Lorri McMichael

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. Investigated and liaised with department managers to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances and other sensitive issues. Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring and onboarding new employees. Collaborated with leadership to assess and improve policies across board. Developed and delivered special events for company employees. Resolved understaffing issues, disputes, employee terminations and disciplinary procedures. Conducted exit interviews with employees leaving company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement.

Responsible for recruiting, hiring and on boarding of all new employees, Leave of Absence tracking, FMLA administration, Workers Comp reporting and management, unemployment claims, employee relations and issues, policy creation, exit/termination/30 day stay interviews, administration of employee benefits as well as tracking enrollments and changes, attendance tracking, ADP training, maintenance and payroll administration, employee disciplinary issues, Performance Improvement Plans and reviews, company compliance with all local, state and federal laws and lead the Employee Engagement Committee and serve on the Diversity Committee.

Responsible for accurate and timely ADP payroll, on boarding and orientation,OSHA safety and compliance, FMLA, Worker's Compensation injury tracking and reporting, handbook administration and management, attendance points and tracking, unemployment claims, benefits administration, employee training, recruitment and hiring Developed and implemented progressive discipline procedure as well as points tracking system. Responsible for over 100 employees at three different locations throughout the state.

Processed payroll for over 120 employees through ADP, benefits administration, FMLA, Short Term Disability, recruitment and hiring, attendance and point system tracking, on-boarding, terminations, conflict resolution, and event planning, Processed unemployment and Worker's Compensation claims.

Responsible for all phases of accounts payable and receivable, payroll, corporate taxes, human resources, insurance and benefits administration, customer service and office management.

Handled all phases of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, taxes and insurance. Prepared quotes, ordered materials, performed various administrative tasks as needed. Business closed in 2009.