Colleen E. Dykins
Hickory,NC
Summary
Achievement-oriented HR professional with 25+ years of diversified experience. Highly motivated as either an individual contributor or proactive team player in the pursuit of challenges. Skilled negotiator in seeking out “Win-Win” results. Effective communicator, enabling ease, in developing Solver when presented with unique situations.
Human Resources professional with strong expertise in talent acquisition, employee relations, and compliance. Adept at fostering collaborative environments and driving organizational success. Proven ability to adapt to evolving needs while maintaining high standards. Skilled in conflict resolution, HR strategy, and performance management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Human Resources Generalist
Lincotek Surface Solutions
06.2019 - 12.2025
- Responsible for all HR functions including but not limited to:
- Recruitment/Retention
- On Boarding, Off Boarding
- File maintenance
- New Hire Orientation
- I-9 and E-Verify administration
- Benefits Administration
- Payroll processing
- State and Federal Compliance
- Employee Relations
- Training
- Year End compliance
- HRIS Maintenance and compliance
Human Resource Manager
VIP Structures
11.2015 - 09.2018
- Recruitment/On Boarding of New Hires
- Benefits Administration
- Compliance with State and Federal laws.
- Plan Administrator of company sponsored 401-K Plan
- Wage and Salary administration
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Year End compliance
- Annual Benefit Open Enrollment
- Frequent job site visits to meet with personnel for various HR needs.
- Awarded an Employee Recognition Award “Honesty and Integrity”
Human Resources Manager/Safety Director/Payroll Admin.
Precision Systems Manufacturing Inc.
05.2005 - 11.2015
- Responsible for recruitment and retention of personnel.
- Administer compensation, benefits and safety programs.
- Maintain records and compile data concerning personnel, hires, transfers, promotions, EEO Affirmative Action and performance appraisals.
- Work with management team to grow and promote our employees.
- Plan Trustee for company sponsored 401K Plan.
- Train, advise, mentor and direct management team with regards to various company policies and compliance requirements.
- Plan and conduct New Hire Orientations.
- Oversees, audits and edits job descriptions and wage and salary scales.
- Ensure federal, state and local safety laws, regulations codes and rules are observed.
- Assist management with various issues regarding personnel.
- Work with managers on employee disciplinary proceedings, ensuring proper documentation of facts and events leading to the disciplinary action are noted.
- Keeps abreast of legislation affecting human resources; trains management and monitors company policies to ensure compliance.
- Administration and processing of weekly payroll.
- Responsible for all aspects of safety: Training, hazardous assessment, record keeping, accident investigation, daily plant safety inspections, OSHA compliance, encouraging employee involvement and planning and directing monthly Safety Committee meetings.
Education
SHRM HR Certification - Human Resources
Human Resources Management
LeMoyne College
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Skills
- MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Ultipro/HRIS, ADP, Bird Dog/HRIS, Concur, SAP, Opera, EZ TXT, E Verify, Survey Monkey, Culture, Amp
Timeline
Sr. Human Resources Generalist
Lincotek Surface Solutions
06.2019 - 12.2025
Human Resource Manager
VIP Structures
11.2015 - 09.2018
Human Resources Manager/Safety Director/Payroll Admin.
Precision Systems Manufacturing Inc.
05.2005 - 11.2015
Human Resources Management
LeMoyne College
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