Stephanie Nicolais

Appleton,WI

Summary

Personable and dedicated Human Resources Professional with over 10 years experience in benefits management and administration as well as full cycle recruitment, and development, and managing and coordinating human resources functions while facilitating the planning and execution of policies and procedures. Highly equipped self-motivated professional with great attention to detail, reliable and energetic, with the ability to adapt to any environment.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Sr. Human Resources Generalist

KOMAN HOLDINGS, LLC.

08.2022 - Current

Full cycle recruitment for all exempt, non-exempt, and temporary employees.
Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and ensure timely fulfillment.
Create and maintain job descriptions for all positions including creating new job descriptions as needed and recommending revisions to existing descriptions
Manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding.
Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed
Develop and maintain affirmative action program(s) and maintenance of records, reports, and logs to conform to EEO regulations
Source for potential candidates and implement new sourcing methods (e.g Social recruiting and Boolean searches)
Develop and maintain career progression path for each department within the family of companies.
Conduct complex/sensitive employee related investigations and perform advanced employee relations activities including support and counseling for job-related conflicts, problem solving and dispute resolution, managing employee performance issues, review and assessment of termination requests, and conducting exit interviews.
Field employee inquiries related to insurance, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
Partner with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
Participate in local and virtual job fairs and career events
Support performance review processes, ensuring they are conducted on-time and consistently by managers as well as provide guidance in addressing performance issues.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws
Collaborate with safety department to ensure compliance with DOT Regulations for Services and Construction Sector.

HR Manager

BLOCK IRON & SUPPLY COMPANY, INC.

06.2016 - 08.2022

Establish and oversee all aspects of the recruiting process for multiple locations including interviewing, selection, reference/background checks, pre-employment physicals, drug testing, and offers of employment
Develop and maintain an employee onboarding program that effectively orients new employees to the company
Partner with Management to develop and implement strategies and processes intended to meet the development needs of the employees, this includes learning, organizational development, talent management, performance management, and succession
Track safety concerns and ensure compliance with OSHA inspections and other audits
Track incidents and investigate complaints as necessary
Manage the reporting of EEO-1 and OSHA 300
Establish and follow best practices that comply with applicable laws and regulations for investigations, progressive discipline, terminations, record keeping, documentation, and all other employee policies
Regular review of company handbook, policies, job descriptions, and forms as appropriate to ensure compliance with all local, state and federal employment laws and regulations
Develop trusted relationships with employees that support the company's open-door policy, fosters free discussions regarding concerns, and assists them in addressing their concerns
Develop and regularly assess comprehensive compensation and benefit programs to maintain a competitive position in the market
Administer compensation and benefit plans
Ensure company is compliant with all DOT rules and regulations Maintain and assess company business insurance to include P&L, ERISA, Auto, Work Comp, etc
Manage HRIS system including data accuracy, payroll, metrics, attendance and other employee related information.

HR Assistant (Temporary)

MID VALLEY INDUSTRIES

05.2016 - 06.2016

Assist AP/AR department with assigned duties
Assist and support management with handling and resolving HR issues
Manage recruitment process, conduct interviews, candidate selection and on-boarding for new employees
Serve as a first point of contact for customers
Process all employee vacation and attendance slips
Prepare and post all internal and external job postings
Perform all other duties, responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

HR Generalist

NEENAH FOUNDRY

03.2012 - 05.2016

Ensure company stays in compliance with federal regulations and the union contract
Successfully interview, select, hire, and orientate 20-30 new employees each week
Enter new hire information and changes of existing employees in AS400
Establish and maintain confidential employee records and files
Assist with day to day efficient operation of the HR office
Daily attendance of 850 hourly employees in Kronos
Prepare and submit FMLA/STD paperwork
Administer and monitor new hire orientation program
Prepare and post all internal and external job postings
Prepare and process department transfers
Answer multi-line telephone
Assist HR Manager with employee relations
Assist with Community Involvement.

Education

High School Diploma -

APPLETON NORTH H.S.

Associate in Science (A.S.) Administrative Assistant -

FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) HR Management-Incomplete (Company Paid) -

GLOBE UNIVERSITY