Human Resources Manager
Resume:
GEORGE B. HAMILTON, PHR
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(H) 770-***-**** (C) 770-***-****
**********@*********.***
www.linkedin.com/in/gbh111
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Innovative, knowledgeable, results oriented Human Resource professional
with comprehensive experience in strategically planning and tactically
implementing successful HR solutions and operational programs to support
corporate missions.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
*Prepared a succession and business continuation plan that enabled a
company to continue when an unexpected loss of two senior managers
threatened the stability of the organization.
*Designed recruitment program to support multi-site growth resulting in a
30% reduction in search times while increasing worker quality by 50% based
on performance metrics.
*Prevented a loss of all government contracts, saving 2.0 million annually,
by reversing an inherited AAP with an expiring OFCCP conciliation letter,
through negotiation and a plan rewrite.
*Coordinated successful union prevention campaign, saving 1.5 million
annually.
*Created and implemented a regional retention plan that reduced annual
voluntary turnover by 53%.
*Conducted internal investigations and prepared written responses for ten
title VII charges, resulting in no financial losses or penalties for any
employer.
*Developed and presented training programs which included labor law, civil
treatment, cultural diversity, and best business practices, to drive
positive change and create a climate conducive to future success.
*Implemented employee training component integral to obtaining corporate
ISO 9001 certification within a manufacturing facility of 500 employees.
*Formulated compensation plan, which based earning potential on
accomplishment of specific measurable actions, resulting in a 70% increase
in worker pay understanding and satisfaction based on employee surveys.
*Reduced annual worker compensation claims expense by 64.5% saving $98,000.
*Created effective health insurance plan design, cost containment and
alternative funding approaches saving $40,000 in annual premiums.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
12/08/ Present - Right Management - Atlanta, GA
Career Management Consultant
Provide career transition and career management services to client
companies and individuals through employment workshops and specialized
career counseling and training.
01/07- 05/08 - Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. - Atlanta, GA
Director of Human Resources, Southern Division
Senior HR business partner with this environmental services company
responsible for thirty-three branches, two recycling centers and one
distribution center within the Southern Division.
09/05 - 01/07 - The Home Depot - Lawrenceville, GA
Manager of Human Resources
Directed and managed talent requisition, career development, training,
employment practices, recognition and reward programs, performance
management, benefits and diversity programs for this retail operation.
01/03 - 12/04 - Great Western Products - Hollywood, AL
Manager of Human Resources
Developed and implemented HR programs for this national manufacturer and
distributor of food and food equipment in the Alabama corporate
office/plant and the Illinois and Missouri plants.
04/99 - 03/02 - Aegis Communication - Tucker, GA
Director of Human Resources, Eastern Region
Directed and managed the HR programs, managers and staff at nine call
centers located throughout the Eastern US and Canada.
02/98 - 04/99 - Greenberg Farrow Architecture - Atlanta, GA
Director of Human Resources
Developed and implemented HR operations for this architectural firm in the
Georgia corporate center and for five regional offices located in New York,
Illinois, Missouri, Texas and California.
05/96 - 08/97 - Spectris Technologies - Decatur, GA
Director of Human Resources
Developed and implemented the HR function and department for this European
manufacturer and distributer of technical sound equipment to support sales
and service operations throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada.
04/86 - 05/96 - Micromeritics Instruments, Inc. - Norcross, GA
Director of Human Resources
Developed and administered HR programs for this high-tech manufacturer in
the Georgia corporate office/plant and sales and service centers in Western
Europe and China.
EDUCATION
MS - Industrial Relations - Georgia State University
MBA - Management - Georgia State University
BBA - Management - Georgia State University
MILITARY
Personal Affairs Specialist - Fort McPherson - Atlanta, Georgia
Military Intelligence Analyst - Saigon, Vietnam
ACCREDITATION
Professional in Human Resources
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
Society of Human Resource Management
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS
Gwinnett County Human Relations Commission - Chairperson 1990 - 1992
Gwinnett County Health and Human Services Coalition
Leadership Gwinnett
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