Human Resources Resource
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Signa R. Oliver
Birmingham, AL 35203
abjw2l@r.postjobfree.com Mobile: 480-***-****
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A proven Senior Leader of Human Resources with expertise in human resources
management and benefits/compensation, recruiting, organization
planning/development in a rapid growth business, including:
Compensation/Benefit Administration
Training Development Succession Planning/Talent Management Talent
Acquisition/Recruitment Workforce Planning Organizational Development
Diversity/Inclusion Positive Employee Relations Conflict
Resolution
Labor Relations Performance Management Leadership Development
Union Awareness/Responsiveness
Corporate Communications Strategic Partner
SELECTED CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1. Strategic partner (2009 - 2010) with other Freudenberg North America
companies to incorporate nationwide recruiting and development team
(Executive, College, Exempt, Non-exempt).
2. Leader of Human Resources Continuous Improvement cost savings projects
resulting in YoY (2007 vs 2008) YTD savings of $405,519 which reflects a
$239,269 savings over the goal.
3. Developed and implemented Performance Management for Freudenberg
Nonwovens, North America to include processes, policies and employee
incentive programs.
4. Planned, coordinated and executed a major Freudenberg Business Unit
shutdown while complying with Local, State and Federal legal requirements
5. For the largest fabric/craft specialty retailer, Jo-Ann Stores, Inc.,
successfully spearheaded the human resource management in start-up of
700,000 s.f. Distribution center in Opelika, AL. Designed recruitment
strategy and recruited all levels to include executive level managment
team to hourly employees.
6. For the nation's 2nd largest merchandiser, Target Corporation, the
Distribution Center's project manager for implementation of Human
Resources Information System that facilitates the payroll, staffing and
reporting of all human resource information for 700 teammates locally.
This system provided cost savings in man-hours for Human Resource
department and operations executives within the Regional Distribution
Center. This is the interim HRIS process to new Peoplesoft (MAX)
implementation in the Summer 2005.
7. Project leader that redesigned and streamlined the staffing/recruiting
process at the Regional Distribution Center to successfully screen,
interview, and hire over 200 regular and seasonal teammates within 90
days to cover peak season needs during the Fall 2004 retail season.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FREUDENBERG FILTRATION TECHNOLOGIES, L. P., NA, Hopkinsville, KY
2007 - 2010
VP Human Resources
Officer of the company and executive level human resource leadership.
Served as the leader of the human resource function for the Filtration
Company in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Guatemala. Additionally,
provided executive human resources leadership and support for the Vitech
(Freudenberg Nonwovens joint venture) business group.
8. Benefits/Compensation administration, Performance Management, Employee
Retention, Coaching and Mentoring, Goal Development and Management,
Positive Employee Relations, Workforce Planning, and Organizational
Design to maximize performance across all site functions.
9. Facilitates solutions to employee and leadership issues by developing
and implementing HR strategy, policies and process; and proactive
development and coaching of leaders.
Human Resources Manager
10. Manages, directs and conducts organization assessments, responds to
employee feedback/concerns, develops action plans to address issues, and
drives accountability with site leadership to ensure plans are deployed
and employee engagement is maintained.
JO-ANN FABRIC AND CRAFT STORES, INC., Opelika, AL 2005 - 2006
Human Resource Manager
Spearheaded the human resource management start-up of 700,000 s.f.
Distribution center in Opelika, AL. The largest national retailer for
specialty fabrics/crafts' third distribution center.
11. Developed and managed recruiting strategy (Executive, College, Exempt,
Non-Exempt), screening, hiring, employee relations, compensation/benefits
administration, on-boarding/training; guiding/coaching on-going
performance, talent management and development.
12. Partnered with the management team to resolve employee relations
matters in the Distribution Center. Drove change initiatives to help
promote positive team member relations,
13. Served as senior HR business partner in charge of developing and
implementing recruitment and hiring plans for the Distribution Center.
Developed budget/plan activities while meeting organizational objectives.
14. Served as strategic business partner driving the cultural development
within the distribution center and community. Resulting organization was
considered one of the employers of choice in Auburn/Opelika area.
TARGET REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER, Kalamazoo, MI 2003 - 2005
Human Resource Executive
Regional distribution center serves 67 Target stores within MI, IL, and IN
- handling HR for over 700 members
15. Distribution recruiting team leader for all Executive, College, Exempt,
Non-Exempt positions.
16. Served as Project leader - redesigned and streamlined the hourly
staffing process at the Regional Distribution Center to successfully
screen, interview, and hire over 200 regular and seasonal teammates
within 90 days to cover peak season needs during the Fall 2004 retail
season.
17. Led a team of human resource administrative professionals in the daily
operations of the Team Resources Department, ensuring timeliness and
accuracy of wage, benefits, leave of absence administration, and
staffing.
18. Instructed leadership in Union Response Training. Improved consistency
with performance reviews, counseling & corrective action processes.
Served as primary resource for HR policy /procedure/interpretation
19. Served as HR representative for Target with state and local
administrative agency matters.
WORD OF FAITH INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CENTER, Southfield, MI 1999 - 2003
Director of Legal Affairs and Human Resource Compliance
(An international, multi-million dollar non-profit organization with
headquarters staffs of over 200 & 16 satellites
20. Saved the organization over $50,000 in legal fees within the first 6
months and structured measures to cut outside legal costs by 75 - 90%.
Both departments operated on lowest budget of all 12 within the ministry.
21. Reported directly to CEO. Identified need for new and updated
policies, procedures, and standards based on key business changes-HR
compliance, business project development/incorporation, licensing, and
contracting.
22. Instructed ministry leaders from around the country on legal aspects of
ministry. Led investigations related to internal /external inquiries,
complaints and concerns; made appropriate recommendations to resolve
matters.
LAW OFFICES OF SIGNA OLIVER, Phoenix, AZ 1998 - 1999
Sole practitioner-- with focus in criminal defense, personal injury claims,
wills and trusts, and family law.
U.S. ARMY, JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL CORPS, Fort Benning, GA 1995 - 1998
Trial Counsel/Administrative Law Attorney/Special Assistant US Attorney
Advised brigade level commanders of the 36th Engineer Group, Medical
Department Activity, Dental Activity and Military Police Activity in all
areas of military and administrative law. Managed legal staff for three
divisions -Army legal counsel for administrative separation boards,
administrative reduction boards, courts-martials.
EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
JD, Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Houston, TX, 1994
BS, Business Administration, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, 1990
Judge Advocate General's Basic Course, Charlottesville, VA, 1995
Target Corporation Logistics College, Minneapolis, MN, 2004
Certified Executive Trainer, Target Corporation, 2005
Certified Train-The-Trainer, Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. 2006
PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity, 1994
National Bar Association, 1995
Fort Benning Family Advocacy Case Management Team, 1995 - 1998
Exceptional Family Member Program, 1997
Federal Women's Program (Fort Benning), 1997
Word of Faith Ministerial Association, 2001
Special Olympics volunteer, 2003 - 2004
Society of Human Resources Managers, 2006
Kentucky Community College District - Hopkinsville Advisory Committee 2007
- 2010
Alabama Black Belt Action Committee - Education Committee 2010
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