Erica Armacost
Stilwell,KS
Summary
Dynamic Human Resources Manager with a proven track record at Peterson Manufacturing, excelling in employee relations and compliance. Expert in talent acquisition and conflict resolution, I successfully reduced turnover through strategic retention initiatives. Adept at fostering a positive work environment while ensuring adherence to labor laws and enhancing employee morale.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Peterson Manufacturing
05.2004 - Current
- 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.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
- Managed complex benefits administration, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Provided expert guidance on labor laws and regulations, mitigating legal risks for the organization.
- Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
- Reduced time-to-hire metrics by optimizing recruiting processes, utilizing technology, and streamlining candidate screening methods.
- Enhanced employee retention by implementing effective talent management strategies and fostering a positive work environment.
- Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
- Reduced employee turnover by analyzing exit interview data and implementing targeted retention strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive HR audits to ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations, mitigating risk of legal issues.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
- Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 113-employee company.
Education
Associate of Science - Esthetics/Business
Heritage College
Kansas City, MO01-2012
Skills
- HR policies and procedures
- Employee relations
- Microsoft office proficiency
- Training and mentoring
- Records management
- Corrective action planning
- Recruitment and hiring
- Payroll administration
- Talent acquisition
- Compliance
- Onboarding and orientation
- Legal compliance
- Staff management
- Training development
- Policy enforcement
- Leadership development
- Succession planning
- Diversity and inclusion
- Exit interviews
- Dispute mediation
- System development
- Employment law
- Grievance handling and redressal
- Employee morale management
- Unemployment claims management
- Labor law compliance
- Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership training and development
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Peterson Manufacturing
05.2004 - Current
Associate of Science - Esthetics/Business
Heritage College
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