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ELIZABETH M. BIBIK, SPHR42536 Lilley Pointe DriveCanton, MI 48187(248) 790-9673ebb9e026@westpost.net

HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL

Collaborative human resources professional with 10 years of progressive experience in defining, developing and applying human resources initiatives that promotebusiness growth. Highly skilled at human resources operations, performance management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, recruitment, training, organizational development, total rewards and recognition programs. Seasoned professional in union negotiations, labor relations, grievances, and arbitrations. Trusted business partner and valued member of leadership teams.

AREAS OF EXCELLENCE:

Employee Relations and Conflict ResolutionCompensation and Benefits ProgramsLabor Relations and Union NegotiationsEmployment Law, Legislation Changes, Healthcare ReformRecruitment, Training, Talent DevelopmentOrganizational Change Leadership

________________________________________Relationship Account Manager, Sales and Service | October, 2008 - September, 2010

Group Associates, Inc.Group Associates is a national leader in the brokerage and administration of health and welfare benefits. Responsible for fostering strategic partnerships withclients in the auto, aircraft, and steel manufacturing industries. Build and implement benefits strategies that optimize health and welfare program cost allocation, while decreasing employee-related risks through wellness-driven initiatives. Provide highly-valued consulting to clients by leveraging a strong knowledgeof markets and ensuring compliance within the vast changes in healthcare reform,

legislation changes and government regulations.Key Achievements:* Successfully transition clients to new carriers, resulting in substantial decreases in insurance rates, accomplished through collaborative carrier relationships, comprehensive data analysis and strong negotiation skills.* Analyze claims experience for self-insured clients with wellness initiatives that have resulted in client cost savings of flat year-over-year renewal rates, up to 1% increase in claims budgeting, compared to national rate increase averageof 10 - 11%.* Team champion in creating and executing the company's brand repositioning to specific target audiences based on industry and geography.* Coordinator of multi-state SHRM sponsorships to increase company's visibility;

successfully generated new business leads.* Project manager for onboarding of new client business and implementing electronic data interchange (EDI) of benefits data between employer's HRIS and payrollsystems and insurance carriers. Address employee benefits and claims issues, ensuring prompt follow up and resolution.

________________________________________HOMETOWN COMMUNICATIONS/GANNETT COMPANY, INC. | February, 2000 to October, 2008

HomeTown Communications Network was a privately held company that owned the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers (O&E), and several other community newspapers. In 2

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005, the owner sold the newspapers to Gannett, Inc. The O&E became a sister company of The Detroit Media Partnership (DMP), a Gannett company more commonly known as the Detroit News & Free Press. Business functions and departments betweenthe two sister newspapers merged in 2008, including the Human Resources departments.

Human Resources Manager | May, 2008 to October, 2008Dual role with The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers and Detroit Media Partnership

Human Resources Director | January, 2006 - May, 2008The Observer & Eccentric NewspapersManaged all human resources functions and staff for the O&E from 2004 to 2008.Wrote and implemented multiple company policies and procedures, job descriptions, and employee handbooks. Reviewed all performance appraisals and merit increases for approval. Benchmarked salary levels to maintain a competitive edge in themarketplace, designed commission and bonus plans for sales force and key executives. Partnered with department managers to write and implement performance improvement plans and conducted all involuntary terminations, layoffs, and exit interviews. Responded to and resolved union grievances, arbitrations, unfair laborpractice charges, and NLRB charges. Key company official at the table during union contract negotiations. Represented the company at unemployment and worker's compensation hearings. Conducted investigations for employee relations issues, such as sexual harassment, discrimination, and violations of policies and proc

edures. Implemented training programs, such as job-related training to enhanceemployees' skills and educating managers on employment laws, best practices, andleadership skills. Audited departmental and company-wide procedures for compliance with state and federal regulations, as well as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Key Achievements:* Trusted advisor for employees and leaders of O&E, serving on the Executive Committee and chairing several committees.* Created a behaviorally-based recruitment process that transformed the companyculture.* Led the company's union negotiations with the Graphic Communications International Union and The Newspaper Guild Local 22N, where mutual wins were experiencedwith workflow changes, organizational restructuring, and health and welfare ben

efits changes.* Lead spokesperson for organizational change during and after the acquisition by Gannett and subsequent merger with the Detroit Media Partnership, by exhibiting constant open communication with employees and strong project management implementation.

Acting Human Resources Director under Generalist title | April, 2004 - January,2006

Human Resources Generalist | February, 2000 - April, 2006The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers* Coordinated the recruitment process, including pre-screening applicants, interviewing, background checks, writing and placement of job postings, organizing ca

reer fairs, and administering the drug testing program.* Conducted new hire orientations and benefits overview meetings, and facilitated new hire onboarding and education of overall departmental functions of the company.* Reduced worker's compensation claims by 53% and lost time claims by 75% withinthe first two years in this role. Developed a strongly-enforced return-to-workprogram.* Administered all benefits enrollments, changes and terminations. Reconciled and paid all carrier bills. Monitored and tracked FMLA and disability leaves.* Facilitated annual open enrollment meetings and created benefits communication

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materials.* Authored company newsletters, winning a national award by Suburban Newspapersof America.* Compiled and analyzed various human resources and payroll reports and statistics for local and corporate human resources departments.

Executive Assistant | June, 1999 - February, 2000HomeTown Communications Network, Inc.

* Supported Executive team of the corporate office, including President and Vice-Presidents for this privately held company that owned the Observer & EccentricNewspapers.* Served as communication and administrative liaison between the corporate office and the company's seven newspaper subsidiaries located in multiple states.* Quickly promoted into Human Resources within eight months of joining the company.

________________________________________EDUCATIONBachelor of Arts, Adrian College; Adrian, MIPHR, SPHR and COBRA Administrator Certifications

________________________________________PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

SHRM, Society for Human Resource ManagementHRAGD, Human Resources Association of Greater Detroit

________________________________________COMPUTER SKILLSMicrosoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher, in addition to a variety of HRIS/payroll systems and open source/proprietary Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database programs.