County House Rd

Rutledge, TN *****

October **, *010

To Whom It May Concern:

In response to your posting, I am applying for the Human Resources Manager

position. I have extensive experience and knowledge as a human resources

professional. I have received my SPHR certification in addition to a

Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Arts degree in organizational

management.

I am currently employed with Trelleborg Coated Systems, US Inc. as the

Human Resources Manager. I am responsible for providing overall HR support

services for three facilities, concentrating in employee relations,

recruiting and talent management for 450 employees. I am also responsible

for developing, implementing, and coordinating human resources functions

involving Affirmative Action, employee health and welfare benefit programs,

performance reviews, safety, training, and policies, procedures, and

programs of the operating facility. I have also reduced liability through

effective handling of worker's compensation claims, developed a 4th shift

schedule to ensure 24/7 production, and reduced turnover from 24% to 8.9%

in one year.

In recent years, I was the Human Resources Manager for The Home Depot where

I was in charge of all human resources functions for three locations. I

was responsible for recruiting and talent management, disciplinary action,

developing and implementing associate rewards/recognition programs. I was

also responsible for scheduling, meeting goals of affirmative action plan,

forecasting hours based on forecasted sales and performance development. I

also consistently exceeded a goal of 90% completion of monthly training,

reduced turnover from 80% to 20% through effective associate relations,

increased 401(k) participation rate from 32% to 84% through group

presentations and follow ups, and mentored three HR Managers in the

District.

I am interested in a position that offers opportunities for advancement, a

chance to mentor and guide my colleagues while working as a team, and the

ability to use my knowledge and skills. I am an effective communicator who

interacts with customers at all levels of an organization to achieve

objectives. I am detail-oriented and results driven while thinking outside-

the-box.

The enclosed resume summarizes my qualifications. Salary requirements are

negotiable. I am looking forward to the opportunity to discuss my

qualifications in detail. My telephone numbers are 865-***-**** or 865-828-

4241 after 5:00pm.

Sincerely,

Leslie Strader

Enc.

LESLIE STRADER, SPHR

1422 County House Rd

Rutledge, TN 37861

Home: 865-***-**** Cell: 865-***-****

SUMMARY

Creative, self-motivated, results-oriented and highly professional Human

Resources leader in the manufacturing and retail industries with extensive

experience in screening, interviewing and hiring. Effective communicator

who readily interacts with customers and all levels of an organization to

achieve objectives. A highly effective, strategic team player who adds

value to an organization through problem solving, leadership, thinking

outside-the-box and delivering exceptional results.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Talent Management Recruitment and selection Employee Relations

Organizational Management Benefits Administration Payroll

Training and Motivation Performance Management Affirmative Action

Plans

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TRELLEBORG COATED SYSTEMS, US INC. 2008 - 2010

Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager duties: Provide overall HR support services for

three branches located in Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina

concentrating in employee relations, recruiting and talent management for

up to 450 employees. Other responsibilities include applicant screening,

interviewing and hiring, disciplinary action including termination, random

drug testing, developing training and retention programs, developing and

implementing associate rewards/recognition programs, benefits including

monitoring FMLA, performance development including reviews and annual base

increases for salary and hourly, reducing liability through effective

handling of worker's compensation claims, overseeing payroll, team

building, and monitoring of Safety @ work program. I have also developed

and conduct monthly "Town Hall" meetings to enhance the Open Door Policy,

developed a 4th shift schedule to ensure 24/7 production, and reduced

turnover from 24% to 8.9% in one year.

THE HOME DEPOT #744 2006 - 2008

Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager duties: Provide overall HR support services for up

to three stores including staffing, and training for the opening of the

Sevierville, TN store in 2007. Other responsibilities include applicant

screening, interviewing and hiring, disciplinary action including

termination, developing and implementing associate rewards/recognition

programs, benefits including monitoring FMLA, scheduling, meeting goals of

affirmative action plan, forecasting hours based on forecasted sales,

performance development, reducing liability through effective handling of

worker's compensation claims, conducting Town Hall meetings, supervising

the scheduler, vault personnel, bookkeeper, and payroll, overseeing

employee committee, Kid's workshop and Team Depot.

LUXOTTICA OPTICAL MANUFACTURING 2003 - 2006

Human Resources Manager, Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources duties: All HR practices including interviewing and hiring,

disciplinary action and termination, developing/implementing company

policies and job descriptions, benefits, FMLA, attendance, training,

budgeting, performance management, implementing diversity program and

committee, Improving training by adding a training position and maintaining

training records, Upgrading talent and reducing turnover through effective

recruiting, hiring, and performance management, reducing liability through

effective handling of worker's compensation claims, supervision of HR

personnel, etc.

DEROYAL INDUSTRIES 2000 - 2003

Payroll & Benefits Manager

Payroll & Benefits Manager duties: All HR practices including interviewing

and hiring, disciplinary action, developing/implementing company policies,

job descriptions, overseeing diversity committee, performance management,

benefits including supervision of benefit personnel, etc. Also, responsible

for all payroll (domestic and international), supervising payroll

processors and accounting associate over expenses, payroll taxes, etc.

EDUCATION

MA, Organizational Management, Tusculum College

BS, Organizational Management, Tusculum College

SPHR certified

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