Christine Balthaser

Serve as strategic HR partner for a 130-employee manufacturing workforce during leadership transition and operational restructuring.

• Filled critical leadership and engineering roles within 90 days, stabilizing production continuity
• Implemented managerial accountability systems that increased leadership satisfaction scores to 92% based on internal survey metrics
• Led sensitive employee relations investigations to reduce legal and compliance risk
• Standardized HR procedures across departments, reducing attendance infractions by 25%
• Administer FMLA, ADA, and leave programs with audit-ready documentation
• Serve as escalation point for complex workforce issues requiring discretion and judgment
• Analyze turnover data to inform retention and workforce planning strategies
• Partner with directors to align recruitment strategy for senior-level manufacturing and engineering roles critical to operational continuity

Served as primary HR leader and sole recruiter for a 150-employee manufacturing workforce.

• Supported recruitment efforts by coordinating interview schedules and managing candidate communications.
• Reduced annual turnover from 80% to 10% by redesigning hiring architecture and onboarding systems
• Built a structured onboarding program that reduced ramp-up time by 25% and achieved 95% new-hire approval ratings
• Developed onboarding tracking infrastructure that cut follow-up actions by 50%
• Maintained 100% accuracy in compliance documentation and audit readiness
• Used workforce analytics to guide management decisions and staffing strategy
• Standardized disciplinary frameworks to strengthen leadership accountability
• Resolved employee relations matters with minimal operational disruption

• Collaborated with hiring managers to define role requirements and candidate profiles.
• Conducted full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates.
• Utilized Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to manage candidate pipelines efficiently.
• Implemented targeted recruitment strategies to attract diverse talent pools.

• Streamlined onboarding processes to enhance new hire integration and overall employee experience.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify onboarding needs and optimize training schedules.
• Analyzed feedback from new hires to refine onboarding practices and address potential challenges.
• Put together employee files and collected required digital or physical information to meet requirements.
• Helped new hires complete and submit required paperwork, set up benefits accounts, and initiate direct deposits.