Shalene Weddle
Cordova, TN *****
PHONE: 901-***-****
Objective
To secure a challenging position with an organization that will provide the opportunity to further enhance
my skills in the Human Resources field.
Qualifications
2007~Present Regional Human Resources Manager (2 Memphis Sites (Union and Non-Union) &
Mira Loma, CA) Georgia Pacific
Employ coaching, consulting, and facilitation skills to influence behavior and business decisions
consistent with Georgia Pacific Values and Philosophy.
Promote, develop, and facilitate effective employee relations.
Provide support and guidance to employees and management on human resources related issues.
Manage the recruitment and selection process for professional, managerial, and production employees.
Administer the training and development function; help identify needs, provide and conduct training.
Provide leadership in the performance development process. Assist in the development of high
performers and succession planning. Serve as a key component in driving succession planning initiatives
to consistently look for opportunities to draw in top talent, upgrade talent, ensure pipeline of trained
incumbents, while facilitating employee career pathing.
Drive HR process changes, including benchmarking and development of best practices.
Embrace and leverage Georgia Pacific Philosophy Work Practices, Georgia Pacific Power of One
philosophy, including initiatives relating to Georgia Pacific Business Systems.
Facilitate communication within all areas of the facility.
Establish and implement HR policies and procedures that are consistent with division/corporate initiatives
and legislative requirements.
2006-2007 Human Resources Manager, Flextronics Inc.
Develop and establish guidelines to meet plant and Corporate objectives.
Coordinate plant communication efforts, rewards and recognition program.
Direct selection, development, and retention of Leadership talent based on organizational needs.
Provide continual ongoing training programs for all employees and assist in employee career
development.
Advise all managers and supervisors on how to handle matters of employee concern and how to
implement and administer an effective human resource program in their area.
Provide effective feedback to employees on matters of mutual concern to employee and company.
Assist in maintaining an atmosphere of continuous improvement and team efforts for accomplishing
department and plant objectives.
Handle succession planning.
Develop retention program.
2003-2006 Human Resources Manager, MCI
Develop and implement sound HR practices which encourage employee involvement, with the goal of
continually improving these practices.
Facilitate Issue Free Management practices and promote positive employee relations.
Develop, maintain, and administer an effective compensation, wage, and employee benefit programs.
Provide leadership in the Diversity, Inclusion, and Work/Life balance program.
Maintain governmental compliance through Equal Employment Opportunity practices.
Develop and maintain a respectable image both internal to the company and externally within the
community.
2001 ~ 2003 Human Resources Manager, Standard Corporation (Start-Up Operation)
Provide strategic support by planning, directing and monitoring the Human Resources functions
Analyze system operation from a Human Resources perspective to ensure consistency with annual and
long range planning efforts.
Responsible for employee’s relations, payroll, benefits administration, employment, training and
development.
EEOC/FCC compliance, compensation management and employee safety management.
Provide direct recruitment activities for exempt and non-exempt.
Internal consultant on various organizational offering advices on recruitment strategies and process to
improve the selection and retention of staff issues and recommends appropriate interventions to improve
the overall performance of individuals, teams and the organization.
1999-2001 Human Resources Manager, Conley Frog/Switch & Forge Company
Consult with Management and employees on employment issues and labor/legal compliance.
Promptly investigate and propose resolution to employee grievance, EEOC complaints, labor law
violations and other employment policy.
Handle training and development policy.
Design FMLA policy for site.
Implement tools and conduct workshops to assist management in effectively managing human resources
issues.
Monitor management and employee staffing levels, identify recruiting and training needs
Utilize effective recruiting sources Communicate and assist in the administration of
various human resources programs, including: salary administration, medical benefits, 401K Plan, Stock
Option Plan, retirement plan, relocation, performance appraisal and planning
other key programs.
Serve as an advisor with the President and management to identify performance needs and develop
strategies, tactic, systems and programs to drive performance
Implemented new safety program and training
1995-1999 Personnel Service Supervisor, Kellogg Memphis Plant
Advise and counsel line mangers in resolving employee issues.
Develop policies and procedures to support the needs of the facility.
Conduct investigations to solve internal complaints
Collaborate with worker’s compensation providers on employee illness and injuries
Serve as co-chair of safety committee
Maintain and update OSHA 200 log
Supervisor four non-exempt employees
Develop FMLA policy
Ad mister company benefits along with payroll function
Recruited all exempt and non-exempt personnel
Conduct pre-employment screenings and coordinate hiring of all new employees
Worked on the HRIS team to transition to the new employee benefit call center
1994-1995 Employee Relations Associate, Kellogg Memphis Plant
Provide guidance to line managers regarding discipline, discharge cases, collective bargaining agreement
and EEOC/AA laws
Developed and maintain affirmative action plans
Identified under-utilization and worked with department managers to establish goals and outreach
objectives
Represented company during compliance reviews
Prepared responses to EEO complaints
Investigated charges and compiled data to form the company position
Informed management of EEO/AA developments
Managed the out-source security company
1990-1994 Workers’ Comp and Benefit Coordinator, Kellogg Memphis Plant
Assist employee and retirees with all of their benefit issues
Administer and communicated employee benefits for hourly and salaried employees
Ad mister the health care, dental, prescription drug, investment and pension plans
Handle weekly disability
Accommodated compliance with ERISA and COBRA
Administer all Workers Comp claims
Created and implemented new HMO plan in 1991
Education
BBA, Lemoyne Owen College
Master in Human Resources, Strayer University
Estimated Date of completion: June 2008
CEBS, The University of Memphis
Completed Courses: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8
Relevant Experience
Lawson
Oracle
Cyborg
Power Point
Wordpro
ADP HR Profile
Microsoft Words & Excel
Lotus Note
HRIS
Doc-U-Pro
Excellent Written and Communication Skills
Reference Available upon Request