Human Resources Manager

Steven C. Muth, SPHR

**** *********** ***** ( Flatwoods, KY 41139 ( 606-***-**** (

**************@*****.***

Senior Human Resources Generalist/Manager/Director/vp

< Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), (Recert. 5/2010)

Offering a 20+ year HR career distinguished by commended performance and

proven results.

< Extensive background in HR generalist activities, including experience in

employee recruitment and retention, staff development, mediation,

conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, HR records management, HR

policies development and legal compliance.

< Demonstrated success in organizational development and general business

issues, Developing teambuilding programs, composing HR manuals, corporate

policies, job descriptions and management reports.

HR Skills

SUCCESSION PLANNING Staff Recruitment & Retention Orientation &

Employment Law Employee Relations, Union On-Boarding

FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC Avoidance Training & Org.

Mediation & Advocacy Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Development

Strategic HR Planning Organizational Development Performance Management

Labor Relations, Arbitrations, HR Metrics

Supervised Staff Union Negotiations HR Policies & Procedures

Leadership Development

Professional Experience

STARCON INTERNATIONAL - FLATWOODS, KY

Provides construction services for petrochemical plants and refineries.

Regional HR Manager, 2006 to 2010

Opened new HR office to provide service to team members in the Midwest

refinery operations at Marathon Oil sites. Heavy emphasis on

succession/strategic planning and, guiding the management for a full

spectrum of HR operations, systems and programs. Worked with management

to implement HR policies and procedures, benefits administration, give

orientations, training programs. Manage leave-of-absence programs and

personnel records; administer; and handle HR generalist workplace issues,

Investigate EEO complaints and advise management on employee relations

issues and union avoidance.

Key Results:

< Implemented programs and policies in the areas of succession planning,

strategic planning, compensation structures, benefit packages,

incentives and new-employee orientation.

< Fostered a teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive

dialogue across the organization.

< Initiated discipline process for all team members, especially

involving Safety in a very challenging client environment.

< Recruited team members at all levels, doubling the size at most sites

and substantially increasing revenue.

< Reduced litigation/civil suit costs through meticulous handling of EEO

claims.

< Supplemented the Team Member Manual covering issues such as

responsible use (alcohol), disciplinary procedures, code of conduct,

FMLA policy and benefits information.

Professional Experience (continued)

JUNGHEINRICH LIFT TRUCK CORP. RICHMOND, VA/HAMBURG, GERMANY

Leading global forklift manufacturing firm, third largest in the world .

Director of Human Resources, North

America, 2004 to 2006

Hired to start up a Human Resources Department for this international

manufacturing firm. to fulfill a broad range of HR functions, including

recruiting and training employees, administering benefits, overseeing

disciplinary action and establishing HR record keeping systems.

Key Results:

< Initiated strategic planning and succession planning process in order

to develop organization into a progressive work place that valued

employee involvement and support.

< Policy/Procedure Manual: completed manual and initiated procedures to

be legal, compliant and still maintain company interests. Standardized

discipline procedures and trained staff.

< Recruitment: Developed corporate recruiting strategy for sales,

technical and administrative personnel. Doubled the size of the

organization while emphasizing bilingual language capabilities.

< Relocation: Developed relocation policy and procedures for employees

both to and from Europe to minimize cost and ensure a smooth

transition to the new job site. Creative and cost-effective incentive

and morale-boosting programs (including special events and a tiered

awards structure) that increased employee satisfaction and

productivity.

< Established new-hire orientation program to include HR information and

company resources.

< Created a rewarding, competitive compensation program for sales

associates.

spartan personnel services corp./ Badger environmental, Houston, TX

Started and operated this industrial staffing firm focused on refinery

maintenance for over 9 years..

President and Owner, 1995 to 2004

Key Results:

< Achieved over $2 million in sales, market leader in one year with 21

employees in 4 locations.

peakload services, katy, TX

Hired to start up a Human Resources Department for this $60 million Staff

Leasing/Temporary staffing firm for the blue chip clients in the oil and

gas markets: Shell Oil, UnoVen, UnoCal

Director of Human Resources, 1992 to

1995

Key Results:

< Policy/Procedure Manual: completed manual and procedures to be both

legal, compliant.

< New hire screening: Developed drug testing program and legal status

screening system to ensure a legal, drug free work force leading to

greater retention and fewer worker's compensation claims.

< Developed first-ever standardized disciplinary procedures and tracking

system that insulated company from legal risk and ensure EEO

compliance.

lyondell petrochemical company, houston, TX

Human Resources generalist duties, also authored the HR Disaster

Preparedness Plan and resolved International HR issues.

Human Resources Consultant, 1990 to

1992

.

bisys, houston, TX

Human Resources generalist duties, also handled merger and acquisition

activity.

Human Resources Manager, 1989 to 1990

.

Professional Experience (continued)

HARRIS SEMICONDUCTOR, PALM BAY, FL

Human Resources generalist duties, high volume staffing and developed the

job posting program.

Sr. Human Resources Generalist, 1988

to 1989

.

kalamazoo public schools, kalamazoo, MI

Labor relations, contract negotiations, grievance resolution, mediation,

arbitration for this union workforce.

Labor Relations Representative, 1986

to 1988

.

Education & Certifications

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, EAST LANSING, MI

Masters in Human Resources and Labor Relations, 1986

michigan state university, East Lansing, MI

Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, (with Honors), 1983

university of seville, Seville, Spain (CIEE)

Competitive language study program with emphasis on business,

Of Note

HEALTH: EXCELLENT

< Fully fluent in written and oral Spanish.

< Competitive runner in 5K and 10K races, usually in the top 20 percent.

Ran the Big 10 5K (2010) event.

< Active in Golf, Tennis and have coached little league.

< Multiple winner of "Team Member of the Month" award for outstanding

performance.

< Volunteer as a representative of Michigan State University making

presentations to High School Students for possible enrollment.

< Successfully led teams of 2 to 20 in productive roles at various

organizations.

Affiliations:

< Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

< Member of HRCC, (Human Resources Construction Council)

< President of the Tri State Alumni Association for Michigan State

University

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