Human Resources Manager
Resume:
STEPHEN LANGSTON, MHRM
**** ******** ****** *********: (386) 218 - 5892
Deltona, FL, 32738 ****************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Human Resources Manager with 12 years of continual growth and comprehensive human resources
experience including recruitment and retention, employee development, payroll, conflict resolution,
change management, labor relations, and benefit administration. Proven experience collaborating with
senior management to conduct strategic planning in order to support and further corporate goals.
Possesses a broad knowledge of human resources in a variety of sectors including union and non-union
environment and Fortune 500 companies with a large number of exempt and non-exempt employees.
Demonstrated experience initiating cost containment strategies, resulting in significant savings. Excellent
ability to address and implement strategic plans for talent acquisition, retention, and succession planning.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Cornerstone Group Development, Orlando, FL. 2005 – 2010
Director of Human Resources
Land development contractor with $350 million in annual revenue and over 1,200 employees
over 14 leasing and new development sites. Developed hiring plans and conducted OSHA
training to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Collaborated with IT to rollout
and educate all management levels on new HRIS systems. Accountable for linking regional HR
initiative to corporate strategic business plan.
• Restructured organizational structure, streamlining administration staff.
• Attained 100% win rate for unemployment claims for two consecutive years and
achieved a voluntary turnover rate of 0%.
• Established training programs for staff concerning all aspects of workplace performance
and professional development.
The Home Depot, Multiple Locations in Texas, Arkansas, and Missouri 1998 – 2005
HR Generalist, Human Resources Manager, and Area Human Resources Manager
I began my career out of college in their leadership program as a HR Generalist. I was promoted
to Human Resources Manager, and supervised a staff of seven HR Administrators. Enlisted as
an Area Human Resources Manager to streamline new store opening processes with an emphasis
on safety and budget control. Directly supervised 14 Human Resources Managers at multiple
store opening simultaneously with responsibilities in payroll, staffing, training, retention, and
conflict resolution. In addition to position activities, served as a company liaison for the
southwest district to vendors for product training, learning development, and captain of
government compliance.
• Developed strong employee and sub-contractor productivity and ability to identify,
isolate, and eliminate work hazards.
• Saved over $350,000 in design and labor costs in East Texas district, by efficiently
utilizing in-house talent.
• Arkansas location was nominated by senior management to receive the Marcus Award
for the exceptional work with the community during the development of a new store.
EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPEMENT
• Bachelor of Arts in History, University of Arkansas
• Masters of Business Administration in Human Resources, graduated with distinction,
Keller Graduate School of Management.
• PhD in Organizational Development – Graduation in winter 2011, Capella University.
• Certified as Professional Dive Master through Professional Association of Diving
Instructors (PADI), and trained on life saving techniques with the New York Fire
Department Underwater Rescue Diving Team.
• Extensive computer skills in Windows, Excel, Power Point, Word, Adobe Photoshop,
Peoplesoft Programs, Kronos, Oracle, ADP, Trinet, and Timberline, BuilderMT Payroll.
• Received multiple awards for charitable work including state recognized programs from
working with employees with disabilities and serving as Cubmaster with Boyscouts of
America.
List of Professional References
Leslie Clark
Director of Operations
Cornerstone Group Development
(407) 666 – 6661
Joe Fortuna
Regional Construction Manager
Cornerstone Group Development
(407) 666 – 6150
Chris Calleja
Human Resources Manager
Lowes Home Improvement/The Home Depot
(479) 283 – 9636
David Harris
Store Manager
The Home Depot
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