Abigail Bader

About Abigail Bader

If you hire good people, give them good jobs, and pay them good wages, generally something good is going to happen.\"-James SinegalI have a strong passion for people, and employees are the heart of Human Resources. As an HR expert and employee advocate, I am committed to going above and beyond for my team in order to promote employee engagement and enhance business performance.I have spent my career fostering empowerment and developing positive, inclusive workplace cultures to elevate the professional lives of those I work with. My specialties include attracting and cultivating engaged employees, building psychological safety, and typing without looking at the keyboard.I enjoy finding the adventure in everyday life by establishing connections and embracing challenges. Please feel free to connect with me; it would be great to hear from you!

Experience

1. Human Resources Advisor

   Cmr Group

   Feb 2023 — Present · Leetsdale, PA, US

   Manage all HR functions for the U.S. facility• Develop and maintain local and global HR policies and procedures to ensure legal and ethical compliance• Plan and deliver internal training initiatives and identify development needs• Promote employee engagement by implementing recognition initiatives, creating and implementing a global mentoring program, and planning events• Oversee all employee relations functions, including implementing improvement processes, conducting investigations, resolving employee disputes, and coordinating grievance and disciplinary procedures• Superintend all performance management operations• Develop and manage the recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes • Construct and carry out an enhanced employee benefits program• Identify retention risks and implement actions to reduce turnover• Manage all payroll and benefits administration, including required reporting• Collaborate with international HR team members to develop, improve, and support company policies and continuous improvement initiatives• Coordinate all HR costs, including budget preparation and adherence• Co-Chairman of the CMR Safety Committee

Education

• Penn State University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

  2013 — 2017

• Penn State University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

  2013 — 2017