ROGER W. HOLDER

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Tulsa, Oklahoma 74145

acpxcq@r.postjobfree.com

Cell 918-***-****

Summary

Demonstrated professional and management skills as senior human resource manager as well as

internal legal counsel providing employee relations, risk, policy development and human

resource management for large multi-unit organizations. Successful at working with various

employee groups and implementing strategies to meet organization objectives.

Professional Experience

April 2013 – April 2015

Samson Resources Company

Sr. Human Resources Advisor

(Large independent oil and gas company with several offices throughout continental US)

● Managed all HR functions including recruitment, retention, strategic planning,

employment law compliance and employee relations for eight field offices in multiple

states and field related business units, consisting of approximately 300 employees.

Field operations and related business units include safety, production, maintenance,

completions, automation, measurement, midstream compression and corrosion.

● Developed and implemented HR strategies aligned with organizational objectives.

● Developed and implemented HR procedures consistent with labor and employment

laws including employee training and engagement.

● Interfaced with senior management on acquisitions of assets and staff, aligning and

on-boarding staff with maximum efficiency.

● Developed and implemented process change and realignment to insure compliance of

common law employees to mandates of Affordable Care Act. Provided training to

necessary employees throughout organization to minimize risk to management and

the organization.

● Managed Legal/Human Resources projects and issues as needed, e.g. Immigration

H1B and Perm filings, unemployment claims and hearings, tribal compliance plans.

● Counseled management in respective business units on annual performance

management process, review performance evaluations, and implement solutions to

achieve mutual success of management and employees.

● Conducted investigations into employee or ethics hotline complaints and implement

appropriate solutions.

● Developed results based, data driven solutions to performance management and

process management to meet organizational objectives.

Mar B, Inc. d/b/a McDonald’s June 2010 – April 2013

Human Resources Manager

(Successful McDonalds’ franchisee with 17 locations and 500 employees)

Managed all HR functions including recruitment, retention, wages and benefit

administration of a multi-unit quick service organization.

Identified, developed and implemented employment policies changes to meet the

needs of employees and organization.

Developed and implemented HR strategies aligned with organizational objectives.

Directed the development of preventative and effective employee relations strategie s

and coaching management to foster a productive employee relations climate

balancing the needs of employees with needs of the organization.

Effectively communicated policy or benefit changes to employees at all levels to

achieve maximum benefit to the organization.

Managed investigations and responses to misconduct concerns, hostile work

environment, discrimination, sexual harassment, ethical violations and policy

grievances to successful completion.

Developed and implemented recruitment and retention strategies to reduce turnover in

targeted areas and establish measurements to analyze results.

Developed and implemented processes to minimize risk and effectively and

efficiently deliver results in unemployment claims and workers compensation claims.

October 1998 – June 2010

Tulsa Public Schools

Director of Compliance, Employee & Labor Relations

(Large public school district with 9,000 employees)

Developed and implemented HR strategies aligned with organizational objectives.

Managed employee relations processes for approximately 7,000 employees.

Managed services of external law firm, third party administrators and other vendors

to minimize administrative costs and maximize efficiency in performance to produce

desired result for the organization.

Managed self-insured programs in the areas of worker’s compensation, general

liability and unemployment including claims management, third party administrator,

service providers, and re-insurance.

Maintained, analyzed and reported safety data and coordinated organizational training

for safety and risk management.

Managed all HR functions related to large segment, approximately 2,000 employees,

of transportation, food service, and maintenance jobs including recruitment, retention,

wages and benefit issues.

Directed and supervised the work of Human Resource staff relative to specific areas

of responsibility.

Managed annual budget relative to related human resource function.

March 1996 – October 1998

Elias, Hjelm & Taylor

Associate Attorney

Responsible for all files domestic in nature including divorce, custody, guardianship,

and child support cases.

Responsible for all bankruptcy cases, Chapters 7 and 13.

Developed expertise and actively participated in cases involving personal injury,

insurance law, criminal law, and worker’s compensation.

Responsible for revenue and file growth in domestic cases.

Aggressively represented clients in all phases of litigation.

Represented clients in depositions, non-jury trials and jury trials.

Represented clients as needed in other areas of law, e.g. probate, juvenile, small

claims, etc.

Education

Tulsa University College of Law

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Juris Doctor - 1994

Oklahoma State University

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Bachelor of Science - 1991

Major - Political Science

Minor - Economics

Professional and Community Involvement

Oklahoma Bar Association Member

Oklahoma Bar Association Employment Law Section Member

Society of Human Resources Management Member

Tulsa Area Human Resources Association Member

Domestic Violence Intervention Services, Board of Directors, Past member

References

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