Amy Walton
Marysville,MI
Summary
Versatile and accomplished HR professional with 20+ years of experience and a proven track record of success leading HR operations in single-site and multi-site locations for both publicly and privately held corporations. Extensive experience and knowledge in all HR functional areas and core competencies. Expertise in analyzing HR operations to identify areas for improvement, implementing processes and system improvements to meet goals and objectives, mitigate risk and develop a high-performing HR team. Ability to establish trusted professional relationships with employees and quickly transition between tactical and strategic responsibilities. Excellent communication, analytical and decision-marking skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Human Resources
Heartland Steel Products
05.2023 - Current
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for a 400+ employee manufacturing company including one union and three non-union manufacturing locations (CA, OH, MI, MS) and a corporate office
- Lead acquisition HR integration including policies, procedures, benefits, and payroll systems
- Assist with environmental, health & safety programs and compliance, workers compensation and proactively focus on injury elimination
- Manage HRIS and payroll for all locations
- Develop and manage compensation programs, benefits programs, recruiting process and organizational development programs to achieve financial and business goals
- Lead negotiations and labor relations for the union locations to meet employee and business objectives
- Lead employee activities and wellness programs across all locations
- Key member of performance process systems team with the goal of having key metrics and performance in a visual management system at all locations
- Handle all legal, compliance and audit issues across all locations.
- Counseled managers on disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Developed and implemented human resources policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Investigated incidents of workplace harassment or discrimination complaints.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws by monitoring changes in regulations related to human resources management.
- Managed employee benefits programs, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and vacation time.
- Identified ways to reduce turnover through improved hiring practices.
- Implemented strategies aimed at improving employee retention rates.
- Analyzed employee data to identify trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Collaborated with department heads to develop strategies that would increase employee engagement levels.
- Oversaw payroll processing and conducted wage surveys to ensure competitive compensation packages.
- Provided guidance on labor relations issues, including collective bargaining agreements.
- Facilitated delivery of HR services by establishing and maintaining positive relationships with teams and leadership across organization.
- Devised and executed employee development, performance oversight, compensation, and benefits programs.
Human Resources Partner
Trinity Health PACE
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Provide human resources leadership for four senior healthcare facilities
- Provide strategic direction and planning to the site leadership to ensure business, performance and compliance objectives are met
- Areas of responsibility include employee relations, legal compliance, CMS compliance, employee development, benefits & payroll, health & safety, compensation and bonus management, training and organizational development, recruiting and retention, worker’s compensation, policy development and administration, employee wellness programs, continuous improvement and employee activities.
- Monitored performance evaluation processes to ensure compliance with legal requirements and organizational policy.
- Facilitated onboarding process for new hires, ensuring all paperwork was completed correctly and in a timely manner.
- Advised managers on disciplinary action when necessary after consulting with legal counsel.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, absences, time off requests, benefits eligibility.
- Conducted training sessions on topics such as sexual harassment prevention, conflict resolution, and team building exercises.
- Researched labor laws and regulations to ensure that company practices are compliant with applicable laws.
- Collaborated with management to develop job descriptions for open positions within the organization.
- Investigated complaints from employees regarding workplace issues or violations of policy and law.
- Developed and implemented employee engagement activities to increase morale and productivity.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, local laws pertaining to human resources functions.
- Counseled employees on personal matters related to their employment status or job performance.
- Provided advice to managers on HR policies and procedures.
- Worked with business leaders to evaluate and optimize human resources policies.
- Oversaw staffing needs, performance reviews, staff development, and training procedures and coaching initiatives.
- Analyzed workforce key performance indicators to achieve business objectives, coaching leadership on implementing corrective actions.
- Maintained compliance with state and federal employment laws and regulations.
Sr. Human Resources Manager
Intertape Polymer Group
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Provide daily human resources management for a 250-employee manufacturing facility, including hourly union employees, site salary employees, two corporate departments and sites located in Ohio and Illinois
- Provide strategic direction, planning and goals for the Human Resources Department and the Site Leadership Team to ensure performance objectives are met
- Lead corporate Policy & Procedure Team to ensure legal compliance and consistency of policies across multiple locations
- Areas of responsibility include employee and labor relations, benefits & payroll administration and management, compensation and bonus management, training and organizational development, recruiting and retention, policy development and administration, employee wellness programs, contract negotiations and administration, immigration, budgeting, legal compliance, continuous improvement and employee activities.
