GARRY LANGEFELD

Jackson, MS (Relocated June, **13)

602-***-****

acf5lm@r.postjobfree.com

BUSINESS PARTNER-HUMAN RESOURCES

Versatile and flexible business partner skilled at establishing and

managing the overall human resources function and managing relationships at

all of levels of an organization. Successful track record with

accomplishing major projects and assignments with increasing levels of

responsibility. Professional with twenty plus years of diverse Human

Resources experience. Multiple and unique positions that include remote

site, start-up/closure, HRIS conversion, defining strategic HR metrics and

employee communications for a large high tech corporation and strategic and

daily management of Human Resources and all functions for a large non-

profit organization. Emphasis in coaching, process improvement, change

management, employee relations, benefits and compensation, talent

management and organization communications for employees, managers and

entire organization. Adept at excelling in new and changing environments.

Experienced in all Human Resource functions.

EXPERTISE

* Strategic Planning * Process Improvement

* Change Management

* Project Management * Systems/Computer Literate

* Talent Management

* Compensation/Benefits * Policy Development

* Influence/Negotiation

* Facilitator/Coach * Managerial

Experience * Internal Communications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Valley of the Sun United Way Phoenix, AZ June, 2002 -

June, 2013

Vice President Human Resources & Facility Operations

Responsible for providing strategic input, direction and execution for 75

million dollar large non profit at the organizational level for Human

Resources, as company incorporated new strategic/business plans. Reported

to COO. Two direct reports.

* Developed and implemented comprehensive Human Resources Strategic

Objectives plan, resulting in a change from tactical to strategic

thinking model.

* Played key role in managing major organizational change effort and

restructure that included the creation/merging of departments,

development of new positions and changes to existing positions for over

half the staff.

* Key member for organization implementation of mobile workforce

initiative. Project Manager reported directly to me.

* Created and implemented new performance system and process for entire

organization.

* Led development and implementation of new compensation structure and

evaluation of all positions.

* Led development and implementation of online recruiting tool used for all

positions.

* Revised and implemented employee handbook.

* Created and successfully implemented new competency based Learning and

Development function.

Motorola, INC. 1984 - 2002

Employed at Motorola Inc. for eighteen years. All positions below were held

during that time and represent support for specific organizations all under

the Motorola umbrella.

Bipolar Manufacturing Center (BMC) Mesa, AZ 2001 -

2002

Senior Human Resources Manager

Strategic business partner that supported large manufacturing operation of

800+ employees with a $25M budget. Ongoing employee relations and

communications required to achieve successful rollout of company

initiatives during plant closure.

* Successfully coordinated major cost cutting efforts for organization,

resulting in significant savings to company.

* Developed relationship with local Department of Economic Security office

and created/managed plan for on-site unemployment sessions, across five

sites, for 400 employees affected by plant closure.

* Implemented new performance management process for 100+ exempt employees.

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Semiconductor Products Sector Headquarters Phoenix, AZ

1999 - 2002

Employee Communications Manager

Managed seven-person team that drove operational excellence for systems and

processes for entire sector of 10,000 plus employees. Focused on

project/process improvement, internet/intranet systems, electronic

newsletter, information

databases and graphics/presentations to communicate rapidly changing

business strategies and messages. United Way sector team member.

* Upgraded in-house communication system for eight sites and reduced

messaging cycle time by 50% while expanding functionality.

* Lead for cross-functional team that achieved company-wide consolidation

and implementation of best practices for strategic email communications.

* Managed conversion of email system distribution system that resulted in

20% increase in accuracy with 15% time savings.

Semiconductor Products Sector Tempe, AZ 1998 - 1999

Human Resources Specialist

Recruited to join newly formed organization chartered with establishing

strategic approach in the creation and implementation of Human Resources

projects and programs. Eliminated duplication of efforts, defined

measurements for success and centralized information for organizational

efficiency.

* Co-led team that implemented new performance management system used by

10,000+ employees.

* Established initial Human Resources Balanced Scorecard/metrics accepted

by senior level staff.

* Supervised design and maintenance of several Human Resources web sites.

Semiconductor Products Sector Tempe, AZ 1995 - 1998

Human Resources Specialist

Recruited by key decision-makers to contribute to long term sector cross

functional project that included Human Resources, Payroll and Information

Technology professionals. Team replaced legacy Human Resources and Payroll

systems utilizing SAP software domestically and in two international

locations. Primary role was subject matter expert and project facilitator

on re-design of processes and systems.

* Core team member that implemented first ever SAP project resulting in

successful integration of Payroll and Human Resources functions, transfer

of over 25,000 records and establishment of employee service center.

* Facilitated work sessions that documented existing/future work processes

resulting in 25+% process reductions.

* Communicated employee time entry process changes during 25 presentations

to 500+ administrative staff thereby reducing/eliminating paycheck

errors.

MOS 12 Wafer Fab Chandler, AZ 1994 - 1995

Human Resources Manager

Selected to support manufacturing start-up organization of 700+ employees.

Successfully managed staffing function, including relocation. Established

employee relation function and communicated compensation philosophies and

policies. Organization awarded FAB of the year by Semiconductor

International.

* Selected as first Human Resources manager to be given staffing/relocation

responsibilities within sector and filled all technical positions on

time.

* Member of Human Resources competency team that developed employee

relation competencies for organization. Competencies incorporated into

daily job requirements.

* Member of cross-functional team that successfully developed and

implemented Law Conference for managers and supervisors, resulting in

over 1,000 employees trained.

Other Motorola Experience

* Human Resource Manager for a remote software facility and three large

manufacturing organizations.

* Sector Training Specialist for East Valley operations.

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EDUCATION

B.S. Management-Emphasis in Human Resources, Arizona State University,

Tempe, AZ

OTHER

Received SPHR certification in 2011 and received re-certification through

July, 2017

Member Society for Human Resource Management

(SHRM)

Member Capital Area Human Resource Association (CAHRA)

Past East Valley Human Resources Association

(EVHRA) member

United Way of America Human Resources Forum Planning Committee for five

years (presenter, co-chair and chair)

Past Motorola

Volunteer Program Co-Chair & Committee Member

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