Christine Christensen

Experience

1. Human Resource Manager

   Dechra

   Jan 2007 — Present

   Hiring, Human Resources Management, Benefits Administration, Performance Management, Communication Processes, Compensation and Wage Structure, Supports Diversity, Classifying Employees, Employment Law, Laws Against Sexual Harassment, Organization Plans, organizes and controls all activities of the department. Participates in developing department goals, objectives and systems. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Develops, recommends and implements personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains handbook on policies and procedures; maintains employee benefits programs. Conducts recruitment effort for all exempt and nonexempt personnel, conducts new-employee orientations; monitors career-path program and employee relations counseling. Establishes and maintains department records and reports. Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings, such as seminars. Maintains company organization charts and employee directory. Problem solving—identify and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully Interpersonal Skills—maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things. Oral communication—Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts meetings. Written Communication—Edit work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information. Planning/organizing—Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans. Adaptability—Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.