John Middlebrooks, PHR

**** ********* ***** #****, ************, SC 29680

864-***-****

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a key Human Resources Manager position with an established company that will utilize my

16+ years’ HR management experience, inter-personal skills, and education to push management

initiatives and to make an immediate impact on the organizations bottom line

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

Task driven, innovative forward thinker with a “Can-Do” attitude

Extensive background in both generalist and senior HR management, global recruitment and talent management, expatriate and repatriate transfers, employee relations, continuous improvement planning, performance management, workforce and organizational development, training and leadership development

Strong skills in coaching, problem solving, compiling analytical data and team building

Well Versed in HR law, HRIS, benefits, global and domestic payroll, attendance management

Excellent communication skills both written and oral, able to connect to all levels of the organization

EDUCATION:

M.A. - Human Resource Management, Webster University, Phoenix, Arizona, 2005

B.S. - International Business Management, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 1990

PHR Certification - Human Resource Certification Institute

EXPERIENCE: Nexans High Voltage USA Inc., Charleston, SC

2012-2015 Human Resources Manager

Responsible for all aspects of HR for a Greenfield project with a global manufacturing company located in Charleston, SC and based out of Paris France with a total workforce of 26,000 worldwide. Supervise 2 direct reports in payroll and safety department

Designed, budgeted, and carried out recruiting plan hiring 54 highly skilled hourly and salaried employees to date for positions critical to the installation, commissioning and startup of manufacturing plant. Total target workforce of 200 employees by the end of 2016.

Partner with European colleagues implementing an effective training plan and continuously monitoring overseas training progression for the transfer of knowledge

Implemented, manage and oversee employee compensation, performance management, organizational design, succession planning, continuous improvement, safety, security, OSHA compliance, and other HR initiatives

Oversee and manage various functions including ADP payroll, Kronos time and attendance management, benefits, visa processing, relocation packages, performance evaluations, legal issues, ISO 9001, safety awareness, workers compensation, and security

Train executives, managers and supervisors on HR policies, interviewing skills, evaluation process, terminations, production process improvements, OSHA compliance, training and development and plant safety procedures

Designed and implemented compensation framework for both hourly and salary positions, job descriptions, employee handbook, employee records, policies/procedures and other standard operating procedures

Conduct various HR, production, safety, etc. training via WebEx with HR counter parts in France, Switzerland, Norway, Belgium, Latin America, Canada and other countries

2007-2011 Multi-Chem a Halliburton company, San Angelo, TX

International Human Resources Manager

Developed, directed, and managed all HR functions in multiple locations throughout the US, Canada and Europe. Worked closely with executive team to integrate HR objectives that aligned with the overall strategic goals of the organization while trimming HR cost by 20% for an 900+ global workforce

Producer, hired 300+ employees domestic and international in a 2 year span as the company grew profits from 25 million to 300+ million during this substantial growth period and acquired by Halliburton

Conducted full cycle recruiting to include interviewing, drug testing, background checks, offers of employment, relocations for exempt, nonexempt and contract employees

Hired, motivated and lead a team of 4 HR Generalist overseeing recruitment, payroll, benefits, EH&S and HRIS systems to effectively achieved the strategic mission of the organization

Provided leadership and trained managers in coaching, employee relations, succession planning, conflict resolution, change management, etc. Ethics Officer to maintain compliance with the organizations policies

Yearly review of Total Rewards, compensation planning, job descriptions, benchmarking, external scanning, and analysis to obtain optimal return and to foster “employer of choice” branding for the organization

Spearheaded the implementation of International pay systems and electronic on-boarding which reduced payroll and hiring cost by 40% and increased the overall efficiency of the organization

Implemented Risk Management audits revising company policies and procedures to comply with current EEOC, Title VII, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, ADEA, OSHA and International laws

Implemented new yearly evaluation matrix that pinpointed specific criteria for job categories and measured performance for promotions, merit increases and bonuses

Coordinated, directed and managed all International HR operations to include formalization of entity, payroll and benefits, tax equalization, expatriate programs, work visas

Consulted with legal in preparing employment contracts, non-competes, confidentiality, IP agreements, terminations and severance agreements

1986-2006 United States Navy, various locations within the US and overseas

Human Resources Manager / Recruiting Manager

Motivated, lead and trained a staff of 60+ HR personnel in multiple states for the U.S. Navy recruiting operation for 14 successful years. Consistently exceeded manning quotas and recognized by the President of the United States and Senior Naval Officers as the #1 National Recruiting Manger of the Year 2000 and 2001 out of 140 HR managers

Department Head overseeing and directing subordinates in all recruiting programs and activities

Consistently improved strategic planning to meet high-tech manning goals directed by Congress

Researched, analyzed, and conveyed detailed presentations to senior officers

Public Affairs Officer for the Western United States, direct involvement with civic leaders and dignitaries to foster Navy image. Managed a yearly budget of $10 million dollars

Promoted and directed recruiting activities for NASCAR and Blue Angel events, utilizing new avenues to produce more effective ROI

Designed, implemented and facilitated HR training courses which increase retention levels by 15% and increase recruiting efforts for both junior and senior officers

Stationed onboard various ships and overseas locations proudly serving my country

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