JOE H. HARRILL, PHR, MS

**** ****** ***** ? Myrtle Beach ? SC 29579 ? 843-***-**** (h) ?

843-***-**** (c) ? (e) abh16j@r.postjobfree.com

Personal

Profile

Human Resource/Safety

Professional

A business professional with a proven track record of providing value added

performance. A strategic individual who combines business acumen with

diverse experience and human resource/safety expertise to create positive

organizational change. Motivational leader with exceptional negotiation and

influencing skills. Able to proactively develop subordinates and teams

creating value for an organization and its' shareholders.

Areas of Expertise

Safety, Benefits, Risk Management, Workforce Planning, Compensation,

Leadership Development,

Workers Compensation, Recruiting, Union Management, Culture Change

Achievements

> Led start-up of HR\Safety Departments. Major recruiting effort for plant

start-up.

> Successfully trained and implemented behavior-based and other safety

programs resulting in improved safety performance and over $500,000, in

savings.

> Developed self-directed work teams, kaizens and lean projects.

> Managed NLRB, OFCCP, EEOC and OHSA investigations to a cost efficient

outcome.

> Developed and conducted union contract training for over 30 supervisors &

managers.

> Successfully managed self insurance programs for health care and workers

compensation.

Professional Summary

OPtical Cable Corporation-

asheville, NC Human REsources Consultant 2010

> championed performance appraisal process.

> Developed employee relations focus groups

> Secured vendor relationshsipes for temporary recruiting

LOWES HOME IMPROVEMENT, surfside sc 2009

hUMAN reSOURCE mANAGER

New South Companies, Inc. - Myrtle Beach, SC 2006-2009

a member of the Canfor group of companies

Sr. Human Resource Manager

> Transformed human resources and safety into a value added business

function.

> Lead HR manager for, recruiting efforts for 5 facilities, with 600 total

employees. Reported to CFO and COO.

> Developed 5 plant HR Managers, providing services in the areas

of training, recruiting, benefits,

wellness, employee relations, safety, compensation, and recruiting.

> Designed & implemented all HR Safety policies for the Corporation.

> Interpreted all legal aspects of FMLA, COBRA, ADA, EEOC, and FLSA.

> Successfully accomplished workforce recruitment and transition for a new

mill operation.

> Reduced workers compensation costs by $500,000 through behavior based

safety processes and other

safety programs. Secured training for new lean manager.

> Negotiated over $20,000 in savings with various suppliers and vendors.

HENREDON FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INC. - Morganton, NC 1989-2006

Division of Furniture Brands, St. Louis, MO

DIRECTOR OF RISK, SAFETY & HUMAN RESOURCES

> Championed a behavior based culture change that generated a $500,000

reduction in workers compensation costs. Directed 18 hours of training

for 1400 employees.

> Conducted positive employee labor relations training with all levels of

management.

> Developed company wide new employee orientation program and handbook.

> Taught various classes in behavioral safety, ergonomics, human relations,

OSHA, EEO.

> Led major recruitment and talent management efforts for all levels of

the organization.

> Conducted performance management, self directed team training and

implementation.

> Developed and conducted leadership training program for all management

levels.

> Handled all EEO & OFCCP investigations and formulation of position

statements.

> Managed NLRB, ULP's, FLSA, FMLA, OSHA and EEOC audits and complaints.

> Researched and implemented in-house physician program saving company over

$50,000 in lost productivity and medical costs.

> Developed and conducted training in employment law and avoiding

discrimination claims.

> Formulate and handle all risk management issues-insurance, claims,

lawsuits.

> Implemented Kaizen and lean projects resulting in value added

productivity improvement.

THERMALKEM, INC. - Rock Hill, SC

SAFETY & TRAINING MANAGER

SUMMEY BUILDING SYSTEMS, INC. - Dallas, NC

Division of Dana Corporation

HUMAN RESOURCE & SAFETY DIRECTOR.

SEWELL PLASTICS, INC. - Charlotte, NC

Private held company with 20 facilities

HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR(union)

DEVILLE FURNITURE COMPANY - Hickory, NC

HUMAN RESOURCE/SAFETY DIRECTOR

N.C. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR - Raleigh, NC.

COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Education

> Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, NC. B.A.

Political Science-Economics

> Western Carolina University, Masters Human Resources

> Dana University, Toledo, Ohio. Certified Human Resource Manager

> Other education includes: Certified to teach Performance Management,

Frontline Leadership, Development and MBA courses.

Professional Associations

Past President, Gaston Personnel Association. Current member of SHRM-WNC

Chapter

Past member, Piedmont Human Resource Association & ASSE in Hickory

Past Director, American Furniture Manufacturers Association (AFMA) Human

Resources Division. AFMA

Masco/LFI Corporation - Past Chairman, OSHA/EPA Task Force

PHR Certification, Society Human Resource Management

Guest speaker at numerous events including National Safety conference.

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