Marina Odonnell

About Marina Odonnell

I work in Human Resources within a manufacturing environment, where I focus on practical, day-to-day people operations. I joined Polytech Fibers in 2018 as an HR Generalist and now serve as HR Manager, supporting two facilities as a one-person HR department.My work includes payroll (ADP WFN), full-cycle recruiting, onboarding and offboarding, policy updates, safety and compliance efforts, employee relations, benefits administration, and coordinating with vendors, insurance partners, and consultants. I also work closely with leadership and legal advisors to help keep our processes consistent, compliant, and moving in the right direction.I care about creating a respectful, steady workplace where people feel supported and where processes make sense as the company continues to grow.Always open to connecting with other HR professionals, manufacturing colleagues, and anyone interested in sharing ideas or opportunities.

Experience

1. Human Resources Manager

   PolyTech Fibers LLC

   Jan 2021 — Present · Chatsworth, GA, US

   Summary:Lead all HR functions for two manufacturing facilities as a single-person HR department, overseeing payroll, recruiting, compliance, employee relations, and organizational development during a period of company growth.Key Responsibilities & Highlights:Manage payroll operations using ADP Workforce Now for hourly and salaried employeesLead full-cycle hiring for manufacturing, technical, and administrative roles, including staffing agency partnershipsConduct onboarding, coaching, investigations, corrective actions, and offboardingOwn all employee relations matters with a focus on fairness, communication, and legal complianceDevelop and update company policies, handbooks, and HR proceduresManage safety programs, regulatory compliance, and reportingOversee medical, dental, vision, disability, and supplemental insurance benefitsCoordinate company insurance policies and relationships with brokers and vendorsPartner closely with management, consultants, and legal advisors on strategic HR projectsSupport workforce planning and help build HR infrastructure for future team expansion

Education

• Yonsei University

  Business Administration and Management, General

  2007 — 2008

• Georgia State University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Managerial Science

  2008 — 2013

Skills

• Customer Service
• Training
• Policy
• Microsoft Office
• Client Relations
• Email Strategy
• Hiring
• Highly Detail Oriented
• Human Resources
• Client Relations Skills
• Talent Management
• Coaching
• Employee Relations
• Employee Engagement
• Onboarding
• Manufacturing
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Management
• Team Building
• Personnel Management
• Internet Recruiting
• Resume Writing
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Organization
• Analysis
• Cat Herder
• Self-Starter
• Interviewing
• Sourcing
• Talent Acquisition
• Recruitments
• Enthusiast
• Temporary Placement
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Continuous Improvement
• Leadership
• Interviews
• Recruiting