Cindi Kirchenbauer
Nunica
Summary
- Human Resources Manager with strong generalist background.
- Establishing Human Resources infrastructures from the ground floor.
- Successful track record of recruiting top quality, positive minded talent.
- Extensive experience managing workers' compensation and unemployment insurance determination claims.
- Solid experience facilitating payroll processing for employees at all levels.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels; strong conflict resolution, coaching and training capabilities.
- Achieved a reputation for consistently going beyond what is required.
- Enthusiastic and organized with exceptional follow-through abilities.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resource Manager
Action Industrial Supply
10.2018 - Current
- As a one-person team member, responsible for all HR functions for a fast-paced Industrial and Retail Company
- Recruiting for all hourly and salary positions, onboarding and offboarding
- Submitting bi-weekly payroll- ADP
- In charge of all HR and safety responsibilities.
Human Resource Manager
Metal Arc, Inc.
02.2015 - 09.2018
- As a one-person team member, responsible for all HR functions for a fast-paced office furniture manufacturing company
- Recruiting for all hourly and salary positions, working with several staffing firms
- Submitting weekly payroll for five different companies
- Coaching, training and streamlining processes
- In charge of all HR and safety responsibilities.
Human Resource Manager
Fairlife, LLC
03.2013 - 01.2015
- As initial management team member, responsible for establishing HR department for start-up manufacturer of high-quality milk products
- Created and implemented employee handbook, policies, and job descriptions
- Established recruiting processes including onboarding, new hire orientation, and training of all levels; organized two job fairs, hiring over 125 initial employees, wellness program
- Employee relations manager for all hourly and salaried, as well as managerial employees
- Coordinate two Michigan economic development grants
- HR business partner in developing and deploying strategic business initiatives.
Human Resource Generalist
Packaging Personified, Inc.
04.2010 - 02.2013
- As the first skilled HR individual for this flexible packaging company, responsible for building and maintaining a professional HR department
- Created and implemented human resources infrastructure including organizational policies and procedures
- Established employment procedures and recruiting processes
- Provided coaching and conflict mediation, building stronger employee relations and engagement, resulting in performance improvement
- Safety- in charge of all reporting, accidents, MSDS.
Human Resources Assistant
TGW-Ermanco
01.2008 - 01.2009
- This was a contract assignment for an automated logistics company that I accepted while obtaining my MBA; Performed a variety of different HR projects and tasks
- Updated and maintained HRIS system
- Conducted safety training to meet MIOSHA requirements
- Conducted health fair event and open enrollment for insurance and benefits.
Human Resource Director
Abraham & Sons
06.2006 - 09.2008
- In this HR role for a large distributor, I was responsible for developing and maintaining a professional HR department and for ensuring DOT requirements were met
- Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures
- Recruited on all levels, including out of state positions
- Conducted drug free workplace training to cut insurance premium costs
- Administered all health benefits, along with implementing a wellness program to decrease insurance claims
- Maintained driver DOT records and coordinated all safety training.
Human Resource Manager
Burnside Industries, LLC
09.2004 - 05.2006
- As HR Manager for this manufacturer of automation devices, I was challenged with taking the HR department to the next level
- Developed and monitored a formal attendance policy, creating a more effective method to track employee absenteeism and tardiness issues
- Developed robust orientation process to ensure stronger understanding of policies and procedures, resulting in increased compliance
- Sole responsibility for 140 + employees in all HR functional operations areas
- Provided leadership in developing of strategic planning and goals to drive continuous improvement.
Corporate Claims Analyst, Human Resource Internship
Herman Miller
08.1992 - 08.2004
- After 10 years in the transportation arena for this office furniture manufacturer, I moved into my first HR-related position
- Identified and resolved transportation claims
- Negotiated transportation contracts with carriers, lowering shipping costs
- Trained and developed materials for customers on claim database to record damage
- Expanded customer base and maintained long-term customer relationships
- Assist with many HR projects.
Education
MBA - General Business
Baker College
BSBA - Human Resource Management
Baker College
Skills
HR policies and procedures
Employee Relations
Training and mentoring
Compensation and benefits
Recruitment and hiring
Human Resources Operations
Talent Acquisition
Compliance
Payroll Administration
Onboarding and Orientation
Employee Handbook Development
Policy Enforcement
Timeline
Human Resource Manager
Action Industrial Supply
10.2018 - Current
Human Resource Manager
Metal Arc, Inc.
02.2015 - 09.2018
Human Resource Manager
Fairlife, LLC
03.2013 - 01.2015
Human Resource Generalist
Packaging Personified, Inc.
04.2010 - 02.2013
Human Resources Assistant
TGW-Ermanco
01.2008 - 01.2009
Human Resource Director
Abraham & Sons
06.2006 - 09.2008
Human Resource Manager
Burnside Industries, LLC
09.2004 - 05.2006
Corporate Claims Analyst, Human Resource Internship
Herman Miller
08.1992 - 08.2004
MBA - General Business
Baker College
BSBA - Human Resource Management
Baker College
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