvisory Board Member
Nov. 2023 - Nov. 2024Valparaiso, Indiana, United StatesIn support of the program, Customer Experience Certificate Program, we are charged with growing enrollment and advocating to others. We're assigned to understand the program's offerings, keep it relevant, and build demand. In support of our own organizations, we're charged with sharing program information internally, promoting learning and engagement, and ensuring the program meets the needs of companies. Ultimately, we are accountable to help: -Support knowledge & growth. -Drive transformative change. -Develop innovative strategies. -Tackle & overcome business challenges.
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteer
Lake County Juvenile DivisionCourt Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteer
Jun. 2023Crown Point, Indiana, United StatesAs a CASA Volunteer, I will look to be the voice of children going through tough times in their daily life.
Human Resources Business Partner
Clean HarborsHuman Resources Business Partner
Nov. 2022 - Aug. 2024East Chicago, Indiana, United StatesResponsible for All Refineries & Safety-Kleen Oil sites within North America.
Human Resources Business Partner
UnileverHuman Resources Business Partner
Jun. 2021 - Nov. 2022Hammond, Indiana, United States
Sr. HR Generalist/Labor Relations Manager
Federal Signal CorporationSr. HR Generalist/Labor Relations Manager
Jul. 2019 - Jun. 2021University Park, IL I am now the HR contact for the FS Depot Business Unit and continuing HR contact for the Operations side of our Security & Systems Group Business Unit within University Park, which also includes managing three collective bargaining agreements.
Labor Relations Specialist
Federal Signal CorporationLabor Relations Specialist
Aug. 2017 - Jul. 2019University Park, IL• Supports, develops & coaches site supervisors/managers to manage employee/labor relations issues. • Mediates to resolve employee relations issues, potential & formal grievances with both union & non-union employees. • Conducts employee relations investigations, makes recommendations for resolution, prepares & delivers corrective action. • Provides interpretation, support & guidance to management & employees regarding collective bargaining agreements & HR policies. • Handles grievances arising from the administration of current CBA's up to & including assisting in arbitration case preparation. • Supports the collective bargaining process from proposal development to negotiation to implementation. • Responsible for developing & delivering effective preventive employee relations program including identification of potential problem areas, collection & interpretation of data, & interaction with departments to ensure equitable treatment & a positive work environment. • Researches, prepares, & collaborates with legal counsel on response to agency complaints, unfair labor practice, litigation's, etc. • Leads site hourly recruitment & workforce planning activities including: identifying potential sourcing solutions for internal/external recruitment & extending job offers; consults with supervisors & makes recommendations regarding staffing levels, "bumping" and/or elimination of jobs, coordinates the job evaluation process, evaluates new hourly positions & job modifications. • Designs & presents training material which supports the Labor Relations, Employee Relations & Human Resource function. • Responsible for the site medical case management, including workers compensation claims & personal medical claims. • Coordinates quarterly meetings between Plant Management, COO and Union Stewards for business updates. • Helps manage site FMLA with third party vendor, Matrix, in assisting employees, yet verifying frequency and duration limits.
Human Resources Manager
BWAY CorporationHuman Resources Manager
Mar. 2016 - Aug. 2017Valparaiso & Indianapolis, IN, & Monroe, OH• Provides coaching, leadership and support to managers and employees regarding Human Resources policies, procedures, programs, questions and concerns. • Actively participates and leads plant safety program. Leads DuPont STOP program and responsible for managing all safety related documentation including accident reporting and OSHA documentation/record-keeping. • Leads and assists in managing all employment practices which include recruitment, orientation, professional development of employees, promotions, transfers, terminations and temporary agency utilization. • Recruits, hires & on-boards all levels of employees. • Administers various human resource policies for site including the administration of attendance and disciplinary policies. • Manages performance review process and ensures employee training is inclusive of any competency development plans. • Administers all employee benefit and payroll programs and coordinating with corporate as necessary. • Participates in employee disciplinary and/or counseling issues with supervision as necessary; reviews any disciplinary documentation as it may apply. • Acts as employee liaison with regard to employee relations concerns and handles human resources legal issues as required. • Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements; conducts investigations; maintains records; represents the organization at hearings. • Utilizes excellent communication and interpersonal skills; successfully establishes and maintains professional relationships and works effectively with all levels of management and employees. • Administers and manages union contract for Valparaiso site. Works with Business Agent as necessary, responds to grievances and participates in contract negotiations. • Maintains positive employee relations in general; in non-union environments focuses on maintaining union-free status for Indianapolis site.
HR Generalist, Alexander & Sierra Chemical
Carus CorporationHR Generalist, Alexander & Sierra Chemical
Dec. 2013 - Mar. 2016Kingsbury, IN, Mason, MI, Sparks, NV & Stockton, CA• Works with managers to create & process appropriate documents, develop position descriptions, creates internal/external postings, candidate screening & selection, & develops/extends approved offer letters & packages, plus preparation of separation documentation. • Coordinates new hire experience, including orientation & initial training activities. Process new hire documentation, forwarding to other departments as required. • Responsible for the site management of the Short Term Incentive goal creation & evaluation process for MBO's. • Facilitator of site performance management & evaluation process. Administers corporate timeline for the review of job descriptions, self-appraisals, formal appraisal documents, & approvals. Prepares merit increase spreadsheet for corporate review based on the merit matrix & Salary Admin. Guidelines. • Led informational campaign against union organizing events. • First & Second chair at contract negotiations, responsible for gathering information regarding compensation & benefits for negotiations, & organizes negotiation activities with company/union hall representatives. • Coordinate & lead Union Management Meetings to discuss old, new and/or upcoming business/activities where BU is/will be affected & address any open grievances. • Keeps record of site specific training & developmental records. Conducts site specific HR trainings. • Ensures site compliance with all fed, state, local laws, including corporate policies & procedures. Prepares reports such as EEO-1, VETS-1 and AA, as required. • Manages site employee records, including employment files & employment history data, compensation data, performance history, benefits information, etc. Conducts exit interviews & prepares report for Corporate HR. Facilitates documentation & announcement creation. • Maintain HR systems such as ADP, Halogen, Pure Safety, etc. • Participate in the Management Safety Committee, as well as the Employee Safety Committee meetings & activities.
HR Manager 2006-2008, Vice President 2008-2013
Industrial Resource Group, LLCHR Manager 2006-2008, Vice President 2008-2013
Dec. 2006 - May. 2013Schererville, IN• Recruit, interview, hire, & train new employees • Work with Local Union Halls to hire/terminate employees, negotiate contracts & address any issues/concerns brought to stewards and/or business agent. • Develop & train employees in safety programs to maintain both company & customer safety standards, as well as in HR topics such as Harassment and Professionalism. • Maintain compliance with federal and/or state regulations, policies and/or procedures, including OSHA. This included OSHA Reporting. • Coordinate daily toolbox talks & monthly safety meetings, plus bulletin board postings for communication, whether on job site or in house. • Perform accident/incident investigations, investigate all employee/customer complaints, & handle all workers’ compensation claims. • Coordinate & manage all company policies, procedures, programs, so that they are current with changing laws & maintain training records for documentation purposes. • Manage all employee benefits, compensation, scheduling, & disciplinary actions. • Prepare company's financial statements, budgets, & handle all AR/AP • Communicate with customers & provide quality customer care to build relationships • Quote products/repairs for customers, approve all final orders with vendors • Handle all of company's & customers shipping & delivering needs
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