Human Resources Manager

JEFFREY R. MAYNARD, MA, SPHR

**** **** **** *********, ** 37804

H: 865-***-**** C: 865-***-**** ********@***.*** http://www.linkedin.com/in/Jeffreymaynard,sphr

HUMAN RESOURCES / SAFETY & HEALTH MANAGER

Senior Professional in Human Resources certification & Master of Arts degree in Ed. H.R.D.

Proven to bolster associate engagement, promote union avoidance, heighten employee relations, reduce incidents and

noncompliance, and optimize results in the areas of recruitment, retention, safety, quality, and morale. Progressive thinking, pro

active manager with a demonstrated passion for continuous improvement, empowering team members to drive desired outcomes

through increased training, awareness, and accountability. Cultivate strong relationships with and between management and staff,

counseling all levels within an organization to better understand concerns and implement resolutions to achieve shared goals.

Core skills also include:

Wage, Salary, & Benefits Administration Safety & Health Programs

Human Resources Strategic Planning Management and Safety Training

Community & Employee Advocacy Performance Management Processes

Scorecards & Benchmarking OSHA, FLSA, EEO, ADA, & FMLA

Workers’ Compensation Succession Planning & Retention

Industry Alliances 5S Housekeeping Program

Risk Management Team Leadership

Organization Restructuring Organization Reorganization

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cherokee Millwright 07/2007 04/2013

Safety/Human Resource Manager

Direct generalist concerns for a non union HVAC manufacturing facility and Construction Field employees; a one man HR

Department providing recruitment, benefits, employee orientation, employee relations, training, safety, employee advocacy,

ergonomic initiatives, and more. Team with senior management to develop and execute strategic operating plans to optimize HR

and enterprise wide outcomes. Design and update policies and procedures, govern safety programs, and coordinate employee

training initiatives to ensure adherence. Forge 100% compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Initiatives: (1) Coach a management team with highly diverse backgrounds, helping each manager gain credibility, better

understand employee concerns, and facilitate open communications;

(2) Improve outcomes and consistency by developing policies, procedures, and systems impacting work

practices, recruitment, health and safety, and more.

Select Contributions:

Developed a Relationship with M Force Temporary Staffing to utilize skilled temporary workers for peak times and

avoid layoffs of regular employees.

Improved retention by enhancing the recruitment, screening, and interviewing process to ensure solid hiring practices

and selection of only the top candidates.

Mitigated organizational exposure through incorporation of safer working practices, writing Job Safety Analysis,

aggressive workers compensation management, and bringing the I9 and OSHA recordkeeping into compliance.

Bolstered confidence in the HR department by frequent job site visits, carrying safety supplies in vehicle, face to

face meetings with employees on the job, facilitating foreman's meetings, improving management staff relationships,

and developing relationships with customers and community organizations.

Created department scorecards to increase awareness and accountability, providing metrics to measure

performance in the areas of disciplines, absenteeism, all safety metrics, and vehicle operation cost.

Initiated a partnership with Pellissippi State to dramatically improve our apprenticeship program.

Continued…

JEFFREY R. MAYNARD, MA, SPHR – 2 H: 865-***-**** C: 865-***-**** ********@***.***

Amsted Industries, Bryson City, NC 11/2006 07/2007

Human Resource Manager

Consolidated MetCo – Guided HR functions for a 420 employee non union plastic injection molding, paint and assembly manufacturing facility.

Managed generalist areas through a team of 3 direct reports including hiring, training, benefits, employee relations, performance

management, compliance, WC, employee health, and safety. Assured compliance with legal requirements and reporting regulations. Mitigated

exposure by assessing internal and external risk factors and incorporating security protocols and procedures to protect company assets and

employees.

Key Initiatives: (1) Restore trust and confidence in the HR department after employees witnessed inconsistent layoff procedures; applied

policies consistently to reduce employee concerns; (2) Facilitate management coaching on establishing rapport,

respect, and collaboration.

Batesville Casket, Batesville, MS 09/2005 11/2006

Human Resources Manager

Panola Plant 580 employee non union solid wood casket assembly facility. Managed a team of 3 direct Reports including hiring, training,

benefits, employee relations, performance management, compliance, WC, employee health, and safety. Assured compliance with legal

requirements and reporting regulations.

Key Initiatives: (1) Facilitate the screening/absorption/on boarding of employees from the New Hampshire plant closure.

Early Experience:

Midwest Stamping, Edgerton, OH 04/2001 – 09/2005

Human Resources Manager

Regent Plant 400 employee non union automotive metal stamping and welded assemblies.

Magna International, Clinton, TN 11/1999 11/2000

Human Resources Manager

Eagle Bend Division 650 employee non union automotive metal stamping and welded assemblies.

BREED Technologies, Knoxville, TN 04/1998 11/1999

Human Resources Manager

Safety Restraint Division 400 union employee (UNITE) automotive textiles manufacturer.

Harvard Industries 08/1995 04/1998

Director, Human Resources

Doehler Jarvis Division, Greeneville, TN 10/1996 04/1998

300 employee non union automotive aluminum die casting and foundry

Harman Automotive Division, Bolivar, TN 08/1995 10/1996

300 employee (UAW) automotive plastic injection molding, paint, and assembly.

Eaton Corporation 06/1990 08/1995

Manager, Human Resources

Engine Components Division, Saginaw MI. 02/1992 08/1995

500 employee (UPIU) automotive machining and foundry.

Automotive & Appliance Controls Division, North Manchester, IN 06/1991 02/1992

300 employee (UAW) automotive plastic injection molding and assembly.

Automotive & Appliance Controls Division, Winamac, IN. 06/1990 02/1992

300 employee (UAW) automotive plastic injection molding and assembly.

Automotive Controls – 300 employee (UAW)

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JEFFREY R. MAYNARD, MA, SPHR – 3 H: 865-***-**** C: 865-***-**** ********@***.***

Gencorp Automotive, Marion, IN. 04/1984 06/1990

Manager, Human Resources 10/1986 06/1990

700 employee (URW) automotive plastic compression molding, paint, assembly, rubber extrusion and molding.

Labor Relations Coordinator 04/1984 06/1986

Phelps Dodge Indiana Rod & Wire), New Haven, IN. 04/1972 04/1984

425 employee (IBEW) Copper Rod mill and wire drawing.

Worked various hourly positions including skilled trades (Industrial Electrician).

United States Marine Corps – Honorable Discharge

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, & AFFILIATIONS

M.A. Ed: Human Resources Development – Tusculum College, Knoxville, TN

B.S.: Management – Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN

Certifications

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR); Authorized OSHA 10 & 30 hour Trainer in General Industry and

Construction; Achieve Global Leadership Facilitator; Certified M.P.G. (Managing Personal Growth) Instructor through

Blessing/White; Certified Instructor of Adult Literacy; Medic First Aid and C.P.R. Instructor.

Affiliations

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM); Tennessee Valley Human Resource Association (TVHRA)

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