Human Resources Management
Resume:
Jim R. Sturgeon
Columbus, IN 47201
abhsm2@r.postjobfree.com
Summary of Experience
Over 20 years of management-side experience in dealing with all facets of
Human Resources & Labor Relations: collective bargaining; contract
administration; personnel policy development, administration & management;
safety & environmental management; succession planning, recruiting &
hiring; discipline & discharge; performance reviews & employee development;
compensation management; state & federal regulatory compliance (EEO, ADA,
FMLA, FLSA, OWBPA, etc.); affirmative action reporting and compliance;
personnel metrics; benefit administration; relationship building; etc.
Professional Experience
Human Resources Manager 2006 - present
Master Power Transmission Columbus, IN
(previously Baldor-Dodge-Reliance) Columbus, In
(previously Rockwell Automation) Madison, IN
. Currently responsible for all Human Resources/Labor Relations matters
at a unionized manufacturing plant in Columbus, Indiana. As of April
1, 2010, plant considerably downsized via single plant sale and
transfer of product manufacturing prior to sale. Additional
responsibilities include management of safety/environmental
departments and information technology department.
. Responsible for all Human Resources/Labor Relations matters at a
unionized motor manufacturing plant in Madison, Indiana. Shutdown of
Madison plant took place in December, 2007. Transferred to Dodge
mechanical plant (power transmission) in Columbus, Indiana in August,
2007.
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. Responsible for all HR & Labor Relations issues at both plants during
shutdown of Madison plant.
. Reduced occupational classifications from 40+ to below 25 (in less
than 6 months in a unionized environment) while increasing workforce
training to increase flexibility in moving employees from department
to department to greatly improve productivity. No combination of OCs
resulted in a higher pay grade.
. Staff leader in planning, organizing and implementing corrective
action plan to have major violation issued by UL abated in order to
maintain ISO 9000 certification.
. Spokesman for leadership team responsible for negotiating and securing
Effects Bargaining Agreement with IAMAW Local 1109 regarding Madison
plant shutdown.
Attorney/Labor & Employment Law (Management) 1992 - 2006
Sturgeon & Associates Chicago, IL
. Lead spokesperson in collective bargaining.
. Advised and worked with multiple employers on all facets of labor
relations and employment issues. Primary focus was on relationship
building while creating and maintaining a safe and productive work
environment.
. Personnel policy development, administration and successful defense of
challenges.
. Extensive experience in conducting supervisory training to prevent
labor problems from occurring in the first place.
. Safe practices consulting, safety policy review & development,
supervisory training on safety issues, and OSHA compliance review and
administration.
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. Lead counsel in precedent setting case regarding management rights
published in National Labor Relations Board reporter.
Attorney/Labor & Employment Law (Management) 1988 - 1992
Wessels & Pautsch, PC Chicago, IL
. Collective bargaining.
. Advised human resource professionals on all facets of personnel
management and legal problem avoidance.
. Employee handbook and personnel policy development, writing,
implementation and administration.
. Numerous public speaking engagements.
. Legal research and brief writing.
Education & Certifications
Cadet - USMA, West Point, NY 1979-1980
B.A. - Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 1985
J.D. - Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 1987
Certified Internal Auditor for ISO 9000 Standard 2006
*Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
*Strong work ethic, leadership qualities and organizational skills
*Strong believer in relationship building at core of success
References
Dan Martin, Plant Manager Greg Lewis, Sr. HR Director
Baldor-Dodge-Reliance Integrated Power Services
Greenville, SC Greenville, SC
Additional References Furnished Upon Request
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