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Eric Lehr

Fraser,MI

Summary

HR professional motivated to improve organization and employee performance by creating an environment of mutual respect, trust, consensus-building and accountability.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resource Manager

Linamar Corporation (formerly Mobex Global)
08.2021 - Current
  • Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
  • Daily, Weekly, and Monthly reporting/tracking of HR KPIs
  • Traveled to out of state company facilities while servicing as "Interim" Corporate HR representative.
  • Temporarily served as Corporate Payroll Administrator for several weeks.
  • Supported "HR" transition of Mobex Global to Linamar during aquisition .
  • Grew employee population by 25% utilizing recruitment, engagement, and retention strategies.
  • Lead recruiting and onboarding process of skilled-trades , professional level, and non-skilled workers.
  • Maintained positive internal and external relationships and various organization levels. Partnered with external corporate management and HR vendors (Hylant Group, ADP, etc.,) to ensure continuity of health plan management, 401k processes, external audits, as well as benefit plan design/support.
  • Worked towards successful completion of targeted goals including employee absenteeism, turnover, recruiting, and employee suggestion program. Collaborated with other HR Managers/Plants with various HR needs including but not limited to employee engagement, recruitment events, workplace investigations, open enrollment needs, and employee counseling.
  • Regularly analyzed workforce trends to proactively address potential skill gaps or staffing needs.
  • Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency, reducing paperwork and manual tasks through automation.
  • Managed COVID-19 safety protocols in partnership with Environmental Health and Safety

Human Resource Manager

Concord Tool and Manufacturing
03.2020 - 10.2021
  • Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
  • Designed, developed, and implemented all COVID-19 safety practices including state mandated Workforce Readiness plan. Continued to act as COVID-19 safety liaison.
  • Executive production and featured speaker in visual media campaign focusing on Team Member recruiting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCqBqZFaHAk
  • Standardization of new hire self-onboarding process through ADP WorkforceNow resulting in acceleration of employee onboarding, decrease in training time, and increase of production. Strategic oversight of leave management (FMLA, ST/LT disability, and worker's compensation).
  • Successful implementation of enhanced benefits platform resulting in a 40% increase in participation. Planned and organized regular recruitment activities within given budgets. Managed multiple staffing vendors within full cycle recruiting process for both hourly and salary employees
  • Presented various reports regarding recruitment, training, and retention strategies to OEM customer when requested. Lead reimplementation of safety committee focusing on safety awareness and accident prevention.
  • Implementation of Attendance Points Policy resulting in lower overtime hours scheduled and Team Member reward system for Perfect Attendance.

Human Resource Manager

Advance Engineering Company
10.2017 - 12.2019
  • Oversight of strategic HR function for 175 employees between two manufacturing plants in Michigan supporting both hourly salary level employees in a non-unionized environment.
  • Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
  • Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
  • Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
  • Supervision of employees including Receptionist and Office Administrator.
  • Accurate payroll processing and PTO/Attendance tracking for hourly and salary employees through use of ADP WorkforceNow and Plex . Developed “Pre-Apprentice Preparation Program” for potential Die Setter, Tool Repair, and Maintenance apprentices; provided onsite courses for potential apprentices as a “tryout” co- sponsored by Henry Ford College. · Transitioned benefit enrollment from “paper and pencil” to web based resulting in a more cost/time effective and efficient process. Assumed role of ‘interim’ Safety Manager when previous person resigned; leader of Safety Committee
  • Successful completion of IATF and ISO audits resulting in no major non-conformities. Implementation of new Employee Handbook.

Human Resource Manager

Novem Car Interior Design
09.2015 - 04.2017



  • Oversight of HR function for 95 employees between Michigan and Georgia
  • Facilitated recruitment and on-boarding of Project Engineers, Advanced Quality Planners, Program Managers, Designers, Logistics workers (hourly and salary employees)
  • Reduced employee turnover in 2016 by 38% through use of Employee Satisfaction survey, team building and cultural activities, and referral program.
  • Third-party bi-weekly payroll processing, Worker's Compensation, and Benefits Administration through ADP TotalSource.
  • Continuous improvement, cost savings, and cost maximization of HR programs including 401k, Training, and Employee Referral Program
  • IATF 16949 audit preparation

Human Resource Manager

Utility Resource Group
12.2014 - 09.2015
  • Successfully grew organization from 350 employees to over 600 employees using multiple recruitment methods including development of relationship through government sponsored training programs, which recouped approximately $64,000.00 in training wages. 
  • Continuous improvement of HR processes and programs including on-boarding, employee referral system, 
  • Accurate and effective oversight of all claims for Unemployment Compensation Claims in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana.
  • Design, development, and implementation of new Policies including Department of Transportation compliant Drug Free Workplace and auto insurance policies.
  • Frequent and continuous travel to all remote operations (Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois) to conduct HR audits, facilitate employee meetings or plan appreciation events, and spend time working with both operations management and hourly level employees to learn and appreciate all aspects of business operations.

Human Resource Manager

Milner Hotels Management Company
03.2011 - 12.2014

  • Successful implementation and weekly processing of ADP Workforce Now/Time and Labor Management payroll software for employees in Michigan, California, Massachusetts, and North Carolina
  • Discovery of approximately $40,000.00 in overpayments to ADP through internal investigation and audit of Accounts Payable and recovered all overpayments in a timely manner.
  • Strategic staffing of hourly and salary employees through use of online job boards, employee referral system, and social media.
  • Design and implementation performance management system linked to employee performance standards and expectations.
  • Design, development, and implementation of Paid Time Off Policy

Education

BBA - Human Resource Management

Baker College
Auburn Hills, MI
2014

Associate of Science - Human Resource Management

Baker College
Auburn Hills, MI
2010

Skills

  • Benefits Administration
  • HR Systems: ADP Workforce Now, ADP TotalSource, Paycor, Paycom
  • Other systems: PLEX, various access badge/security systems
  • Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Performance management systems
  • Unemployment laws
  • Audit preparation and reporting
  • HR department startup
  • Employment law knowledge
  • Change management
  • Payroll administrator
  • Recruitment/staffing
  • HRIS
  • In-depth knowledge of HR Compliance
  • Budgeting
  • New hire on-boarding
  • Training solutions development
  • HR policies and procedures
  • Employee Relations
  • Payroll Administration

Timeline

Human Resource Manager

Linamar Corporation (formerly Mobex Global)
08.2021 - Current

Human Resource Manager

Concord Tool and Manufacturing
03.2020 - 10.2021

Human Resource Manager

Advance Engineering Company
10.2017 - 12.2019

Human Resource Manager

Novem Car Interior Design
09.2015 - 04.2017

Human Resource Manager

Utility Resource Group
12.2014 - 09.2015

Human Resource Manager

Milner Hotels Management Company
03.2011 - 12.2014

BBA - Human Resource Management

Baker College

Associate of Science - Human Resource Management

Baker College

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