Susan Treder
Shoreline,WA
Summary
Personable human resource generalist with expertise in full-cycle recruitment, employee relations and performance management. Adept at building and maintaining positive relationships with employees and management. Strong organizational skills and committed to adhering to relevant laws and regulations.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Human Resources
Visit Seattle
02.2007 - 03.2023
- Met with staff to resolve sensitive situations related to performance and conflict management.
- Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
- Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
- Implemented and managed onboarding procedures for new hires.
- Coached managers through employee engagement, documentation, discipline and performance improvement plans.
- Conducted full-cycle recruiting to include writing and posting of job ads, screening of resumes and interviewing applicants to present top talent to hiring managers to fill job openings.
- Developed and enforced company policy and procedures relating to human resources activity.
- Explained and administered medical insurance, disability and flexible spending accounts.
- Conducted confidential investigations of discrimination, harassment and workplace violence.
- Collaborated with payroll to complete and upload pay data and worked with managers to support proper wage and hour compliance.
- Processed unemployment claims and acted as company representative at unemployment hearings.
- Developed and built internal and external relationships with project teams, department managers and consultant teams to improve delivery of HR services.
- Implemented DEI recruiting strategy that doubled our staff diversity demographic over 9 months.
Human Resources Manager
Visit Seattle
03.2005 - 02.2007
- Developed HR department from scratch.
- Maintained company and human resources regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 70-employee company
Public Affairs Coordinator
Visit Seattle
03.1999 - 03.2005
- Produced and distributed internal and external communications.
- Supported Vice President of Public Affairs as executive assistant.
- Provided administrative and project support to the Director of Cultural Tourism and President & CEO.
- Planned and executed special events including seminars, workshops, networking events, receptions, open houses, and golf tournaments for attendees ranging from 30 to 600.
Membership Coordinator
Visit Seattle
04.1998 - 03.1999
- Maintained membership database, ensuring that all information was current and accurate.
- Prepared marketing materials,
- Maintained database, lead processing and membership application materials.
- Collected sales activity data and reported monthly activity to stakeholders.
Convention Sales Coordinator
Visit Seattle
10.1997 - 04.1998
- Compiled client profiles and entered information into CRM.
- Enhanced product presentation and promotional material displays, working alongside sales directors.
- Created effective marketing and trade show material to educate and engage prospective clients in Convention Sales and Services offerings.
Associate Designer
Eddie Bauer
06.1993 - 06.1996
- Helped create seasonal product lines of footwear and gear to drive brand growth.
- Completed hand sketches of potential designs using artistic skills and understanding of desired direction.
- Prepared concept boards and mock-ups of design, fabric and color.
- Fabricated samples for review by senior design staff.
- Revised pieces with adjustments to fit, construction and materials.
Administrative Assistant
Marsh & McLennan Group Associates
08.1986 - 08.1989
- Validated and recorded invoices and resolved discrepancies,
- Answered questions from customers on individual insurance plans.
- Provided administrative assistance for insurance brokers and agents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Apparel Design
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WASkills
- In-Depth Knowledge of HR Compliance
- Manager Coaching and Training
- Procedure Implementation
- HR Systems
- File and Records Management
- Policy Implementation
- Project Management
- Benefits Administration
- Staff Development and Training
- In-Depth Knowledge of HR Compliance
- Manager Coaching and Training
- Procedure Implemtation
- File and Records Management
- Personnel Engagement
- Issues resolution
Timeline
Director, Human Resources
Visit Seattle
02.2007 - 03.2023
Human Resources Manager
Visit Seattle
03.2005 - 02.2007
Public Affairs Coordinator
Visit Seattle
03.1999 - 03.2005
Membership Coordinator
Visit Seattle
04.1998 - 03.1999
Convention Sales Coordinator
Visit Seattle
10.1997 - 04.1998
Associate Designer
Eddie Bauer
06.1993 - 06.1996
Administrative Assistant
Marsh & McLennan Group Associates
08.1986 - 08.1989
Bachelor of Science - Apparel Design
Western Washington University
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