Karen R.

Edson
417 E Lincoln Dr.
De Forest WI 53532
614-519-2216 (cell)
kebec122@westpost.net
Functional Synopsis
Administrative Functions As Assistant to Director Industrial Relations, coordin
ated preparation of monthly reports to higher management, ensuring both timely c
ompletion and consistent style. Managed two off-site staff conferences, includin
g coordinating travel and accommodations, as well as arranging for conference ro
oms and materials/equipment required for presentations. As Assistant to VP Emplo
yee Relations, participated in the development of the budgets for the entire HR
function (both capital and expense).
Microsoft Office Updated Access database used to generate management incentiv
e plan letters. Created new database for payroll cost accounting. Documented bot
h Access system and database administrator duties for successful transition to c
lient personnel. Created Excel template for client use in billing State of Ohio
Bureau of Worker Compensation. Created Word templates for a variety of uses. Cre
ated PowerPoint presentations.
Compensation Administration Graded over 5000 salaried jobs using both point/f
actor and survey comparison methods. Reviewed salary actions for compliance with
Equal Pay Act. As HR generalist, reviewed salary actions in conjunction with di
sciplinary (for performance) actions. Participated in both local and national sa
lary surveys. Evaluated salary actions in conjunction with salary budget guideli
nes and discussed variances with submitting management. Documented exceptions to
salary policy and submitted for higher management review and approval.
Labor Relations Created labor cost forecasts for operating divisions. Served as
the leader of a task force that analyzed over 200 collective bargaining agreeme
nts to create a database of contract content.
Human Resources Generalist Functions Held a variety of increasingly responsible
human resources positions in Columbus OH (HQ) and Northbrook IL (manufacturing
plant). Presented HR/Benefits information to a variety of audiences from shop fl
oor to executive suite. Responsible for safety and security functions at all fac
ilities. Trained first-line supervisors in a variety of human resource areas, in
cluding labor relations, performance appraisals and EEO. Responsible for staffin
g when at manufacturing facility and for supervising recruiting performed by cor
porate recruiters at corporate headquarters. Responsible for review and oversigh
t of separation process for employees in assigned units.
Technical Writing - Produced user documentation for PeopleSoft HRMS/Payroll syst
em. Wrote human resource administration manual used at over 40 locations in the
U.S. Wrote speeches for managers to deliver in a variety of contexts. Developed
presentations for self and others using PowerPoint and other presentation media.

Education/Training:
B. A. Michigan State University East Lansing MI
Technical Training: PeopleSoft, MS Access and Hyperion Essbase.

Dates/Titles of Employment:
July 2010 August 2010 - Enumerator U.S. Bureau of Census Madison WI (part-tim
e)
April 2010 June 2010 Enumerator U.S. Bureau of Census Madison WI (part-time)

April 2009 May 2009 Enumerator U.S. Bureau of Census Madison WI (part-time)
May 2008 April 2009 MS Office Consultant Robert Half Technology Middleton WI
(part-time)
August 2006 May 2008 Technical Writer BriteVision Technologies (contractor w
ith State of Wisconsin Department of Administration) Madison WI
February 2006 August 2006 Access Programmer Robert Half Technology Columbus
OH
August 2005 February 2006 self employed consultant Marysville OH
October 2003 August 2005 Documentation Specialist Greif Inc. Delaware OH
October 1999 October 2003 Technical Systems Consultant TMGbusiness solutions
Oakland CA and Columbus OH
August 1970 October 1999 - Borden Family of Companies
1984 - 1999 Customer Analyst/Data Analyst/Systems Analyst Columbus OH
1981 - 1984 - Group Employee Relations Manager - Columbus OH
1980 - 1981 - Director Employee RelationsGrocery Products Operations - Northbroo
k IL
1979 - 1980 - Chicago Area Personnel Mgr-Wyler/ReaLemon Foods Northbrook IL
1978 - 1979 - Plant Personnel Manager- Wyler Foods- Northbrook IL
1977 - 1978 - Asst. to VP Employee Relations Columbus OH
1975 - 1977 - Asst. to Director Industrial RelationsColumbus OH
1974 - 1975 - Compensation Administrator - Columbus OH
1972 - 1974 - Benefits Specialist - Columbus OH
1970 - 1972 - Group Insurance Specialist - Columbus OH
May 1968 - August 1970 - Group Claims Processor - Aetna Life & Casualty - Los An
geles CA and Columbus OH