Fern Shumway

About Fern Shumway

As the HR Director at Seaport Steel, I have been leading and managing the human resources function for over 40 years, with a focus on employee engagement, development, and retention. I have a BA in Business Administration from Western Washington University and a SHRM-CP certification from the Society for Human Resource Management. I am passionate about creating a positive and productive work environment that aligns with the vision, mission, and core values of the company. I have successfully recruited, trained, and evaluated over 200 employees across sales, production, and administrative roles, reducing time-to-fill by 50% and turnover by 25%. I have also implemented and overseen various HR programs and policies, such as compensation structure, workers\' compensation, risk management, retirement planning, employee handbook, and accident prevention. I stay connected to the HR community and continuously seek to improve my personal and professional growth.

Experience

1. HR Director

   Seaport Steel

   Sep 1983 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   RecruitingPreonboardingOnboardingEmployee TrainingRisk ManagementCompensation StructureWorkers CompensationHazard evaluation Retirement planning-401(k)Creating Employee handbook Developing Accident Prevention ProgramsEmployee engagementGovernment compliance and regulations

Education

• Western Washington University

  BA, Business Adminstration

  1979 — 1983

Skills

• Phr
• Workforce Planning
• Teamwork
• Payroll
• Talent Acquisition
• Microsoft Excel
• Training
• Employee Benefits
• Onboarding
• Management
• Sphr
• Risk Management
• Fmla
• Accounts Payable
• Coaching
• Human Resources
• Customer Service
• Employee Relations
• Organizational Development
• Adp Payroll
• Business Process Improvement
• Strategic Planning
• Project Planning
• Performance Management
• Recruiting
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Process Improvement
• Benefits Administration
• Team Building