AMY E. OPATZ______
608 Waters Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Home: 318.423.6546
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Summary______
Human Resources Generalist with 6 years of experience within the manufacturing industry. Promotes a team-oriented and open-door environment that is conducive to a successful staff and positive employee relations. Demonstrated success in leading cost effective recruiting efforts and conducting new hire process for all regular and temporary employees. Expertise in recruiting, labor relations, and performance management. Highly driven to achieve company goals.
Highlights______
- Staff Recruitment and Retention- Employment law knowledge
- Employee Relations- Performance management
- Training and Development- Benefits and Compensation
- Orientation & On-Boarding- HRIS Technologies
Experience______
Office Assistant III
July 2013 to September 2013
WilliamsCounty Social Services – Williston, ND
- Received, processed, distributed and proofread documents, set up case files, entered data, completed forms, and answered phone.
- Addressed needs and requests of all individuals in a professional and courteous manner, utilized screening guide and computer system to properly direct clients..
- Exhibited resourcefulness in facilitating solutions and adaptable to change.
Teacher – 6th grade
July 2009 to July 2011
Central School Corporation – Grand Cane, LA
- Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
- Routinely met with students’ parents regarding in-class issues and/or learning difficulties to explore solutions.
- Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion.
HR Manager
April 2006 to July 2007
Covalence Coated Products (Berry Plastics) – Shreveport, LA
- Managed all aspects of the employee life cycle process, including on and off boarding.
- Addressed inquiries from employees and management regarding new-hire activity and ongoing employee relation issues.
- Reduced cost to company by eliminating reliance on employment agencies.
- Generated employee tracking reports each month.
HR Generalist
September 2004 to November 2005
Ingersoll Rand – Thermo King – Bloomington, MN
- Developed a consistent process to track leaves of absence based on legal guidelines and company policy.
- Served as link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping to resolve work-related problems.
- Identified staff vacancies and recruited, interviewed and advised management on hiring decisions.
- Conducted new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
HR Generalist
December 2003 to September 2004
SPX Corporation – Owatonna, MN
- Resolved personnel issues regarding human resources matters needing clarification, submissions, and corrections.
- Explained human resources policies and procedures to all employees; managed communication regarding employee orientation and open enrollment for benefits.
- Actively participated in production and weekly department meetings for all shifts to promote positive HR presence within the facility.
- Served as corporate trainer for the Leadership Development Program and continued to provide ongoing support to supervisors after training exercises were complete.
HR Associate
June 2001 to July 2003
International Paper – Sartell, MN/Savannah, GA
- Managed communication regarding employee orientation and open enrollment for benefits.
- Presented corporate mandated training to employees at all levels within the facility.
- Worked closely with HR business partners to facilitate year-end talent reviews and articulate team strengths.
- Advised managers on organizational policy matters and recommended needed changes.
Education______
Master of Arts, Industrial/Organizational Psychology
LouisianaTechUniversity, Ruston, Louisiana
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
LouisianaStateUniversity, Shreveport, Louisiana