Michael J. Honer
********@*****.***
480-***-**** tel. / 1-877-***-**** fax
PROFILE
Human Resources Manager with 12+ years experience with a proven track
record of significant improvements in effective hiring processes,
productivity, quality, and client satisfaction while reducing costs,
lowering turnover, and maintaining a positive work environment. Expertise
includes:
Job Classification Writing Skills Employee Relations
Talent Acquisition / Behavioral Compensation/Benefits/Incentives
Interviewing Training & Succession Planning
Workforce Analysis / Strategic Organizational Development
Planning
Performance & Change Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Independent Contract Recruiter 10/2009- Present /
Salary: 8,000 minimum per hire
. Managing HR Information System, jobs classification, virtual
interviewing and recruiting for the following industries: corporate
(executive recruiting), federal, healthcare, non-profit, and energy
. Min. 11 hires per year at a rate of 8K minimum per hire
HR Recruiting Manager 10/2008 - 2009 / Salary:
80,000 (bonuses & incentives)
Human Capital Solutions, Scottsdale AZ (company closed - supervisory
reference available)
. Managing the presentation/posting, selection, offer, negotiation,
closing, and administrative components involved in full lifecycle
recruiting
. Developing recruiting action plans, projected outcomes, and strategies
. Managing/developing effective pipelines of key talent potentially
available for immediate hire as succession planning needs dictate
. Writing complete and detailed job board postings, ensuring an
understanding of job duties responsibilities and business requirements
. Managing candidate prescreening; creating and presenting prescreening
questions to hiring managers for collaboration and approval
. Interviewing all candidates presented for detailed interviewing by
hiring managers, and includes the use of face-to-face behavioral-based
interviewing methodologies
. Performing detailed reference checking and/or reference analysis on
selected candidates and reviews results with hiring managers
. Preparing candidates for interviewing and specific hiring managers by
providing detailed information on the company, our business strategy,
department background, job descriptions, and expectation-setting
. Extending offers of employment to selected candidates under the
direction of the hiring managers and within the guidelines of the
company's compensation policy
. Conducting follow-up calls and quality-improvement studies with hiring
managers and new hires
. Maintaining accurate and well-ordered documentation on all candidates,
searches, hiring managers interactions, and other recruiting
activities to ensure a safe and thorough audit if required
. Leveraging online recruiting resources and in-house ATS to identify
and recruit the very best candidates
. Conferring with senior leadership to identify personnel needs,
workforce planning strategies, and search assignments
. Ensuring compliance with Title VII of the Equal Employment Opportunity
Act (best practices), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Civil
Rights Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act, affirmative action and the Fair
Credit Report Act
. Making recommendations to refine hiring process (ensuring compliance
to EEO and ADA laws)
. Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with leaders,
vendors, community organizations, and other team members to create a
partnership that yields success, predictable results and credibility
. Developing and maintaining a network of contacts to help identify and
source qualified candidates
. Creating and fostering relationships with colleges and diverse
professional organizations to attract and recruit alumni and diversity
candidates
. Reviewing resumes and credentials for appropriateness of skills,
experience and knowledge in relation to position requirements
. Participating in the development of ongoing creative and cost-
effective sourcing strategies
. Staying informed of trends and innovative recruiting techniques in
order to be competitive in state-of-the-Art recruiting practices
. Resolving and evaluating complaints from employees, referring group
grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level
Manager and/or Director
. Examining moderately complex pay situations and issues
. Planning and establishing the work schedules, deadlines, and standards
for acceptable work
. Establishing guidelines and performance expectations for staff through
the performance management system
. Conducting quarterly work performance critiques
. Developing work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as
necessary
Michael J. Honer, Continued...
