Caitie Bowers
HR Leader
Cedarburg,WI
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of HR
PS Seasoning & Pro Smoker
Iron Ridge, WI
04.2024 - Current
- Develop and implement strategic HR direction for the organization
- Lead the HR Team
- Oversee employee safety initiatives and committee
HR Director
Maglio Companies
Glendale, WI
05.2018 - 04.2024
HR Manager
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Key member of the Leadership team tying company vision and strategy to our people plan - Developed and wrote HR programs and policies, including implementation of medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life programs
- Sustained minimal benefit cost increases to an average of 3% or less through plan design changes - Implemented a new HRIS system including end user training and development of process materials, launched employee, manager, and onboarding self-service portals, and automated 100% of manual processes through EDI feeds driving 25% efficiency gain - Designed and led internal training including Time Management and Communication, Would I Work for Me (Supervisory Training), and Managing in a Legal Environment - Implemented an annual performance review process - Streamlined the hiring process by implementing an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and revamping the onboarding process to decrease time to hire by 20% - Decreased workers compensation costs and increased employee safety through employee and manager training, increased walkthroughs with our risk management consultant, and quarterly meetings with our workers compensation provider to review claims and outcomes
Senior Human Resource Generalist
Magnetek Inc
Menomonee Falls, WI
03.2009 - 01.2017
Human Resource Generalist
02.2007 - 03.2009
- Hired over 100 employees for engineering, information technology, marketing, business development, sales, and technician openings, including international hires - Lead the implementation of a new in-house payroll system and HRIS upgrade including development of process manual, audit materials, and employee and manager self-service - Complete bi-annual compensation analysis for all organizational positions and led the performance based merit review process on an annual basis - Implemented and administered Affirmative Action Plan, including development of reports in HRIS system - Designed and facilitated Managing in A Legal Environment Training, Accountability Training, and Customer Skills for Technical Professionals - Project lead for implementation of Learning Management System (LMS) - Designed communication plan and led the plan for reduction in force and temporary layoffs - Implemented LEAN (5S) Program at Magnetek’s Canadian facility, guest 5S auditor at US Headquarters -HR Business Partner for Canadian and United Kingdom facilities
Organizational Development Specialist
RAM Distribution LLC
Milwaukee, WI
01.2005 - 02.2007
- Responsible for all Human Resource functions of AtomicPark.com, Voting Technologies International, and Newton Health - Payroll, benefits administration, and compensation planning for 40+ employees - Benefit plan design – redesigned plan to achieve $10,000 in savings for 2006 plan year, implemented a self-funded plan for 2007 plan year - Implemented a new payroll system - Hired over 17 employees for various levels of the organization, including programmers, JAVA Developers and SEO openings - Designed and implemented a company wide Innovation Process - Designed and implemented conflict resolution and mediation process - Managed employee retention and company events - including a Holiday Party, Paintball outing, Ski trip, and Office Olympics
Human Resource Generalist
Cornwell Staffing Services
Milwaukee, WI
01.2004 - 01.2005
Account Manager
Staff Management
Skokie, IL
01.2003 - 01.2004
Education
Masters of Business Administration - undefined
June 2005
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Marketing, Human Resources
May 2002
Skills
HRIS Systems - ADP, Paylocity, ISolved, Kronos WorkForce Central, Kronos HR/Payroll, QuickBooks
5S
White Belt
Benefits Administration
Compliance Management
HR analytics
Human resources administration
Talent Acquisition
Performance Evaluation
Employee Relations
Organizational Development
Payroll Management
Retention Strategies
Background Checks
Workforce Planning
Recruitment strategy
Internal Communications
Onboarding
Strategy Development
Training programs
Compensation strategy
Performance Management
Labor Relations
Budget Forecasting
Regulatory Compliance
HR software proficiency
HR policy development
Workers' compensation oversight
Legal Compliance
Payroll Administration
Affiliations
Society for Human Resource Professionals, PHR Certification, SHRM Certification
Interests
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
, Ozaukee Ice Center Board Member, Youth Hockey Committee Chairperson, Ice Hockey Coach
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursTimeline
Director of HR - PS Seasoning & Pro Smoker
04.2024 - Current
HR Director - Maglio Companies
05.2018 - 04.2024
HR Manager -
01.2017 - 04.2018
Senior Human Resource Generalist - Magnetek Inc
03.2009 - 01.2017
Human Resource Generalist -
02.2007 - 03.2009
Organizational Development Specialist - RAM Distribution LLC
01.2005 - 02.2007
Human Resource Generalist - Cornwell Staffing Services
01.2004 - 01.2005
Account Manager - Staff Management
01.2003 - 01.2004
DePaul University - Masters of Business Administration,
Saint Mary’s University - Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, Marketing, Human Resources
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