Melissa Lynn Allen

Melissa Allen 3488 Ridgemill Circle | Dacula |GA | 30019 | - |- Summary Human Resources leader with responsibility for all aspects of human resources management for the organization including health and safety, performance management, training, compensation and benefit administration, consulting, talent acquisition and ensuring compliance with all applicable guidelines, policies and programs. Areas of Expertise Employee Relations Excellent written and oral communication skills Training & Development Policy Design & Administration Talent Acquisition Compensation & Benefits Strategic Support Provide Analysis Manufacturing environment experience Payroll Processing Benefits Administration Onboarding & Orientation Payroll & HR Systems Litigation Avoidance Business Partner Full EE Life Cycle PHR Certified HRIS Implementation Regional/multi-location experience Accomplishments Implemented a new applicant tracking software (Newton), along with training all the hiring managers and company leaders on the system, which helped streamline the recruiting process. Developed and executed a 12-month employee engagement plan that lead to the Company’s first “Best Places to Work” nomination by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Created the HR Department “from the ground up” at Distinguished Programs which included all aspects of the HR processes. Successfully implemented an employee performance measuring system, resulting in increased efficiency during assessment times. Launched an innovative Wellness Program Professional Experience Distinguished Programs/ Marketing & Advertising Agency – multi location HR Manager / HR Business Partner – 02/17 – Current Provide strategic leadership and supports the organizations focus of empowering associates, business partnership and continuous improvement Responsible for facilitating employee relations issues on behalf of the company Design HR strategies, procedures, and practices in support of driving operational efficiency, productivity, and performance and maintaining employee focus Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention Handle all aspects of benefit administration, employee related matters, training and development and other HR functions Oversight and management of employee relations issues, internal investigations, and prompt problem resolution Administer employee benefits programs such as 401k, medical, life insurance plans, temporary disability programs, and wellness programs. Ensure compliance with all statutory and plan regulations including ERISA, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA and COBRA Conducts recruitment effort for all exempt and nonexempt personnel, students and temporary employees; conducts new-employee orientations; monitors career-pathing program and writes and places advertisements. TTi Global / Automotive Manufacturing Staffing & Consulting Company – Rochester Hills, MI Human Resources Manager – 04/15 to 01/17 – relocated to Georgia Established compensation practices, policies and implement information in the HRIS system Guided management and employee actions by researching, developing, writing and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines; communicating and enforcing organization values. Managed the full employee life cycle. Identified, screened and recommended qualified and talented candidates to be interviewed. Promoted the company values culture by developing and implementing cultural initiatives. Coordinated employee benefits including earned time off, compensation, 401(k), and other benefit structures. Identified and manage training and development needs for employees. Complied with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions. Performed employee related matters such as handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts, helping to resolve work-related issues, investigations, and counseling. Confidentially maintain all employee files. Advised managers on organizational policy matters with regards to EEO, retention, performance management, FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, training and safety, and recommend needed changes. Provided consultation to management on strategic staffing plans, compensation, benefits, training and development, budget, and labor relations. Review and update employee rules and regulations. Maintained the internal HRIS system. Precision Global Systems / Automotive Manufacturing Company – Troy, MI Plant Human Resources Manager – 07/09 – 04/15 Designed, planned and implemented the human resources functions for the plant. Administered corporate policies relating to compensation, benefits, visa/green card processing, employee relations, training, and health and safety programs. Provided direction to employees in the resolution of problems or questions. Responsible for the HRIS administration and maintenance. Worked closely with insurance agency to report worker’s compensation and coordination of workplace safety programs. This included being a part of the plant safety committee. Responsible for all Human Resources and labor relation functions, and managed the full Employee Life Cycle. Recruited several hundred production workers within a short timeframe for the automotive client. Revised the entire employee handbook. Coordinated employee benefits including earned time off, compensation, 401(k), and other benefit structures; this included meeting with the broker to help find the best employee benefit packages. United Distribution and Manufacturing Group – Multistate – Southfield, MI Promoted from HR Admin to Generalist – 08/99 to 07/09 Conducted payroll each week. Formulated and recommended program goals and objectives in all areas of employee relations. Worked with union representatives on all union related matters including negotiations, union dues, arbitrations, etc. Participated in developing department goals, objectives, and systems. Filed EEO-1 reports annually, maintained Human Resource Information System records and compiled needed reports from the database. Managed and administered all facets of unemployment claims, exit interviews, FMLA, COBRA, performance appraisals, and all other employee related documentations. Identified areas of opportunity for employee advancement through HRIS systems and evaluation forms. Researched appropriate resources to deliver training programs designed to positively impact business results and career development Education and Leadership Training Eastern Michigan University: Ypsilanti, MI – MBA in Human Resources Management 09/06 to 09/09 Baker College of Business: Auburn Hills, MI – BA in Human Resources Management 09/00 to 12/04 Society of Human Resources (SHRM) Member 04/04 to present Detroit/Rochester Hills Examiner, Published Writer 06/09 to present Studying for the SHMR-CP / plan to complete fall 2019