Human Resources Manager
Intertape Polymer Group
01.2011 - 01.2020
- Provide daily human resources management for a 250-employee manufacturing facility, including hourly union employees, site salary employees, two corporate departments and sites located in Ohio and Illinois
- Provide strategic direction, planning and goals for the Human Resources Department and the Site Leadership Team to ensure performance objectives are met
- Lead corporate Policy & Procedure Team to ensure legal compliance and consistency of policies across multiple locations
- Areas of responsibility include employee and labor relations, benefits & payroll administration and management, compensation and bonus management, training and organizational development, recruiting and retention, policy development and administration, employee wellness programs, contract negotiations and administration, immigration, budgeting, legal compliance, continuous improvement and employee activities.
Consultant
Binswanger
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Assist in the management of the Blue Water Automotive Systems, Inc
- Estate through the closure, sale and auction of the business
- Ensure compliance with Federal and State record-keeping requirements, assist with managing vacant properties and key contact for potential buyers
- Managed benefit claims, lagging payroll and financial issues to ensure appropriate legal administration and closure
- Key contact to manage issues after the closure of the business.
Director of Human Resources
Blue Water Automotive Systems, Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Provide strategic management and direction for a 1,300-employee manufacturing corporation including nine manufacturing locations, a corporate and sales office
- Lead mergers, acquisitions and integration for all locations including policies, procedures, benefits and payroll systems
- Ensure environmental, health & safety programs were in place to meet compliance requirements and proactively focus on injury elimination
- Manage HRIS and payroll for all locations
- Develop and manage compensation programs, benefits programs, recruiting process and organizational development programs to achieve financial and business goals
- Lead negotiations and labor relations for the union locations to meet employee and business objectives
- Lead employee activities and wellness programs across all locations.
Corporate Human Resources Manager
Blue Water Automotive Systems, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Provide management and support for a 1,300-employee manufacturing corporation including nine manufacturing locations, a corporate and sales office
- Manage recruiting, compensation and benefits programs to achieve financial and business goals
- Develop and manage employee activities and wellness programs for the corporation
- Provide management oversight and direction for environmental, health & safety programs and workers’ compensation.
Human Resources/Office Manager
S.O.N.S. Outreach
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Human resources and office support for a local non-profit organization which focuses on reaching at-risk youth and their families
- Areas of responsibility include recruiting and staffing, general office support, organizing community events, grant writing and administration, program development, maintaining and filing program reports with the appropriate agencies
- Provide administrative and strategic support to the Director.
Human Resources Manager
Key Plastics
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Daily human resources management for a 230-employee non-union manufacturing facility and remote human resources support for a 90-employee non-union manufacturing facility
- Provide strategic direction, planning and goals for the Human Resources Department and management team to ensure performance objectives are met
- Manage staffing to ensure production and budgeting goals were met
- Areas of responsibility include employee relations, benefits & payroll administration and management, compensation management, training and organizational development, health & safety, workers’ compensation, recruiting and retention, policy development and administration, employee wellness programs, health & safety, workers’ compensation, departmental budgeting, legal compliance and employee activities.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resources Management
Gordon University
Skills
- Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- ADP Payroll & HRIS
- Kronos
- Ceridian Payroll & HRIS
- Paychex
- Paycor
- People Soft
- Ultipro
- Workday
- Sharepoint
- Smart Sheet
- Smart Draw
- Pure Safety
- AS400
- HR Operations
- Employee & Labor Relations
- Process & System Improvement
- Team Building & Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Legal Compliance
- Recruiting & Onboarding
- Organizational Development
- Payroll
- Compensation Management
- Policy & Procedure Development
- Training Development
- Problem Resolution
- Project Management
- Performance Systems
- Employment & Labor Law
Training
- Legal Compliance
- Labor Relations
- Conflict Resolution
- Leadership
- Performance Systems Management
- Leave Administration
- Thomas Testing
- Predictive Index
- Myers-Briggs
- Organizational Development
- Dupont STOP
- A3 Problem Solving
- ISO 1400/14001
- Incident & Crisis Management
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
Heartland Steel Products
05.2023 - Current
Human Resources Partner
Trinity Health PACE
07.2022 - 05.2023
Sr. Human Resources Manager
Intertape Polymer Group
01.2020 - 01.2021
Human Resources Manager
Intertape Polymer Group
01.2011 - 01.2020
Consultant
Binswanger
01.2008 - 01.2011
Director of Human Resources
Blue Water Automotive Systems, Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2008
Corporate Human Resources Manager
Blue Water Automotive Systems, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2006
Human Resources/Office Manager
S.O.N.S. Outreach
01.2003 - 01.2004
Human Resources Manager
Key Plastics
01.2000 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resources Management
Gordon University