CHARLES A. WALSER, MBA, SPHR

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Greensboro, North Carolina 27408

336-***-**** (H) 336-***-**** (C)

abh37a@r.postjobfree.com, http://www.linkedin.com/in/charleswalser

SUMMARY

Goal-oriented Human Resources leader and strategic partner seeking to

leverage diversified expertise to improve organizational efficiency through

focus on people and processes. Career has focused on building and managing

relationships and developing innovative solutions through problem-solving,

negotiating and collaboration skills. Multiple years' experience leading

the Human Resources and Safety and Health efforts in a $700 million revenue

global manufacturing organization. Championed Safety and Health for the

last sixteen years. Concurrent with this role, served as Human Resources

Generalist the most recent six years with specialization in Talent

Management and Compensation. Earned manufacturing credibility by working

ten years as a hands-on Industrial Engineer in several manufacturing

plants.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNIFI, INC., Greensboro, NC, 1990 - 2010

(Leading Domestic Producer of Synthetic Yarn, $700 Million Revenue,

multiple manufacturing and warehousing facilities)

Corporate Human Resources Generalist/Safety, Health and Compensation

Manager, Greensboro, NC, 2004-2010

(Concurrent with my role as Corporate Safety and Health Manager)

Designed, planned, implemented and evaluated all total rewards programs to

align with the Company's desired strategy and position in the marketplace.

Ensured talent management strategies enhanced the Company's ability to

attract, retain, and engage/motivate employees. Executed and calculated

annual merit increases, bonus payout, and sales commissions according to

plan guidelines. Generated and extended offers of employment for all

potential candidates. Ensured grading/banding structure stayed current

with the market and industry. Authored, directed, advised and provided

consultation on policy. Other generalist duties included: communications,

performance management, professional development/training, conflict

resolution, on and off- boarding (exits, exit interviews, severance

calculations/execution and outplacement assistance). Interacted with

recruiters, universities, and other networking outlets to fill open salary

positions. Oversaw the Company's summer internship program.

Key Accomplishments:

Human Resources Generalist

. Successfully led a team that created a talent acquisition process that

aided in selecting top performers who "fit" the company culture by

utilizing panel interviews and behavioral-based interviewing techniques.

. Renewed vital talent relationships with universities through internships,

recruitment, company visits and outings that led to increased student

awareness, interest and ultimately new hires.

. Outsourced short and long-term disability administration to reduce

internal cost by 25% and increased overall employee satisfaction.

. Introduced new plant acquisitions to the Company's culture, values,

beliefs, policies, practices and procedures and expectations (included

employee communications meetings and plant visits).

. Developed and delivered training programs and employee/organizational

surveys that resulted in a more informed and engaged workforce.

. Collaborated with department managers concerning appropriate disciplinary

action in dealing with conflict resolution and performance issues.

. Championed and directed a wellness program that achieved over 30%

participation in its third year from inception that drove the Company's

initiative to make every individual responsible for his/her own health.

. Authored and implemented an Auto Liability Policy that brought both

consistency and accountability for drivers of company-owned vehicles and

car allowance participants.

. Authored and implemented a comprehensive drug testing policy that

included pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and

property damage testing provisions that set the tone for a zero tolerance

illegal drugs culture.

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Talent Management/Compensation

. Partnered with the VP of Sales and spearheaded a successful quarterly

sales incentive plan for account managers based upon gross margin that

connected incentive compensation to the Company's "profit growth"

strategy; a strategy that resulted in an energized, motivated and aligned

sales force.

. Partnered with all Company executives to implement a talent management

strategy that identified key positions, top performers, high potentials,

good performers and low performers. Individual professional development

plans were devised to fill skill gaps noted. Reward guidelines were

established for consistency.

. Worked with the CEO and CFO to establish an annual bonus plan for all

salaried associates based upon meeting both Company performance metrics

and individual critical operating tasks.

. Authored and implemented an international expatriate assignment policy

that eliminated ambiguity, inconsistencies and inefficiencies in

international assignments.

. In conjunction with an outside consultant, completed an Executive Pay

market analysis.

Corporate Safety and Health Manager, Greensboro, NC, 1994-1998, 2000-2010

Maintained full responsibility for managing and implementing safety and

health initiatives and strategies. Monitored and prevented potential

workplace safety hazards through routine inspections and training, accurate

and current documentation of policies and procedures, and incident

investigations. Ability to analyze operations, pinpoint areas of

improvement and redesign and implement plans that generate profitable

results. Networked with the business unit operation and human resource

managers, nurses, Worker's Compensation insurance carrier and attorney to

minimize costs and close claims as quickly as feasible. Represented the

Company at mediations and hearings. Acted as a change agent to develop

safety leaders, encouraged decision making and participation at all levels.

Partnered and collaborated with the Executive and Operations leadership

teams to drive results. Provided key reporting metrics for action.

Key Accomplishments:

. Lowered Worker's Compensation costs, OSHA recordable and lost-time

incidents by over 400%.

. Achieved a .55 Worker's Compensation experience modification factor.

. Led and participated in quarterly claims review with Worker's

Compensation insurance carrier.

. Functioned as an internal technical/professional consultant in dealing

with employee claim, return-to-work, complex safety and OSHA regulations

issues.

Research and Development Engineer, Madison, NC, 1999-2000

Plant Human Resources Manager, Madison, NC, 1998-1999

Industrial Engineer Manager, Reidsville and Mayodan, NC, 1990-1994

CONE MILLS CORPORATION, Pineville, NC, Greenville, SC, Prior to 1990

(A textile fabric producer of denim, corduroy and print cloth fabric)

Industrial Engineer Manager, Quality Control Manager, Production Planner,

Training Manager, Supervisor

EDUCATION

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Bryan School of Business &

Economics, MBA

North Carolina State University, Bachelor of Science, Textile Management

SPECIAL TRAINING/MEMBERSHIPS/CERTIFICATIONS

Member of SHRM and Certified Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR)

Teambuilding/Leadership Training (Staub Leadership Solutions, Greensboro,

NC)

Toastmasters International

Six Sigma Greenbelt Certified, QualPro Statistical Process Control Program

Key MBA courses: Organizational Behavior, Organizational Change, Training

and Development, Organizational Learning, Leadership Development and

Assessment, Human Resource Strategy, International Human Resource

Management, Global Operations Strategy, Strategic Marketing Management,

Creating and Sustaining a Competitive Advantage

Key paper written: "A Corporate University - Why did it fail?"

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