Human Resources Plant

CELESTE M. JONES

**** *. ******* *** ***** Middleburg Hts, Ohio 44130

Phone: 440-***-**** or 330-***-**** / Email:

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

STARK STATE COLLEGE North Canton, OH - June 2010 - Present

Vice President for Human Resources (est. 1200 Employees /10 Locations)

Provide overall strategic HR leadership in alignment with the strategic

plan of Stark State College. Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and

evaluate the Human Resources function and performance. Oversee the

development and implementation of the human resources policies, programs

and services, including employment, employee relations, legal compliance,

benefits, compensation, training and professional development, college

communications and employee events.

Accomplishments:

. Managed a $900,000 division budget and other financial measures of

Human Resources

. Led the Presidential Search and on-boarding of the selected candidate

. Restructured the Human Resources organization into a high performing

division

. Increased division efficiency by 75% through talent acquisition and

training

. Led Human Resources cost savings initiatives which resulted in

$200,000+ annual savings

. Developed and implemented 4 HRIS products to streamline productivity

. Led successful accelerated hiring process during 2 year peak growth

period

. Created and revised policies and procedures through a shared governance

environment

. Led compensation and position description analysis reviews for

strategic planning

. Led succession planning and knowledge transfer initiatives for

increased retirement attrition

. Member of President's Cabinet and an Executive Officer

EXCEL POLYMERS LLC Solon, OH -February 2008-June 2010

Director of Human Resources- (1100 Employees/6 Locations)

Managed the HR leadership team and initiatives in 5 N.A. Manufacturing

plants, Corporate Headquarters, Corporate Technology, Performance Additives

and Industrial/Commercial business units. Developed HR strategies while

working as Business Partner to implement with Operation leadership and HR

management. Provided mentoring, coaching, and organization career

development to direct reports. Administered expatriate program for China

manufacturing sites and international Visas for NA manufacturing sites. In

addition established and managed HR Budget line items. Revised and

administered US compensation and benefits plans.

Accomplishments:

. Aligned HR Strategy and initiatives across manufacturing sites to

support business objectives

. 401k Investment Committee Member

. Led Dependent Eligibility Audit resulting in a $140,000 annual

savings

. Reduced Physical and Drug Screen Provider expense by $2,500+

annual savings

. Reduced temporary service agency agreements which provided a

$116,000+ annual savings

. Implemented competitive employee benefits with $108,000.00 annual

savings

. Revised corporate policies and procedure manual and employee

handbook.

. Led reduction in force and plant organization restructuring

initiatives resulting in an $18 million savings

. Led successful union avoidance initiatives during a plant union

campaign attempt

. Presenter for plant Town hall meetings along with CEO and V.P. of

Operations

. HR Metric results: Attendance Rate = .07% 2009 average, 45 day time to

fill open positions. 1.6% safety incident rate. Associate training

focus on Zero tolerance, Drug Free Workplace, Supervisor Development

and Employee Relations topics. Federal and State Employment compliance.

. LEAN 6 Sigma Project Savings = $16,700.00 annual savings for

uniform and taxi service programs

FORD MOTOR COMPANY Brookpark, OH- January 2001-January 2008

Site Salaried Personnel Manager - Cleveland Manufacturing Site (220

salaried employees),

Ensured compliance with HR laws and regulations. Consultant to plant

leadership and employees regarding headcount, open positions,

supplemental/agency hires, and strategy implementation of HR and business

operation initiatives. Managed compensation planning programs for annual

merit, bonus and promotions. Managed employee career development and

succession planning initiatives. Investigated employee relations' issues

and provided conflict resolution. Facilitated policy deployment for annual

performance objectives and metrics. Provided counsel for performance

management process. Evaluated and revised plant policies relating to

employee morale, productivity, and behavior. Prepared annual Affirmative

Action Plan, with successful experience in completing Equal Employment

Opportunity Commission (EEOC) desk audits and equal opportunity surveys.

Responder for all EEOC complaints and onsite visits received by the plant.

. Successfully negotiated the 2007 United Auto Workers (UAW)

Occupational Nurse Contract

. Certified trainer and facilitator for a corporate-wide employee

career development-training and recruiting programs

. Reduced agency and supplement costs, saving plant $100,000+

annually.

. Received Senior Manufacturing Diversity Award for leading company

diversity initiatives

. Led salaried organizational restructuring and reduction in force

salaried (voluntary/involuntary) separation initiatives

. Deployed Diversity Strategy and aligned strategic areas of focus

with business objectives.

. Received Senior Management recognition for the completion of a Six

Sigma Kaizen project that would help the North American division

of the company track and manage hourly absenteeism.

Labor Relations Supervisor -Cleveland Engine Plants 1 & 2 (1100 Hct)

Provided support in the area of local and national UAW contract

interpretation and application. Thoroughly investigated employee complaints

and administered corrective action. Managed labor grievance resolution

arising from local and national union contract. Provided counsel and

assisted plant management on the prevention of potential labor issues.

Conducted (3 local unions) UAW, IBEW and IUOE employee disciplinary

hearings. Facilitated and managed the plant's case management for employees

with occupational and personal restrictions. Responded to complaints from

National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), EEOC and Ohio Civil Rights

commission regarding the plant's employment practices.

. Facilitated and administered Manpower movement among three (3) site

plants

. Supported safety and quality initiatives

. Developed an audit Tool for Divisional HR Representatives to use

in attendance auditing initiatives

. Member of 2003 UAW and IUOE contract negotiation team.

GRADUATE SCHOOL HUMAN RESOUCES' INTERSHIPS

EATON CORPORATION: Labor and Employee Relations, Cleveland, Ohio - May-

December 2000

GENERAL MOTORS: Labor and Salaried Personnel, Ypsilanti, Michigan - May-

August 1999

DRESSER RAND: Marketing and Business Operations, Olean, New York - May-

August 1998

ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR Charlotte, North Carolina -August 1994- June 1997

Human Resources Regional Recruiter

Established a regional staffing process to fill open positions. Implemented

recruiting strategies to support the average of 15 monthly new hire branch

demands. Conducted internal and external interviews for open positions.

Trained Hiring Managers on interviewing techniques and employment law

guidelines. Developed new hire orientation and retention initiatives.

Administered employee benefits and compensation. Coordinated human

resources and management related training programs. Wrote job descriptions

and local advertisements. Served as a liaison with college, university

recruitment and career placement offices. Participated in college career

fairs and local job fairs. Reported monthly staffing and marketing

activity development.

EDUCATION

University of Akron, Akron, OH - Masters Degree in Human Resources,

December 2000

Howard University, Washington, DC - BS Business Management / Human

Development, May 1994

Certifications: Six-Sigma - Green Belt, and Peer Review Certification

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Impact Solutions Advisory Council, Board Member

The Canton Student Loan Foundation, Member Board of Trustees

Africentric Personal Development Shop Inc., Member Board of

Trustees

Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)

Ohio Association of Community Colleges

College and University Professional Association for Human

Resources

Former Chairman - Ford's Cleveland Mfg Site Diversity Council

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

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