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Nicholas Funk

Fennville

Summary

A Human Resources Manager with experience in all aspects of Human Resources from recruiting to Payroll. I have a background in training and development in both military and professional settings. I am also experienced in manufacturing operations, including inventory and production. I am goal oriented and take pride in every aspect of my profession. I look forward to expanding my knowledge in Human Resources and being an integral part of your company.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Manager

Viking Spas, Inc.
04.2022 - 06.2025
  • Started the Human Resources department in a manufacturing setting with 150 employees over 2 shifts
  • Managed the research, implementation, and roll out of a new payroll system
  • Worked with Benefits TPA and C-Suite to overhaul employee benefits to provide more options and less expensive plans
  • Scheduled production of spas ensuring efficiency on the production line
  • Acted as Facilities Manager, including working with our insurance carriers to perform building walkthroughs and compliance

Senior Human Resources Generalist

ABC Technologies, Undercar
02.2021 - 02.2022
  • Provided Human Resource support to over 600 employees, across 3 shifts in an automotive manufacturing setting
  • Interacted with employees through interpreters to solve problems and assist with various tasks
  • Led creation of New Hire Orientation/Training
  • Spearheaded attendance programs, bringing absenteeism from 12% to 4% in two months
  • Assisted with implementation of 3rd Party FMLA/Attendance program
  • Responsible for tracking employees on FMLA and Leave of Absence
  • Owner of Personnel COVID Quarantine Tracker and COVID Vaccination Tracker
  • Ensured absent employee’s Timecards were coded accurately in ADP Workforce Now on a daily basis

Human Resources Generalist

Specified Air Solutions
06.2016 - 07.2020
  • Provide Human Resource support to 4 Manufacturing locations across the United States
  • Interact directly with manufacturing employees in a Union environment on a daily basis
  • Participated in Union Contract negotiations
  • Assisted with planning and implementation of moving manufacturing operations from Minnesota Location to the Grand Rapids location
  • More than doubled the number of Manufacturing employees in Grand Rapids location, to include implementing a 2nd shift, over the course of 3 months to accommodate production move

CNC Machine Shop Manager

Recco Filters, Inc.
10.2015 - 06.2016
  • Directly Supervise 6 people in an Aerospace CNC Machine Shop
  • Schedule jobs to run on 10 different CNC and Manual Machines
  • Conduct hourly checks to ensure personnel are meeting hourly production rates
  • Ensure parts created meet all quality specifications, with a tolerance of +/- 0.005”
  • Creating Inventory Management System for machine tooling
  • Creating palatalized tooling system for CNC machines

Human Resources Generalist

Recco Filters, Inc.
05.2013 - 10.2015
  • Built the Human Resources Department from the ground up
  • Provide Human Resources services in the Aerospace industry
  • Ensure compliance with ACA and FMLA as company expands to over 50 employees
  • Creating employee recruitment / retention program to combat competitive job market
  • Created new training program which meets AS 9100 standards
  • Created a new Employee Handbook
  • Manage employee Health, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Process payroll on a weekly basis
  • Liaison with 3rd party IT company
  • Provide analytical information to show manufacturing efficiency, quality rate, and common HR financial information

Human Resources Generalist

Rapid-Line, Inc.
05.2012 - 02.2013
  • Provided Human Resource services in a manufacturing setting for 130+ hourly and salary employees over 3 different shifts
  • Performed hour verification for 120+ hourly employees on a weekly basis, making corrections in the time keeping system as needed
  • Entered Friend of the Court payments, Wage Garnishments and Tax Levies in accordance to County, State and Federal rulings
  • Processed payroll for all employees on a bi-weekly basis using Dominion Systems payroll Service

Staff Sergeant, Operation Iraqi Freedom

United States Army
11.2007 - 11.2008
  • Led Civil Affairs team as Team Sergeant
  • Documented daily activities as required by Commanders
  • Worked with a variety of Squad Leaders and Commanders to plan missions
  • Planned and executed training for soldiers

Specialist

United States Army
02.2003 - 10.2003

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
04.2009

Skills

  • HR policies and procedures
  • Employee relations
  • Microsoft office proficiency
  • Training and mentoring

Timeline

Human Resources Manager

Viking Spas, Inc.
04.2022 - 06.2025

Senior Human Resources Generalist

ABC Technologies, Undercar
02.2021 - 02.2022

Human Resources Generalist

Specified Air Solutions
06.2016 - 07.2020

CNC Machine Shop Manager

Recco Filters, Inc.
10.2015 - 06.2016

Human Resources Generalist

Recco Filters, Inc.
05.2013 - 10.2015

Human Resources Generalist

Rapid-Line, Inc.
05.2012 - 02.2013

Staff Sergeant, Operation Iraqi Freedom

United States Army
11.2007 - 11.2008

Specialist

United States Army
02.2003 - 10.2003

Bachelor of Science - Education

Grand Valley State University

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