Dana M. Beaurem
WARREN,MI
Summary
Human Resources (HR) professional with extensive experience in full cycle HR management as a tactical business partner and advisor to senior executive teams. Strategic planner in the development of innovative HR initiatives that streamline processes and capitalize on opportunities for organizational growth. Broad background in human resources management within unionized and non-unionized environments, consisting of both exempt and non-exempt employees. Knowledgeable of federal and state labor laws, with an in-depth understanding of legal requirements and best practices for training, recruiting, and retaining top talent. Strong interpersonal skills, adept at cultivating relationships with internal stakeholders at all levels by balancing employee needs with the goals of the organization. ARES OF EXPERTISE Strategic Management & Recruiting Staffing & Recruiting Regulatory Compliance Policies & Procedures Complaint/Grievance Resolution Confidential File Maintenance Talent/Performance Management Benefit Administration Employee Relations Labor Relations New Hire Orientations Open Enrollment Workers Compensation Claims Union Negotiations Payroll (ADP/Kronos)
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Tsubaki Holdings, LLC
Wixom, Michigan
09.2021 - Current
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs and constructive feedback.
- Implemented performance review and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for company.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback and procure available information for new training processes.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
- Coordinated with senior leadership and handled managerial needs by implementing fresh solutions into business strategies.
- Led and strategically directed team of human resources professionals.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
- Collaborated with senior management and performed benefits analysis, corrective action planning and big-picture data capturing.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Conducted company-wide town hall meetings to convey updates.
- Created organizational filing systems for records and correspondence
- Conducted annual salary surveys and developed, analyzed and updated company salary budget.
- Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
- Maintained work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for positions.
- Developed succession plans and promotion paths for staff.
- Collaborated with senior leadership team to discuss new ways to recruit top talent.
- Answered employee inquiries regarding health benefits and 401k options.
- Administered benefits programs, analyzed compensation and other competitive data and prepared budgets.
Human Resources Manager
ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks
Detroit, MI
04.2017 - 09.2021
- Oversee employee relation compliance and lead investigation and resolution of harassment, discrimination, and intimidation complaints
- Ensure adherence to collective bargaining agreements, and guide supervisory staff, accounts payable processes, and supply procurement
- Collaborate with HR partners to develop, implement, and maintain HR related policies and procedures
- Ensure successful on-boarding/integration for new hires and track Key Performance Indicators as pertain to training, compliance, company core values, compensation, and turnover trends
- Maintain observance of Equal Employment Opportunity and Worker’s Compensation laws, as well as American’s with Disabilities, Family Medical Leave, and Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
- Communicate Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements
- Perform full lifecycle recruiting activities, including use of job boards, referrals, and social media to develop a diverse pool of candidates for exempt and non-exempt positions
- Track applicant status in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and create offer letters to viable candidates
- Support professional development and staff retention by implementing programs that recognize performance excellence and promote strong training culture
- Ensure that all company programs and tools are applied fairly and consistently across the organization
- Prepare performance evaluations and related salary increase documents
- Research and resolve wage/salary disputes and coordinate mandated payroll deductions with corporate office
- Manage personnel files and ensure confidential information is retained in accordance with requirements
- Oversee benefits administration including health, dental, life, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability, and 401(k) plans
- Present/explain benefit options to new hires during orientations and assist employees with making benefit election decisions
- Counsel employees on policy and procedure violations and participate in coordination of disciplinary and termination proceedings
- Assist in dispute resolution, working with employees and managers to address employee grievances and complaints.
Human Resources Manager
Martinrea, International
Detroit, MI
10.2009 - 03.2017
- Responsible for two Martinrea plants located in the Detroit area
- 350 employees (hourly & salary) in Detroit, Mi, unionized facility and 80 employees (hourly and salary) in Warren, Mi, non-unionized facility Responsible for full launch of new brownfield facility of 80 employees Manage all aspects of Human Resources with nine (9) direct reports Labor relations – Co-lead UAW negotiator of contract negotiations in 2011 and lead negotiator of 2015 UAW contract negotiations
- Labor Relation – Lead negotiator of plant closing agreement in 2017 Employee Relations Lead chair of all Union/Company meetings (weekly) with UAW Local Union President Assisted with developing new hire orientation standards and on-boarding process Close working relationship with Plant Manager
- Attend daily production meetings
- Close working relationship with Corporate Executive (Finance, IT, Operations, and HR)
- Monthly meetings regarding plant-wide budget, weekly conference calls with Corporate HR regarding plant operation (submitted weekly Operation reports)
- Submit monthly HR measurable and Operational dashboard reports
- Responsible for corporate mandated training Conduct disciplinary action counsels Responsible to maintain Law Compliance for WC, STD, LTD, FMLA, HIPPA, EEOC, Visa, unemployment Handle all Organizational Development and appraisal processes Responsible for training and development (law compliance, polices/procedures, new hire orientation, open enrollment benefits) HRIS (Reporting and tracking through ADP-PayForce, E-Time, PCPW) Advise management and senior staff on hiring, discharges, discipline, compensation, benefits, and all HR related issues Manage Health, Safety, & Environmental Department with one (1) direct report Develop Health and Safety policies and train personnel Implemented corporate initiatives at the Division level Recruiting/Hiring including job advertisement, job description creation, and new hire orientation Coordinate year-end financial reporting Support Human Resource functions at other divisions when necessary Coordinate all training from State of Michigan grants HR responsibilities for TS16949, CQI900, ISO14001 Responsible for weekly and semi-monthly Payroll (ADP) processing
Assistant Human Resources Manager
Martinrea, International
Detroit, MI
12.2007 - 10.2009
- Assisted with management duties in absence of HR Manager Co-lead UAW negotiator of contract negotiations in 2011 HRIS (reporting and tracking through ADP-PayForce, E-Time, PCPW) Process lump-sum payments for separated employees, child support/spousal orders, commercial garnishment orders, bankruptcy orders, and payroll documents
- Resolved legal cases involving leave audits and lump-sum payments, as well as Notices of Intent to offset salaries, debt collections
- Prepared payroll/personnel job aids, processed payroll for hourly and salary employees, prepared HR reports, and developed HR policies
- Responsible for keeping employees aware of all employment and organizational laws and practices Administered benefits and compensation programs and other Human Resources programs Maintained and enhanced knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensured policies, procedures, and reporting were in compliance Recruited, interviewed, tested, and selected new hires Directed, orientated and coordinated activities of employment screening committees and reviewed committee results to ensure policy and procedure conformance Assisted management in terminations, promotions, performance reviews and safety issues Planned and conducted new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals Kept records of benefit plan participation such as insurance and pension plan, personnel transactions such as new hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations and employee statistics for government reporting Advised management on appropriate resolution of employee relations issues Collected and compiled information from employees and supervisors regarding complaints and grievances Administered policies relating to all phases of human resources activity by performing the following duties: Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
- Advised, counseled and trained employees on Human Resource policies and procedures.
