MARY GILL, MPA, SHRM-CP
South Bend,IN
Summary
Innovative Human Resources Leader with talent for improving operations and spearheading growth through proactive leadership. Experienced with HRIS and data-driven approaches to people management, benefits, payroll and organizational development. Record of success in improving employee retention.
Remote work capabilities including wired and wireless high-speed internet connection, computer, external monitors, multifunction printer and private home office.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Human Resources Manager
ELMS - Electric Last Mile Solutions
Mishawaka, Indiana
04.2022 - Current
- Electric vehicle manufacturer with 150 employees in the United States, Canada and China.
- Partner with company leadership on vehicle production project plan.
- Coordinated with senior leadership and handled managerial needs by implementing fresh solutions into business strategies.
- Fully implement ADP Workforce Now.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws.
Head of Human Resources
Look Trailers
Middlebury, Indiana
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Fastest-growing cargo trailer manufacturer in the United States with 600 employees in 5 states – Arizona, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Utah and Texas.
- Project management over implementation of ADP Workforce Now and Paycom.
- Reduced employee turnover by 30% in the first year of employee tenure by developing and implementing an onboarding program.
- Direct supervision of 3 HR Specialists.
- Indirect supervision of 6 site HR/Office Managers.
- Process weekly payroll for all hourly, salaried and piece rate staff.
- Manage annual system changes for Benefits Open Enrollment.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Human Resources Solutions, LLC
South Bend, Indiana
01.2017 - 03.2021
- Business owner providing HR services to employers who require additional expertise in HR.
- Developed and implemented recruitment and onboarding strategy and best practices.
- Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
- Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
- Analyzed and modified compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and comply with legal requirements.
- Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC.
- Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity and within company to reach business goals.
- Reviewed applicant qualifications and assisted management and recruiting with hiring needs and determining compensation and total package.
- Engaged employees and conducted exit interviews to gain complete sense of satisfaction and areas in need of improvement.
Human Resources Manager
Patrick Industries
Elkhart, Indiana
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Publicly-traded national manufacturer of components for the Recreational Vehicle industry.
- Leader for all aspects of HR for 500 employees in two divisions.
- Effective change management including recruiting top talent and performance management contributing to a 20% increase in revenue.
- Reduced turnover by 10% by implementing retention strategies.
- Reduced staffing agency spending by $75,000.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
- Initiated and maintained workers compensation cases for tracking, reporting and legal mechanics.
- Evaluated training program success and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management.
- Conducted town hall meetings to communicate updates.
Senior Human Resources Generalist
HARMAN / Samsung
Elkhart, Indiana
04.2012 - 07.2015
- Best-in-class global manufacturer of audio products including brands such as JBL, Harman/Kardon and Infinity.
- Led training and development for 400 employees.
- Managed employee global relocation and immigration.
- Partnered with colleagues throughout North America, Europe and Asia.
- Contributed to annual performance appraisals by working with supervisors to achieve consistency and compliance with established procedures.
- Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
- Maintained work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for positions.
Corporate Human Resources Manager
Crowe
South Bend, Indiana
05.2008 - 04.2012
- Ninth largest global accounting and consulting firm that serves 130 countries.
- Collaborating with business unit leaders on improving employee engagement.
- Complete and report on employee relations investigations.
- Managed the nationwide Flexible Work Arrangement program.
- Monthly and annual metrics to business unit leaders.
- Leadership role in the implementation of SAP SuccessFactors.
- Managed employee global relocation and immigration.
- Partnered with colleagues throughout North America, Europe and Asia.
- Supported market expansion initiatives while implementing process improvements to execute demand analysis and drive bottom-line growth.
- Followed programs closely to assess effectiveness and make proactive changes to meet changing demands.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
- Facilitated communication and coordination between employees and management by reporting results of stay and exit interview data.
Education
Master of Public Administration - Human Resources Management
Wayne State University
Detroit, MIBachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
University of Windsor
Windsor, OntarioSkills
- Employee Relations
- HRIS
- Employee Engagement Strategies
- Legal Compliance
- Onboarding, Training and Development
- Statistical Data Analysis
- Compensation and Benefits Administration
- Performance Management
- Project Management
- ADP Workforce Now
- Microsoft Excel – Advanced User
- Paycom
- Slack, Zoom, Google Suite
- Remote work
Certification
- SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional
Affiliations
SHRM - Society for Human Resource Management - Professional Member
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Croatian
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is doing it.
Chinese proverb
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
ELMS - Electric Last Mile Solutions
04.2022 - Current
Head of Human Resources
Look Trailers
03.2021 - 04.2022
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Human Resources Solutions, LLC
01.2017 - 03.2021
Human Resources Manager
Patrick Industries
01.2015 - 01.2018
Senior Human Resources Generalist
HARMAN / Samsung
04.2012 - 07.2015
Corporate Human Resources Manager
Crowe
05.2008 - 04.2012
Master of Public Administration - Human Resources Management
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
University of Windsor
- SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional
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