DWIGHT L. BAKER, MS, IPMA-CP

SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

770-***-**** acsrem@r.postjobfree.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/dwightbaker1911

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior Human Resources professional with 20 years of experience providing leadership and strategic guidance in all core HR functions. Provide innovative leadership and balance sometimes competing operational, financial, and human capital needs. Deliver high-quality service to employees and company leadership. Well-versed in complexities of HR administration.

Key Areas of Expertise:

Compliance – Budgetary Oversight – Training & Development – Investigations – Grievances – HRIS

Employee Relations – Performance Evaluations – Risk Management – Union/Labor Relations – Confidentiality

Salary Administration – HR Records Compliance/Management – HIPPA – EEO – ADA – FMLA – FLSA

SELECTED ACOMPLISHMENTS

Member of 1st class of the University System Office Leading for Success Foundations Leadership Program

Served on the College’s Accreditation Steering Committee with students, faculty, classified staff and other administrators to assess eligibility criteria process for accreditation

Reviewed and revised policies and procedures manual for the first time since its inception in 1974

Established a corporate educational alliance partnership with local colleges and universities that allowed employees to take course relevant to their jobs at a discounted rate

Implemented an Employee Service Recognition Program to increase employee loyalty and improve the communication between employees and management

Helped plan and managed the website redesign project for www.dhr.jobs.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Atlanta, GA

Human Resources Contractor 2014 to 2015

Provided human resources and benefits consultative services to Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies while completing doctoral studies and writing dissertation.

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA Atlanta, GA

Senior Manager for Human Resources 2012 to 2014

Directed USO HR program, and served as the subject matter expert on all HR matters. Responsible for the migration, implementation, and maintenance of all HR systems, implementation of programs and procedures, and management of organizational initiatives. Responsible for the development or redesign of compensation processes. Directed and oversaw sensitive investigations, grievance procedures and employee inquiries, and problem resolution. Ensured organizational personnel policies and practices are in line with applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and rules and ensured compliance with these policies and practices by managers, supervisors and employees.

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MACON-BIBB COUNTY GOVERNMENT Macon, GA

Director of Human Resources and Risk Management 2012

Oversaw the management and strategic planning for Human Resources and Risk Management Departments. Served as the County EEO Compliance Officer and acted as Secretary to the County Civil Service Board. Administered human resources policies, programs, and practices to include planning, organizing, developing, implementing, coordinating, and providing direction to the countywide Human Resources and Risk Management Programs. Formulated policies and procedures and made policy recommendations to the Board of Commissioners. Enforced Risk Management policies of Bibb County to minimize financial losses to the county. Directed, planned, and implemented training programs.

CITY OF COLLEGE PARK College Park, GA

Director of Human Resources and Risk Management 2007 to 2012

Directed citywide human resources and risk management programs. Served as the designee of the City Manager (as Chief Executive Office) in handling labor relations issues, contract application and interpretation and contractual grievance procedures. Served as part of the City’s management team and worked as a strategic partner with appointed officials and Leadership Team members. Developed, implemented, and maintained all HR systems, programs, policies, and procedures. Oversaw health and welfare benefit plan and program administration including associated reporting, communication efforts and vendor relationship management. Directed and oversaw sensitive investigations, inquiries, and problem resolution.

SUPERIOR COURTS OF GEORGIA PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS’ COUNCIL (PAC) Atlanta, GA

Director of Human Resources 2005 to 2007

Performed and oversaw the management of human resources functions to include statewide compensation and benefits administration, and personnel management activities for 49 District Attorney and Solicitor’s General Offices. Responsible for ensuring compliance with all state and federal personnel policies, procedures, and laws. Advised management on disciplinary issues, and identified and resolved complex personnel issues. Provided leadership for a 4 person internals staff as well as 49 field office managers.

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (DHS) Atlanta, GA

Senior Personnel Analyst (Recruiter) 2004 to 2005

Provided guidance and consultation to assigned Divisions/Offices of the Department of Human Resources regarding effective and successful recruitment strategies. Performed qualifications assessments on potential hires. Developed creative and strategic candidate sourcing plans. Worked directly with hiring managers to help determine staffing needs. Assessed and monitored the selection and interview process, and participated in departmental panels/work groups.

OTHER RELEVANT HUMAN RESOURCES EXPERIENCE

ATLANTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE Atlanta, GA

Director of Human Resources 2001 to 2003

METRO ATLANTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Atlanta, GA

Associate Director of Human Resources 2001

RARE MEDIUM, INC Alpharetta, GA

Human Resources Manager 2000 to 2001

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EMORY HOSPITALS Atlanta, GA

Human Resources Manager 1998 to 2000

EDUCATION

Capella University, Doctor of Business Administration, Human Resources Management (Anticipated 2016)

Capella University, Master of Science, Human Resource Management

Morris Brown College, Bachelor of Science, Management & Human Resources

TECHNICAL SOFTWARE

Microsoft Office (Access/Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook), PeopleSoft, ADP EV5, ADP Workforce Now 8.0, ADP ReportSmith, Oracle HRMS, Taleo, Workday, Kronos, LOGOS.net, Lotus Notes, GroupWise, 1st Class, BANNER SCT, PeopleClick, HireTouch, Nolij, SharePoint

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member, Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society for Business

Member, International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR)

oTreasurer, Georgia Chapter, 2007-2008

oPresident, Georgia Chapter, 2008-2009

oBoard Member, Georgia Chapter, 2010-2011

oGraduate Fellowship Recipient, 2010 & 2011

oNational Chapter, Fellowship Committee Member, 2010 to Present

IPMA-CP (HR Certified Professional) Designation

Member, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

oNational Chapter, SHRM Market Research Panel Committee Member, 2012 to 2014

Human Resources Professional (HRP) Designation, The University of Georgia, CVIOG

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