Jennifer Riggs

Current

Michigan Division HR Manager at OmniSource Corporation

Past

Talent Manager at Latitude Consulting Group, Inc.
HR Manager at Cyltec L.L.C.
HR Manager at The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.

Director of Administration at Hobbs + Black Associates, Inc.
Co-op/Intern at The Arbor Consulting Group
Front Desk Clerk/Reservations at The Lake View Hotel

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Education

Eastern Michigan University
Eastern Michigan University

Connections

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Industry

Human Resources

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Jennifer Riggs’s Summary

I am currently working with OmniSource as the Michigan Division HR Manager. I enjoy HR work in general. I have over 10 years of experience in the HR field, including payroll/benefits, compensation, recruiting, training, safety, and employee relations.

4.5 years in the Automotive Industry
4.5 years in the Professional Services Industry (Civil Engineering/Environmental Consulting & Architecture)
1 year in the HR Consulting Business as an Intern

I have been heavily involved with a HR organization in Lenawee County (HRASM) as Secretary, President-Elect, and President.

I recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with my MBA (Master of Business Administration). I am very involved with the Ann Arbor Jaycees, a community service organization.

Jennifer Riggs’s Specialties:

Training, Recruiting

Jennifer Riggs’s Experience

Michigan Division HR Manager

OmniSource Corporation

(Privately Held; Mining & Metals industry)

August 2008 — Present (1 year)
Talent Manager

Latitude Consulting Group, Inc.

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

October 2007 — July 2008 (10 months)
HR Manager

Cyltec L.L.C.

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Automotive industry)

November 2002 — April 2007 (4 years 6 months)

I managed the HR department and function for a plant that had about 80 employees and an additional 30-40 temporary employees. A short list of my responsibilities include: payroll, benefits administration, compensation, recruiting, employee relations, training (internal/external), safety and many, many more.
HR Manager

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Civil Engineering industry)

June 2001 — November 2002 (1 year 6 months)

As HR Manager at this firm, I was responsible for recruiting, new hire orientations, employee relations, training, investigations, EEOC compliance, etc.
Director of Administration

Hobbs + Black Associates, Inc.

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Architecture & Planning industry)

April 1999 — June 2001 (2 years 3 months)

I started as the Assistant to the Director of Administration at this firm. Shortly after my start date, I was promoted to HR Manager and then Director of Administration. At H+B, I was responsible for the adminstrative department, including the accounting function. I handled the business insurance, health insurance, party-planning, operations reporting, etc.
Co-op/Intern

The Arbor Consulting Group

(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Human Resources industry)

May 1998 — April 1999 (1 year)

While in college, I worked for a HR Consulting Firm located in Plymouth, MI (since moved to Northville, MI). I acted as receptionist and basic administrative assistant to the consultants in the office. The consultants handled Affirmative Action Plans as well as many different types of HR Consulting.
Front Desk Clerk/Reservations

The Lake View Hotel

(Privately Held; Hospitality industry)

May 1997 — August 1997 (4 months)

I worked on Mackinac Island for the Lake View Hotel in the summer of 1997. It was a GREAT experience that I'd recommend to anyone who is thinking about the idea. I love the island and have been there at least 20 times in my life (15 or so of them AFTER I worked there) so I may be a bit biased but there are great opportunites for fun and learning there!

Jennifer Riggs’s Education

Eastern Michigan University

MBA , General MBA , 2005 — 2009

Activities and Societies:

Attended Detroit Economic Club Meeting with Finance professor during the Winter 2009 semester
Eastern Michigan University

BBA , Management, HR , 1995 — 1999

Activities and Societies:

The Stoic Society - Publicity Officer
Member of the Honors Program - Graduated with Honors