Human Resources Manager
Resume:
DARRON DAVIS, PHR
Lake Worth, FL 33467
H561-***-**** ( C561-***-**** (************@***.***
CAREER SUMMARY
Certified Human Resources Professional and strategic business partner with
HR leadership and business operations management experience that
effectively help balanced the needs of management and employees consistent
with policies, procedures and legal compliance.
EXPERIENCE
The School District of Palm Beach County West Palm
Beach, FL
Manager, Human Resources May '12 - Present
Chief of Human Resources June '06 - May '12
As Manager, perform the role of strategic business partner for school and
area administration for designated region (40 locations):
. Provide advice and counsel to principals on employee relations/labor
relations issues including interpretation/guidance on policies,
procedures, state and federal regulations, and labor contracts.
. Work collaboratively with principals in addressing performance management
concerns and facilitate disciplinary due process procedures.
. Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
. Provide training in the areas of human resources/employee relations.
As Chief of HR for the 11th largest district in the nation with 22,000+
employees, was charged with developing and implementing a comprehensive
workforce strategy that is aligned with the District's strategic goals by
incorporating HR best business practices:
. Managed and directed program activities related to overall HR functions
consisting of talent recruitment and retention, professional development,
employee relations, compensation and HR planning, and HR customer
relations. Provided leadership and direction for a staff of human
resources professionals and technicians.
. Developed recommendations for compliance with federal and state laws,
regulations and School Board policies relating to personnel (i.e.
implementation of Code of Ethics Policy and required training).
. Fostered collaboration with major constituencies including senior
management staff, academic and operations staff, business/community
partners and the general public to provide effective HR solutions to
ensure a productive workforce and implementation of various cultural
change initiatives.
. Implemented quality practices including benchmarking and measurement
systems to become a results-driven, process-efficient organization.
Created a first-ever HR Customer Contact Center.
. Collaborated with technical partners to ensure the successful
implementation and maintenance of the Enterprise Resource Planning/human
resources information system.
. Worked closely with Labor Relations to effectively and proactively manage
the unionized workforce represented by four labor organizations. Worked
with principals and department heads to address complex employee
relations/labor relations issues.
DARRON DAVIS, PHR
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Nabi Biopharmaceuticals (World Headquarters) Boca Raton, FL
Manager, Human Resources Jan. '99 - June
'06
Human Resources Representative July '96 - Jan.
'99
Held positions of increasing HR responsibility overseeing HR operations at
the corporate as well as field level for a top-tier biotech company with
multi-state operations. Functioned as a strategic business partner and HR
liaison for a major business unit:
. Provided consultation to management and non-management employees in the
areas of employee relations, performance coaching and management, EEO/AA
and policy interpretation.
. Conducted investigations of highly sensitive employee and management
issues and provided resolutions in a timely manner.
. Facilitated workforce training on EEO compliance (Sexual Harassment, ADA,
FMLA) and implemented cultural change initiatives such as Ethics
Training, New Hire Orientation, "Monkey Management 101" (One Minute
Manager), "Whale Done", "FISH" Philosophy, "Situational Leadership", and
Competency Index which resulted in 36% decrease in turnover.
. Successfully coordinated responses to EEOC charges and assisted internal
and external legal counsel with resolution of legal claims. Produced and
coordinated Affirmative Action Plan reports, EEO reports and management
reports to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
. Recruited qualified, highly skilled candidates for positions up to mid-
management level.
. Developed and implemented human resources policies and programs to
enhance employee relations. Developed Nabi Employee Handbook.
Nabi BioMedical Center Corpus Christi, TX
Assistant Manager Jan. '94 - July
'96
Responsible for BioMedical Center operations to ensure compliance with
company and federal regulations such as SOP, cGMP, OSHA and FDA:
. Managed a staff of 20+ biomedical technicians, LPNs and Physicians.
Responsible for HR functions: staffing, employee relations, training and
administering company policies.
. Implemented and supervised Quality Assurance Team. Prepared production
and financial reports for corporate office and overseen materials
management
. Promoted into position after intensive management training from Dec. '92
- Jan. '94 in Pensacola, FL
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Management (Concentration: HR Management), December
1991
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
A.B. Freeman School of Business
Harvard Institute for School Leadership, July 2007
Harvard Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
. Society for Human Resource Management
. HR Association of Palm Beach County
o Board of Directors
. Workforce Readiness Chair 2007 - Present,
. Diversity Chair 2004
. Professional Development/Certification Chair 1999-2002
. Education Foundation on Palm Beach County Board of Directors 2007 - 2008
. Council of Great City Schools - HR Officers Roundtable 2007 - Present
. OFCCP/South Florida Private Industry Liaison Group 1997 - 2006
. Palm Beach Business Development Board PACE Committee 2000
2007 Finalist - South Florida Business Journal's Excellence in Human
Resources Awards
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
. Certified Professional in Human Resource Management
. Knowledge of various HRIS Systems (PeopleSoft/ERP, Employease, ADP HR
Perspective/HR Partner)
. Microsoft Office applications, Outlook, GroupWise, Internet Explorer
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