ELIZABETH M.

BIBIK, SPHR
42536 Lilley Pointe Drive
Canton, MI 48187
(248) 790-9673
ebb9e026@westpost.net
HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL
Collaborative human resources professional with 10 years of progressive experien
ce in defining, developing and applying human resources initiatives that promote
business growth. Highly skilled at human resources operations, performance mana
gement, employee relations, compensation and benefits, recruitment, training, or
ganizational development, total rewards and recognition programs. Seasoned profe
ssional in union negotiations, labor relations, grievances, and arbitrations. Tr
usted business partner and valued member of leadership teams.
AREAS OF EXCELLENCE:
Employee Relations and Conflict Resolution
Compensation and Benefits Programs
Labor Relations and Union Negotiations
Employment Law, Legislation Changes, Healthcare Reform
Recruitment, Training, Talent Development
Organizational Change Leadership
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Relationship Account Manager, Sales and Service | October, 2008 - September, 201
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Group Associates, Inc.
Group Associates is a national leader in the brokerage and administration of hea
lth and welfare benefits. Responsible for fostering strategic partnerships with
clients in the auto, aircraft, and steel manufacturing industries. Build and im
plement benefits strategies that optimize health and welfare program cost alloca
tion, while decreasing employee-related risks through wellness-driven initiative
s. Provide highly-valued consulting to clients by leveraging a strong knowledge
of 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 decr
eases in insurance rates, accomplished through collaborative carrier relationshi
ps, comprehensive data analysis and strong negotiation skills.
* Analyze claims experience for self-insured clients with wellness initiatives t
hat have resulted in client cost savings of flat year-over-year renewal rates, u
p to 1% increase in claims budgeting, compared to national rate increase average
of 10 - 11%.
* Team champion in creating and executing the company's brand repositioning to s
pecific 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 electro
nic data interchange (EDI) of benefits data between employer's HRIS and payroll
systems and insurance carriers. Address employee benefits and claims issues, ens
uring prompt follow up and resolution.
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HOMETOWN COMMUNICATIONS/GANNETT COMPANY, INC. | February, 2000 to October, 2008
HomeTown Communications Network was a privately held company that owned the Obse
rver & Eccentric Newspapers (O&E), and several other community newspapers. In 2
005, the owner sold the newspapers to Gannett, Inc. The O&E became a sister comp
any of The Detroit Media Partnership (DMP), a Gannett company more commonly know
n as the Detroit News & Free Press. Business functions and departments between
the two sister newspapers merged in 2008, including the Human Resources departme
nts.

Human Resources Manager | May, 2008 to October, 2008

Dual role with The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers and Detroit Media Partnership
Human Resources Director | January, 2006 - May, 2008
The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers
Managed 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 increase
s for approval. Benchmarked salary levels to maintain a competitive edge in the
marketplace, designed commission and bonus plans for sales force and key execut
ives. Partnered with department managers to write and implement performance imp
rovement plans and conducted all involuntary terminations, layoffs, and exit int
erviews. Responded to and resolved union grievances, arbitrations, unfair labor
practice charges, and NLRB charges. Key company official at the table during u
nion 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 enhance
employees' skills and educating managers on employment laws, best practices, and
leadership skills. Audited departmental and company-wide procedures for complia
nce 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 Com
mittee and chairing several committees.
* Created a behaviorally-based recruitment process that transformed the company
culture.
* Led the company's union negotiations with the Graphic Communications Internati
onal Union and The Newspaper Guild Local 22N, where mutual wins were experienced
with workflow changes, organizational restructuring, and health and welfare ben
efits changes.
* Lead spokesperson for organizational change during and after the acquisition b
y Gannett and subsequent merger with the Detroit Media Partnership, by exhibitin
g constant open communication with employees and strong project management imple
mentation.
Acting Human Resources Director under Generalist title | April, 2004 - January,
2006
Human Resources Generalist | February, 2000 - April, 2006
The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers
* Coordinated the recruitment process, including pre-screening applicants, inter
viewing, 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 facilitate
d new hire onboarding and education of overall departmental functions of the com
pany.
* Reduced worker's compensation claims by 53% and lost time claims by 75% within
the first two years in this role. Developed a strongly-enforced return-to-work
program.
* Administered all benefits enrollments, changes and terminations. Reconciled an
d paid all carrier bills. Monitored and tracked FMLA and disability leaves.
* Facilitated annual open enrollment meetings and created benefits communication
 materials.
* Authored company newsletters, winning a national award by Suburban Newspapers
of America.
* Compiled and analyzed various human resources and payroll reports and statisti
cs for local and corporate human resources departments.
Executive Assistant | June, 1999 - February, 2000
HomeTown Communications Network, Inc.
* Supported Executive team of the corporate office, including President and Vice
-Presidents for this privately held company that owned the Observer & Eccentric
Newspapers.
* Served as communication and administrative liaison between the corporate offic
e and the company's seven newspaper subsidiaries located in multiple states.
* Quickly promoted into Human Resources within eight months of joining the compa
ny.
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Adrian College; Adrian, MI
PHR, SPHR and COBRA Administrator Certifications
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
SHRM, Society for Human Resource Management
HRAGD, Human Resources Association of Greater Detroit
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COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher, in addition to a vari
ety of HRIS/payroll systems and open source/proprietary Customer Relationship Ma
nagement (CRM) database programs.