Human Resources Manager

Gregory I. Pytka

*** ******* ******, **** ***********, MA 01089

Phone: 413-***-**** E-mail:

**********@*****.***

Career Summary

Human Resources Professional with 13 years of experience in Labor and

Employee Relations, Compliance, Recruiting, Training, Development and

Performance Management for a world-renown entertainment/education/consumer

products manufacturer.

Value Proposition Core:

> Full Spectrum H.R. Expertise/M.B.A.

> Results Driven Team Leader/Collaborator

> Compliance Development & Training

> Community and Labor Relations Standout

> Leadership's "Go To Person"

> Well-rounded experience in all facets of Human Resources. Team

oriented manager adept at strategic and daily goal setting, multi-tasking

and delegating both vertically and horizontally. Manages processes and

creates procedures for maximum efficiency and effectiveness. Communicates

easily, engaging personnel at all levels and breaking down barriers between

blue and white collar employees, role modeling equal treatment for all.

Leverages writing ability, developing a wide array of written

communications designed to inform, enhance understanding and garner support

internally and externally. Embraces role as go-to person and builds a

reputation based on dependability and integrity.

Experience

HASBRO INC., East Longmeadow, MA

Manager - Human Resources Administrative Services

2000 - 2011

. Hired 125+ highly qualified personnel for a variety of key professional,

plant and management positions, achieving a 98% employee retention rate.

. Referred selected employees to promotional opportunities, ensuring

continued career advancement for talented, high performing individuals,

facilitating promotion for 50% of employees hired.

. Served as Affirmative Action Officer, developing, implementing and

reviewing goals relative to plan, ensuring federal and state compliance

with no findings issued in an OFCCP audit and no fines levied.

. Managed a $1.5 million annual budget, identifying and implementing

process efficiencies that reduced spending by an average of $50-75,000

annually.

. Partnered with all levels of management including Sr. Vice President of

Manufacturing, Vice President of Manufacturing and director level

personnel, collaborating on recruitment, compensation, job evaluation,

training requirements and employee relations.

. Delivered compliance training on sexual harassment and corporate code of

conduct as well as workplace violence training for existing and new hire

populations, drastically reducing the number of alleged related claims.

. Partnered with Security to revamp the Workplace Violence Policy and

spearhead related training, establishing a source of reference to be

utilized in delivering disciplinary action.

. Managed and oversaw all human resource-related policies for Sarbanes-

Oxley compliance, including Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Leave of

Absence and Small Necessities Leave Act, ensuring compliance evidenced by

minimal corrective actions identified on ten internal audits and five

external audits.

. Led a job description revamp initiative for 100 positions, establishing

accurate descriptions for appropriate salary banding and competitive

compensation.

. Managed a nine-person team, setting goals, creating and implementing

development plans as well as cross training individuals to fulfill the

team's mission with particular emphasis on Benefits and Compensation.

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Manager - Human Resources Administrative Services (continued)

. Participated as key member of the Company Shuttle Van Project Team which

orchestrated a cost analysis and subsequent purchase of a company shuttle

van, saving $100,000 annually.

. Led investigations and follow-ups on received allegations for plant and

office personnel, creating corrective action

plans and averting 8-10 potential company lawsuits.

. Managed and oversaw general administration of numerous employee

recognition programs, including Take Your Child to Work Day, United Way's

Day of Caring, Hasbro's Children's Giving Tree, Hasbro Hero Award,

Service Award Program, Honor Roll and Retiree Banquet.

. Participated on The Great Places to Work Committee, serving as East

Longmeadow Go-To Person for employee information and feedback, enabling

completion of the application process and gaining recognition as a

Fortune 100 Great Places to Work employer.

Additional Experience

HASBRO INC., East Longmeadow, MA

Assistant Manager - Human Resources

Distribution Supervisor

TRI-COUNTY CONTRACTORS SUPPLY, INC., West Springfield, MA

Sales Representative

ZERA EQUIPMENT, Suffield, CT

Sales Representative

MASSACHUSETTS PAROLE BOARD, Boston, MA

Parole Officer

CITY OF SPRINGFIELD /CETA, Springfield, MA

Program Auditor

Education And Professional Development

Western New England College, Springfield, MA

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, concentration in Human Resources

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, major in Management -

minor in Psychology

Cornell University - School of Industrial Labor Relations, New York, NY

Advanced Diversity Strategies, Thinking Outside the Box: Creativity and

Innovation,

Labor Relations Law, Job Analysis, Investigatory Grievance, Discipline

and Grievance Procedures

American Management Association, New York, NY

Fundamentals of Human Resources, How to Write on Affirmative Action Plan,

Responding to Conflict: Strategies for Improved Communication,

Essentials of Budgeting,

Critical Thinking, The Voice of Leadership, Employment Laws - FMLA, ADA

and EEO

Associations and Affiliations

ERC/East of the River Chamber of Commerce, Springfield, MA - Board

Member for 3 terms

National Ice Hockey Officials Association - Board

Member/Secretary/Treasurer for 5 years, Official for 15+ years

Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference Hockey Official 15+ years

U.S.A. Hockey Association - Member for 15+ years

Western Massachusetts Ice Hockey Association - Commissioner for 8 years

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