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Debra Camerann Adams, MS, PHR
Business professional experienced in all aspects of human resources including recruiting, compensation management, training and development, performance management, benefits administration, worker's compensation, and employee relations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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American Society of Employers Human Resource Consultant 01/09-present Terumo Heart, Inc. Sr. Human Resource Generalist 05/06-01/09 - Manage all HR responsibilities in this multicultural, Japanese owned start-up corporation.
- Coordinate recruiting process from inception to conclusion-grew organization by 25% within past two years.
- Service 100+employees with day-to-day Human Resource needs-benefits administration, employee relations, etc.
- Process all compensation activities on a quarterly basis (performance reviews, bonus plan, merit increases, promotions, rewards programs)
- Create and update all policies and procedures.
- Represent Human Resources on various projects, including the implementation of Kenexa Applicant Tracking System, DDI Targeted Selection program, Healthways and Heart of Terumo corporate philosophy.
- Advise and counsel management and associates on issues as they relate to HR concerns and needs.
- Deliver all HR related training to the staff.
- Assist in the planning and setting up of Company sponsored activities and events.
Champion Foods Manufacturing Human Resource Leader/Generalist 10/05-04/06 •· Provided direction and guidance during changes in organizational processes, operations, and culture that balance the expectations and needs of the organization and its employees during merger of three facilities. - Evaluated the effectiveness of safety prevention, training, and incentive programs and orchestrated OSHA Compliance Committee, maintained OSHA documentation and records including MSDS files.
- Assisted in promotions, creating and administering appropriate paperwork.
- Provided day-to-day support to managers and employees in the areas of performance counseling, employee retention, policy interpretation and implementation, conflict resolution.
- Assisted in establishing work rules and monitored their application and enforcement to ensure fairness and consistency.
- Work as liaison in recruitment efforts including sourcing candidates, screening/tracking resumes, coordinating interviews with hiring managers, reference checking, creating offer/rejection letters.
i HR Solutions Human Resource Generalist/Independent Contractor 06/00-08/05 - § Provided Human Resources services to local area companies on a contractual basis.
- § Performed research and analysis relating to Human Resource and recruiting issues.
- § Provide leadership coaching; Create resumes and marketing materials using desktop publishing.
- § Managed investment property and perform facilities management .
CONTRACT POSITIONS: Toyota Technical Center Recruiting Specialist Recruited Team Associates. Sourced, coordinated, facilitated and participated in panel style interview process; successfully hired 55 Team Associates (TA), across 11 departments, within six months including engineers, research scientists, technicians and administrative support staff. - Trained management in recruiting methods. Delivered behavioral style training programs that supported the Company's culture, business practices and initiatives. Assessed employee needs, coordinated the implementation of interview training program and delivered method.
- Facilitated group evaluations of candidates. Assessed applicant competencies, facilitated team evaluation of candidates, recommended and conducted background checks for perspective TA's.
- Performed special Human Resources assignments as needed within the department.
- Used TALEO/Recruitsoft for electronic recruiting. Created job descriptions for posting on corporate website, designed screening questions to narrow candidate selection and tracked recruiting process.
University of Michigan Human Resources and Temporary Services Assistant to the Director of Nursing, Center on Frail and Vulnerable Elders. - Acted as relief supervisor within department.
- Administered benefit plans, payroll, and arrange job interviews.
- Created marketing materials and center newsletter using desktop publishing.
- Conducted national research in assistance for grant proposals and make presentations to committees.
- Prepared formatting and compile data for publication of HRSA grant proposal.
- As Editorial Assistant, process research and theory manuscripts, in preparation for RTNT journal publication.
- Consulted with administration regarding recruitment processes.
Severstal North America, Human Resource Representative/Salaried Recruiter - § Negotiated compensation packages during the hiring process.
- § Reviewed and evaluated candidates to determine compensation level of new hire using ISO9000 guidelines.
Measurement Incorporated, Test Scorer - § Read and scored Michigan Education Assistant Program essays.
- § Performed in top 10% of fastest readers.
InterFirst Wholesale Mortgage, an ABN AMRO company, Recruiting Analyst/Recruiter - § Created start-up recruiting function within the ABN-AMRO operations group.
- § Demonstrated ROI by reducing recruiting expenditures over 50% monthly, while simultaneously increasing staff.
T-Mobile (p/k/a Voice Stream Wireless), Recruiting Manager - § Launched a recruiting campaign in the Great Lakes Region for T-Mobile.
- § Trained management in recruiting methods and behavioral interviewing techniques.
- § Coordinated pre-employment process assessing staffing needs, requisitions, applications and assignments, tracked and screened resumes, conducted background check, processed offer letters, assigned sales codes, oriented new hires.
CheckFree-iSolutions, Human Resource Manager - § Managed and administered HR functions to international locations (U.S., U.K., Canada, and Singapore) .
- § Participated in Open Enrollment periods, assisting and recommending benefits to employees.
- § Introduced HRIS SAP to employees, training them on personal employee records.
Consolidated Vending Services, Human Resource Manager - § Administered and tracked 401k, health insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, life insurance, stock options, vacation time, absenteeism, child support, judgments and garnishments using HRIS ADP.
Genomic Solutions, Human Resource Manager/Payroll Supervisor - § Create payroll using ADP and administer all benefits.
- § Consult with executive team relating to downsizing personnel when closing remote location in Massachusetts.
DAPCO INDUSTRIES Human Resource Manager 10/98-03/00 - § Restructured sick and accident insurance plan, resulting in an annual savings of over $10,000.
- § Computerized all departmental record-keeping using ABRA/Payroll software.
- § Assessed, identified, planned and directed the training and educational needs, programs, and processes within the factory, coordinating and sometimes facilitation training classes.
- § Assisted CFO in framing a State of Michigan grant proposal for training purposes.
- § Devised a balancing procedure to assist CFO with quarterly tax reporting and payroll accounting records.
- § Served on safety and continuous improvement committees.
- § Traced EEO process to ensure that the company remained in compliance with government regulations.
- § Managed employee relations process for the non-unionized facility.
- § Produced and processed a weekly payroll for over 200 employees.
- § Supported organizational change by conducting on-site position reviews to determine the appropriateness of current job classifications, and made recommendations for changes.
- § Administered all compensation and benefit plans, including COBRA, HIPPA, and NEW HIRE.
- § Conducted on-site position reviews to assess accuracy of written job classifications, made change recommendations created job description manual.
- § Coordinated and facilitated training classes in preparation for ISO9000.
HONEY BUNNY DAY CARE Sole Proprietor 08/94-06/98 - Created successful child-care business from scratch, tripled income within 2 years
- Developed mission statement, practices, policies and employee benefits manual
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Telecom Service Representative, 08/90-06/94 § Provided activation service for new accounts, coordinated arrangements with other departments § Sold ITD (University plan) long distance services to family housing residents AT&T 07/76-06/89 Division Account Manager /Assistant Manager/Customer Service Representative § Developed the voice messaging service within 13 Ford Motor Company divisions § Dedicated to Ford Motor Company as Division Account Manager§ Responsible for training and development of voicemail services to thirteen Ford divisions § Solved technical difficulties at the trouble shooting desk§ Authored articles for several Ford Motor publications regarding voicemail technology§ Directed employees in various functions at telephone business office§ Produced over $100,000 in annual sales, exceeding company objectives for 6 years§ Elected for participatory management team to promote practices that respect the individual while maximizing the performance of the company, creating policies which increased productivity as well as employee morale§ Was responsible for merchandising and tracking over a million-dollar inventory
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Please email me for a copy of my resume in WORD format: debracamerannadams@gmail.com
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