Michael Arndt
Ankeny,Iowa
Summary
Achievement-oriented professional with extensive experience in human resource administration, strategic planning, and organizational development. Proven track record of managing complex projects while leading high-performing teams to support and organization’s success. Demonstrates exceptional ability to drive positive change by creating a productive work culture and retaining top talent. Identifies opportunities for advancing business objectives and implements best practices for driving process improvement. Value-centric leader who thrives in fast-paced environments delivering both forward thinking and professionalism.
Driven and insightful professional with knack for fostering positive workplace cultures. Proficient in employee relations and talent management, with strong skills in conflict resolution and strategic planning. Committed to enhancing organizational performance and employee engagement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Human Resources Manager
Michael Foods
03.2024 - Current
- Lead a team of HR professionals to be recognized as “Best in Class” for 2024
- Developed an ESL program with partnership with DMACC to develop bilingual leaders
- Analyzed employee feedback to develop team initiatives and performance review system which improved employee morale
- Reduced employee turnover by 35% saving the company over $150K in recruiting/onboarding costs
- Led the collaboration with the plant manager and senior leadership to plan strategy for team structure and development which reduced turnover and improved employee engagement
- Developed and implemented strategic programs to improve employee relations and job satisfaction
Health and Safety Operations Manager
UPS
01.2021 - 03.2024
- Company Overview: UPS Corporate
- Developed a process to track employee and driver hours worldwide to calculate safety frequencies which helped standardize safety frequency reporting in the organization
- Implemented new technology in UPS vehicles with forward facing cameras which lead to 30% less auto crashes
- Implemented wearable technology (exosuits) with Harvard University in our SCS locations to assist employees with lifting and lowering which reduced injuries in the supply chain solutions location by 20%
- Successfully lead a multi-state deployment team of health and safety professionals on several special projects
- UPS Corporate
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
Human Resources Manager
UPS
03.2011 - 01.2021
- Developed strategic plans in recruitment and retention in tier 1 markets to properly staff UPS hub facilities
- Redesigned the training and retention strategy for our onboarding process that led to significant improvement to employee engagement and retention
- Lead an HR team of 18 HR professionals in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, and Minnesota to achieve # 1 rankings in 2013, 2014, 2016, and 2019 corporately in the HR balanced scorecard
- Heavily involved in contract negotiations, labor disputes, and employee dispute resolution with multiple unions
- Skilled in ADA, FLMA, work comp, disability, workforce development, and conflict resolution
- SPHR certification
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency, reducing paperwork and manual tasks through automation.
Health and Safety Supervisor
UPS
03.2009 - 03.2011
- Conducted compliance audits of UPS operations across the company to ensure the compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies
- Worked with health and safety committees in various operations to create and implement action plans to improve health and wellness of all employees
- Trained hazardous material responders to effectively respond to hazardous materials and the proper disposal of hazardous waste according to EPA standards
- Taught hazmat responder, OSHA 100/300 classes, confined spaces, and lockout/tagout classes
- Reduced employee injuries and auto crashes in the district by over 26% year to year in 2011 and 2012 by leading and managing an effective safety program that enabled employees to implement changes in the workplace
- Improved workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing targeted action plans.
- Directed post-accident investigations and prepared reports to identify possible accident causes and hazards.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Upper Iowa University
Fayette06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration/ Human Resources Management
Graceland University
Lamoni, IA03.2002
Associates of Business - Business Administration Sales/ Marketing
AIB College of Business
Des Moines, IA05.2000
Skills
- Talent Management
- Strategic Planning
- Change Management
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
- Succession planning
- Conflict resolution
- HR policies implementation
- Operations management
- Performance evaluation expertise
Websites
Timeline
Senior Human Resources Manager
Michael Foods
03.2024 - Current
Health and Safety Operations Manager
UPS
01.2021 - 03.2024
Human Resources Manager
UPS
03.2011 - 01.2021
Health and Safety Supervisor
UPS
03.2009 - 03.2011
MBA - Business Administration
Upper Iowa University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration/ Human Resources Management
Graceland University
Associates of Business - Business Administration Sales/ Marketing
AIB College of Business
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