Barry L. Goodson

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Huntsville, AL 35806

Cell: 256-***-****

Email: acrfqf@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

A position in Human Resources utilizing my diverse experience, skills and knowledge

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Employer: L-3 Communications, Huntsville, AL

Title: Human Resources Generalist II

Duration: 09/2013 – 08/2015; position moved to Texas

Job Duties: Responsible for maintaining HRIS system, unemployment claims and hearings, and administering educational assistance program.

Update, monitor and audit changes within HRIS system

Responsible for assisting company in transition to new HRIS system - SAP

Provides support by researching and resolving system problems that result in unexpected results or process flaws

Responsible for mass data changes

Advise employees and managers on policies and procedures

Analyzes current systems and recommends solutions to resolve problems or improve efficiency

Maintain security administration and workflow management by ensuring SOX controls are followed

Provide site HR and management with training on HRIS

Works closely with HR Team including but not limited to Benefits Administration, HR Generalists, Recruitment, Training as well as other departments - Payroll, IT and Accounting in support of business initiatives and/or processes

Supports projects to ensure quality, timeliness, cost effectiveness and proper use of HR information

Provide information for unemployment claims and represent company in hearings

Review and approve requests for educational assistance program

Employer: SaarGummi Tennessee Inc., Pulaski, TN

Title: Human Resources Manager

Duration: 10/2011 – 08/2012; position eliminated

Job Duties: Responsible for managing the day to day operations of the HR department. Major areas of responsibility include: employee relations; organizational development; change management; compliance to regulatory concerns; recruiting and staffing; performance management; benefits administration; employee safety and welfare; coaching and advising management; conflict management; and policy development and implementation.

Implemented new ADP payroll, time & attendance and HR system

Wrote policies and procedures leading to greater employee accountability

Developed and implemented a company safety program

Restructured health and welfare plan resulting in substantial improvement in company benefits

Reduced turnover from over 20% to less than 4%

Employer: Webb Wheel Products, Inc., Cullman, AL

Title: Human Resources Manager

Duration: 09/2008 – 12/2010; position eliminated

Job Duties: Responsible for the overall provision of the Human Resources department. Also, provided assistance to sister companies on critical HR issues. Areas of responsibility: employee relations; coaching and advising management; recruiting and staffing; performance management; organizational development; compliance to regulatory concerns; employee orientation, development and training; policy development and documentation; company-wide committee facilitation; company employee and community communication; compensation and benefits administration; employee safety, welfare, wellness and health; the company’s social responsibility programs; and employee services and counseling.

Re-invented HR Department improving efficiency and functionality, as well as, established the department as a business partner

Developed and implemented a management training program resulting in improved employee relations and reduced company liability

Wrote policies and procedures establishing employee accountability

Implemented a web-based performance management system - SuccessFactors

Successfully represented a sister company in EEOC arbitration

Served as a member and advisor of a team charged with developing a program to reduce Workers’ Compensation costs for the thirteen companies within our sector

Employer: Operon Biotechnologies, Inc., Huntsville, AL

Title: Human Resources Manager

Duration: 12/2005 – 05/2008; position eliminated

Job Duties: Responsible for guiding and managing the overall provision of Human Resources services, policies, and programs for the entire company. The major areas of responsibility were: recruitment and staffing; performance management and improvement systems; compensation and benefits administration; organization development; legal compliance; training and development; policy development and documentation; employee relations; company employee and community communication; employee safety, welfare, wellness and health; the company’s social responsibility programs; and employee services and counseling.

Developed programs reducing annual turnover rate from 37% to 6%

Re-negotiated medical and dental benefits saving the company $125,000 in 2007

Developed a safety training program jointly with manufacturing significantly reducing the number of OSHA and Workers’ Compensation claims

Developed and implemented a management training program

Developed an employee handbook to clearly communicate policies and procedures

Assisted in company merger with Eurofins successfully negotiating and coordinating the relocation of key employees, as well as, developing a plan for releasing employees

Employer: LG Electronics, Huntsville, AL

Title: Recruiter, and Training & Development Coordinator

Duration: 08/2003 – 12/2005

Job Duties: Responsible for all recruiting, screening and interviewing of applicants; and responsible for developing and implementing staff training.

Recruited nationwide for candidates to fill technical positions

Assisted department heads in annual manpower planning

Developed and conducted professional staff development training in Teamwork, Performance Improvement, Effective Communication, Diversity and Conflict Resolution

Coached supervisors and managers in employee relations

Interpreted company policies and procedures to management and employees

Developed employee incentive and motivation programs

Coordinated company sponsored activities throughout the year

Employer: North Alabama Skills Training Consortium, Huntsville, AL

Title: CareerLink Facilitator

Duration: 06/2002 - 08/2003

Job Duties: Offered career guidance to individuals on employment choices; interviewed customers to determine their occupational skills; and assessed occupational skills to assist customers in job search.

Informed customers of legal issues related to employment

Taught job seeking and keeping skills to customers

Assisted Staff and customers with labor market information

Made and implemented recommendations to improve and enhance the “One Stop” operations

Assisted customers with resume preparation

Instructed customers on how to prepare for an interview

Provided staff and customers with available community resources

Employer: Alabama Department of Industrial Relations, Huntsville, AL

Title: Employment Security Representative (Temporary Position)

Duration: 07/2001 - 06/2002

Job Duties: Assist applicants in finding employment.

Recruited and interviewed applicants for jobs

Contacted employers for job development and provided them with information about various employment laws, practices and procedures

Performed skills assessments and testing

Employer: West Corporation, Huntsville, AL

Title: Employee Relations and Training Coordinator

Duration: 10/2000 - 04/2001

Job Duties: Responsible for counseling management and employees on employee relations issues; and developing and implementing a staff training program.

Conducted employee relations claim investigations and advised management staff on proper methods of handling employee relations

Reviewed all employee counseling and termination documentation for compliance with policies and procedures

Developed a staff training schedule and conducted professional staff development training in Sexual Harassment, Teamwork, Performance Improvement, A.D.A., Policies and Procedures, Diversity, Conflict Resolution, and Safety

Responsible for processing Workers’ Compensation claims

Coordinated safety training for all employees

Employer: Alabama Department of Industrial Relations, Huntsville, AL

Title: Employment Security Representative (Temporary Position)

Duration: 01/2000 - 10/2000

Job Duties: Assist applicants in finding employment.

Recruited and interviewed applicants for jobs

Contacted employers for job development and provided them with information about various employment laws, practices and procedures

Performed skills assessments and testing

Provided resume assistance

EDUCATION:

School: University of Alabama in Huntsville

Major: Human Resource Management

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

HONORS: Graduated with Honors and named to the Honor Scholar List

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Disabled Veteran

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