Manager Management
Resume:
Harold Taylor
Champlin, MN 55316
941-***-**** ******@***.***
SUMMARY:
Experienced HR Professional. Expertise in employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, job evaluations, conflict resolution, union relations/union avoidance, contract administration, interpretations and negotiations, policy and procedure development, affirmative action, training, talent management and acquisition, interviewing, team building and counseling. Broad knowledge of employment compliance issues.
Independent Contractor 10/10-Present
PROFESSIONAL HR RELATED EXPERIENCES:
TEAKDECKING SYSTEMS, INC., Sarasota, FL
Human Resources Manager 10/06-10/10
Responsible for HR activities relating to employee relations, talent acquisition, talent management, performance management, compensation, benefits, EEO, unemployment compensation, workers compensation and training and development. Served as the HR main point of contact for employees, supervisors and managers and coached, counseled, investigated and advised management and employees in the resolution of employee relations issues. Fostered a culture consistent with company values. Managed the hiring of hourly, non-exempt and exempt employees. Recruited, interviewed, assessed, tested, and selected prospective employees. Ensured all open positions were filled in a timely manner and with qualified candidates.
Enhanced and systemized an HR function within a luxury based manufacturing firm. Developed and directed all HR activities. Initiated and established performance management, progressive discipline and talent acquisition guidelines. Implemented flexible benefits plans and recognition programs. Conducted open enrollments and sustained a 0% increase in premiums. Established and wrote an Employee Informational Booklet and a Problem Solving Procedure.
Successfully completed mandated HR related projects, i.e., surveys, audits, EEO-1, OSHA and other compliance reports. Partnered with management to conduct HR strategic planning sessions in order to support and further company objectives. Served on Employee Advisory committee to enhance morale and employee engagement.
Excellent ability to address and implement strategic plans for talent acquisition, retention and succession planning. Achieved voluntary turnover rate of 0%. Conducted “to stay” and exit interviews.
Completed extensive analysis of existing HR organization and developed business plans to update all policies, ensure best practices and procedures, maintained employee records retention, and added value services and programs. Introduced and updated a systematic HR software information system. Lead supervisory and EEO training. Drove reduction of sexual harassment
claims to zero.
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Created, updated, maintained and ensured HR policies and procedures were consistent and in compliance with employment laws such as Title VII, ADA, ADEA, EPA, FLSA, FMLA, USERRA, OSHA, Workers Compensation, Unemployment Compensation, COBRA, I-9 and HIPAA. Knowledgeable of labor law (NLRA) and collective bargaining.
Developed on boarding and orientation program for new hires, significantly reducing turnover.
Managed a successful reduction in forces program. Partnered with management in evaluating a skills inventory and a workforce plan to determine a workforce reduction process.
Attained 100% win rate in unemployment compensation claims.
Subway Franchise Owner and Executive Recruiter 1/96-9/06
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
Attained multiple promotions, including Manager- Relations Programs, Union Relations Specialist, Plant HR Manager and Specialist-Recruiting & Programs. 1987-1995
GENERAL ELECTRIC, Binghamton, NY, Aerospace Controls Systems Department
Manager- Relations Programs 1/92-12/95
Oversaw employee relations activities and partnered with 58 functional managers and 900 employees in three geographical locations, i.e., multi-location/multi -state experiences. Built good working relationships with management and employees.
Lead and developed survey to highlight employee concerns. Implemented action plans focusing on manager awareness, communications improvement, problem solving, career development, salary planning and training and development. Lead recruiting task force and developed an interview and recruiting guide.
Conducted human resource reviews (succession planning) to identify high potentials, ensure adequate and timely backups and the necessary employee skills and training needs were being met. Wrote Affirmative Action Plan, with 2 factor analysis, and partnered with Legal Department. Responded to EEOC charges. Managed OFCCP desk audit.
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, Bridgeport, CT, Wire and Cable Business Department
Union Relations Specialist 12/89/-12/91
Investigated employee complaints and prepared company positions for use in a 4-step grievance procedure, including arbitration hearings. Implemented supervisory training program to improve handling of grievances at Step 1. Achieved 6% reduction in Step 2 grievances. Wrote a contract interpretations manual. Managed contract administration and discipline handling. Advised management on Union Relations issues. Wrote strike contingency plan as member of negotiating team.
EDUCATION:
Michigan State University MBA-Human Resources 3.8/4.0 GPA
Beta Gamma Sigma, National Honorary Scholastic Society-Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Bowling Green State University BS-Organizational Development
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