Heather Verret Woichik MBA, PHR
Summary
More than two decades of experience in local government that led me into the HR industry. Originally fueled by a passion for health, I earned an MS in Exercise Physiology with a focus on Corporate Wellness. My expertise has since expanded to excellence in leadership development and positive communication, backed by an MBA and PHR Certification. I currently am in a pivotal role to support plants across multiple states. My responsibilities span leadership development, recruiting, and employee relations.
In my past career I also managed large budgets, wrote grants, maintained contracts for programs/services, wrote RFP/RFB's for services and equipment, and other various administrative tasks as they related to community/government operations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Generalist
Atlas Roofing Corporation
04.2022 - Current
- Oversee HR Responsibilities for Murray, UT and Denver, CO manufacturing plants.
- Work closely with plant managers, production supervisors, sales, and corporate players to build a high quality and sustainable workforce according the the changes in workflow.
- Maintain a positive presence in the plants by participating in board walks,5S projects, safety team, and employee relations.
- Manage employee relations for two plants including but not limited to timecard verification, FMLA, Short-Term and Long Term Disability claims, the employee lifecycle, culture and morale events, DOT compliance, and more.
- Technical familiarity with employee lifecycle and reporting/queries using ADP-RM, ADP-SASS, ADP-WFN, ADPTalent, Kronos, various DOT compliance tools, and more.
- Manage Indeed postings and campaigns for all hourly requisitions within the Molded Products division of 15 plants; including postings, auditing campaigns, and working with HR at each plant to be certain that vacancies are being appropriately represented online to attract a qualified candidate all while being aware of the spending for each posting.
- Strategize, plan, and develop the workforce through headcount, skillsets, training/development, and succession planning.
- Manage relations with staffing agencies, local community colleges, and Manufacturing Association in efforts to develop and maintain the skillsets needed.
- Local wage analysis across for various markets to maintain competitive pay within those metro areas where plants are located.
- Compliance trainings in regards to policies to help mitigate risks for unhealthy work environments that may lead to legal issues.
- Developed and implemented a leadership program for production associates on the line that included 6 modules covering topics such as Communication, Leadership, Accountability, Respect, Integrity, and Operational Excellence. Currently, assisting in modifications to implement a similar program at all 15 plants in 2024.
- Continually search out and develop opportunities for employee growth in all dynamics including safety, leadership, and skills including but not limited to educational programs through SLCC, Utah Manufacturers Association, American Red Cross, and more.
- Participate in community events/meetings as they relate to HR and Manufacturing including Utah Manufacturers Association HR Roundtable and other Manufacturing events, Salt Lake SHRM chapter, and Salt Lake Technical College (automation department).
- Participate on safety committee, conduct safety onboarding/training, keep record of all safety trainings, train employees and managers on how to respond to and document an injury in the workplace, and ensure that all incidents are reported and recorded appropriately according to both policy and OSHA guidelines.
Training Coordinator
National Ability Center
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Part-time/seasonal work aimed at training and up-skilling ski instructors for a program where participants have a variety of needs per their ability to participate in various alpine snow sports.
- Identify training needs in accordance with that of the organization, staff, and clients.
- Establish, schedule, market and manage training calendars.
- Maintain records for training and skills testing.
- Gather feedback from clinic/training participants and share with clinicians to continually improve training agenda, course materials, and delivery of trainings.
Program Coordinator/Manager
Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation
04.2000 - 03.2022
- Recruit, hire, onboard using ADP-RM.
- Workforce Planning including writing job descriptions, salary scales, external training and certification costs, and budget projections. Created skilled based scale when moving fitness instructors from 1099 to W2.
- Manage Employee Performance for seasonal employees through counseling including evaluations, disciplinary actions, and terminations when warranted by organizational policies and law.
- Ensure all staff follow state and federal labor laws and organization policies including hour restrictions in accordance with ACA and FLSA.
- Plan, conduct, direct meetings for staff, co-worker teams, and contract/vendors.
- Hired/mentored/trained several part-time employees into full-time positions.
- Addressed formal/informal complaints via investigations and resolved in accordance with organizational policies.
- Created, implemented, and chaired Wellness Fair for employees and local community at the Government Center.
- Created and implemented staff training module to include conflict resolution and de-escalation training.
- Manage contracts in regards to transportation and ski resorts for after-school ski lessons serving more than 2,000 participants. Oversaw program with up to 500 students servicing SLC area schools.
- Wrote and secured a grant for $75,000 through NWSEF to provide ski lessons and equipment rentals to youth in low income areas.
- Wrote RFP's/RFB's for a variety of services and equipment purchases. Participated in pre-bid meetings, rating submissions, and awarding bids/contracts with Contracts and Procurement.
- Collaborated with other program coordinators/managers to achieve consistency in objectives, marketing, and services.
- Submitted budget proposals and managed budgets up to $500k in revenue and operations.
Corporate Wellness Intern
British Petroleum Amoco
05.1999 - 08.1999
- Developed, wrote, and implemented a wellness education program on company's intranet.
- Presented seminars based on intranet education program.
- Conducted physical tests for Emergency Response Team assignments.
Education
MBA - Human Resources
Louisiana State University - Shreveport
Shreveport, LA2019
Supervisory Certificate - Management
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT2012
Master of Science - Exercise Physiology
Utah State University
Logan, UT1999
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA1997
Skills
- Training Development
- Employee Relations
- Organizational Development
- Recruiting
- Presentation Preparation
- Project Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Onboarding & Orientation
- Employee Retention
- Workforce Planning & Development
Certification
PHR - Since 2019 (8000050442PHR)
Affiliations
- Salt Lake SHRM - Co-Director of Programs
- Utah SHRM WECon 2024 Volunteer (Vendor/Sponsor Relations)
- PSIA Certified - Ski Instructor, Deer Valley Resort (Part-Time/Weekends)
Timeline
HR Generalist
Atlas Roofing Corporation
04.2022 - Current
Training Coordinator
National Ability Center
11.2021 - 03.2022
Program Coordinator/Manager
Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation
04.2000 - 03.2022
Corporate Wellness Intern
British Petroleum Amoco
05.1999 - 08.1999
MBA - Human Resources
Louisiana State University - Shreveport
Supervisory Certificate - Management
University of Utah
Master of Science - Exercise Physiology
Utah State University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Louisiana State University
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