Jonathan R. Bell, PHR, SHRM-CP, MBA

http://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanbellphr

Canton, GA 937-***-**** acteca@r.postjobfree.com

HR Manager

Tackle complex problems, analyze multiple options, determine best courses of action, and

collaborate with team leaders to execute effective HR plans that support corporate growth objectives.

Propel organizations to new levels of performance and profitability through initiating and managing innovative HR strategies and practices. Enjoy partnering with all other business functions to provide HR support that positions companies for long-term and sustainable success.

Strengths

Recruitment, Selection, Training & Development of Employees ● Risk Management

Legal & Regulatory Compliance ● Starting, Restructuring & Managing HR Department

Strategic Planning ● Cross-Functional Collaboration ● Compensation & Benefits

Experience

HR Manager

Aquarius Professional Staffing, Cincinnati, OH – 2013 - Present

Among fastest growing and highest volume staffing firms in Tri State area; 2013 & 2014

finalist for Best Places to Work survey conducted by Cincinnati business Courier

Established and managed HR department supporting 100+ employees across 12 states. Standardized interviewing process to ensure equitable practices and legal compliance that included EEOC and local and state band-the-box regulations. Created employee handbook and detailed job descriptions for every position within company.

Transitioned organization from high-risk to low-to-minimal-risk for compliance with numerous regulatory agencies. Instituted legally compliant employment applications, mandated background checks and drug testing for all candidates extended job offers, ensured OSHA reporting requirements were met, and conducted I-9 audits and corrected noted deficiencies.

Developed pay scales, salary and benefits programs, performance incentives, and succession plans. Implemented 360 feedback and PTO leave policy based on objective data, seniority, and metrics.

Instituted training programs and pre-employment assessment tools that reduced cost-per-hire by 55% and annual turnover rate more than 30%. Led to new hires generating revenue 40% faster.

Established 5 employee-led committees that improved work processes, social responsibility, health and wellness, event planning, and employee advancement.

Increased charitable contributions by 3,000% and volunteer hours more than 2,000%.

Raised projected revenue from contracting positions by 15%.

Saved nearly $500 per employee annually by standardizing internal processes and allowance and reimbursement system. Reduced yearly fixed costs by almost $6,000 for each person through implementing performance-based merit increases with tiered commission structure.

Cut annual expense for indirect compensation plan by initiating health and wellness programs that promote lifestyle changes and work/life balance. Reduced variable operating costs over 15% through eliminating or renegotiating vendor contracts.

Coordinated corporate downsizing affecting 25% of workforce. Involved in planning and execution from creating objective criteria to selecting employees to be downsized, developing severance packages, providing outplacement services, and restructuring responsibilities for retained personnel.

Jonathan R. Bell, PHR, SHRM-CP, MBA – 2/2

937-***-**** acteca@r.postjobfree.com

HR Generalist

Five Rivers MetroParks, Dayton, OH – 2009 - 2013

Publicly funded organization managing 15K+ acres of natural parks, facilities & recreation trails in Dayton, Ohio area

Recruited by HR Director and assigned to recruiting and employee selection functions. Filled approximately 50 seasonal and 40 part-time and full-time positions each year ranging from entry-level to executive management.

Saved $5,000+ annually by transitioning organization to new applicant tracking system.

Processed payroll for union and nonunion personnel across 3 groups of staff with varying rules for calculating overtime, shift differentials, holiday premiums, and rate increases. Total annual payroll was $8,000,000+ for up to 250 individuals.

Trained supervisors and managers on behavioral interviewing techniques, compliance with ADA, EEOC, and CRA of 1963, and use of applicant tracking system. Collective results were time-to-hire for all positions decreased by 25%, quality of employees increased, and turnover was lowered.

Education

MBA with emphasis on Management, 2009 – Wright State University, Dayton, OH – Selected by peers to deliver graduation commencement speech

Dual degrees, 2002 – cum laude – Miami University, Oxford, OH

BS in HR Management

BA in Spanish

SHRM-CP Certified – Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

PHR Certified – Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)

Completed HRCI programs offered by Employers Resource Association (ERA), Cincinnati, OH: Legal Update on Family Medical Leave Act and Conducting Legal Investigations

Advanced skills in MS Office Suite, Payroll Processing Software, and AS400 and Windows systems

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