1. LYN M. WELCH
TROY, MICHIGAN
248.298.6468 lyn_m_welch@yahoo.com
BUSINESS AND HUMAN RESOURCES SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT
 HR professional with experience supporting automotive, engineering, medical device and electronics
manufacturing providers.
 HR expertise includes compensation and benefits planning, process development and documentation,
records management, FLSA, recruitment, employee discipline and termination, FMLA, delivery of HR
training modules and compliance with complex regulations and laws (ex: ISO 13485 for medical
suppliers).
 Advanced HR competencies include strategic planning, project management, creative approaches to
policy development, leadership coaching, onboarding plans, performance feedback systems, and
employee development plans.
 Project management skills include Benefit plan development and open enrollment, analytics (turnover,
employee satisfaction), HRIS implementation, ISO/QS/TS standards & audits.
Professional Experience
Human Resource Consultant
American Society of Employers / HR Management Group 5/15 – Present
Assignment 1. Recently completed multi-month assignment with an automotive parts manufacturer in Troy,
auditing and updating several systems and documents, including:
● Trained managers and salaried staff on Preventing and Responding to Sexual Harassment
Complaints
 FMLA audit and process clean-up – Inconsistent across sites
- Managed a difficult situation where an employee was abusing her FMLA leave
 I-9 processing audit and clean-up – Inconsistent across sites
 Updated Employee Handbook for Salaried employees
 Health and Safety Program (developed for Corporate office)
 Provided required Federal and state employment postings (all facilities)
 Performed personnel file audit and recommendations for legal compliance and ease of use – all sites had
material in personnelfiles that could cause the company legal issues
 Recruiting file audit and recommendations for legal compliance and ease of use – again, all sites had
material in the recruiting files that could potentially cause legal issues
Assignment 2. Successfully completed assignment assisting a small German-owned business to set up
compliant Human Resource systems, documents and procedures, including:
● Recruited and filled several difficult-to-fill (CNC) positions
● Developed Health and Safety Program and training for plant and office staff
● Represented the company with MEDC to obtain training grants
● Successfully launched 3-year Machinist Internship Program in cooperation with Michigan
Talent Connect (MAT 2)
● Provided the company with several resources, including documents on managing a MIOSHA audit,
controlling FMLA abuse, records retention, HIPAA and PHI, and several others
Human Resource Manager
Orchid Orthopedic Solutions 8/11 –5/15
 Worked closely with entire senior management team to monitor important metrics and make
adjustments as needed to meet goals
 Designed and conducted quarterly anonymous employee surveys. Recommended and implemented
initiatives resulting in improved employee satisfaction scores from 30% to 80%
 Participated with multi-site HR team to revise and communicate Employee Handbook and policies
Savings: $20K to $50K

2.  Developed and delivered training to all levels of employees on topics including Employment Law,
Quality, Safety, Kaizen, 5S and Continuous Improvement Savings: $80K
 Designed and administered compensation structure, wrote and revised job descriptions, ensured
compliance with governmental regulations Savings: $50K
 Managed employee relations, internal investigations, terminations, and unemployment
 Conducted two reductions-in-force successfully and without challenge
Provided personal hospice care for my mother-in-law until she passed away. 9/10 – 8/11
Senior Human Resource Generalist
Jabil 7/96 – 9/10
 Recruited for all positions, hourly and salaried, professional and entry-level, in addition to developing
successful college Internship program
 Recruited for key positions such as Quality Manager and Project Managers
 Managed employee relations, internal investigations, terminations, unemployment
 Developed compensation structure and job descriptions; ensured legal compliance
 Directed entire training team for four years; led development of supervisor and manager training plans
and accompanying curriculum of 12 core management courses
 Conceptualized, designed and managed Emerging Leaders Program, a high-profile leadership
program for recent college graduates identified as high-potential future managers
 Managed and/or participated in several (10+) Reductions-in-Force over multi-year period
EDUCATION & AFFILIATIONS
MS in Human Resources; Eastern Michigan University, Graduation Date: 2018
BS in Political Science w/Employment Law emphasis, Oakland University, Graduated: 2009
Certified, Senior Professional in Human Resources, SPHR; Member, Society for Human Resource
Management and MiSHRM, the Michigan division of SHRM devoted to Michigan employers