Human Resources Management

Derrell F. Edwards, SPHR

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Alpharetta, GA, 30005 Cell 678/895-6295

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-oriented leader with proven success in developing and implementing organizational and people systems that

support business goals and deliver strong and sustainable improvements in employee development, productivity, diversity

and retention. A valued Business Partner able to quickly adapt to changing business priorities and gain alignment with

organizational objectives. Thrives in a results driven environment where organizational performance is impacted by

innovation, collaboration, and influence. Broad-based competencies include:

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Employee Engagement/Relations Strategic and Organizational Planning

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Coaching and Leadership Skills Change Management

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Talent Acquisition & Team Building Employment Law Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ONEMAIN FINANCIAL (formerly CitiFinancial/Citigroup, Inc) Atlanta, GA 1999 – 2012

Human Resources Director

Responsible for recruitment, salary and benefits administration, training, performance management, policy

development, conflict resolution, ethics and regulatory compliance for 240 branches supporting 1500 employees

throughout the Southeastern half of the United States.

Achievements:

• Trained Managers and Supervisors in the areas of Progressive Discipline, Interviewing and Hiring, and

Employee Relations reducing Region turnover and employee relations issues by 25%.

• Reduced unemployment costs by 20% by successfully defending unwarranted claims.

• Partnered with executive/senior management to align HR strategy and initiatives with strategic goals.

• Partnered with recruiting team to standardize effective process for identifying, developing and retaining

high potential employees.

• Led and developed leadership training as part of succession planning for future leaders.

• Coached and counseled management on employee issues, application of company policy, and HR-

related regulatory issues.

• Designed and implemented guidelines and training in the areas of sourcing candidates, employee

relations, performance reviews and issues resolution.

• Directed managers in delivering legally defensible performance management thereby reducing employee

relations and ethics concerns from employees.

• Led HR team in developing and standardizing policies, procedures, and best practices for the employee

handbook reducing employee calls to HR and ensuring that employees were current on company policies

and procedures.

• Successfully investigated and responded to over 30 EEOC charges, all being dismissed for no probable

cause.

• Consultative role with Branch and Division Managers to meet and exceed organization objectives to

develop employees, grow profitably and pursue excellence. Accomplished objective via meetings,

continual training, and utilizing best practices to produce high performing teams and superior results.

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Key contributor in the development of a management scorecard that enabled managers to effectively

monitor human capital business metrics and make the appropriate adjustments to maximize decision

making.

WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC., Houston, TX, Dayton, OH 1992 – 1999

Region Director, Human Resources 1994 - 1999

Employee Relations Manager 1992 –

1994

Managed staff of Human Resources, Benefits, Payroll and Health & Safety professionals servicing 20 plus

divisions and providing HR support to over 3000 employees throughout the Southeast and Midwest Regions of the

United States.

Achievements:

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• Trained Managers and Supervisors in the areas of Progressive Discipline, Interviewing and Hiring,

EEO/ADA Laws and Regulations and Employee Relations.

• Customized, delivered and performed Sexual Harassment Prevention, EEO and ADA training to

1200+ employees, including supervisors and managers.

• Sourced and recruited over 200 operations and sales positions for a new hiring initiative in the

Midwest U.S.

• Provided closure to all internal and external employee claims and charges of discrimination that

occurred within the Region. Investigated 25 plus EEOC complaints and developed the Position

Statements achieving 95% “case dismissed” findings.

• Led “Employee Feedback Survey” and trained Managers in interpreting the results and developing

action plans which led to reduced cost and higher employee morale.

STANDARD REGISTER CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS, Dayton OH 1982 - 1992

Human Resources Manager 1984 – 1992

Sr. Industrial Engineer 1982 - 1984

Managed hiring, staff development and training, compensation and benefits, establishing policies and procedures

and ensuring laws, rules and regulations are enforced.

Achievements:

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• Reduced recruitment cost by 20% by negotiating with vendors.

• Provided closure to all internal and external complaints against the organization.

• Coordinated all activities related to staff reductions and organizational acquisitions.

• Assessed the training needs of the corporations’ employees. Designed, conducted and promoted

training programs for 22 manufacturing facilities.

EDUCATION

Master of Arts in Management and Supervision

Central Michigan University, Awarded December 1984

Bachelor of Science Business and Administration

Wright State University, Awarded August 1982

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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Society for Human Resource Management Atlanta (SHRM)

LIFETIME SPHR

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