CECEDRIC T. HARRIS, PHR
Apt., 926
Macon, Ga., 31210
(Cell) 478-***-****
abie19@r.postjobfree.com
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Accomplished Human Resources Manager who serves as a strategic partner to
senior
management. Experience in organizational effectiveness, strategic planning,
training and development, union avoidance through positive associate
relations programs, team-building, recruiting and staffing, associate
communications, and project management. Excellent verbal and written
communication skills. Effective communicator with associates at all levels.
Resourceful team player able to bring diverse viewpoint to a productive
consensus.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Wal-Mart Distribution Center, Tifton, Ga. 07/2007-
02/05/2010 (Lay-Off)
REGIONAL HUMAN RESOURES MANAGER
Directly responsible for all aspects of human resources management for a
regional distribution center.
. Responsible for all exempt and non-exempt training and change
management
. Implemented new filling system in the HR office which brought
organization, accuracy, and accessibility.
. Ranked highest in our Region after first and second Personnel
Compliance Review.
. Protect Company assets by understanding, effectively following, and
enforcing all Company policies and procedures and local, state and
federal laws, including but not limited to:
. Supervision of Associate (FMLA, ADA, FLSA)
. Environmental codes and ordinances
. EEO
. Support and encourage the Open Door policy by working with
Managers and Associates to resolve issues
. Ensure compliance and Company and Divisional personnel
policies and guidelines and local, state, and federal laws
. Ensure proper accuracy and maintenance of all personnel-
related documents and processes including but not limited to
worker's
. compensation, wage and hour, training, performance coaching,
performance evaluation, job transfer, hiring, and
investigations thorough personal involvement and audit
. Coordinate and manage the recruiting efforts for hourly and
salaried positions.
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Siemens SEA Duluth Ga.
06/2006-01/2007
SR. TECHNICAL RECRUITER (Virtual Contract Recruiter)
. Responsible for recruiting and interviewing applicants for non-exempt
and exempt level positions at the corporate level.
. Establish and develop relationships with recruiting agencies.
. Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws including
applicant tracking forms.
. Research and source on-line job boards for qualified candidates.
. Consult with hiring managers to identify and recommend selected
candidates.
. Maintain ongoing communication and positive relationships with hiring
managers to determine their staffing needs.
. Schedule interviews for hiring managers at the corporate and branch
locations.
. Extend job offers and negotiate salary to candidates.
. complete new hire forms, process drug screens and background checks.
NACOM Manufacturing Plant (Yazaki Group) (Tier 1 Automotive Manufacturing
Company) Griffin, Ga (Plant Closure) 06/2001
-6/2006
SR. HR GENERALIST
. Manage the day to day administration of associate relations, coaching
and counseling, OD, performance review, succession planning and
recruiting.
. Keeper of the keys of all policies and procedures.
. Managing partner with Sr. Management in everyday activity of exempt
and non-exempt associate movement.
. Ensured compliance under all governmental regulated laws such as ADA,
FMLA, and FLSA.
. Eleven team task force leader formerly recognized by plant vice
president for significantly enhancing morale and staff development
opportunities.
. Breathed new life into employee recognition/incentive programs,
upping participation levels to record-setting highs and increasing
employee satisfaction.
. Member of the corporate training team, providing instruction and
customizing curriculum for businesses communication, time management,
and computer classes.
. Wrote and designed "Drug Free Workplace" program.
Compass Group, Food Supply Company Marietta, GA 11/1999 - 06/2000
REGIONAL HR GENERALIST
Interviewed, screened, hired and enrolled employees in company benefit
program. Conducted employee orientation program, managed the human
resources process for 21 branches throughout the Southeast.
Key Accomplishments:
. Led the initiative to implement scanning of all resumes for database
storage, increasing, efficiency and transforming operation into a
more modern and paperless environment.
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. Wrote and distributed company brochures that simplified and cafeteria-
style benefits plan for Compass Group employees.
. Spearheaded a well received monthly "lunch and Learn" program allowed
associates that opportunity to understand the Company mission and how
the site goals meet that mission on monthly bases.
. Member of the corporate training team, providing instruction and
customizing curriculum for businesses communication, time management,
and computer classes.
GEICO Direct, Auto Insurance Company Macon, GA
11/1994- 10/1999
RECRUITER
. Evaluated, interviewed, assessed and placed exempt and non-exempt
associates in the areas of Sales Counselors, Customer Service
Representatives, Internal and External Claims Representatives.
. Coordinated on-site open house and off-site career fairs.
. Established and maintained a network of community affiliations with
local leaders, schools, colleges and labor boards.
. Created and placed advertisements on the Internet, and in the
classified ads.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
Master of Business Administration: Wesleyan College-Macon Ga.-International
Business Management
Study Aboard: Ulyanovsk State University- Ulyanovsk Russia - MBA
International Business Management
Bachelor of
Business Administration: American InterContinental University-Dunwoody Ga.
Human Resources Management
Associates of Science: Atlanta Metropolitan College-Atlanta, Ga. Education
Administration
Professional-Human Resources (PHR): SHRM
HR Generalist Certification: Middle Georgia Technical College
Dale Carnegie: Public Speaking
Society for Human Resources Management member. National Chapter
Society for Human Resources Management Member. Middle Ga. Chapter
Society for Human Resources Management Member. Atlanta Chapter