Executive Recruiter 8/2006 - 10/2008 /
Salary: 78,000 base plus bonuses
iHRSource.net - Phoenix, AZ (Virtual Contractor)
. Contract role responsibilities similar to Present Position above (i.e.,
third party interviewing all industries)
Human Resources Manager 6/ 2004 - 8/2006 /
Salary: 65,000
U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security/FEMA, Washington DC Metro Area
. Supervised the hiring and separation of employees for the overall
department within individual divisions
. Supervised several departments, each headed by an experienced manager
seeking direction in the area of employee relations (i.e., development
of employees, retention methods, conflict resolution and reduction in
force policies, grievances, conduct issues, and employee
complaints/concerns)
. Supervised and conducted employee orientation training for 90 new
hires (per hiring surge) in basic reporting such as: payroll systems,
performance development reporting, usage of automated time-off system,
telephone systems, customer service etiquette (for call center
employees), troubleshoot FAQ's and how to escalate to me for transfer
to a helpdesk technician
. Conducted and provided direction for HR related Train-the-Trainer
sessions for new HR personnel; researching industry standard "how-
to's" for inclusion and updating in present training materials
. Maintained contacts within the organization, community, and public
(via online job boards, news papers, etc.) conducting various
recruiting efforts searching for promising job applicants.
. Screened, interviewed, and occasionally testing applicants for proper
job placement and quarterly reviews
. Discussed wages, working conditions, and promotional opportunities
with prospective/transitioning employees
. Determined best resources for in-house and/or vendor training (no-cost
and/or within budget solutions), the Return on Investment (ROI)
associated with providing these resources to employees
. Ensured compliance with Title VII of the Equal Employment Opportunity
Act (EEOC), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Civil Rights
Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act, affirmative action and the Fair Credit
Report Act
. Developed position descriptions identifying key support
responsibilities and competencies
. Conducted employee training on preparation of application materials
for internal announcements, leave policies and procedures, and present
orientation to new employees
. Prepared SF-52 Request for Personnel Action forms to initiate
personnel actions (for Government agencies)
Manager Of Call Center Operations 9/2002 - 6/2004 /
Salary: (same as above promotion)
(DHS Merged W/FEMA. Received Inter-Agency Promotion to Above Position)
. Manage Disaster Assistance Call Center. Providing assistance to
victims of natural disasters
. Implement and review Call Center policies and procedures and
develop/monitor the performance of the Call Center to maximize
efficiency, productivity, and cost effectiveness
. In depth understanding in Call Center Management, Strategic Planning,
Quality Assurance and Operational Supervision
. Manage operations of Call Center, collaborating with middle managers
to develop performance standards
. Demonstrate sound leadership qualities to drive a positive customer
service experience
. Build and maintain high-effective customer service workforce through
training, mentoring and motivation
. Proactively identify opportunities to improve through Strategic
Planning
. Formally recognized and congratulated for Job well done - with a
certificate by former Sec. Tom Ridge
UNITED STATES ARMY (Active Duty/National Guard/Reserves) 5/1992 -
2/2005 / Rank: E-4
Personnel Specialist, Washington DC
. Effective accountability and staffing management to eliminate loss of
manpower, productivity, and resources
. Interpret and communicate concisely personnel policies and procedures
to all levels of staff
. Managed SIDPERS-3 military HRIS
EDUCATION
. 2006 - Human Resources Certification
. 2003 - B.S. in Personnel/ HR Management with United States Army,
Washington, D.C.
. 2002 - Business Management Certification
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Reinstatement eligible for both military and federal security
clearances
. U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security Certificate of Recognition for
Excellent Services by Sec. Tom Ridge
. FEMA Awarded - Certificate of Achievement for Registration Intake July
14, 2003
. FEMA Awarded - Certificate of Achievement for Extraordinary Customer
Relations July 18, 2003
. FEMA Awarded - Certificate of Completion for Gov IT Security Awareness
August 27, 2003
. U.S. Army Reserve- Certificate of Excellence in performance of
administrative duties Sep 2002
. U.S. Army Reserve - Certificate of Recognition for exemplary behavior
Dec 2002