Basalite Concrete Products, LLCHuman Resources Manager, EHS Professional, Quality Assurance Coordinator
Oct. 1997 - Jun. 2006DuPont, WAResponsibilities included all personnel functions including: recruitment, benefits, employee/labor relations, consultation with supervisors/managers on employee/labor relations matters, compensation, personnel policy development and interpretation, staff training/orientation, regulatory compliance, risk management, records maintenance, and supervision of staff. Managed staff recruiting and hiring processes, monitored performance evaluation systems, provided guidance and assistance regarding progressive disciplinary actions and process all staff terminations. Managed employee benefits (i.e. medical, dental, life insurance and long-term disability, cafeteria plan, COBRA, workers compensation). Provided guidance to staff, supervisors and managers regarding job-related issues and handled internal complaints. Ensured compliance with necessary legal requirements and policies (i.e. EEO, ADA, OSHA, etc.); acted as a liaison with senior administration to resolve external complaints from regulatory bodies or court actions. Oversaw formulation and revision of staff job descriptions and salary classifications. Gained extensive experience in planning, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating Loss Prevention Programs, including development of safety-related plans (IIPP, Disaster Recovery, Hazard Analysis, etc.); which includes evaluating and revising safety plans, reviewing corrective actions identified by plans and providing input to eliminate or minimize hazards. Experience includes responding to reported accidents and near misses to evaluate industrial settings for enhancement of safety, reviewing updated regulations to ensure compliance, responding to regulatory agency inspections and audits and to implement corrective actions; in addition to reviewing project plans for safety compliance, developing safety certification plans, and conducting safety certification meetings.