JOHANNA H.

BROWN
1137 East Maple Street, York, Pennsylvania 17403
717-843-3317 or 717-880-1434 * jbce386e@westpost.net

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Solutions-focused, self-motivated Human Resources Manager with a comprehensive b
ackground in HR leadership and training. Effective communicator and liaison, kno
wn for building strategic partnerships with all levels of employees, ranging fro
m support staff to C-level executives. Highly versatile; quickly masters new rol
es, responsibilities, technologies, and environments. Reputation for loyalty, in
tegrity, work ethic, and dedication. Strong commitment to the development and re
tention of each company's most valued asset - its people.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Labor & Employee Relations * Organizational Development * Project Management C
ompensation/Reward Structures
Change Management * Payroll Processing * Presentations * Regulatory Compliance *
MS Office
Full Life-Cycle Recruitment * Relationship Building * Creative Problem Solving *
Staff Training & Motivation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Kunzler & Company, Inc. - Lancaster, Pennsylvania (2007-2010)
Payroll Administrator
Applied strategic planning, prioritization, and project management skills toward
consistently achieving critical deadlines while maintaining high quality standa
rds. Diligently processed payroll for 400+ employees, including both Union and
Non-Union employees. Demonstrated strong relationship building skills in effect
ively communicating with the Human Resource Generalist on a diverse range of wor
kers' compensation, benefits administration, and employee relations related issu
es. Proactively handled a diverse range of issues, including preparing payroll
taxes, as well as evaluating and ensuring timely payment of wage garnishments an
d child support and levies.
Selected Highlights:
* Played a key role in negotiating various aspects of union contract negotiation
s, further illustrating exceptional communication skills.
* Carefully monitored union employee attendance and collaborated closely with Su
pervisors to ensure timely management of violations.
* Served as an integral Member of the Safety Committee.

The Home Depot - New Freedom, Pennsylvania (2002-2007)

Human Resource Manager
Contributed broad knowledge of HR operations toward proficiently educating all l
evels of the organization on employee relations issues. Facilitated the develop
ment of significant business growth by integrating targeted training material to
develop and motivate staff performance.
Selected Highlights:
* Optimized human resource performance by leading key HR strategies regarding pe
rsonnel policies for EEO/OSHA employment related issues, disability accommodatio
ns, maternity/paternity leave, performance management, absence management, compe
nsation, workforce planning, legal compliance, and employee misconduct.
* Managed workers' compensation and general liability claims and ensured that al
l necessary regulatory information was updated and current.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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HCR Manor Care-Dallastown - Dallastown, Pennsylvania (2000-2002)
Human Resource Manager
Proactively developed and implemented key HR plans to optimize employee performa
nce, productivity and efficiency. Played a key role in the development of signi
ficant business growth by effectively developing and motivating managers and sta
ff, integral to ensuring a collaborative and positive work environment.
Selected Highlights:
* Teamed with different departments to evaluate operations and provide ongoing s
upport for pursuit of strategic objectives, including succession planning, leade
rship development, diversity hiring, and retention strategies.

Career Note: Additional experience as a Human Resource Manager for Multi Medica
l Center, Genesis ElderCare Network.

EDUCATION
MBA Program Courses, with Human Resource Management Focus
York College of Pennsylvania, York, PA
Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Concentration in Therapeutic Recreation
York College of Pennsylvania, York, PA

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Member of Society for Human Resource Management