Michelle Worthen
West Valley City,UT
Summary
Reliable Human Resources Generalist with 15 years of experience overseeing daily activities within HR department. Effectively supported recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration and other human resources functions. Strong knowledge of employment laws and outstanding conflict resolution skills. Versatile Human Resources Specialist offers recruitment, policy development and office management expertise paired with outstanding multitasking and communication abilities. Goal-oriented professional years of comprehensive experience retaining employee relations. Commended for superior performance and consistently going above and beyond to exceed goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Lumenis BE, Inc
San Jose, California
12.2022 - Current
- Reviewed job descriptions regularly to ensure accuracy of duties assigned to each position.
- Investigated employee relations matters through interviews with involved parties to ensure a fair resolution.
- Organized team building activities to foster collaboration among staff members.
- Provided guidance on labor law compliance issues such as FMLA, ADA, Title VII.
- Created job postings, tracked applicants and maintained applicant database.
- Resolved conflicts between different departments or personnel using sound judgment to maintain a harmonious work environment.
- Assisted in the development of performance management systems including goal setting, performance reviews, corrective action plans and disciplinary procedures.
- Identified, screened and interviewed potential employees.
- Organized orientation sessions for new hires and provided them with onboarding information.
- Evaluated current HR processes and recommended changes when necessary to improve efficiency.
- Held exit interviews and documented information discussed with employees.
- Advised leadership and personnel on driving HR policies, union negotiations, and business strategy implementation.
- Identified operational weaknesses to improve or innovate people, programs and processes.
Global Human Resources Generalist
FLSmidth
Midvale, UT
06.2021 - Current
- Directed initial onboarding process for new employees.
- Collaborated with department managers to develop morale-boosting strategies to increase satisfaction and reduce turnover.
- Analyzed job descriptions and determined recruitment plan, timeline and advertising efforts to fill positions.
- Worked cross-functionally to optimize efficiency and execute on HR business processes.
- Safeguarded human resource information, maintaining employee confidence and protecting operations.
- Partnered with senior HR team to communicate company standards and policies.
- Developed incentives to drive employee retention and improve work culture.
- Established and maintained trusted relationships around organization to optimize business and employee experience.
- Assisted with recruitment initiatives by interviewing and talent sourcing.
- Identified opportunities to improve HR programs and proposed solutions to increase efficiencies.
- Collaborated with HRBP to develop and execute human resources strategies, enabling business objectives.
- Onboarded technology to make remote work scalable for company.
- Worked with HR department to devise and update policies as needed for corporate accountability and workplace health.
- Assisted candidates with application processes by answering questions about application, performing background checks, providing I-9 forms and handling drug screening paperwork.
Human Resources Generalist
SKF
2464 S. 6755 W, Suite B, Utah
01.2009 - 05.2021
- Conducted employee hiring and exit interviews.
- Liaised with HR management to devise and update policies based on changing industry and social trends.
- Evaluated staff performance at multiple facilities and made recommendations for training improvement.
- Improved employee engagement and moral by developing wellness program for all employees and enforcing positivity guidelines.
- Facilitated delivery of HR services by establishing and maintaining positive relationships with teams and leadership across organization.
- Processed all salary changes stemming from merit increases, promotions, bonuses and pay adjustments.
- Led staff meetings to develop strategies that would positively influence workplace relationships.
- Implemented controls to promote diversity in hiring process.
- Researched employee relations issues and conducted meetings with employees and supervisors.
- Transmitted enrollment, termination and alteration information to vendors within established timeframes to keep all changes up-to-date.
- Conducted benefits administration for 250 benefit-eligible employees.
- Conducted background checks, reference checks and employment verification.
- Maintained records of personnel documents, including payroll forms, leave notifications, employee files, benefits information and workers' compensation files.
- Developed more than 1 employee handbooks, including design and layout.
- Created and modified job descriptions within all departments.
- Coordinated training schedules and filed crucial administrative paperwork.
Human Resources Assistant
SKF
2464 S. 6755 W., Suite B, Utah
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Scheduled appointments, meetings and conferences with employees to discuss and mitigate personnel issues.
- Conducted employment verification and background investigation to facilitate hiring process.
- Created, organized and maintained employee personnel files to keep sensitive data secure.
- Reviewed and processed payroll-related actions to drive data accuracy and comply with company policy and federal and state regulations.
- Developed and maintained training materials and benefits packets for new hires.
- Assisted with employee termination process to drive consistency and reduce discrimination claims.
- Supported 300 employees at all levels, including executive leadership.
- Guided new hires through orientation and on-boarding and explained documentation requirements to facilitate HR process.
- Developed job postings, recruited candidates and scheduled interviews to fill vacant positions.
- Examined employee files to answer inquiries for assistance with personnel actions.
- Filed documents, delivered mail and performed bookkeeping to facilitate office operations of HR department.
- Coordinated training schedules and filed crucial administrative paperwork.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business With A Concentration of HR Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05.2014
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Personnel recruitment
- HR information systems
- Employee relations
- HR services
- Staffing and recruiting professional
- Personnel engagement
- Policies implementation
- HR policy/procedure development
- Payroll completion
- Complex problem-solving
- Benefits administration
- Performance management
- Vendor relations
- Recruiting
Certification
- Professional in Human Resources, PHR
- Certified Society for Human Resources, SHRM-CP
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Lumenis BE, Inc
12.2022 - Current
Global Human Resources Generalist
FLSmidth
06.2021 - Current
Human Resources Generalist
SKF
01.2009 - 05.2021
Human Resources Assistant
SKF
01.2006 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Business With A Concentration of HR Management
University of Phoenix