Human Resources Manager

JOHN A. CARR

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Alpharetta, GA 30004

Cell: 678-***-****

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

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OBJECTIVE

To excel at a senior level leadership position in Human Resources / Labor

where my experience in HR management can create value for the organization

and help make it the benchmark of the industry.

EDUCATION

The Keller Graduate School of Business - Atlanta, Georgia

Masters Certificate of Human Resource Management

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Walsh University - North Canton, Ohio

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration & HR

Minor in Finance

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CAREER EXPERIENCE

Lafarge North America - Alpharetta, Georgia

A global building material products company.

DIRECTOR OF LABOR & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS - Aggregates & Concrete USA

2008 -2011

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES - Aggregates & Concrete EUS 2006 - 2008

Primary Responsibilities: provide value-added Labor & HR support to the

Aggregate & Concrete Product lines, to direct the implementation of all

human resource 'best practice' policies & programs in 47 Quarry and 200

Concrete Locations; to lead all Employee Relations/ Labor Relations

activities in this non-union & union organization; to recruit employment

candidates for all region level mid-executive, administrative, engineering,

professional and sales positions; to work each day as a hands-on HR

Generalist; to budget and manage the budget for Human Resources. Support

both the PL & BU objectives through implementation of HR strategy to assure

appropriate employee resources are available to achieve planned results.

Work with management to identify organizational issues that impact the

attainment of business objectives.

In detail:

. Oversees implementation of Corporate Labor & Human Resources programs

and policies for their PL.

. Ensures PL compliance with various governmental laws and regulations

around EEOC, Wage & Hour, worker's comp., disability, FMLA etc.

. Work with BU & appropriate company resources to resolve any litigation

or legal issues.

. Work with Labor Relations staff in formulation of BU objectives in

collective bargaining, labor contract administration and employee

relations.

. Actively engage in communications with other HR Directors in LNA

around best practices and identify opportunities to create consistency

where necessary.

. Implement Lafarge's Union Avoidance program called ' PULSE'

. Work with Director, Employee Development on the coordination of

University recruiting activities in support of the LLDP program.

. Actively participate in the selection and recruitment of key BU

positions. Recommend selection of candidates as well as compensation

packages and employment terms.

. Work with the HR Team Leader to identify and implement processes

necessary to eliminate duplication of work and reduce overall

administrative burden.

. Direct the work of the HR Mgrs and HR Support Services group

throughout the EUS

. Responsible for employee relations for an employee group of 1000+

bargaining unit employees in 35 different locals ( 8 different

internationals)

. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit such behaviors.

. Responsible for coordinating Performance Management activities for

their PL, such as O&HR, IDP, Performance Appraisal, Bonus, and Merit.

. Assists management in addressing performance issues in key positions

and provide consultative support as required.

. Engage management team in actively managing and developing future

talent.

. Based upon PL development needs, work with Director of Employee

Development to identify Training & Development opportunities and

resources required for targeted employee populations.

Key Accomplishments

> Successfully negotiated 40 + Collective Bargaining Agreements, to meet

or exceed managements mandate as chief spokes person.

> Successfully managed the Company's succession planning process to

provide talent to the organization as needed

> Implemented a new college talent recruiting process to meet the needs

of the Leadership Development program

> Successfully recruited a Marketing Director, Plant Management talent

including a project engineering staff of 8, a geology staff & land

management staff of 6, the group controller and 2- accounting

coordinators, 3 HR managers; staffed an acquired market business which

required 100+ employees.

> Successfully implemented a Plant Manager/ Supervisor 'Employee

Relations' training program.

> Successfully developed and Implemented a 'PULSE' Employee Relations

Evaluation process - to measure the company's employee relation

success and vulnerability

Zemex Industrial Minerals, Inc. - Atlanta, Georgia

A diversified industrial minerals company subsidiary of Zemex Corporation

US - Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A.

DIRECTOR/ V.P. OF HUMAN RESOURCES 2003 - 2006

Primary Responsibilities: to direct the implementation of all human

resource policy, benefit administration (including self funded Health &

Welfare Plans) and work place health/ safety programs in this

international, multiple location, multiple culture, 24/7 mining &

manufacturing company; to lead all Employee Relations/ Labor Relations

activities in this non-union & union organization; to recruit

employment candidates for all corporate level executive,

administrative, engineering, professional and sales positions; to work

each day as a hands-on HR Generalist; to budget and manage the budget

for Human Resources, Employee/ Fringe Benefits & Health and Safety.

