Human Resources Customer Service

Albert T. Brandenburg

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**** ******** ***** ***********, ******** 40065 (502)

***-**** abi58z@r.postjobfree.com

HUMAN RESOURCES

Over 7 years Human Resources experience in fast paced automotive

environment in both union and non-union environment. Highly skilled in

conflict resolution and performance management. Recognized for integrity

and trust when dealing with highly sensitive issues and for willingness to

be hands on in multiple roles including production. Strategic change

agent. Utilized consultative and coaching approach to organizational

issues. Record of growth and promotion. Technical expertise in:

. Recruitment and Retention

. Training and Development

. Employee and Labor relations

. Conflict/ Grievance Resolution

. Performance Management

. Change Management

. Policy Development and Implementation

. Lean Manufacturing Methods

. Affirmative Action Plans

. Multiple Project Management

. Kronos

. PeopleSoft

. Autotime

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Martinrea International Inc., Shelbyville, Ky.

2009-

Current

Human Resources Contract Employee

Assisted management in transitioning to a reduced workforce and lower

compensation plan

in order to maintain plant viability during a downturn in the automotive

market.

. Mastered benefits systems reclaiming thousands of dollars monthly in

unpaid premiums

. Streamlined attendance tracking methods reducing time required by 60%

JOHNSON CONTROLS Inc., Shelbyville, KY

2006 - 2009

Human Resource Supervisor

Partnered with management team to resolve employee issues, created and

administered personnel policies/procedures while assuring compliance to

labor agreement. Reduced indirect labor costs through automation and multi-

functions roles by out-of-the-box thinking. Viewed as a trusted advocate by

both the union and the company during negotiations.

. In partnership with management and union leadership, developed long

standing relationships that allowed new trust based policy changes

that reduced number of labor grievances from 200+ annually to 2 in

2008.

. Served as member of Union Contract Negotiation Teams. Successfully

negotiated two contracts meeting all initial goals of company.

. Improved internal customer service and reduced head count through

creation of automated, self-service kiosk. Enabled employees to gain

access to personal data 24/7 eliminating need for HR assistant.

. Reduced indirect labor and third party costs by assuming facilitation

of annual safety classes, composing Affirmative Action Plans and

filling in as production supervisor when required.

. Increased knowledge of organization and operations by assisting with

plant launches and expansions at multiple locations.

. Conducted annual employee surveys and partnered with managers to

develop action plans based on employee feedback. Achieved largest

score improvement within division by making significant changes in

each survey area.

JOHNSON CONTROLS Inc., Shelbyville, KY

2003 - 2006

Labor Relations Specialist

Successfully transitioned into union environment by gaining technical

knowledge of labor contracts interpretation, grievance resolution, and

contract negotiations. Maintained personnel records, administered

compensation and benefits programs. Coached production supervisors on

performance management techniques. Resolved personnel conflicts through

thorough due diligence and investigations. Liaison for outside vendor to

manage temporary labor requirements and costs.

. Successfully negotiated grievances at all levels by developing

grievance investigation format and strategies for department.

. Streamlined time and attendance system to eliminate waste caused by

over processing.

. Discovered and terminated employees involved in theft of company

property.

JOHNSON CONTROLS Inc., Georgetown, KY

2000 -2003

Human Resources Specialist

Provided HR support for metals manufacturing facility, including benefits,

attendance tracking, performance issues and conflict resolution.

Administered Human Resources policies and programs enhancing positive

employee relation and fostered continuous improvements utilizing employee

involvement.

. Mastered Lean Manufacturing Training.

. Advised Kaizen team saving over $50,000 on process improvements.

. Part of team recognized for hiring over 300 people within 6 months as

part of new program launch.

. Successfully partnered with management to close facility as part of

over all consolidation program.

JOHNSON CONTROLS Inc., Georgetown, KY

1998 - 2000

Team Member

Exceeded both quality and quantity standards while maintaining perfect

attendance in the production department.

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EDUCATION

B.S., Science, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Ky.

S.H.R.M. Preparation Class, Bellarmine College, Louisville,

Ky.

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