Samantha Bull
Grand Rapids
Summary
Strategic Human Resources Leader with a consistent record of elevating HR as a key driver of organizational success. Experienced in leading corporate-level initiatives across employee relations, workforce planning, total rewards, organizational design, risk management, and HR technology. Expert in aligning people strategy with business goals to fuel performance, retention, and cultural transformation. Recognized for building and empowering high-performing teams, leading during periods of change, and fostering inclusive, people-first environments that support long-term growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Metal Flow Corporation
05.2022 - Current
- Serve as the senior HR leader, driving enterprise-wide human capital strategy in alignment with corporate objectives and operational growth.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing HR team supporting multi-departmental functions and external stakeholder partnerships.
- Shape and enforce HR policy architecture to align with evolving federal, state, and local labor regulations.
- Spearhead organizational transformation through strategic change management in partnership with executive leadership.
- Utilize advanced HR metrics and analytics to influence strategic decisions and measure ROI across talent, training, and engagement initiatives.
- Architect and manage end-to-end staffing strategies, including talent acquisition, succession planning, and offer negotiation frameworks.
- Design and implement technical training and registered apprenticeship programs to strengthen workforce readiness and future leadership pipelines.
- Secure external funding and grants to drive workforce development initiatives and support business innovation.
- Build and implement performance management infrastructure to drive accountability, leadership development, and continuous improvement.
- Lead organization-wide job analysis and market benchmarking to develop and operationalize an equitable pay scale.
- Oversee compliance and risk management in alignment with OSHA, ISO, and broader safety and quality standards.
- Collaborate with benefit brokers to optimize total rewards offerings while managing cost containment strategies.
- Direct employee engagement strategy through data-driven action planning to foster culture, retention, and inclusion.
- Guide employee relations strategy to ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant handling of workplace matters.
- Maintain enterprise-level compliance across FMLA, ADA, Workers’ Compensation, EEO, and other regulatory programs.
Director of Human Resources
Clark Retirement Community
02.2019 - 05.2022
- Strategic HR leader and member of the Executive Team, providing direction and oversight for all facets of people operations, talent strategy, and organizational effectiveness.
- Directed a collaborative HR team to ensure regulatory compliance, drive employee engagement, and support business continuity.
- Partnered with the VP of Operations and Clinical leadership to lead enterprise-wide change initiatives and crisis response efforts, including CDC-compliant COVID-19 protocols.
- Achieved 100% compliance across multiple state audits and surveys with zero HR-related citations.
- Designed and executed comprehensive performance management systems and leadership development programs to strengthen organizational capability.
- Developed and implemented onboarding strategies that improved early engagement, retention, and time-to-productivity for new hires.
- Oversaw HRIS and payroll system functionality, driving process improvements and ensuring data integrity.
- Created and managed departmental budgets, aligning resource allocation with strategic priorities and cost-control objectives.
- Actively supported the due diligence process with the Board of Directors to assess, recommend, and implement an affiliate partnership strategy focused on long-term organizational sustainability.
Recruiter and Account Manager
Fettig Jobs
07.2016 - 02.2019
- Recruited, evaluated, and placed talent for manufacturing clients, aligning candidates with organizational culture, technical requirements, and workforce needs.
- Built and maintained strong partnerships with hiring managers across multiple organizations to support proactive workforce planning and staffing strategies.
- Delivered onboarding and training support for new recruiters and client contacts, contributing to process consistency and service excellence.
Human Resources Director
HCR ManorCare
04.2015 - 07.2016
- Oversaw full-cycle recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring alignment with compliance standards and organizational hiring needs.
- Facilitated new hire orientation and managed benefits administration, including FMLA, disability, and leave management programs.
- Provided guidance to managers on employee relations matters, including progressive discipline, performance issues, and terminations.
- Led HR compliance initiatives, successfully passing multiple state audits with zero findings.
- Trained and mentored HR professionals across regional locations, promoting consistency, capability development, and best practice adoption.
Human Resources Extern / Life Enrichment
HCR ManorCare
10.2014 - 04.2015
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI01-2013
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Exercise Science
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI01-2011
Skills
- Organizational strategy development
- Workforce alignment strategies
- Policy designer
- Culture transformation
- Organizational change management
- Strategic executive guidance
- Talent acquisition planning
- HR regulatory adherence
- Total rewards management
- HR technology expertise
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Metal Flow Corporation
05.2022 - Current
Director of Human Resources
Clark Retirement Community
02.2019 - 05.2022
Recruiter and Account Manager
Fettig Jobs
07.2016 - 02.2019
Human Resources Director
HCR ManorCare
04.2015 - 07.2016
Human Resources Extern / Life Enrichment
HCR ManorCare
10.2014 - 04.2015
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Exercise Science
Central Michigan University
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