~ Senior-Level Human Resources Manager eager to contribute extensive labor relations, compliance, business partnering, and strategy planning expertise toward supporting a dynamic employer in optimizing bottom-line performance. ~

 

 

Excel in collaborating with client groups and leaders at all levels including top-level management to define HR strategy, programs, and initiatives spanning salary planning, employee development, performance management, succession planning, hiring, and retention on a global scale. Offer a decade of labor relations experience supporting over 2,000 employees in a U.S.-based automotive manufacturing facility. Solid experience with unions such as UAW, Teamsters, IAM, IBEW, IUE, IOUE, AFSCME, SEIU and UE.  Proficiency in coaching, counseling, ensuring NLRB (National Labor Relations Board) and EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) compliance, and interpreting master and local collective bargaining agreements. Technically-astute with considerable skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project), PeopleSoft, Business Object, Data Mart, and Oracle HR.

 

Selected Achievements:

 

         Championed innovative and effective HR programs for multiple sites comprised of 850+ exempt and non-exempt employees in union and union-free workforce locations.

         Oversaw Session C performance management and succession planning for 100+ salaried employees on an international scale, vital to retaining top talent.

         As chief company spokesperson, led successful contract negotiations for Ford Motor Company and General Electric Company, each resulting in 100% ratification, on time and within budget. 

         Excel in providing HR management for 3^rd step grievances, arbitration cases, investigations, union contract updates, last chance letters, and disciplinary action. 

         Won Management Award at General Electric each year since stepping into role.

         Diligently investigated and closed several compliance-related investigations involving controllership, management, timekeeping and harassment concerns by employing substantial skills in data gathering and determining corrective action.

 

 

General Electric, Energy, Atlanta GA, 2006 to Present

Regional Human Resources Manager

         Spearhead human resources operations for eight fulfillment centers nationwide.

         Orchestrated restructuring efforts by decreasing workforce and closing multiple service centers; exhibited outstanding expertise in the full restructuring process from establishing timelines and communication plans, to leading decision bargaining and preparing for legal reviews.

         Evaluated candidates and expeditiously filled 50 open positions during 2008 hiring blitz.

         Devised union avoidance strategy for 3 non-union facilities featuring a peer review process, employee round tables, action planning, and policy development.

         Administer broad-based HR programs pertaining to employee relations, succession/workforce planning, performance management, compensation, benefits, union avoidance, acquisitions and divestitures.

         Facilitated Union contract negotiations for IBEW and IAM represented fulfillment centers, resulting in 100% ratification.

         Cultivate, nurture, and maintain positive employee relations among union-free Bedford Park, IL facility.

 

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The Pepsi Bottling Group, Newport News, VA, 2005 to 2006

Senior Human Resources Manager

         Navigated full spectrum of HR operations for seven warehouse locations in Eastern Virginia, overseeing recruiting, compensation, benefits, completion of 6 Affirmative Action Plans, and coordination of talent management/succession planning for 130+ salaried employees.

         Exercised considerable critical thinking and prioritization abilities in developing, communicating and executing annual HR operating strategy.

         Actively teamed with management in formulating union avoidance strategies for 6 non-union facilities.

 

Ford Motor Company, Avon Lake, OH; Dearborn, MI; Wayne, MI, 1999 to 2005

Human Resources Supervisor, Labor Relations & Hourly Personnel

• Steadily advanced through a series of promotions based on exemplary performance and results.
• Applied dynamic leadership talents toward providing strategic HR direction and support to automotive manufacturing plant comprised of 2,500 hourly and 250 salaried employees.
• Directed, motivated, supervised, and delegated tasks to five HR department employees.
• Seamlessly managed and documented grievance procedure through pre-arbitration.
• Merged tact and diplomacy to devise negotiations strategies related to impending plant closure.

 

Human Resources Business Partner, Powertrain Operations

• Promoted to provide Division Human Resources counsel to three manufacturing locations in Southeast Michigan and oversaw HR operations relevant to 400+ employees.
• Enforced and enhanced workplace diversity by drafting V-Engine Affirmative Action Plan and administering policies pertaining to FMLA, ADA, EEO, and anti-harassment.
• Conducted annual plant UAW representative compensation audits and reviewed/approved UAW representative promotions.

 

Human Resources Business Partner, Product Development Finance Organization

• Awarded promotion to serve as Human Resources Generalist to 300+ Finance employees including senior management, exhibiting superior strengths in employee relations, succession planning, performance management, and compensation.
• Demonstrated proficiency in cost control, resource management, position ranking analysis, point factoring, personnel relations investigations, and EEOC complaint investigations.
• Launched Finance Pyramid Award Reward & Recognition Program, significantly elevating morale and job satisfaction.

 

Human Resources Associate, Vehicle Stamping & Assembly Operations

• Provided Labor Relations support to 1,400+ hourly employees and approximately 250 salaried staff.
• Swiftly resolved issues pertaining to health & safety, production standards, employee productivity, Workers Compensation, and harassment in conjunction with plant management and the UAW.
• Relied upon to conduct thorough investigations into grievances and employee relations complaints.  

 

Prior background includes role as Human Resources Officer / Senior Training Specialist, City of Detroit, Detroit, MI, 1995 to 1998.

 

 

Master of Public Administration, Human Resources Management & Organizational Development

The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 1997

 

Bachelor of Science, Human Resources Development / Human Resources Management

Oakland University, Rochester, MI, 1995

 

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