1. 11/2010 to Current
San Diego, CA
12/2006 to 10/2010
St. Louis, MO
ERIN RUHLING
Summary
Human resources business partner with an extensive background in multi-state/multi- level employment to include
various industries and company size. Background working in manufacturing (union & non-union), restaurant/hospitality,
banking and education. Extremely dedicated individual with great follow up and communication skills.
Skill Highlights
Multi-state Employment Law
FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC
Ulti-Pro software; SAP; Lawson; ATS
Full-cycle Recruiting
Extensive Employee Relations
Project Management
Benefits Administration
HR Policies & Procedures
Orientation & On-Boarding
Training & Development
Performance Management
Collective Bargaining
Core Accomplishments
Lead non-traditional site project for 2 restaurant locations with successful openings.
Recipient of Jack's "hat's off" award for my HR partnership & commitment.
Transitioned a corp. region of 72 restaurants for franchise takeover.
Successfully completed an AAP audit.
Introduced a new onboarding program for corporate employees.
Successfully completed new 401k roll-out.
Experience
HRBP
Jack in the Box
Research and investigate all employee relations issues to include sexual harassment, timekeeping issues, EEOC
claims, unemployment & workers comp claims
Provide performance coaching and counseling to Jack in the Box restaurant directors and leaders;
Coordinate full-cycle recruiting efforts for Corporate Management positions (DM, Restaurant & Assistant
Manager) in various territories & markets across the US;
Instrumental in preparing various markets for franchise or corporate buy-back takeover (from a staffing
perspective);
Research & implement new & innovative recruiting ideas including the use of talent hives, social media, free
advertising websites, and open houses to generate applicant flow;
Assist District Managers and store management in selection process to include panel interviews, provide
candidate feedback, consultation of rehire/franchise management hires;
Conduct orientation and onboarding sessions for new District Managers & Directors;
Partner with Ops training department regarding product training roll-outs and scheduling initiatives;
Conduct important HR related training sessions with District Managers and restaurant personnel to build
necessary HR skills;
Provide compliance guidance around workers compensation, ADA, and various asset protection situations.
HR Generalist
ICL Performance Products
Coordinate full-cycle recruiting efforts for Corporate and plant sites across the US & Internationally;
Manage Affirmative Action Plan(AAP) & maintain applicant and job hiring files to meet AAP standards;
Relocation assistance program Manager for 5 US plants;
Conduct onboarding and orientation program for all new hires.
Conduct employee training as needed (anti-harassment, compliance certificate, performance
management); Coach and counsel department managers on various employee relations issues;
3244 Stowe Landing, St. Charles, MO 63301 | C: 636-357-3373 | MERUHLING@ATT.NET

2. 03/2001 to 04/2003
St. Louis, MO
01/1999 to 01/2001
St. Joseph, MO
St. Joseph, MO
Process payroll & benefits administration (medical, dental, life, 401K) for 1000 employees utilizing Ulti-pro HRIS
system
Comp & Benefits Generalist
Spectrum Brands
Administered all new hire employee benefit paperwork to include medical/dental, 401K plan, FSA plan, etc;.
Reviewed/reconciled employee benefit claims with self-insured provider, HealthLink; liaison between employee
and benefit providers;.
Managed 401k plan to include employee deferrals/payments, loan payments, employee eligibility/enrollment, etc.
Researched a new 401k vendor and successfully moved all employees to new plan with no interruptions;.
Researched compensation data for salaried, exempt positions; worked with Dir of Compensation to determine
COLA discrepancies/adjustments.
HR Generalist
Altec Industries
Coordinate full-cycle recruiting for plant hourly and salaried positions; implemented a mass hiring job fair to
increase applicant flow of hourly plant positions;
Conduct onboarding and orientation program for all new hires;
Manage FMLA/STD claims; Managed WC return to work program and assisted with safety training and
investigation of WC injuries;
Assist with coaching/mentoring hiring managers on various employee relations issues;
Full implementation of HRIS system (Ultipro).
Education
Bachelor of Science: Business Management
Missouri Western State University
HR Emphasis