Accomplished Human Resources Director with a proven track record at Aircraft Gear Corp/Rockford Acromatic Products, enhancing workforce efficiency and compliance through expert benefits administration and robust employee relations. Spearheaded successful talent acquisition strategies and payroll management, achieving significant improvements in employee satisfaction and regulatory adherence. Skilled in HR analytics and internal communications, consistently delivering impactful results.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Human Resources
Aircraft Gear Corp/Rockford Acromatic Products
04.2014 - Current
Managed the onboarding process, providing new hires with necessary tools for success from day one.
Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution, and employee accountability.
Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
Mitigated risk exposure through diligent workplace safety practices and proactive policy enforcement.
Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct.
Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
AP Specialist/Director of Shipping & Billing
Custom Gear & Machining, Inc.
07.2010 - 04.2014
Maintained well-organized filing systems for all accounts payable documents, facilitating easy access when needed for reference or audit purposes.
Assisted with month-end closing procedures, contributing to a streamlined and timely financial reporting process.
Communicated with vendors to resolve past-due balances or billing disputes professionally and efficiently, maintaining a strong working relationship throughout the process.
Conducted regular reviews of vendor contracts to identify potential cost-saving opportunities and negotiate favorable payment terms.
Reduced late payment penalties by closely monitoring due dates and prioritizing urgent payments.
Provided exceptional customer service to both internal departments and external vendors, fostering positive working relationships.
Trained new employees on accounts payable procedures and software usage leading to increased departmental efficiency.
Matched invoices to checks, obtained signatures for checks and distributed checks accordingly.
Reconciled vendor statements to maintain an up-to-date record of outstanding balances, ensuring prompt resolution of discrepancies.
Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Illinois State University
Normal, IL
12.1999
Skills
Benefits Administration
Compliance Management
HR analytics
Human resources administration
Records Management
Talent Acquisition
Performance Evaluation
Employee Relations
Additional Information
Member of EBANI
Member of Rockford area SHRM - served 3 years as a board member
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
Aircraft Gear Corp/Rockford Acromatic Products
04.2014 - Current
AP Specialist/Director of Shipping & Billing
Custom Gear & Machining, Inc.
07.2010 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Illinois State University
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