Tiffany Poloschan
Carl Junction,MO
Summary
To utilize my academic knowledge and business experience to obtain a qualified position. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Workforce Development Program Director
Adena Corporation
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed comprehensive assessment tools for evaluating participant progress and identifying areas of improvement in the existing program curriculum.
- Strengthened community partnerships with local businesses, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations for increased collaboration on workforce development initiatives.
- Enhanced workforce development program outcomes by implementing innovative training strategies and resources.
- Optimized participant success by customizing and building apprenticeship training programs to suit individual needs and abilities utilizing NCCER Curriculum.
- Identified career goals and advancement opportunities to enable workers to find success within each individual position.
- Hosted and personally created our first annual Career Day with local vocational institutions providing the opportunity for local high school students to showcase their skills learned in the trades.
- Produced and created training materials such as manuals, guides and online learning modules to reiterate information shared in training sessions.
Relocation
06.2023 - 06.2023
Left Mielke to relocate to Carl Junction, MO. Adena recruited me and created a new position within their organization knowing I was relocating and allowed me to work remote with frequent travel back to Ohio.
Director of Human Resources and Workforce Development
Mielke
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborate with executives and operational leaders to spearhead the company's ongoing culture initiatives
- Facilitate training, development & growth opportunities for employee team members
- Drive employee engagement & positive morale through career paths, effective resolution of employee issues and company sponsored activities
- Recruit and hire industry leading candidates as needed to fill company openings in a timely manner
- Support operational leaders in safety initiatives, training and record keeping
- Ensure accurate payroll & HR functions in compliance with applicable laws
- Develop, maintain and administer all company training, educational and apprenticeship programs
- Administration of employee benefit programs
- Make recommendations to executive management for improvement of the company's policies, procedures and practices on personnel matters
- Maintained knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and ensures company compliance
- Assists executive management in the annual review, preparation and administration of company wage and salary program
- Coordinates or conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separation
- Consults with legal counsel as appropriate, on personnel matters
- Works directly with department managers to assist them in carrying out their responsibilities on personnel matters
- Supervises the staff of the human resources department
- Posts jobs, review candidates, interview and makes job offers
- Pre-employment testing, drug screens and background checks
- Write job descriptions
- Onboard new employees
- Assists with payroll and benefits questions and concerns.
Work sabbatical
02.2022 - 09.2022
I left Superior Dairy due to a buyout from another organization I was not aware of when I took the position. Took time off before looking for a new position to further my career goals.
Human Resources Director
Superior Dairy, Inc
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Evaluates employment applications and examines work history, education and training, job skills, compensation needs, and other qualifications of applicants
- Records additional knowledge, skills, abilities, interests, and other data pertinent to the selection and referral of applicants
- Informs applicant of job duties and responsibilities, compensation and benefits, work schedules and working conditions, company policies, promotional opportunities, and other related information
- Screens applicants via phone interviews
- Keeps records of applicants not selected for employment
- Manages the internal company referral program
- Performs reference and background checks on applicants
- Searches for and recruit applicants for open positions
- Administers candidate interview logistics to ensure a positive interviewing experience
- Responsible for working with employees and managers to facilitate employee relations matters
- Works with local union to handle employee grievances
- Negotiation of union contract-3 year
- Offers options on addressing a wide variety of performance challenges
- Responsible for communications related to terminations, whether voluntary or involuntary
- Tracks introduction of performance improvement plans, written warnings, and final outcomes
- Stays current with state/federal laws regarding employment practices
- Assists with department reorganization strategies, organizational design, and change management
- Responsible for managing and maintaining performance management strategy and executes accordingly with the employee population
- Develops, recommends, and implements personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains handbook regarding policies and procedures
- Performs benefits administration to include change reporting, enrollment, and compliance
- Reviews benefits enrollment forms for accuracy and coordinates enrollment with third party administrator
- Ensures compliance with COBRA guidelines by preparing letters and other paperwork as directed
- Maintains personnel files in compliance with applicable legal requirements
- Keeps employee records up to date by processing employee status changes in timely fashion
- Prepares and processes new hire paperwork
- Coordinates or conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations
- Consults with legal counsel as appropriate, or as directed by the CEO, on personnel matters
- Works directly with department managers to assist them in carrying out their responsibilities on personnel matters
- Oversee the daily operations of the HR department, managing a team of 4, including an HR Generalist, HR Coordinator, HR Assistant and Safety Manager.
Human Resources and Safety Manager
Expert Crane, Inc
10.2018 - 09.2021
- Develops and implements new hire orientation and onboarding process
- Responsible for all benefits administration and open enrollment for all employer sponsored plans (Medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.)
