AMANDA JENKINS
Mechanicsburg,PA
Summary
Skilled HR Director offering over 15 years of progressive experience in human resources in a manufacturing environment. Strategic leader, decision-maker and problem solver. Communicates clearly and effectively while operating with strong sense of urgency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Human Resources
Red Maverick Media/One+ Strategies
10.2018 - Current
- Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
- Directed each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and onboarding.
- Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution, and employee accountability.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
- Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
- Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct.
- Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
- Wrote employee manual to cover company policies, disciplinary procedures, code of conduct and benefits information.
- Met with employees annually for progress reviews and performance assessments.
Sr. Human Resource Manager
MASTERBRAND CABINETS
01.2014 - 10.2018
- Responsible for 1200 full time associates, approximately 100 salaried supervisors/managers across four manufacturing plants.
- Created direct hire model, eliminating costs from temporary labor model ($400k per year savings).
- Drove safety results throughout facility, including, reduction in OSHA recordable injuries.
- Supported Operation team as strategic business partner.
- Introduced and facilitated various leadership training tools, 'Introduction to Leadership' sessions, 'Optimizes Talent' sessions and Korn Ferry Competency 1 on 1 leadership coaching.
- Identified weekly KPIs and goals for HR metrics.
- Conducted benefit open enrollment to all associates.
- Participate in executive level management meetings.
- Created Team Leader development training plan.
- Supported CI projects/Kaizen events to drive cost savings/improvements
- Developed promotional paths and succession plans.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
- Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions..
- Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
Human Resource Manager
ALPHABRODER
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Conducted new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
- Directed personnel, training and labor relation’s activities.
- Identified staff vacancies and recruited, interviewed and selected applicants.
- Reviewed federal and state laws to confirm and enforce company compliance.
- Designed employee performance evaluation process and merit program.
- Conducted benefits administration for 100+ benefit-eligible employees.
- Created organizational flow charts and career path reports to evaluate employee compensation information.
- Advised top management on appropriate employee corrective actions.
- Created and modified job descriptions within all departments.
- Worked with senior-level management to create fair and consistent HR policies and procedures.
- Created and managed more than 100+ confidential personnel records.
- Guided startup and management of all HR operations, systems and programs for new location within company.
Human Resource Manager
LOWES HOME CENTERS
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Reviewed federal and state laws to confirm and enforce company compliance.
- Conducted benefits administration for 60 benefit-eligible employees.
- Ran bi-weekly payroll process.
- Processed all salary changes stemming from merit increases, promotions, bonuses and pay adjustments.
- Answered employee questions regarding benefits, training and compensation and resolved any issues.
Education
Human Resource Management -
Central Penn College
Harrisburg, PABusiness -
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PASkills
- Compensation administration
- Budget Forecasting
- Recruitment Strategies
- Employee Relations
- Onboarding
- Compensation Structuring
- Regulatory Compliance
- Strategy Development
- Performance Management
- Hiring and Recruitment
- Legal Compliance
- Training Development
- Policy Implementation
- Benefits Administration
- Compliance
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
Red Maverick Media/One+ Strategies
10.2018 - Current
Sr. Human Resource Manager
MASTERBRAND CABINETS
01.2014 - 10.2018
Human Resource Manager
ALPHABRODER
01.2007 - 01.2014
Human Resource Manager
LOWES HOME CENTERS
01.2006 - 01.2007
Human Resource Management -
Central Penn College
Business -
Harrisburg Area Community College
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