Human Resources Manager

James White SPHR

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Omaha, Nebraska 68154

(cell) 402-***-**** *******@*****.***

HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL

Human Resources professional with 20 years of experience in all facets of

Human Resources including project and Strategic planning, Merger

Integration management, Internal Consulting, Employment, Staffing

recruitment, Employee relations, Labor relations, Compensation, EEO-AA,

Policy and procedure, and Legal issues in a number of industries;

Semiconductor, Electrical Utility, Engineering, Manufacturing and Retail.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Deffenbaugh Industries 4/2012 to

Present

Manager Human Resources

As the Human Resources Manager I coordinate the implementation of people-

related services, policies, and programs through Human Resources staff;

reports to the GM; and assists and advises company managers about Human

Resources issues.

Matrix Service Company 7/2005

- 9/2011

Manager Human Resources /Labor Relations

As the Manager of Human Resources I am responsible for directing all of the

people functions of the corporation in accordance with the policies and

practices of the Corporation, the ethical and social consciences of

business and society and the laws, regulations and administrative rulings

of governmental organizations and other regulatory and advisory authorities

and organizations. I am also responsible for the strategic human resource

planning to provide the company with the best people talent available and

to position the company as the Employer of Choice by being aware of

policies, practices and trends within manufacturing companies and all of

industry in general

Home Depot Stores 3/2002 -

12/2004

Divisional Human Resources Director

Responsible for all human resource direction for 90+ stores serving 12

district Managers, 287 store managers and 18,000 hourly associates located

in a multi-state setting. These responsibilities include all employment

compensation, recruiting, training, staffing, safety, strategic planning,

and EEO-AA and associate/labor relations in a multi-state setting.

. Reduced average and effective wages by over 20%

. Drove major improvements programs which reduced turnover by

greater than 15%

. First division in Home Depot to complete all Phases of OFCCP

compliance in record time including the 3 distribution center

. Improved productivity in all store HR departments by providing

clear concise direction through training, scheduling and career

development

. Serve on the strategic advisory board to the Executive Vice

President of labor relations

Home Depot Hardware 4/1999 -

3/2002

Human Resources Director

Responsible for all human resource activities at Home Depot Hardware,

including all training, associate relations, information systems, loss

prevention, EEO-AA support, safety, recruiting, and staffing.

. Opened, trained and staffed all stores under budget and below cost.

. Integrated and streamlined payroll and accounting system, which

improved the bottom line by $14 million.

. Implemented state of the art training programs which reduced store

staffing time by 50%

. Established the first inter company training task force that

allowed consolidated training across multi-divisions

. Successfully implemented the first rewards and recognition

programs for department heads and supervisors

Wal-Mart Pharmacy Division 1/1995 - 2/1999

Personnel Director

Responsible for the directions of the pharmacy Human Resources department.

This department is responsible for the recruiting and staffing of all

exempt and non-exempt positions, training and development, labor relations,

payroll, and compensation for 2,300 stores serving 8,000 pharmacists and

38,000 hourly associates.

. Successfully defeated two union organizing attempts

. Served as the executive interface on all strategic labor projects

. Implemented and directed the first field Pharmacy HR department

. Developed and directed the first HR computer based training

programs, reducing training times and cost by 58%

. Chair person for the work for Life foundation

. Established the first mis-fill review board, practice and

procedures

Wal-Mart Distribution Centers 3/1992 - 1/1995

Regional Personnel Manager (14 Centers)

Responsible for all human resource activities. These duties include policy

and procedure development and implantation, salary administration, job

evaluation and peer evaluation, recruitment, and employment. As well as

frontline responsibilities for the following: total quality,

communications, associate recognition programs, management development,

employee relations, safety, training and benefit for a division of 700

associates.

. Solely responsible for the development and implementation of

Americans with Disability Act Program.

. Successfully defeated 6 union organizing attempts

. Headed the first multi-location union strike force

. Reduced employment cost by 35% over a three year period

. Developed the first P&L training programs for the entire Wal-Mart

distribution division

Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation 8/1984 -

3/1992

Human Resources Director

Responsible and accountable for the direction and administration of a staff

of 25 employees covering the complete human resources department. This

department included all professional development, employment recruiting,

compensation, benefits, manpower planning, AAP/EEO, employee

relations/labor relations, drug screening and health services for a company

of 1,300 employees.

. Successfully defeated two Union organizing attempts

. Developed the first internal equity review counsel

. Negotiated and directed the lowest cost total background and

fitness check program in the nuclear industry for 7 years running.

. Voted Best HR program Director in the nuclear business three years

running

. Recognized twice by Nuclear regulatory commission for outstanding

performance

. Served on the board of directors

Scientific Atlanta, Inc.

8/1970 - 8/1984

Personnel Manager

Responsible for recruitment, interviews and selection of all hourly

employees.

Responsible for orientation and training of all union and non-union

employees.

Administered the Union Contract and served as negotiation team member until

de-certification.

Responsible for the operation of the cafeteria and all of its staff and

vendors

. Served for 6 years as the grievance arbitrator

. Developed first union /non-union safety review board

. Served on the Employer council as president for two years

EDUCATION:

Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona

Bachelor of Arts Education, Minor in Psychology

Mesa Community College, Mesa, Arizona

Associates Degree in Human Resources

MEMBERSHIPS:

Society of Human Resource Management

Optimist International (chapter Vice President)

Kiwanis international

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