Human Resources Management

BOBBY L. BAKER

*** ****** ***** ( Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601 ( 724-***-****

Cell: 269-***-**** ( Email: *****@*********.***

CAREER OBJECTIVE

A Position in Human Resource Management

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Offering a strong professional background in Human Resources and Personnel

Management . . . Highly organized with the ability to oversee multiple

areas simultaneously . . . Familiar with employee law,

sexual harassment law, labor relations and the WOTC Program . . . Able to

work in both independent

and team settings coupled with a strong work ethic and self motivation. . .

Well developed verbal and

written communication skills with the ability to converse freely with

individuals of diverse

backgrounds . . . Familiar with various Microsoft applications including

Word and Excel, as well as

Labor Management Systems, PeopleSoft and Security Profile

WORK HISTORY

LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT 2008-

2010

Human Resource Manager

< Oversaw various areas of Human Resources including Management

Development,

Employee Relations, Training, Safety & Security and Record

Keeping

< Recruited, interviewed, hired and trained employees for all

departments including

seasonal hiring, as well as anticipating additional hiring needs

of specific departments

< Supervised 160+ employees at a given time while simultaneously

promoting a positive

and productive working environment

< Maintained accurate employee records and prepared employee

schedules

< Accurately reviewed employee performance, promoting a competent

and confident staff,

while recognizing employees for outstanding teamwork and overall

performance

< Participated in weekly staff meetings and met weekly with store

management to review the

progress and the status of various issues

< Partnered with store management to evaluate and provide needed

training to staff members

< Ensured that store management fully understood key employment

laws and company polices including appropriately addressing

minor, moderate and more serious issues and complaints,

investigating disputes, and protecting the confidentiality of

all affected parties

< Provided training and coaching to staff members on key HR areas

including employment law, sexual harassment, title VII and ADA

interviewing

< Responded to any legal compliance issues at the request of the

Area HR Management,

Regional HR Director or legal counsel

< Managed all worker's compensation, unemployment compensation

and payroll compliance

< Actively participated in loss prevention programs, committees

and inspection

< Maintained the company bulletin board providing needed

information to staff and

distributing company announcements

< Served as the company United Way Coordinator

BOBBY L. BAKER

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WORK HISTORY CONTINUED

CITY OF BENTON HARBOR, MICHIGAN 1997-

2007

Assistant City Manager, 2004-2007

< Provided direction and general management to the overall efforts

of the administration

and operation of municipal functions within the city

< Negotiated labor relations contracts for four city unions while

simultaneously acting

as point person for grievance proceedings

< Oversaw all city department supervisors ensuring that

administration initiatives were

being met, as well as assisting with and managing budget

preparations for all departments including the city's operating

and capital budgets

< Met with citizens and citizen groups addressing current and

proposed programs and projects

< Acted as Interim Fire Chief overseeing a $1.2M annual operating

budget, planning future

growth and expansion, supervising and directing activities,

assigning work schedules,

recruiting, and interacting with various city departments and

other local fire department

Personnel/Purchasing Coordinator, 1998-2007

< Provided HR leadership to a staff of 130+ employees maintaining

an up-to-date knowledge

of changes in Personnel Law while making recommendations,

additions, and modifications

to current city policies

< Developed and maintained active recruitment programs to meet

staffing needs and

ensured that all positions were filled accordingly with

qualified individuals

< Oversaw employee performance evaluations, disciplinary issues,

workers' compensation

and benefits administration

< Participated in the 'Michigan Works' program employing high

school students in

internships within City government offices

< Awarded the Benton Harbor Youth Works outstanding Supervisor

Award for making

a difference in the lives of Benton Harbor CityYouth

< Served as the Advisor to the Civil Service Commission

Assistant: Community Development/Personnel Clerk, 1997-1998

< Assisted with the coordination and implementation of all

programs under the Community Development Department including

reviewing housing applications for rehabilitation programs

< Provided assistance to the Personnel Coordinator in meeting all

HR responsibilities

MILITARY HISTORY

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, Staff Sergeant (E-6)

1984-1997

Administrative Chief

< Acted as Direct Assistant to the Personnel Chief being

responsible for various day-to-day activities including

composing correspondence and database management

< Supervised 12 staff members coordinating daily operation within

the personnel department

while maintaining service records for 600+ Marines

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING

HR Certification Institute: Professional in Human Resource Certification

2003

COBRA Resources: COBRA Training

2000

Excellent References Available Upon Request

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