Melissa Wymer
Sandusky,OH
Summary
Proactive Human Resources Business Partner specializing in performance management, talent planning, and benefits administration. Demonstrated success in providing employee relations support and ensuring operational efficiency. Extensive expertise in developing codes of business conduct and ethics policies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resource Business Partner
Materion Corporation
Elmore, USA
02.2025 - Current
- Acted as strategic partner in HR matters for site leadership, aligning goals with HR initiatives.
- Directed HR operations for her 640 employees over three locations, focusing on payroll, benefits, and compliance.
- Supported HR functions at Lorain site serving 40 employees, strengthening local support systems.
- Championed Employee Resource Groups and Communication Focus Groups to cultivate positive culture.
- Resolved employee relations issues with a 95% success rate.
- Contributed to performance coaching model implementation for enhanced employee outcomes.
- Performed safety and compliance audits to ensure operational integrity.
- Collaborated with Talent Acquisition for effective strategic hiring practices.
Manager, Surveys
Management Resource Association (MRA)
Columbus, USA
05.2023 - 02.2025
- Directed a team of four Data Analysts, driving efficiency up by 30%.
- Delivered a 25% improvement in actionable insights through strategic analysis.
- Raised survey participation levels by 40% with targeted initiatives.
- Enhanced data quality by 20% through meticulous review processes.
- Championed compensation transparency efforts within the organization.
- Led regular team meetings to synchronize project goals and methodologies.
- Designed training programs that advanced employee skills and productivity.
- Introduced new software systems for more efficient workflow management.
Human Resources Compliance & Analytics Consultant
Employers Resource Association (now MRA)
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Boosted data accuracy and recommendations by 35%.
- Secured 98% compliance rate through effective audits and reviews.
- Delivered impactful labor law training, improving comprehension by 40%.
- Crafted comprehensive HR policies for alignment with goals and legal standards.
- Evaluated employee feedback to pinpoint trends for cultural improvements.
- Performed compliance audits ensuring regulatory adherence.
- Developed instructional materials on compliance for staff education.
- Updated internal policies according to regulatory changes.
Human Resource Business Partner
Equitas Health
Columbus, USA
04.2016 - 05.2021
- Managed HR operations for 500 employees across 17 sites, enhancing efficiency.
- Served as Interim HR Director for three months during leadership transition.
- Reduced healthcare costs by 20% while increasing employee satisfaction by 15%.
- Supported accreditation efforts with a 95% success rate, ensuring compliance standards.
- Collaborated with leadership to develop and implement effective HR strategies.
- Facilitated recruitment processes to enhance candidate experience and engagement.
- Conducted performance reviews, aligning employee objectives with corporate goals.
- Implemented diversity and inclusion initiatives to cultivate a supportive workplace culture.
Human Resource Manager
Embracing Autism
Columbus, USA
06.2015 - 04.2016
- Achieved 98% compliance through diligent overtime monitoring.
- Increased retention by 10% through improved orientation and manager meetings.
- Developed and implemented HR policies aligned with organizational objectives.
- Managed recruitment processes, covering job postings and candidate evaluations.
- Facilitated employee training programs focused on skill enhancement and compliance.
- Supported employee relations by addressing concerns and resolving conflicts promptly.
- Coordinated benefits enrollment while managing inquiries regarding employee compensation.
- Organized orientation sessions for new hires, providing comprehensive onboarding information.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Keller Graduate School of Management
Columbus10-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH12-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Marietta College
Marietta, OHSkills
- Human resources partnership
- Relations management
- Analytical HR insights
- Compliance oversight
- Recruitment and talent acquisition
- HRIS proficiency (Workday, Paylocity)
- Benefits administration
- Performance optimization
- Diversity and inclusion efforts
- Change leadership
- Workforce analysis and planning
- Payroll management
Certification
• SHRM-CP, 12/28
• Notary Public, State of Ohio, 10/30
• Notary Public, State of Ohio, 10/30
Leadership Volunteering
- Human Resources Committee, Diocese of Northern Ohio, 2024, Present
- Try Tank, Grace Episcopal Church, 2024, Present
- Human Resources Committee, Women Helping Women, 2023-2024
Timeline
Human Resource Business Partner
Materion Corporation
02.2025 - Current
Manager, Surveys
Management Resource Association (MRA)
05.2023 - 02.2025
Human Resources Compliance & Analytics Consultant
Employers Resource Association (now MRA)
05.2021 - 05.2023
Human Resource Business Partner
Equitas Health
04.2016 - 05.2021
Human Resource Manager
Embracing Autism
06.2015 - 04.2016
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Marietta College