Human Resources Manager or Human Resources Generalist

Claudia L. Harris 11804 Crystal Drive Kansas City, MO 64134 816-765-1343 - H 816-591-8980 - C Objective: I am seeking a position with a company that values employees, experience and kno wledge and encourages continuous growth. Experience: W.W. Grainger Aug. 2007 thru present Human Resources Manager June 2009 - present Duties listed below with additional responsibilities: Human Resources support for the 4 Market DCs; ensure proper application of emplo yment law and regulations; coach managers and employees to achieve positive emp loyee relations Human Resources Generalist August 2007 a" June 2009 Work with business partners to implement Human Resources policies, procedures an d programs; advise an assist business partners with ongoing recruitment and sel ection; counsel business partners with ongoing management of lost time due to Sh ort Tern Disability, Long Term Disability, FMLA, and Workersa Compensation injur ies to ensure health and timely return of employees; counsel business partners o n effective ways of resolving employee relationsa issues; corrective action coun seling and policy interpretation; acting point of contact for employees. U.S. Toy Co. July, 2004 to August, 2007 Human Resources Manager Manage 6 direct reports with coaching sand counseling; work directly with depart ment managers to assist them in carrying out their responsibilities on personnel matters; extensive knowledge of federal and state regulations; administering p ersonnel policies and interpretation of same; recruiting of all levels of emplo yees; conduct new hire and benefit orientation; administration of benefits, 401K ; extensive knowledge of FMLA, COBRA, and employment law compliance; handle empl oyee relations issues; develop an environment to promote positive employee relat ions and keep lines of communication open. Interconnect Devices, Inc. Nov. 1999 thru July 2004 Human Resources Manager January 2003 thru July, 2004 Duties listed below with additional responsibilities: Strategic planning to achieve goals of the organization; ensure compliance with employment law and regulations; advisor to managers regarding reviews, performan ce actions, etc.; handle employee relation issues inclusive of counseling; provi de training and development of supervisors and managers. Human Resources Generalist Nov. 1999 thru December 2002 Responsible for recruiting and managing the hiring process including advertising , interviewing, selection and hiring; trained and supervised one direct report; develop policies and develop and maintain job descriptions; counsel and assist m anagement in interpretation and administration of policies and procedures; maint ain and cultivate positive behavior and professionalism; plan and conduct new hi re and benefit orientation; benefit administration; administer workers compensat ion; safety training OSHA compliance; FMLA, COBRA, STD/LTD, 401 (K); extensive k nowledge of employment (ADA, ADEA, USERRA, FLSA). Spencer-Reed Group, Inc. (Contract agency) March 1999 a" September 1999 Benefit Administrator

Human Resources Assistant

Education BS, HR Management Park University Parkville, MO