Marissa C Brzeczek
Lamar
Summary
Dynamic HR professional with extensive experience at Tyson Foods, Inc., excelling in employee recruitment and conflict resolution. Proven track record in reducing turnover by 34% and enhancing regulatory compliance through effective policy writing and team collaboration. Skilled in data interpretation and committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Specialist, Team Member Relations
Tyson Foods, Inc.
02.2022 - 01.2025
- Investigating and resolving complaints, Harassment & Discrimination investigations, and Identity investigations.
- Defending legal charges and actions, EEO & OFCCP
- Use of Workday and Enablon for reporting and maintenance of documents relating to investigation.
- Make recommendations regarding investigation to location and corporate offices.
- Coordinated with internal teams to complete daily assignments and meet deadlines.
HR Manager
Tyson Foods, Inc.
Russellville
08.2010 - 02.2022
- Top Human Resources official for Distribution Centers in Russellville, TVDC and RDC, administering payroll, compensation, benefits, performance management systems for an average of 310 employees.
- Recruiting, interviewing and hiring internal and external hourly and clerical personnel in compliance with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and all applicable state and federal statutes and laws, to accomplish annualized hourly turnover goals.
- Creating and maintaining Retention Program to maximize the retention of employees; creating and maintaining Hiring Criteria to accomplish hourly turnover goals; administering and managing new hire orientation training and annual training of all employees.
- Investigating and resolving complaints, Harassment & Discrimination investigations, and Identity investigations.
- Defending legal charges and actions, EEO & OFCCP.
- Administering and maintaining of complex Religious & Disability Accommodation requests to ensure Employment Compliance.
- Answering unemployment claims & representing the company in unemployment appeal hearings.
- Administering and maintaining location Affirmative Action Plan, management of applicant data flow to ensure compliance of affirmative action standards and equal employment opportunity, creating quarterly action plans if target goals are not met.
- Supervision of clerical staff.
- Creating, interpreting and administering policies in fair & consistent standard.
- Managing and administering FMLA and Non-FMLA Leaves of Absence for all employees.
- Community relations, participation in company sponsored events.
- Handled employee discipline and termination to address policy infractions.
- Coordinated employee benefits programs, including health insurance and retirement plans.
- Recruited applicants for vacancies to fill open positions with qualified staff.
- Used data and analytics to improve company processes for recruitment, selection and onboarding.
- Managed performance reviews, disciplinary actions and salary negotiations.
- Responded promptly to employee inquiries about policies or procedures.
- Advised leadership and personnel on driving HR policies, union negotiations, and business strategy implementation.
- Attended conferences, workshops and special events to recruit qualified candidates for company.
- Coordinated training programs for new employees and existing staff members.
- Advised managers on how best to motivate employees and increase their satisfaction levels.
- Prepared and led new employee orientation to familiarize with company policies, procedures, culture and campus.
Employment Manager/Shift HR Supervisor
Tyson Foods, Inc.
Clarksville
06.2007 - 07.2010
- Recruited, interviewed and hired external hourly and management support personnel in compliance with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and all applicable state and federal statutes and laws, to accomplish 34% annualized turnover in a Poultry Processing Complex with an average of 1100 employees.
- Investigated and resolved complaints, Harassment & Discrimination investigations, Identity investigations, Alternative Dispute Resolution facilitator.
- Defended legal charges and actions, EEO & OFCCP.
- Answered unemployment claims & represented the company in unemployment appeal hearings.
- Management of applicant data flow to ensure compliance of affirmative action standards and equal opportunity employment.
- Supervision of clerical, orientation trainer, janitorial staff, and nursing staff.
- Interpreted and administered policies in fair & consistent standard.
- Community relations, participation in company sponsored events.
- Participated in special projects related to Human Resources initiatives as needed.
- Helped with employee transfers and referrals.
- Advised managers on best practices regarding employee relations issues.
- Conducted interviews with prospective employees and conducted reference checks.
- Handled employee discipline and termination to address policy infractions.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, interviewing, offering jobs and negotiating contracts.
- Managed recruiting database including tracking of candidate applications and contacts.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state and local employment laws.
Secretary II; Live Production Operations
Tyson Foods, Inc.
12.2003 - 06.2007
- Live Production data compilation, analysis and presentation.
- Purchasing & receiving for Live Production using SAP.
- Management & maintenance of Department of Transportation information on all location Commercial Motor Vehicle drivers and Live Production Files.
Human Resources Clerk I
Tyson Foods, Inc.
Clarksville
03.2001 - 12.2003
- Assisted managers with hiring procedures, screening of candidates, scheduling interviews.
- Management & maintenance of location FMLA files, ensuring secure and accurate record keeping of staff medical information to ascertain qualification and company compliance.
- Translation of company materials and policy, English to Spanish.
- Data entry and maintenance of staff information in SAP, attendance tracking in PersTime.
Education
Master of Arts Degree - History
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR04.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR05.2001
Skills
- Research analysis
- Policy writing
- Data interpretation
- Employee recruitment
- Conflict resolution
- Diversity training
- Team collaboration
- Employee onboarding
- Regulatory compliance
- Management collaboration
Timeline
Sr. Specialist, Team Member Relations
Tyson Foods, Inc.
02.2022 - 01.2025
HR Manager
Tyson Foods, Inc.
08.2010 - 02.2022
Employment Manager/Shift HR Supervisor
Tyson Foods, Inc.
06.2007 - 07.2010
Secretary II; Live Production Operations
Tyson Foods, Inc.
12.2003 - 06.2007
Human Resources Clerk I
Tyson Foods, Inc.
03.2001 - 12.2003
Master of Arts Degree - History
Arkansas Tech University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Arkansas Tech University
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