Susan Praski
Clio,MI
Summary
Strategic and highly experienced Human Resources professional with over 29 years of experience in labor relations, employee lifecycle management, and compensation management. Proven track record in supporting labor relations functions, including collective bargaining, grievance resolution, and contract administration within a complex organizational environment. A Master of Business Administration graduate with a unique perspective as a former business owner and university instructor, offering deep expertise in compliance, employee advocacy, and organizational behavior. Committed to fostering a positive workplace culture and driving organizational success through effective Human Resources strategies.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Compensation Analyst
Mott Community College
01.2023 - Current
- Manages the comprehensive job evaluation process and partners with leadership to develop or refine high-impact job descriptions that ensure organizational alignment.
- Conducts rigorous market analyses and compensation surveys to maintain pay equity, while managing seniority lists and position-by-grade reports.
- Manages complex salary adjustments for adjunct faculty and oversees the critical preference points system for all part-time faculty to ensure contract compliance.
- Manage unemployment claims and serves as the primary institutional representative at all hearings.
HR Generalist II
Mott Community College
01.2009 - 01.2023
- Administered compensation, benefits, and leave programs; managed workers’ compensation and disability claims.
- Supported labor relations, including bargaining, monthly meetings, grievance resolutions, and contract administration.
- Comprehensive oversight of an employee lifecycle journey.
- Managed open enrollment for assigned employee groups and leave accrual systems for all employee groups.
Compensation & Benefits Administrator /HR Generalist I
Mott Community College
01.1997 - 01.2009
- Provided HR support across labor relations, benefits, and compensation functions, building expertise that led to progressive advancement.
Business Owner
Busy Bees Learning Center
01.2017 - 01.2024
- Founded and managed a licensed childcare center, overseeing HR, budgeting, payroll, compliance, and daily operations.
- Supervised up to 24 staff, including hiring, training, evaluations, and performance management.
- Developed curriculum, Pre-K program, and organizational resources (handbooks, forms, policies).
- Maintained full compliance with local, state, and federal childcare regulations while ensuring high-quality educational standards.
Adjunct Faculty
Northwood University
01.2008 - 01.2020
- Courses Taught: Human Resources Management, Organizational Behavior, Management
Adjunct Faculty
Rochester Christian University
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Courses Taught: Human Resources Management, Business Communication, Personal Finance, Operations Management
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Baker College Graduate Program
Flint, MI01.2008
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Rochester Christian University
Rochester, MI01.2006
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Strategic thinking
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Analytical mindset
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Leadership skills
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Leadership Academy
- Dale Carnegie Training
- American Management Association (AMA)
- Management Styles for New Supervisors
- Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
- Managing Chaos
- Critical Thinking
- ETOM Online Teaching Certification
Timeline
Compensation Analyst
Mott Community College
01.2023 - Current
Business Owner
Busy Bees Learning Center
01.2017 - 01.2024
HR Generalist II
Mott Community College
01.2009 - 01.2023
Adjunct Faculty
Northwood University
01.2008 - 01.2020
Adjunct Faculty
Rochester Christian University
01.2008 - 01.2011
Compensation & Benefits Administrator /HR Generalist I
Mott Community College
01.1997 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Rochester Christian University
Master of Business Administration -
Baker College Graduate Program