KATHLEEN MURRAY (c) 248 917 1030
[email protected]://www.linkedin.com/in/kmurray3141
HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL
Dedicated HR professional with leadership skills. Ability to manage full spectrum of HR programs and services. Regarded by management to exercise sound judgment, integrity, and professionalism. Determined to reach positive outcome to workplace issues utilizing diplomacy and tact. Ability to contribute to business direction and initiatives.
KEY SKILLS
HR Policy & Procedure Development Legal Compliance / 401(k) / EEO / DOL Performance Management Employee Relations / Dispute Resolution
Health Benefits / COBRA / FMLA Recruiting / Onboarding Worker’s Compensation Management Safety Training
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Manager, Human Resources 10/2014 – 10/2015 (workforce reduction).PICS Inventory Control Specialists, Holly, MIProvider of inventory services, technology and business analytics.
Managed a high volume of offsite employee relation issues, conflict management, investigations, collaborated with vice-presidents and regional management to review performance and behavioral concerns, recommended action plans to reach equitable resolution or adverse action, processed terminations, conducted exit interviews, traveled when required.
Revised employee handbook, corporate policies, job descriptions, monitored data entered into Company’s intranet to avoid wrongful discharge and minimize unemployment claims.
Spearheaded strategy to comply with state-specific mandates including Ban-the-Box criminal inquiries on job applications, conditional offers of employment, Sick Pay Law requiring mandatory paid sick days, directed internal process guidelines to ensure compliance. Partnered with IT to implement employee portal communications, access to policy revisions, monitored daily to meet state government deadlines.
Manager, Human Resources 11/2012 – 9/2014Hayman Company, Troy, MIReal estate hotel, commercial, and residential investment organization.
Directed Human Resource efforts for 3 divisions, provided guidance to multi-site organization of 350 employees, managed direct reports including HR/payroll/executive assistants.
Provided guidance in conflict resolution, performance, policy interpretation, FMLA, legal compliance, insurance benefits, unemployment claims. Led efficiency efforts by updating documents, improving departmental communication and providing access to resources via corporate portal. Streamlined onboarding process and new hire required documentation.
Managed corporate health plans including annual contract renewal, built strong relationships with vendors to restructure insurance benefits, deliver maximum value and reduce cost. Performed fiduciary responsibilities as 401(k) plan trustee, managed Form 5500 preparation audits, DOL reporting, dissemination of plan information.
Interfaced with Finance Department and banking institutions for new business acquisition bank accounts, maintained property management agreements, managed year-end document storage and destruction system, security system and vendor services.
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Manager, Human Resources 11/2011 – 2/2012 (temporary contract assignment). MSP Industries, Division of American Axle, Oxford, MI
Contracted to develop foundation for a pay-for-performance training program including compensation incentives to encourage development of the manufacturing staff. Revised key management job descriptions through interviews and identification of essential roles and responsibilities.
Director, Human Resources 7/1997 – 6/2011Su-dan Corporation, Rochester Hills, MI Metal-stamping and plastic injection component supplier to automotive and appliance industries.
Provided leadership and communication for a multi-facility, multi-state Corporation. Established and developedHR Department from the ground up to support 300 employees. Responsible for policy development and standardized procedures aligned with corporate goals and objectives. Served on Executive Management Team with responsibility to report on turnover, legal issues, investigations, communications, policies, health insurance, and workplace injuries.
Managed corporate health plans, contract renewal and plan design with agents, hands-on creation of health benefit guides, responsible for open-enrollment employee communication. Managed unemployment claims, partnered with WC carrier on injury management, disability and return-to-work initiatives.
Designed and administered an effective database consolidating shared resources (employee handbook, organizational charts, job descriptions, health benefits, policies, etc.) resulting in a lean process to reduce redundancy, improve productivity and achieve internal cohesiveness.
Conducted investigations to identify root cause of employee conflict and recommended solutions. Coached managers on performance management with remedies to deliver equitable treatment.
Responsible for recruiting, created interview training and trained line-supervisors on hiring guidelines. Developed standardized orientation process including new-hire safety training resulting in positive management feedback.
HR Consultant 2/1997 – 6/1997 (temporary contract assignment).Acro Service Corporation, Livonia, MI Staffing / Recruiting / Consulting
Contracted to lead HR Department, manage performance and compensation, recruit technical positions.
Education / CertificationsBS, Business Management, Davenport University - Jr. Status, 3.94 GPAHR Management Specialist - Michigan Chamber of Commerce, 1999Lean Practices / Kaizen / 5S - Michigan Manufacturers Technology Center, 2008
Professional Affiliations Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), 1997 to currentHuman Resource Consortium, Precision Metalforming Association (PMA), 1997 – 2011
Technical SkillsPlexus Business & Manufacturing ERP software, ADP platforms, HRIS Systems, Microsoft Office.
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