TAMI L. WERT
Saylorsburg,PA
Summary
Accomplished Human Resources professional with 25+ years of diverse experience. Demonstrated expertise in partnering with business leaders to achieve strategic objectives and provide comprehensive HR support. Trusted advisor skilled in counseling, coaching, and influencing managers and employees.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources/Safety Manager
FLEXICON CORPORATION
05.2019 - Current
- Partners with Leadership to develop, execute, and drive HR programs and solutions in support of company-wide objectives and strategic initiatives
- HR global support to international locations- England, South Africa, Spain, Australia, and Singapore
- Develop new policies with the support of the executive leadership team to promote employee retention, new hire recruitment and overall culture growth
- Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the HR department; 2 direct reports
- Established and lead an effective Safety Committee to collect data on unsafe areas within the manufacturing facility and correct areas before injuries occurred and reduced accident claims by 35% in year one
- Investigate all potential claims of discrimination/harassment to ensure the employee of a safe environment - full circle resolution
- Coach all levels of management on employee development and engagement
- Workers Compensation claim management as well as OSHA compliance/reporting
- Payroll; Multi-state hourly and salary
- Employee relations, EEOC, and daily employee engagement
- Training and Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Recruitment strategies - cost reductions and new strategies
- Succession planning - including 9 box evaluations
- Benefits Administration
Director of Human Resources
PHILLIPS PET FOOD & SUPPLIES
11.2011 - 02.2019
- Partnered with Executive Leadership to develop, execute, and drive HR programs and solutions in support of company-wide objectives and strategic initiatives
- Successfully implemented best practice HR initiatives that promote an employee oriented, high-performance culture that emphasizes employee engagement, continuous improvement, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce
- Organization wide continuous improvement initiative with change management methodologies, communication tools, coaching and training
- Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the HR department and a team of 5 HRBP's nationwide
- Coach, partner and educate all levels of management
- Partnered with all levels of management to identify and address employee relations issues, hot topics, including performance management, conflict resolution, corrective action, training, and development
- Specialized in Employee Relations including policy and procedural guidance/interpretation, complaint resolution and investigation
- Ensured equitable pay practices by analyzing merit recommendations, promotions, salary adjustments, completing job evaluations and national salary survey participation
- Managed compliance for all federal and state regulations
- Designed and facilitated training for over 1,600 employees in the area of New Hire Orientation and Harassment Prevention
Regional Human Resources Manager
MODERN PRECAST CONCRETE
10.2006 - 11.2011
- Promote a positive and fun workplace by strengthening the employer and employee relationship in a manufacturing environment by mentoring and coaching management team on resolving employee concerns and develop a satisfying working environment for both
- Workers Compensation claim management as well as OSHA compliance and reporting
- Structured and revised plant policies and procedures are in line with the company's vision and motivate each employee to make the maximum contribution to the long-term value of the company
- Successfully reduced turnover by 15% within 6 months by completing 90 day and 6month surveys of new hires to capture feedback by creating a more team-oriented environment
Human Resources Manager
FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
01.2005 - 10.2006
- Brought on as the facility HR Manager in the middle of a union organization attempt to help the company win the campaign
- Engaged in employee relations activities and conducted round table sessions to get to the forefront of issues before they escalated
- Educated managers and supervisors on how to conduct themselves in an active union organizing environment
- Develops and implements recruitment strategies tailored to the needs of the facility and initiates actions to promote positive community relations
Regional Human Resources Manager
SUPRADUR/GAF MATERIALS CORP
- For the non-union site, engaged in employee relations activities and conducted round table sessions to get to the forefront of issues before they escalated
- At the union facility, attended and oversaw grievance meetings and arbitration meetings as necessary
- Educated and trained managers/supervisors on day-to-day issues to ensure success
- Champions organization wide continuous improvement initiative using change management methodologies, communication tools, coaching and training
- Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the HR department
- Train, support, and coach all levels of management in relation to all employee relations matters
- Partnered with all levels of management to identify and address employee relations issues, including performance management, conflict resolution, corrective action, training, and development
- Structured and revised plant policies and procedures are in line with the company's vision and motivate each employee to make the maximum contribution to the long-term value of the company
- 11+ years
Education
BA - Human Resources Management
Alvernia University
AA - Business
Northampton Community College
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Publisher, and PowerPoint)
- HRIS/Payroll Systems (ADP, Paycor, Ceridian/Dayforce, Kronos)
Affiliations
- SHRM - SCP (PHR)
- Member of Society for Human Resource Management
- Member of Lehigh Valley SHRM
- Certified Safety Committee Chair
Timeline
Human Resources/Safety Manager
FLEXICON CORPORATION
05.2019 - Current
Director of Human Resources
PHILLIPS PET FOOD & SUPPLIES
11.2011 - 02.2019
Regional Human Resources Manager
MODERN PRECAST CONCRETE
10.2006 - 11.2011
Human Resources Manager
FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
01.2005 - 10.2006
Regional Human Resources Manager
SUPRADUR/GAF MATERIALS CORP
BA - Human Resources Management
Alvernia University
AA - Business
Northampton Community College
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