Brian Rinness
Wyandotte
Summary
Results-driven Human Resources Professional with over 15 years of experience in talent acquisition, employee relations, performance Management, HR policy development, payroll and training. Experienced in designing and delivering employee training programs, onboarding initiatives, and compliance-based learning to support workforce development and organizational growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Administration Business Partner
DataInnovation
05.2024 - 05.2026
- Administered the bi-weekly payroll for 625 employees across multiple states.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
- Administered Leave of Absence and FMLA in accordance to federal and state standards.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state payroll regulations and tax laws.
- Reconciled payroll discrepancies through effective problem-solving and communication skills.
- Collaborated with HR to align payroll practices with employee benefit programs and policies.
- Handled complex payroll situations such as back-pay calculations, garnishments, and overtime payments with accuracy and professionalism.
HR Executive
Ground Control LLC
05.2022 - 04.2024
- Managed performance and compliance while building a strong organizational culture.
- Incorporated employee feedback to improve processes and strategize long-term business plans.
- Streamlined HR processes by implementing new software tools and automating manual tasks.
- Partnered with owners to align workforce goals with employee culture.
- Supported onboarding and employee integration through structured orientation processes
- Provided coaching and development support to employees and supervisors
- Analyzed employee data to identify trends and support strategic HR initiatives.
- Streamlined recruitment processes by implementing efficient applicant tracking system strategies.
- Facilitated training sessions to enhance employee engagement and performance metrics.
- Developed comprehensive onboarding programs to improve new hire integration and retention rates.
- Conducted compensation analyses to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity among employees.
- Ensured compliance with employment laws and regulations through proactive policy development and regular audits.
Human Resources Lead
AQL, Inc.
06.2016 - 04.2022
- Strategic HR Executive driving organizational growth, workforce strategy and cultural transformation.
- Expertise in talent management, succession planning, planning, labor relations and HR Technology implementation.
- Partnered with vendors, owners, senior leadership and employees to align business goals with people strategies.
- Contributed to employee development initiatives and training programs aligned with business needs.
- Developed and implemented HR strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Led talent acquisition initiatives, enhancing recruitment processes and candidate experience.
- Oversaw compliance with labor laws and regulations, mitigating organizational risk.
- Mentored HR staff, fostering skills development and enhancing team performance.
- Oversaw payroll functions accurately while ensuring adherence to applicable labor laws and regulations.
- Streamlined recruitment processes for increased efficiency and better candidate selection.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
Human Resources Partner
WCP, LLC
01.2011 - 04.2016
- Strategic HR Executive driving organizational growth, workforce strategy and cultural transformation.
- Expertise in talent management, succession planning, planning, labor relations and HR Technology implementation.
- Recruited employees to align with business needs.
- Assisted in onboarding and employee integration initiatives.
- Developed and implemented employee engagement initiatives to enhance workplace culture and retention.
- Collaborated on talent acquisition strategies, streamlining recruitment processes to attract top candidates.
- Established HR metrics to evaluate program effectiveness, driving continuous improvement in human resource functions.
Education
Bachelors - Human Resources
Baker College
01-2013
Skills
- Employee Relations
- Labor Negotiation
- Talent Development
- OSHA Compliance
- FMLA Compliance
- Talent Acquisition
- Payroll Administration
- Benefits Administration
- Employee Engagement
- Administrative management
- Strategic planning
- Operations management
Reason of Gap
- I resigned from PSE in order to take care of my father, who was recovering from a serious injury.
- FMLA was denied for this purpose.
Timeline
Payroll Administration Business Partner
DataInnovation
05.2024 - 05.2026
HR Executive
Ground Control LLC
05.2022 - 04.2024
Human Resources Lead
AQL, Inc.
06.2016 - 04.2022
Human Resources Partner
WCP, LLC
01.2011 - 04.2016
Bachelors - Human Resources
Baker College