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CONNIE ROEDER

Appleton

Summary

Dynamic HR professional with extensive experience in Manufacturing settings, excelling in employee relations and talent acquisition. Proven track record in enhancing employee engagement and implementing effective onboarding strategies. Adept at coaching leaders and driving compliance with HR policies, fostering a positive workplace culture that promotes retention and organizational success.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HR MANAGER

SUSTANA
De Pere
01.2025 - Current
  • Act as the primary HR contact for the Sustana Fiber Mill, providing direct support to managers and employees on all HR matters.
  • Support the Director of HR-US with the implementation of HR programs, compliance efforts, organizational initiatives, benefits and compensation administration across all US sites.
  • Manage and resolve employee relations issues, conduct investigations, document findings, and provide recommendations in alignment with company policies and employment laws.
  • Oversee hiring, recruiting, and onboarding efforts for U.S. locations.

SENIOR PROCESS LEADER, HR

ATI FORGED PRODUCTS
Appleton
08.2020 - 12.2024
  • Primary HR resource for 175 total hourly and salary employees for two manufacturing sites.
  • Champion strong culture through positive pre-employment and onboarding experiences and engagement initiatives.
  • Partner with recruiters for talent acquisition.
  • Lead all investigations and partner with leaders on appropriate courses of action, up to and including termination of employment.
  • Policy development, revisions, and compliance.
  • Consult leaders on organizational best practices.

HR BUSINESS PARTNER

NATURE'S WAY
01.2019 - 08.2020
  • Primary HR resource for operations, distribution, and supply chain leaders and employees in a multi-location organization.
  • Consult leaders on best practices, talent assessment, training and development, workforce planning, compensation, and team goals.
  • Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition Department on talent pipeline development initiatives, recruiting, onboarding, and employee experience.
  • Employee coaching, mediation, and development plans.
  • Promotion of organization and industry through community involvement and partnerships.

HR GENERALIST

NATURE'S WAY
12.2013 - 01.2019
  • Facilitate the entire recruitment process for operations.
  • Employee and Leader Resource for HR Policy, Procedures, and Requests.
  • Plan, coordinate, and promote the corporate wellness program.

HR LEADER

LINDQUIST MACHINE CORPORATION
10.2009 - 03.2013
  • HR Department of one responsible for recruitment, payroll, benefits administration, HR objectives, and employee recognition.

Education

MBA - HR CONCENTRATION

LAKELAND UNIVERSITY

ASSOCIATE DEGREE - HUMAN RESOURCES

FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE

BACHELOR'S DEGREE - RETAIL ADMINISTRATION

UW-STEVENS POINT

Skills

  • employee relations
  • talent acquisition
  • coaching and mentoring
  • onboarding and orientation
  • compensation and benefits
  • HR policies and procedures
  • change management
  • effective communication
  • team collaboration
  • Employee engagement
  • Retention strategies

Certification

  • PHR, 12/31/27
  • SHRM-CP, 12/31/27

Timeline

HR MANAGER

SUSTANA
01.2025 - Current

SENIOR PROCESS LEADER, HR

ATI FORGED PRODUCTS
08.2020 - 12.2024

HR BUSINESS PARTNER

NATURE'S WAY
01.2019 - 08.2020

HR GENERALIST

NATURE'S WAY
12.2013 - 01.2019

HR LEADER

LINDQUIST MACHINE CORPORATION
10.2009 - 03.2013

MBA - HR CONCENTRATION

LAKELAND UNIVERSITY

ASSOCIATE DEGREE - HUMAN RESOURCES

FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE

BACHELOR'S DEGREE - RETAIL ADMINISTRATION

UW-STEVENS POINT