- Administered salary management program to ensure compliance and equity within organization.
- Reviewed job descriptions and postings for accuracy and conformance to policy.
- Administered benefits programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, pension plans, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence and employee assistance.
- Worked closely with customers to organize programs for employee benefits and educational programs.
- Investigated accidents and prepared reports for insurance carrier.
- Held orientation for new personnel.
- Oversaw medical, dental, vision, 401k vacation benefits provided to employees.
Payroll Coordinator/Engineering Support Staff
Lear Corporation
Detroit, MI
03.2004 - 09.2007
- Compiled payroll data, such as hours worked, taxes, insurance, and union dues to be withheld and other company deductions through PeopleSoft and Ceridian software
- Posted wages, and reconciles errors, to maintain payroll records, using Excel Spreadsheet
- Prepared and issued paychecks
- Reviewed wages computed and corrected errors to ensure accuracy of payroll
- Recorded changes affecting net wages, such as exemptions, insurance coverage, and loan payments for each employee to update master payroll records
- Recorded data concerning transfer of employees between departments
- Prorated expenses to be debited or credited to each department for accounting records
- Prepared periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions
- Kept and tracked records of leave of absence pay, non-taxable wages, and vacation pay
- Maintained duties and responsibilities of engineering representative in addition to payroll responsibilities
- Responsible for monthly presentations on departmental cost savings and departmental MOS information
- Designed standard operating procedures for maintaining electronic Master Blueprint files
- Developed procedures for engineering changes to insure changes were documented and communicated interdepartmentally.
- Reviewed time records for 500 employees to verify accuracy of information
- Trained and led team of payroll specialists
- Reviewed time records for employees to verify accuracy of information
- Trained and led team of payroll specialists
- Coordinated bi-weekly payroll for up to personnel
Engineering Support
Lear Corporation
Detroit, MI
03.2000 - 12.2006
- Maintained and controlled Master Blueprints of programs being designed and manufactured
- Processed debit memos for suppliers and tracked and reported scrap percentages for production
- Designed standard operating procedures for maintaining electronic Master Blueprint files
- Assisted Project Engineers with various duties
- Responsible for weekly & monthly presentations on departmental cost saving and departmental Hyperion charges
- Responsible for assisting lead auditor in Internal Audits for TS-16949 accreditation
- Ensured proper follow-through on all directives, bulletins, schedules and other projects from the designated supervisor or corporate sources
- Wrote and audited work instructions and procedures for departmental processes
- Maintained a good flow of communication with other departments
- Practiced and promoted teamwork at all times
- Set a good personal example of attitude and performance
- Demonstrated friendliness and proper phone etiquette with every customer
- Maintained a professional appearance consistent with the Employee Handbook.
Education
Master of Science - Information Systems Management
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNBachelor of Science - undefined
Wayne State University
Skills
- Employee Relations Oversight
- Compensation and Benefits Administration
- Program Modification
- Hiring Trends and Analysis
- Advising Department Managers
- Dispute Mediation
- Health and Safety Programs
- Regulatory Compliance
- Administering Disciplinary Procedures
- Hiring and Firing
- Bargaining Agreements
- Policy Improvement Recommendations
- Forecasting Employment Needs
- Budget Administration
- Union Negotiations
- Operations Management
- Employee Referral Programs
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Tsubaki Holdings, LLC
09.2021 - Current
Human Resources Manager
ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks
04.2017 - 09.2021
Human Resources Manager
Martinrea, International
10.2009 - 03.2017
Assistant Human Resources Manager
Martinrea, International
12.2007 - 10.2009
Payroll Coordinator/Engineering Support Staff
Lear Corporation
03.2004 - 09.2007
Engineering Support
Lear Corporation
03.2000 - 12.2006
Master of Science - Information Systems Management
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Wayne State University