Secondary Responsibilities: to coach and support all middle & executive

managers on all aspects of employment, performance management,

compensation, training and organizational development. The job

involves interface with all employees, including the executive staff,

as well as external interface with legal counsel, all employee benefits

vendors, W/C insurance vendors and employment recruiters. This is a

generalist position that reports to the President of Zemex Industrial

Minerals; with three direct reports: Human Resources Rep, Benefits

Administrator and a Corporate H&S Manager; indirect reports include 7

Plant Human Resource Administrators.

Key Accomplishments

> Successfully re-wrote all employee policies, employee handbook(s) and

human resources procedures.

> Successfully analyzed all retirement benefits to decrease the

company's long term liabilities and successfully froze the defined

benefit pension plan, replaced it with a new 401-K program, added an

executive deferred compensation and bonus plan.

> Implemented a new STD program that saved the company $200,000 dollars

a year in direct cost.

> Successfully recruited a complete Research and Development Staff,

including a VP of R&D and a staff of 4; recruited a project

engineering staff of 4, a geology staff of 5, the group controller and

2 accounting managers, 3 plant managers and staffed an acquired plant

business which required 75 employees.

> Negotiated favorably 4 Collective Bargaining Agreements with 4

different unions, on time, within budget, all in 5 months time in

2005/2006.

> Managed a Health & Safety department to a 50% reduction in Lost Time

Accidents in 2005, with a direct savings of $250,000 in medical and

wage expenses.

Southern Staircase, Inc.

The leading producer of prefabricated staircases and distributor of stair

parts

Corporate Manager of Human Resources 1999 - 2003

Primary Responsibilities: to add professionalism and direct the

implementation of all human resource policy, benefit administration and

work place health/ safety programs in this multiple location, multiple

state, multiple culture - milling, manufacturing & distribution

company; to lead all Employee Relations activities, to recruit

employment candidates for all corporate level executive,

administrative, engineering, professional and sales positions; to work

each day as a hands-on HR Generalist; to budget and manage the budget

for Human Resources, Employee Benefits & Health and Safety.

Secondary Responsibilities: to coach and support all middle & executive

managers on all aspects of employment, performance management,

compensation, training and organizational development. The job

involved interface with all employees, including the executive staff,

as well as external interface with legal counsel, all employee benefits

vendors, W/C insurance vendors and employment recruiters. This is a

generalist position that reported to the CFO of Southern Staircase;

with one direct report: Human Resources Rep/Benefits Administrator and

indirect reports that included five Plant Office Managers/Human

Resource Administrators and the Payroll Administrator.

Key Accomplishments

> Successfully designed, hired the staff & lead the development of the

HR function in this industry leader; this was a 'Start-Up' HR

opportunity.

> Successfully wrote all Employee Handbooks, Managers Guides, HR Policy

and SOP's for this young, growing company.

> Successfully recruited employment candidates for all operations

management, engineering, IT and highly skilled craftsman positions.

> Successfully managed payroll administration, benefit administration,

health & safety and HR functions at 5 plants

> Designed and implemented new compensation and performance management

programs, including instruments, for the admin., sales and operations

job functions.

> Managed favorably a DOL Wage & Hour Audit on the companies past pay

practices.

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Hallmark Cards, Inc.

1981- 1998

The world leader in the manufacture, distribution and retail sales of

social expression products and gifts

Market Place Recruiting Specialist 1996 - 1998

Responsible for recruiting experienced retail business entrepreneurs

to make large investments in our business

District Personnel Manager 1991 - 1996

Responsible for HR Generalist support to employees in eight

departments (Retail, Sales-Marketing, Real Estate, Store Design,

Store Merchandising, Operations, Construction & Administration).

Regional Employment Recruiting Manager 1988 - 1991

Responsible for employment recruiting for eight departments with a

staff of 6 recruiters

Training Manager 1985 - 1988

Responsible for initial and advance training for eight departments,

with a staff of 15 trainers

Trainer 1981 - 1985

Responsible for job training in 6 departments

JOHN A. CARR

15820 Westbrook Road

Alpharetta, GA 30004

Cell: 678-***-****

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Profile & recommendations on ' Linkedin' - John Alexander Carr

March 15, 2011

Dear Graphic Packaging,

I am very interested in your Director, Labor Relations position in

Marietta, Ga. I feel you will see that I have the experience, skill sets

and mutual interest to be successful in developing and implementing GP's

union and union avoidance strategies . I have over 12 years of experience

in Labor Relations functions, including successful leadership in LR and HR

management. I have very recent experience in working in global

organizations and have worked with the USW and IB of Teamsters all

throughout my career. I am anxious to meet with the leadership of GP to

discuss our how I can be a strong asset to the Graphic Packaging

organization going forward. Please contact me at 678-***-**** at your

earliest opportunity to discuss our next steps .

With kindest regards!

John A Carr

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