Sonja Crabtree
Eaton,OH
Summary
To attain a challenging yet rewarding Human Resource Manager position or similar role in a progressive organization where superb planning, monitoring, management skills, employee evaluation, engagement, and retention skills will be fully utilized. Versatile Human Resources Specialist offers recruitment, policy development and office management expertise paired with outstanding multitasking and communication abilities. Goal-oriented professional with 10 years of comprehensive experience retaining employee relations. Commended for superior performance and consistently going above and beyond to exceed goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Generalist
Auto Valve Inc. via CFS
Dayton, OH
10.2023 - Current
- Managed benefits administration, ensuring timely processing of enrollments, changes, and terminations
- Administered FMLA/ADA requests efficiently while maintaining confidentiality and always adhering to federal guidelines
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to ensure effective communication between departments.
- Responded to inquiries from employees regarding benefits packages.
- Compiled reports related to hiring, termination, promotions, absences, turnover rates.
- Assessed training needs based on performance evaluations or feedback from managers.
- Managed recruitment processes, including job postings and interviews.
- Conducted employee onboarding process, orientations, and exit interviews.
- Organized staff events such as team building activities, holiday parties.
- Drafted and implemented HR policies in accordance with applicable laws.
- Investigated complaints of discrimination or harassment within the workplace.
- Provided guidance to managers on employee relations issues.
- Provided essential support to address individual HR needs of employees.
Senior Human Resource Business Partner
GA Foods LLC.
Saint Petersburg, FL
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided coaching and guidance to managers and employees on various HR-related matters, fostering positive employee relations and conflict resolution
- Implemented performance management programs, including goal setting, feedback mechanisms, and career development plans
- Managed employee benefits programs, ensuring competitive offerings and cost-effective solutions
- Oversaw employee investigations and disciplinary actions, ensuring adherence to company policies and compliance with legal requirements
- Collaborated with the Learning and Development team to identify training needs and develop programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge
- Demonstrated proficiency in spearheading recruitment efforts across diverse client groups, encompassing Senior Leadership, General Managers, Assistant Managers, Drivers, warehouse workers, and kitchen staff
- Leveraged targeted sourcing strategies and comprehensive talent acquisition techniques to ensure the acquisition of top-tier talent at all organizational levels, contributing to the optimization of team dynamics, operational efficiency, and overall business success.
Human Resources Manager
Precision Impacts
Dayton, OH
09.2018 - 05.2022
- Consulted with business leaders to develop and execute a business strategy that built organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures, and processes
- Coached managers on encouraging and monitoring employee development, performance, and retention
- Implemented annual review process to ensure all employees received their annual review within 30 days of anniversary date
- Engaged in all annual reviews to ensure that they were meaningful to the employee with clear direct targets on personal growth objectives
- Experienced in leading strategic initiatives with a heavy emphasis on recruiting engineers, senior leadership, and front-line employees, effectively sourcing top talent across various levels of expertise to drive organizational growth and success
- Fostered a collaborative and mutually beneficial relationship with Labor Union LIUNA, cultivating trust and understanding while effectively navigating union contract parameters and serving as a mediator between the company, hourly employees, and the union during negotiations and bargaining agreements.
Human Resources Specialist
BK TOMS King Management
Palatine, IL
01.2017 - 09.2018
- Established operational objectives while working with 79 location managers in Ohio, Illinois, and Pennsylvania
- Coached site managers to fast-track employees into leadership roles
- Managed payroll, PTO inquiries, and workers' compensation claims
- Coordinated hiring processes and facilitated HR Compliance workshops
- Developed a CORE Leadership program centered on antidiscrimination, hate, and bullying in the workplace.
Quality Management Specialist II
The Steritech Group, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
08.2011 - 01.2017
- Created training materials for employees on topics such as process control, data analysis, problem solving methods.
- Trained new Specialists and engaged in mentoring activities
- Led classroom teaching environment to assist participants to obtain Food Safety Certification
- Developed and implemented corrective action plans for identified non-conformances in order to improve product quality.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining findings from investigations into customer complaints or issues related to product quality.
- Conducted risk assessments, recommending mitigation strategies for management.
Education
Some College Courses -
Morton College
Skills
- Compliance Expertise
- Regulatory Interpretation
- Risk Assessment and Management
- Auditing and Monitoring
- Training and Education
- Ethics and Integrity
- Communication and Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
Affiliations
Stain Glass
Mosaic
Gardening
Camping
Hiking
Fishing
Accomplishments
Steritech Specialist of the Year 2015
Certification
CP-FS Certification
Timeline
HR Generalist
Auto Valve Inc. via CFS
10.2023 - Current
Senior Human Resource Business Partner
GA Foods LLC.
05.2022 - 09.2023
Human Resources Manager
Precision Impacts
09.2018 - 05.2022
Human Resources Specialist
BK TOMS King Management
01.2017 - 09.2018
Quality Management Specialist II
The Steritech Group, Inc.
08.2011 - 01.2017
Some College Courses -
Morton College
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