Amanda Biehler-SHRM CP
Cottage Grove,United States
Summary
Well-qualified Human Resources Manager with proven success in improving processes and solving problems. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Manager
The City Of Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove, OR
12.2023 - Current
- Oversee and facilitate the recruitment process for approximately 51 positions across three unions.
- Prepare and manage the new hire process, including conducting new hire orientations.
- Create, input, and process all personnel action forms, including those for new hires, step increases, positions changes, benefits adjustments, and status changes.
- Intake/process employee complaints (harassment, discrimination, policy violations, unfair labor practices, and compensation).
- Coordinate annual employee appreciate/safety awards event.
- Collaborate with Department Heads and Supervisors to maintain and update job descriptions.
- Process workers' compensation claims, produce OSHA reports, process protected leave requests/ADA accommodations.
- Administer, interpret, and apply three (3) union contracts (Police, General (Office), and Public Works).
- Maintain and foster positive working relationships with union representatives, stewards, and legal representatives.
- Support and coordinate with the City Manager and Labor Relations Attorney on labor related issues.
- Process workplace personnel investigations (follow due process, interview employees/witnesses, produce pre-disciplinary notices, and detailed personnel investigatory reports, assist in administration of discipline).
- Administer, create and update policies.
- Create, oversee, and support leadership staff on performance management processes (annual employee evaluation, coaching, performance improvement plan, and documentation of disciplinary actions).
- Schedule and lead development/compliance trainings.
- Administer employee benefits programs and bi-annual employee benefits fair.
- Managed temporary HR Assistant.
- Serve as back-up to process payroll, prepare W2s and quarterly reports.
Payroll/Human Resources Specialist SHRM-CP
The City Of Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove, OR
09.2014 - 12.2023
- Tasked with developing city-wide Human Resources department (creation of processes, policies, and procedures). Process full cycle payroll for approximately 100 employees.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Administrative Assistant
Lane Community College
Eugene, OR06.2011
Skills
- HR Policies and Procedures
- Employee Relations
- Word, Excel, Adobe, and Powerpoint proficiency
- Training and Mentoring
- Records Management
- Benefits and Compensation Management
- Recruitment and Selection
- Onboarding and Orientation
- Legal Compliance/State, Federal, Local
- Organized and Detail-Oriented
Certification
- SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional
- Public Sector HR Association (PSHRA) Executive Leadership Certification
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
The City Of Cottage Grove
12.2023 - Current
Payroll/Human Resources Specialist SHRM-CP
The City Of Cottage Grove
09.2014 - 12.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Administrative Assistant
Lane Community College