Human Resources Manager
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Marva Y. Morgan
Pinson, AL 35126
abk7qy@r.postjobfree.com
Summary of Qualifications
A strategic business partner and liaison to the plant leadership team,
support HR strategic initiatives and contribute to the overall business
goals, objectives, and achievement. 15 years of progressive experience in
Human Resource Management, training, recruitment, benefits, career
objectives and performance initiatives. Consistently inspire teams,
employees, and departments to work toward a common goal, including high
moral, productivity, safety, and quality and career development. Ability to
institute improved recruiting and retention processes and procedures that
increase profitability and production.
Core competencies:
> Benefits Administration
> Continuous Improvement
> Legal/Labor Law/Immigration
> Employee Relations
> Succession Planning
> Strategic Planning
>
Professional Experience
Gestamp Automotive LLC, Tier 1 Supplier, McCalla, Alabama 01/2007 -
Present
Human Resource Manager
Develop, recommend and oversee core employee benefit/compensation
programs, policies and practices including job description preparation;
monitors all pay practices and systems for effectiveness and cost
containment. Oversee administration of benefits and compensation
programs, planning, coordinating, and managing the implementation and
administration of the plants benefits program. Work closely with
Finance and Accounting, developing departmental budgets, and approving
all accounts payables. Handle the coordination of the benefits open
enrollment process for 3 locations. Handle plant's salary performance
review, merit increase and bonus processes as well as training for
salary supervisors. Responsible for providing Human Resources leadership
and support to Gestamp Alabama, Gestamp Chattanooga, & North America
plants. Working effectively with all levels of management to champion
the goals of the business. Responsible for recruiting and placing high
performance candidates, driving business initiatives and providing
effective Human Resources solutions to key business issues. Facilitate
change and be the first point of contact on all Human Resources related
issues. Develop the budget plan for the HR department. Make
recommendations regarding budgetary and staffing needs for HR and all
other departments. Provide advice on organization structure and
classification standards and serves as a guide to management on staffing
and other human resources related changes. Responsible for all benefit
negotiations (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, STD, LTD) when making
changes to the plan. Benefit Administrator for all benefits. Ensure all
policies and procedures are developed, approved, communicated and
administered to all employees and management. Counsel and train senior
staff on progressive discipline process for employees. Facilitate all
in house training on union avoidance, communication, supervisor
leadership training, policy & procedure, orientation training and team
building training. Identify legal requirements and government reporting
regulations affecting Human Resources function (e.g., OSHA, EEO, TEFRA,
ERISA, and Wage & Hour. Work closely with immigration attorney to
facilitate and expedite the immigration process. Succession Planning,
Continuous Improvement, Staffing and Career Development are all primary
duties. Directly report to the Plant Director.
. Proactively consult with managers on associate, managerial,
organizational or business issues that impact day-to-day performance
and achievement of individual and company objectives.
. Assist in the development of performance metrics that drive the
company business goals.
. Ensure all government requirements (Federal, State, and local),
filings, postings, and laws are satisfied for each location.
. Develop and implement communication strategies to ensure consistent
associate communications occur and employee engagement in the business
is maximized.
. Proactively coordinate career fairs and educational opportunities for
employees on a quarterly basis so they the educational assistance
program remains active.
Mercedes Benz USI, Vance, Alabama 03/2005 - 01/2007
Team Relations Representative
Communicate various Human Resources policies, procedures, laws,
standards and government regulations on a daily basis. Respond to
employee relation issues such as employee complaints, harassment
allegations and civil rights complaints. Investigate, answer and settle
grievances and disputes. Identify team leader and group leader training
needs.
Continuous Improvement Team Mercedes Benz USI:
Identify major obstacles to achieving targets and countermeasures to
eliminate waste and overproduction as quickly as possible at the lowest
possible cost. Responsible for clarifying goals, analyze present
situation, generate original ideas, create a plan, implement the plan,
and evaluate the new methods. Minimize non-value added, create a sense
of urgency, communicate continuously, focus on important process
drivers, and remove obstacles to achieve the vision. Recognized as an
extremely flexible and adaptable team relations representative with the
ability to support Body Shop, Trim Line and Final Line employees and
work extensive hours to meet company needs.
. Delivered policy and procedure training, roles and responsibility
training, and Orientation training.
. Collaborated with managers and supervisors to resolve grievances and
floor issues, serving as a skilled negotiator and mediator.
. Coach group leaders in corrective action and policy interpretation.
. Ensured departmental and individual compliance with national, state,
and local regulations, including OSHA guidelines.
Waste Management, Tarrant/Birmingham, Alabama 10/2004 - 03/2005
Human Resource Manager
Manager of all HR functions for seven sites throughout Alabama and
Tennessee market area. Oversee administration of benefits and
compensation programs, planning, coordinating, and managing the
implementation and administration of the plants benefits program.
Handle the coordination of the benefits open enrollment process for 7
locations. Handle plant's salary performance review, merit increase and
bonus process. Facilitate Benefits open enrollment orientation for all
sites throughout Alabama and Tennessee market area. Managed the
compensation and benefits administration, and developed new policies and
procedures for current sites. Managed and handled all Labor relations
issues, EEOC cases, workman's compensation issues, termination and
severance packages. Managed all pre-hire testing; such as background
checks, and processing of drug and alcohol testing. 50% travel
throughout North Alabama and Tennessee market area.
. Representative for employee relations for hourly and salaried
associates
. Skillfully managed all HR functions for 7 sites and met strict time
demands.
CMC Steel, formally SMI Steel Inc., Birmingham, Alabama 12/1997 -
10/2004
Sr. Human Resource Generalist
Responsible for all HR functions for 430 employees. Managed employee
records, handles all employee relation issues, conduct investigations,
managed payroll increases, & employee benefit changes. Handle entire
orientation process for all new hires. Oversee administration of
benefits and compensation programs, planning, coordinating, and managing
the implementation and administration of the plants benefits program.
Handle the coordination of the benefits open enrollment process for 3
locations. Responsible for recruiting hourly and salaried applicants,
training, and education assistance for employees career path within
organization, and tuition reimbursement. Handle plant's salary
performance review, merit increase and bonus processes as well as
training for salary supervisors Conduct training in the areas of FMLA,
Internal Investigations, Policy Training, and Time and Attendance.
Responsible for all pay entered into HR database system. Conduct wage
surveys. Employee Relations Representative for employee when problems
occur, act as the advocate for the employee in employment situations.
Counsel and help employees with pay issues or changes, benefits changes,
attendance, leave of absence, and any other employment situation on a
daily basis. Responsible for all company planned events and
coordination of duties for events. Responsible for exit interviews,
and acted as HR Manager in the absence of VP of HR. Equal Employment
Opportunity officer for the plant and managed the hourly and salary
compensation program. Responsible for hiring and reporting hours worked
for temporary staff. Responsible for the random alcohol and drug screen
process and coordinated the annual health fair program.
Military Experience
United States Navy 08/88 - 08/92
Active Duty, Yeoman, 3rd Class Petty Officer, Honorable Discharge
Responsible for LDO, Recruiting Officers, and CWO processing.
Education
MSM Troy University, Montgomery Alabama
Master of Science in Human Resource Management
01/2007-Current
BS FAULKNER UNIVERSITY, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
Human Resource Management 05/2003
SALARY REQUIREMENTS
Current Salary: $94k, 15% annual bonus
Negotiable
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