1. 2430 E. Walton Blvd., Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Phone: (248) 373-4300 Fax: (248) 373-3068
December 2013
Dear Hiring Manager:
It is with pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation for Matthew Lenda. Matthew
reported to my HR Department from January to April 2013. Recognizing an opportunity to build
his skills, he transferred to work in Operations HR and assumed progressively responsible
duties. Matthew was one of the very best interns we had at NORMA Group to date.
Highlight experiences Matthew successfully completed:
 Staffing: Initiated an intern hiring pipeline by determining hiring forecasts by
department and plant locations. Established contacts at several universities by cold-
calling. Originating an event calendar and job requisition form to ensure position control.
This is a benchmark program and Matthew built this from nothing.
 Base and Variable Pay: Prepared salary administration and variable pay administration
workbooks from hourly to executive levels, including proofreading, updates, total cost
calculations and submissions with minimal supervision. His work was accurate and
timely.
 Cost Analysis: Created a cost-analysis spreadsheet to determine financial impact of
proposed changes to paid time off policy.
Professional development Matthew completed during his tenure:
 Legal issues of personnel and personnel record administration.
 Fair Labor Standards administrative process.
 Federal and State employment law, including record retention, Bullard-Plawecki, and
FLSA requirements.
 Performance Management Process training.
 Employee handbook revisions.
Matthew demonstrated leadership, innovation, creativity, and responsiveness. He regularly met
his deadlines while influencing others. Matthew demonstrated good character and integrity. I
was privileged and pleased to work with him. He is ready now for a more responsible position.
Very truly yours,
Mark Behe, SPHR
Vice President, Human Resources (Region Americas)
NORMA Group