Human Resources Manager
Resume:
David I. Sloane
Chicago, Illinois 60622
************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To utilize more than ten years of multi-functional HR experience, excellent communication
& interpersonal skills, and business acumen to contribute as an effective partner and
manager within an environment that emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and employee
engagement.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Highly adept, results-oriented Human Resources professional with extensive Generalist and
Employee Relations experience; as well as a proven background providing strategic and tactical
human resource business solutions. Strong collaborator, business partner, and team builder across
multiple levels within an organization. Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills.
Experience managing multiple complex tasks simultaneously. Well-respected and sought out for
problem-solving abilities, excellent judgment, business acumen, and critical decision-making
skills.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Training & Coaching • Conflict Management •Legal/Regulatory Compliance
• Performance Management • Employee Relations •HR Policies & Procedures
• Leadership Development • Corrective Action Planning •Affirmative Action/EEO
• Consultative Coaching • Recruiting and Retention •Succession Planning
EXPERIENCE
7/2010-PRESENT DIAMOND MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANTS CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER (CONTRACT)
• Shared best practices with HR Team regarding use of effective employee engagement
strategies.
• Engaged organizational leaders in order to better understand the business environment and
determine how to partner more effectively to successfully meet business objectives.
• Provided insight and expertise regarding best practice management of employee relations
issues.
• Served as an employee advocate by assisting and advising employees when questions or
concerns arose.
• Leveraged eLearning and other resources to keep up to date on new developments affecting
both the business climate, as well as the role of the Human Resources function.
• Successfully led business leaders through benchmarking of employees for inclusion in the
organization’s first compensation survey.
• Led initiative to identify and select an appropriate vehicle to provide “Cross-Cultural” training
curriculum to India-based employees assigned to projects in the U.S. and U.K.
• Partnered with Legal to revise company EEO and Diversity statements.
• Conducted “Pulse Surveys” with Consultant population to gauge overall satisfaction with
career growth, job assignment, and work-life balance.
8/2008-5/2010 TURNER BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC. ATLANTA, GEORGIA
HR /EMPLOYEE RELATIONS GENERALIST
• Managed Employee Relations function for multiple business units within the organization by
guiding HR colleagues and clients through effective resolutions of employee and organizational
issues.
• Managed performance improvement team focused on identifying skill gaps within Management
population and developed curriculum to address and enhance the quality of manager
capabilities and skills with the organization.
• Supported Professional Education team in roll out of performance management program.
• Facilitated learning to company Leadership regarding effective Management during challenging
business conditions.
• Developed set of Employee Relations centered metrics in order to track analyze, and identify
trends within the company.
• Created quarterly reports for lead executives and employment attorney liaisons.
• Performed in-depth analysis of employee/manager interactions and relationships.
• Facilitated and documented all coaching and counseling conversations with Management and
employees, including discipline and termination meetings.
• Conducted internal investigations related to complaints, EEOC Claims and unemployment
hearings.
• Provided training and consultation for managers and employees on performance appraisals and
career counseling.
• Developed and maintained internal Employee Relations Log for Executives.
• Consulted with Senior Management and prescribed specific best practices in order to foster
positive employer-employee relationships and promote high levels of employee morale.
• Set strategic goals and objectives to continually maintain well-trained, highly productive,
engaged, and motivated employees.
• Partnered with legal counsel in order to ensure consistent application of company policies and
guidelines.
8/1999-8/2008 PUBLIX SUPERMARKETS, INC. GEORGIA AND FLORIDA
5/2001- 8/2008 HR GENERALIST/EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SPECIALIST ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Supported 89 retail stores in the Atlanta area (approximately 12,000 associates and
managers).
Administered training to Management on various topics including: Recruitment and
Retention; EEO; Harassment; Performance Evaluations; Effective Communication; Employee
Satisfaction Survey; and Mentoring and Leadership.
Consulted/assisted all levels of Leadership, including Executives, on HR or employment-
related issues.
Served on multi-functional, cross-divisional team to create and implement curriculum and
training to increase levels of professionalism, effective communication, and superior customer
service amongst available pool of Management candidates.
Managed cross-departmental improvement team with focus on injury prevention.
Provided detailed information on benefits to employees and coordinated open enrollment.
Managed team to review, revise, and re-introduce Associate Relations References and
Procedures Guide to corporate HR department.
Facilitated successful succession planning sessions and achieved 100% of diversity
promotion goals.
Directly recruited potential employees for various positions, working closely with Hiring
Managers.
Conducted in-depth investigations into sensitive and delicate associate complaints/situations
and facilitated successful resolution between all parties involved.
Ensured 100% compliance with all Federal, State, Local, and Company guidelines
concerning document retention and posting requirements.
3/2000–5/2001 HUMAN RESOURCES INVESTIGATOR MIAMI, FLORIDA
Partnered with legal counsel to investigate, respond, and resolve associate’s employment-
related complaints including: EEO Charges, Formal Complaints, Discharge Reviews;
Unemployment Hearings; Department of Labor Audits; NLRB Administrative Hearings; and
other types of Litigation.
8/1999–3/2000 TRAINING COORDINATOR ATHENS, GEORGIA
Managed completion of new-hire paperwork.
Conducted weekly new hire orientation for all associates.
Ensured proper documentation and record-keeping for all job class training materials.
Maintained associate personnel files.
Ran weekly store payroll and benefits administration.
Served as liaison between hourly associates and Management.
EDUCATION
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY, ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Bachelor of Science
Major: Policy Studies, Concentration in Human Resources
• Recognized with “Outstanding Senior Award.”
• Member of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity-Vice President of Recruitment, Secretary, and Chaplain.
• Founding member of Circle K club, Kiwanis International
• Editor of “Rampway,” GSU Student Yearbook
ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
PI KAPPA PHI, BETA KAPPA CHAPTER, ATLANTA, GEORGIA 1996-1998
Vice President of Recruitment
• Spearheaded all recruitment efforts for new members.
• Developed strategies to increase quantity and quality of membership leading to 300% increase
in chapter size.
VOLUNTEER WORK
PUSHAMERICA, ATLANTA, GEORGIA, 1996-PRESENT
Volunteer
• National outreach project focusing on raising awareness for persons with disabilities.
PI KAPPA PHI, BETA KAPPA CHAPTER, ATLANTA, GEORGIA, 2005-2010
Chapter Advisor
• Led, coached, mentored, and trained undergraduate members of fraternity
• Assisted in placement of recent graduates to various segments of the business community for
employment.
• Managed board of Alumni Advisors
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet applications
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