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DEBRA S. WELCH
Lombard, IL 60148
630-632-8326debrawelch8326@yahoo.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/debraswelch

Masters educated Human Resources Manager/Generalist with diverse business management
expertise in lean manufacturing/continuous improvement, distribution, sales/service, and
healthcare organizations. Skilled in union, nonunion, and matrixed environments.


Professional Experience

Human Resources Manager/Generalist, PRS, multiple IL dialysis facilities, 2013 - 2014
Direct employee relations; investigate elder abuse--provide guidance and reports
Perform high volume recruitment/selection of exempt/nonexempt personnel
Orientate new employees, administer competency testing and performance program
Process employee leaves of absence, COBRA, and workers comp claims
Utilize Paylocity biweekly payroll; represent IDES claims/hearings
Manage all benefit plans, safety program and reporting; oversee Safe Harbor Plan
Realized >30% savings on medical insurance and 25% savings on casualty insurance
Coordinate applicant assessment and screening; handle LMS

Human Resources Manager, Val-Matic Valve and Mfg./Insperity, Elmhurst, IL, 2005 2013
(water valve lean manufacturer, sales and service, 2 shifts)
Handled all employee relations issuesinvestigations, discipline, and follow up
Oversaw comprehensive benefits; coordinated COBRA and LOAs
Administered 401(k) and ESOP Plans; prepared audit data
Recruited and selected for professional and manufacturing positions
Organized benefit open enrollments and Company-sponsored events
Provided new employee onboarding and training; maintained ISO training database
Participated in safety committee; monitored WC claims; managed compliance program
Significantly reduced workers comp claims and lawsuits with safety program introduced
Monitored no-fault attendance policy for compliance, consistency, and discipline
Carried out terminations and responded to IDES inquiries/hearings
Advised managers and staff on policies and procedures, recommended changes
Developed/implemented new policies and procedures; published quarterly newsletter

Human Resources Manager, American Mailers, Naperville, IL (2 locations), 2001 2005
(direct mailer, printer, and fulfillment)
Supervised reception and temp recruiter for high volume recruitment
Processed weekly ADP payroll for 3 shift, 6 day/week operation
Defended EEOC claim; implemented safety program; performed insurance audits
Published employee handbook; managed compliance programs; administered benefits

Sr. Personnel Analyst (Generalist), DuPage County Probation, Wheaton, IL, 2000 - 2001
Contributed in HAY compensation process, salary surveys, and wage scales
Participated on 360 degree performance appraisal initiation for union environment
Trained staff on IDES hearings and HAY
Conducted union and nonunion employee investigations and discipline

Educational Background

Master of Science in Human Resources (MSMOB)
Benedictine University, Lisle, IL

Master of Science in Public Health (MPH)
Benedictine University, Lisle, IL

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL

Safety Mgmt. and OSHA Recordkeeping Cert.


Skills

Proficient on PC and Mac (MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher)

Paylocity WebPay and WebTime
ADP Payroll and Kronos Timekeeping

ISO Lean Office

LMS