Michelle Davis
SHRM-CP certified HR manager with 9 years of experience leading HR for growing companies of 200–600 employees. Builds hiring, onboarding and performance programs that reduce turnover and support managers. Trusted partner to leadership on employee relations, compliance and compensation.
- Lead a 4-person HR team supporting 550 employees across 2 plants and a corporate office
- Reduced first-year turnover from 38% to 24% with a redesigned onboarding and mentoring program
- Managed hiring for 180+ roles per year, cutting average time to fill from 52 to 34 days
- Implemented Workday HRIS, replacing spreadsheets and paper files for all employee records
- Handled employee relations cases and investigations for 300 employees
- Coordinated annual benefits open enrollment and raised participation in the 401(k) plan by 15 points
- Updated the employee handbook to reflect current federal and state requirements
Talent acquisition • Employee relations • Performance management • Compensation & benefits • HR compliance (FLSA • FMLA • ADA • EEO) • HRIS (Workday • BambooHR) • Onboarding • Policy development • HR analytics • Training & development
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- Led a 4-person HR team supporting 550 employees across 3 locations
- Reduced first-year turnover from 38% to 24% with a new onboarding program
- Cut average time to fill from 52 to 34 days
- Managed hiring for 180+ roles per year
- Implemented Workday HRIS for all employee records and workflows
- Investigated and resolved employee relations cases fairly and on time
- Coordinated benefits open enrollment for 550 employees
- Updated policies and the handbook to reflect current employment laws
- Introduced a quarterly performance check-in process adopted by 40 managers
- Built HR dashboards tracking turnover, headcount and time to fill
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How to write a human resources manager resume
1. Tie HR work to business results
Leaders want to see how HR helped the company. Turnover, time to fill, engagement scores and cost savings make your impact clear.
2. Show the size of your scope
State how many employees you supported, how many locations and the size of your team.
3. List certifications only if earned and current
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR and SPHR are respected credentials. Include them only if you hold them and they are active, or label them clearly as in progress.
4. Protect confidentiality
Describe employee relations work in general terms. Never include names or details that could identify employees or cases.
5. Mention compliance knowledge carefully
Name the laws and areas you work with, such as FMLA or ADA, without overstating legal expertise.
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Frequently asked questions
What should an HR manager resume include?
A summary, core HR skills, experience with measurable results in hiring, retention and employee relations, your HRIS experience, education and any HR certifications.
Do I need a certification to become an HR manager?
It is not legally required, but SHRM or HRCI certifications are often preferred and can help you stand out.
How do I move from HR generalist to HR manager?
Highlight leadership: projects you led, programs you designed, people you trained and the business results they produced.
What metrics should an HR resume include?
Turnover and retention, time to fill, cost per hire, engagement survey scores, training completion and benefits participation are common examples.
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