- Recruits and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with department leaders to understand skills and competencies required for openings
- Plans and coordinates onboarding program for all new employees
- In collaboration with the senior leadership team, provides direction and counsel on compensation, job descriptions, job titles, internal employee promotion or transfer, and other HR policies and procedures
- Develops recruitment and retention strategies for key roles and collaborates with department leaders to coordinate staffing activities
- In collaboration with the senior leadership team, develops, maintains, and communicates HR policies and procedures to department leaders and provides counsel on addressing employee relations issues
- Develops and maintains talent management processes (employee engagement, mentoring, team building, performance, and potential)
- Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications
- Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and department leaders, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff
- Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations
- Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
- Safety Manager Duties: Lead a caring safety culture that is focused on people
- Developed and implemented a safety training program to ensure employees receive the most current and updated training in accordance with OSHA regulations
- Lead processes necessary to ensure a safe working environment - every shift, every day
- Lead the facility to meet or exceed established corporate safety goals aligned with business needs
- Lead processes necessary to be compliant with applicable federal, state, and local safety requirements and remain current on changing requirements; handle any applicable audits or OSHA visits
- Drive strong accountability with leaders to be role models of safe behaviors
- Lead programs to correct unsafe acts and unsafe conditions with the workplace
- Handle all Worker's Compensation claims related to injuries, leaves, reasonable accommodations/return to work, discipline and leave case management
- Strong sense of urgency around communication and proactive approach to issues and concerns
- Stay apprised of trends and best practices - both across the network and within the marketplace and the Safety Community
- Ensure relevant data, compliance records & training, postings, procedures, and reporting is complete, accurate and in compliance
- Extract insights from our data to identify trends/issues/opportunities and create a plan to address those insights (may be ergonomic, PM issues, training gaps, etc.)
- Build high performing teams, develop, and retain top talent.
Vice President of Lane Logix Traffic Control
Klein Companies
03.2018 - 07.2018
- Built a traffic control company from the ground up in 6 weeks
- Named the traffic control company
- Designed the Company logo with a graphic artist to implement and have all vehicles wrapped
- Purchased all trucks for the Company including negotiating the pricing and contract with Nissan and establishing a fleet account
- Ordered all required traffic control equipment for vehicles in accordance with MUTCD guidelines
- In charge of all Business Development including drafting and obtaining contracts for the Company in excess of $2 million dollars
- Recruited, hired, and trained all flaggers in accordance with ATSSA regulations
- Dispatched all crews to their work locations and managed all flaggers
- Processed all payroll and billing for Lane Logix.
Director of Human Resources
Klein Companies
11.2017 - 07.2018
- Directed and supervised the work of subordinates relating to recruitment, hiring, employment, and employee relations issues
- Managed the onsite recruitment process, including determining needs, drafting job descriptions, posting positions and conducting interviews
- Administered compensation, benefits and performance management systems, and safety programs, ensuring compliance with legal requirements
- Planned and conducted new employee orientation and analyzed employee training needs for development and succession planning
- Able to competently perform difficult staffing duties, including coaching, discipline, and discharge of employees
- Conducted exit interviews
- Advised leaders on organizational policy and provided necessary training
- Processed all payroll for the Company
- Maintained, compiled and capable of analyzing data to identify the causes of problems, and develop recommendations for improvement
- Worked with various locations and third-party vendors to manage workers' compensation claims, and compiles and submits reports on industrial accidents
- Represent the organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations
- Worked to reduce personnel related costs, identifying inefficiencies, while maintaining excellence.
Business Development Manager/Columbus Office Manager
W.D. Wright Contracting
04.2016 - 11.2017
- Business Development Manager over 6 states
- Negotiated Multi-Million Dollar Contracts
- Researched Perspective Clients, Scheduled Meetings, Met with Perspectives
- Ran the Columbus, Ohio Office, Commuted Back and Forth to Columbus for 7 Months
- Handled Payroll, Human Resource and Billing Responsibilities for the Columbus, OH location
- Traveled to Atlanta, Georgia Office to Hire Staff for that Branch
- Reported directly to the Vice-President and President of the Company
- Hired Union and Non-Union Flaggers and put Them Through ATSSA Training
- Took Customer Phone Calls and Orders, Made the Daily Schedule, and Dispatched Flaggers to their Jobs each Day.
Education
Excel Certificate -
Walsh University
Canton, OH03.2023
BBA in Human Resource Management -
Kent State University
Canton, OH01.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Kent State University
Kent, OH01.1998
High School Diploma -
McKinley Senior High School
Canton, OH01.1995
Columbus Unified High School
Columbus, KS01.1994
Skills
- Human Resources
- Recruitment, Onboarding, Screening, Orientation, Training
- HR Management: Change
- Management
- Corporate Strategy, Structure, Process Implementation
- Organizational Development
- Employment law
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Leadership Development
- Coaching and Development
- Employee Relations
- Strategic Planning
- Training material development
- Contract Negotiation
- Orientation and Onboarding
- Online training experience
- Training Program Design
- Budget Administration
- Labor Relations
Personal Information
Title: Director of Human Resources
Certification
Master Trainer-NCCER
Curriculum Proctor-NCCER
Timeline
Workforce Development Program Director
Adena Corporation
07.2023 - 06.2024
Relocation
06.2023 - 06.2023
Director of Human Resources and Workforce Development
Mielke
09.2022 - 06.2023
Work sabbatical
02.2022 - 09.2022
Human Resources Director
Superior Dairy, Inc
09.2021 - 02.2022
Human Resources and Safety Manager
Expert Crane, Inc
10.2018 - 09.2021
Vice President of Lane Logix Traffic Control
Klein Companies
03.2018 - 07.2018
Director of Human Resources
Klein Companies
11.2017 - 07.2018
Business Development Manager/Columbus Office Manager
W.D. Wright Contracting
04.2016 - 11.2017
Excel Certificate -
Walsh University
BBA in Human Resource Management -
Kent State University
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Kent State University
High School Diploma -
McKinley Senior High School
Columbus Unified High School
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