Martha Nelson

About Martha Nelson

SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES LEADER DELIVERS TALENT-FOCUSED BUSINESS SOLUTIONSBottom-line impact through a business’ most important resource – its people. Partners with business leaders building high-performance, sustainable organizations meeting strategic and operational goals. Deploys best practice talent management practices in manufacturing, transactional and union/non-union environments. Proven leader listening to business needs, enacting appropriate actions, speaking with a clear voice, and delivering the goal of shaping organizational cultures.*Ability to identify needs and develop customized talent management strategies- Knowledge of recruiting techniques and leveraging hiring data-Strengths in performance management design, delivery and training-Experienced in succession planning processes including relevant management development and mentoring programs*Skilled in managing tactical human resources needs-Investigatory interviews, disciplinary meetings, and performance correction-Payroll, benefits, leaves of absence, safety and worker’s compensation-Developing relationships with service providers *Ability to provide timely and accurate information and education to all levels-Skilled trainer providing compliance, skills and management education-Experienced presenter delivering programs to groups from 2 to 500-Consulting skills including effective listening and coachingSpecialties: Talent Management, Succession Planning, Performance Management, Management Development, Employee/Labor Relations, Union Avoidance. Information posted by me on Linked In is personal opinion and is not representative of my employer or my day job.

Experience

1. Human Resources Manager Leader

   Sweet Express Llc

   Feb 2021 — Present · Grand Rapids, MI, US

   Responsible for all areas of human resources execution and development and training of one direct report. In less than 6 months brought benefits plans, HR record keeping and leave management into compliance. Sourced and implemented a benefit management system with a spend under per year. Completed OSHA 300 and EEO1 reporting along with overseeing and approving 5500 benefits fillings and managing BLS and MDHHS hiring reporting. Established relationship with Michigan Department of Corrections Vocational Village to hire CDL-A driver trainees and mechanics trainees. Worked with leadership to donate a tractor trailer for heavy diesel mechanic and truck driver inspection training at the MDOC Jackson facility. Established Work Opportunity Tax Credit process to secure up to $9,600 per hire from MDOC programs for the company. This includes the potential to capture additional credits for other qualified hires. Sourced timekeeping system to integrate with ERP reducing time to process office and shop payroll by 75%. Added online healthcare network free to all employees and dependents encompassing primary care, chronic care, 2nd opinion service, plan navigation and EAP/mental health care.

Education

• Kalamazoo Valley Community College

  Associates, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

• Central Michigan University

  Graduate Certificate in College Teaching, Education

• Western Michigan University

  Bachelor of Science, Communications

• Central Michigan University

  Master of Science - MS, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

• Central Michigan University

  Master of Science, Human Resources

Skills

• Job Descriptions
• Organizational Development
• Performance Appraisal
• Management Development
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Onboarding
• Personnel Management
• Policy
• Union
• Employee Relations
• Coaching
• College Recruiting
• Benefits Administration
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Employee Engagement
• Management
• Talent Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Human Resources
• Hris
• HR Policies
• Sphr
• Employee Benefits
• Career Development
• Hiring
• Deferred Compensation
• Training
• Labor Relations
• Employment Law
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Workforce Planning
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition
• Recruiting
• Fmla
• Succession Planning
• Union Avoidance
• Leadership
• Interviews