Mike Harte

About Mike Harte

Currently the Human Resource Business Partner for Twin City Fan Companies responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management at their Mitchell, Elkton and Tea, SD facilities.Previously the Human Resource Manager for Gates Corporation responsible HR functions across their legacy US Atlas sites in SC, SD and IA. Former Hiring Manager/HR Generalist with Five Star Call Centers (formerly Lawrence & Schiller TeleServices/Midco Connections), leading recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and numerous compliance areas of HR for office in Sioux Falls, Wichita, Fargo and North Sioux City. Prior to that, I spent 5 years recruiting in the healthcare and information technology fields providing per-diem, long-term contracting, and direct-hire staffing primarily in the Jacksonville, FL and Orange County, CA areas. I am a graduate of The University of South Dakota where I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Contemporary Media and Journalism with a minor in Business Administration and Masters Degree in HR Management. Email: m••••••••@yahoo.com

Experience

1. Human Resource Business Partner

   Twin City Fan & Blower

   Jan 2021 — Present · Mitchell, SD

   Serve as a strategic partner to business leaders, aligning HR initiatives with organizational objectives, values, and long-term goals.• Advise management on employee relations, performance management, and organizational development, acting as both consultant and employee advocate.• Collaborate with the Director of HRBPs and corporate HR teams to design and implement talent management and employee engagement programs that enhance retention and growth.• Lead recruitment and onboarding processes for assigned locations, partnering with hiring managers to attract and integrate top talent.• Facilitate leadership mentoring on topics such as succession planning, coaching, and workforce development.Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws, company policies, and regulatory requirements; partner with General Counsel on investigations and policy updates.• Manage employee life cycle processes through HRIS (UltiPro), including new hire orientations, personnel data accuracy, and employment changes.• Administer FMLA, ADA, and Workers’ Compensation programs, including claims management and return-to-work coordination.• Lead wellbeing and engagement initiatives to strengthen employee satisfaction and retention.• Support payroll processing and HR administrative functions as required.• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities, developing project plans, and analyzing program outcomes.

Education

• University of South Dakota

  Master of Science in Administration, Human Resource Managment

  2017

• University of South Dakota

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Contemporary Media & Journalism

  1998 — 2003

Skills

• Interviewing
• Human Relations
• Call Centers
• Human Resources
• High-Volume Recruiting
• Orientation
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Time Management
• Job Fairs
• Leadership
• Customer Service
• Employee Relations
• Customer Relations
• Management
• Team Building
• Temporary Placement
• Call Center
• High Volume Recruiting
• Contact Centre
• Social Networking
• Onboarding
• Hiring
• Employee Selection
• Interviews
• New Hire Orientations
• Headhunting
• Employee Engagement
• Job Search
• Benefits
• Technical Recruiting
• People Skills
• Public Relations
• Recruiting
• Healthcare Recruiting
• Employee Benefits
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Employee Management