Human Resources Manager
Resume:
James T. Strahan
Turnersville, NJ 08012
************@*******.***
PROFILE: Over 30 years of comprehensive Human Resources generalist
experience. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and
interface with all levels of an organization.
PROFESSIONAL GERRESHEIMER GLASS INC. 03/2003 - 10/2012
EXPERIENCE: Millville, NJ
Director, Human Resources, Moulded Glass Americas Business
Unit (1/2012-10/2012)
Corporate Manager, Human Resources, Gerresheimer Glass
Inc. (3/2003-1/2012)
. Provide daily support and direction to plants in
Millville, NJ, and Chicago Hts. Ill.
. Day-to-day contact with Union representatives at the
Millville facility. Provide daily resolution to
union/employee issues. Co-spokesman for union contract
negotiations.
. Responsible for all salaried and hourly recruitment.
. Coaching/counseling all levels of management and office
staff.
. Policy development and provide direction on compliance.
. Primary interface with worker's compensation carrier.
. Responsible for compliance with all federal and state
reporting.
FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE 05/1996 - 03/2003
Delran, NJ
Group Human Resources Manager
. Total responsibility for the HR Administration of 4 FDA-
regulated manufacturing facilities in New Jersey, Ohio,
California and Texas. Provide day-to-day guidance and
support to plant management at all locations.
. Responsible for 200+ employees in the areas of Labor
Relations, Wage & Salary Administration, Benefits,
Employment, Safety, Counseling, Policy Development,
Training, Organizational Development, and Computer
Administration.
. Day-to-day contact with Union representatives at the New
Jersey facility. Co-spokesman for the team that
successfully negotiated union contracts in 1997 and
1999. I was the second step in the grievance procedure.
Co-developed a new incentive program, which
dramatically reduced absenteeism and accidents.
. Hired as part of a new management team, who was charged
with bringing the facility back into compliance and
respectability.
SALINA WINE & LIQUOR 12/1991 - 10/2003
Sewell, NJ
Co-Owner
. Managed a family-owned and operated retail liquor store
with sales of over $1,000,000.
FREDA CORPORATION 09/1990 - 06/1992
Philadelphia, PA
Human Resources Manager
. Responsible for the administration of over 200 employees
in 3 locations. Duties included Labor Relations,
Employment, Safety, and Vehicle Administration.
. Organized and developed the department from the ground
up.
. Successfully negotiated a new union contract within the
owner's guidelines.
. Reduced workers' compensation costs by over 50%.
CRESCENT LIGHTING 08/1984 - 09/1990
Barrington, NJ
Human Resources Manager
Responsible for all Human Resource activity for this
unionized manufacturing plant of over 200 employees.
Duties included Employment, Wage & Salary
Administration, Labor Relations, Employee Relations,
Environmental Control, Counseling, Policy Development,
Safety, Organizational Development, Benefits, and
Security.
. First Human Resource Manager ever hired by this Company.
Organized and developed the department from the ground
up.
. Part of a team that managed this facility for two years
without a Plant Manager.
. Co-spokesman for two successfully negotiated union
contracts.
. Day-to-day contact with union representatives.
. Developed their first apprenticeship program.
. Developed many formal policies and procedures for plant-
wide use.
. Represented the Company in arbitrations.
. Became the Company's "expert" in dealing with State
environmental laws.
RCA SERVICE COMPANY 11/1977 - 08/1984
Cherry Hill, NJ
Variety of positions including a Management position
responsible for all Human Resource activities at a 400+
employee contract at Fort Monmouth, NJ. Earlier
positions involved job evaluations and descriptions,
wage surveys, new business cost proposals, and
recruiting.
. The contract at Fort Monmouth was a new award for RCA.
I was part of a six-person team who staffed the entire
contract over a period of 2 months.
. Represented the Company at state hearings.
. Co-spokesman for contract negotiations.
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
Camden, NJ
Taxpayer Service Representative
. Prepared tax returns, answered tax questions.
EDUCATION: BS, Industrial Relations
Rider College, Lawrenceville, NJ.
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