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Education
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Beth Fish

Baraga,MI

Summary

Dynamic Human Resources Director with a proven track record at Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College, excelling in benefits administration and compliance management. Expert in fostering a positive workplace culture and enhancing employee performance metrics, driving strategic HR initiatives that align with organizational goals. Skilled in conflict resolution and policy development.

Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Director

Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College
01.2025 - Current
  • Develop and oversee the recruitment to attract top talent to join the organization.
  • Coordinate onboarding programs, ensuring new hires receive the necessary support.
  • Oversee compensation strategies to ensure competitive pay structure and efficient payroll management.
  • Manage and administration of employee benefits, Including PTO, health benefits, 403B program.
  • Foster a positive workplace culture by managing employee relations, conflict resolution and performance management.
  • Provide strategic direction and leadership to the the HR department, setting goals and priorities that align with the company's mission and values.
  • Draft and revise HR policies for the organizational objectives
  • Record keeping and data integrity

Sr. HR Generalist

Chartwells Higher Education
07.2023 - 01.2025
  • Managed hiring process for all positions.
  • Assist with HR policy development

conducted investigations into workplace complaints, resolving conflicts fairly and efficiently while maintaining confidentiality.

  • Coordinate internship programs for students while contributing

skilled labor to the organization

  • Actively participated in recruitment process by screening resumes, conducting interviews and evaluating candidates.
  • Worked closely with university HR to ensure accuracy and policy implementation with union staff.
  • Attending monthly union meetings regarding vacancies and hiring.
  • Collaborated with legal counsel on employment law issues, reducing potential liabilities for the organization.
  • Monitored employee attendance, performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policy.
  • Hired and onboarded 250 international students each semester.
  • Experience with I-20, I-95, Visa requirements for international students.

Human Resources Business Partner

SAINT GOBAIN, Saint Gobain
06.2022 - 05.2023
  • Collaborated with corporate regional recruiters for hiring needs.
  • Assisted applicants with the online application system.
  • Onboarding and offboarding of all employees
  • Experience with Union contract negotiations.
  • Worked closely with the Union for policies and employee issues.
  • Update and created policies i.e. attendance policy incentives
  • Administered and assisted with all employee benefits.
  • Managed complex employee relations issues to promote a healthy workplace culture
  • HR Monthly reports
  • Process expense reports
  • Organized employee events
  • Payroll processing with Kronos
  • Developed and delivered training programs to enhance employee performance and engagement.

Personal Director

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
05.2018 - 04.2022
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
  • Responsible for approximately 356 employees in 7 business entities - Police, Medical, NRD, Childcare, Government Office, Judicial.
  • Prepared job descriptions, letters, status reports, terminations.
  • Maintained confidential employee information.
  • Worked closed with department managers on hiring needs.
  • Administered training for employees.
  • Interpreted and explain personnel policies and procedures.
  • Specialized in employee law and compensation

Education

No Degree - Human Resources

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan, MI

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI
05-2002

Skills

  • Benefits administration
  • Compliance management
  • Employee performance metrics
  • Information tracking systems

Accomplishments

  • Created a successful job fairs to recruit, and hire multiple job vacancies.
  • Investigated numerous time theft incidents at a multiple worksite location.
  • Successfully hired 500 employees within 3 college semesters.
  • Created a hiring manual for new hires detailing the process, policies and requirements for employment.

Timeline

Human Resources Director

Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College
01.2025 - Current

Sr. HR Generalist

Chartwells Higher Education
07.2023 - 01.2025

Human Resources Business Partner

SAINT GOBAIN, Saint Gobain
06.2022 - 05.2023

Personal Director

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
05.2018 - 04.2022

No Degree - Human Resources

Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Northern Michigan University
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