1. Stephanie A. Castine, PHR
28 Owens Dr. #58
Swanzey, NH 03446
saoswanzey@gmail.com
(603) 903-5670
HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL
Human Resources professional focused on delivering innovative and applicable business solutions; driven to cultivate an
environment of trust and continuous improvement.
Specialties: Strategic Planning / Organizational Development / Talent Management / Performance Management / Competency
Management / Leadership Development / Training / Employee Relations / Onboarding / Workforce Planning / Recruiting /
Succession Planning / Career Development
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Manager HR/Organizational Advancement – The Timken Company April 2010 - present
 Drive the creation and deployment of business HR programs, such as workforce planning, talent development
processes, succession planning and compensation.
 Lead several organizational design and restructure initiatives.
 Lead initiatives to reduce S&A cost structure, including job right-sizing initiatives.
 Partner with Corp Manufacturing to plan and execute global manufacturing initiatives at the plant level (e.g., Job
Opportunity Policy, random drug screen, pension conversion.)
 Facilitate change management; coach business leaders on organizational design and effectiveness
 Direct/counsel the business and plant on compensation, job descriptions, job titles and internal associate movement
 Completed gap analysis to Aerospace Culture and Capabilities; presented resulting action plan to general manager
and division vice president.
 Facilitated several trainings in leadership and fair employment practices.
 Created and implemented skills matrix to promote and track cross-training of associates.
 Deployed two morale surveys; implemented team to address results; distributed communication best practices
brochure; implemented RESPECT contest; implemented peer recognition program
 Revised and implemented: operative wage scale and succession plan; operative annual review process with form,
guidelines and training; attendance policy ; vacation policy; absence pay policy.
 Created and implemented workforce flexibility plan – 10% of workforce as contingents in order to flex up or down in
times of work increase or decrease.
 Created and facilitated team to lead change management communications in response to consolidation of our 2nd
plant
into our main plant.
 Facilitated and executed the implementation of MySuccess (HRIS database), including communications, training,
workshops, and planning.
 Executed reorganizations, layoffs and involuntary terminations.
Director HR Operations/RAQA/Supply Chain - Smiths Medical, St. Paul, MN August 2009 – April 2010
 Drove strategic reorganization of global supply chain and trade compliance functions.
 Created succession plans and planned talent development actions for VP’s and Directors.
 Led implementation of and action-planning for Global Employee Morale Survey.
 Led implementation of consistent Global Recognition and Wellness programs.
Manager Human Resources – Smiths Medical, Keene, NH November 2007 – August 2009
 Responsible for: HR compliance in all areas, recruitment, retention and training; policy creation/implementation;
benefit/payroll administration; employee and labor relations.
 With agency partners, coordinated on site staffing program for quicker and more efficient job fills.
 Partnered with safety manager to implement site safety programs and policies.

2.  Created communication center for associates.
 Implemented first site wellness team, and managed first on site wellness fair.
Stephanie A. Castine, PHR
28 Owens Dr. #58
Swanzey, NH 03446
saoswanzey@gmail.com
(603) 903-5670
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY, Continued
ConAgra Foods/Lightlife, Turners Falls, MA May 1998 – November 2007
Employment & Safety Manager (2004-2007)
Human Resources Generalist (1998-2004)
 Administered performance-based culture with new incentive bonus plan.
 Created Individual Development Plans for professional staff to encourage growth.
 Developed “Teamwork Team”& formal recognition program to boost employee morale.
 Established “English as a Manufacturing Language” on-site course for multi-cultural employees.
 Researched hiring and pay trends in Franklin County and created new wage scale.
 Analyzed workforce to establish ideal employee profile as recruiting tool.
Responsible for growth and (OSHA & corporate) compliance of all aspects of Safety Program including worker’s
compensation and injury case management.
 Decreased RIR by 60% in first year – recognized by ConAgra as “Most Improved Plant.”
 Decreased worker’s compensation premium by $250,000.
 Improved injury case management with “Fast Track” work-hardening program.
 Improved processes, including mandatory PPE, post-incident drug screen and zero-tolerance LOTO.
EDUCATION :
Bachelor of Arts, Sociological Communication – Keene State College, Keene, NH
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS, TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Member: Society of Human Resource Management ; HCRI; certified group fitness instructor with IDEA Health and
Fitness Association.
Proficient: Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Share Point, HRIS Systems including ADP, PeopleSoft
and MySuccess (SAP application), Kronos timekeeping systems, internet navigation, social media.
References Furnished Upon Request