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H U M A N R E S O U RC E S D E PA R T M E N T M A N AG E R

Professional in Human Resources offering a 14 year HR career distinguished by commended

performance and proven results.

Extensive background in HR affairs, including experience in employee recruitment and retention,

staff development, mediation, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, HR records

management, HR policies development and legal compliance.

Demonstrated success in negotiating win win compromises, developing teambuilding programs,

and writing personnel manuals, corporate policies, job descriptions and management reports.

HR Skills

HR Department Startup Staff Recruitment & Retention Orientation & On Boarding

Employment Law Employee Relations Training & Development

FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Performance Management

Mediation & Advocacy Benefits Administration Organizational Development

HRIS Technologies HR Program/Project Management HR Policies & Procedures

Professional Experience

TREY RESEARCH Huntsville, AL

Provides voice and data communications systems for small and mid sized companies.

HR Generalist, 2005 to Present

Recruited to help open new company branch in Montgomery and Huntsville, Alabama, as well as Los

Angeles, C.A., guiding the startup and management of a full spectrum of HR operations, systems and

programs. Worked with senior management to create HR policies and procedures; recruit employees;

create group benefits databases; and develop orientation, training and incentive programs. Manage leave

of absence programs and personnel records; administer benefits enrollment and programs; administer

HR budget; and handle HR generalist workplace issues.

Key Results:

Played a key role in ensuring the successful launch of Los Angeles, Huntsville and Montgomery offices.

Structured and implemented programs and policies in the areas of training, compensation structures,

benefits packages, incentives and new employee orientation.

Fostered a teamwork/open door environment conducive to positive dialogue across the organization.

Personal efforts were cited as the driving force behind branch’s employee retention rate of 89% within an

industry where high turnover is the norm.

Negotiated approximately 50 salary offers and dozens of sign on bonuses/relocation packages annually at

both the exempt and non exempt level.

Brought workers’ compensation program into full compliance. Instituted preferred providers list and

trained managers and associates on procedures to follow in case of injury.

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Reduced benefits costs by 15% annually through meticulous recordkeeping and ensuring that company

did not pay for benefits for which employees were ineligible.

Wrote employee manual covering issues including disciplinary procedures, code of conduct, FMLA

policy and benefits information.

Introduced company’s first formal performance review program, creating a flexible and well received

tool that was later adopted company wide.

Revised job descriptions across all levels and 50+ categories. “Shadowed” and interviewed employees to

construct an accurate picture of the duties and skills required for each position.

Professional Experience (continued)

CONTOSO, LTD. Montgomery, AL

Leading home healthcare company employing 4,500 professionals.

HR Representative, 2000 to 2005 HR Assistant, 1996 to 2000

Promoted to fulfill a broad range of HR functions, including recruiting and training employees,

administering benefits, overseeing disciplinary action and managing HR records. Co chaired annual flex

enrollment meetings, resolved conflicts between employees and insurance carriers, coordinated health

fairs to promote employee wellness and performed exit interviews.

Key Results:

Trained 25 member management team on interviewing techniques and best practices, conducting

workshops and one on one coaching sessions that contributed to sound hiring decisions.

Co developed company’s first ever standardized disciplinary procedures and tracking system that

insulated company from legal risk and ensured consistent and fair discipline processes.

Devised creative and cost effective incentive and morale boosting programs (including special events and

a tiered awards structure) that increased employee satisfaction and productivity.

Reworked new hire orientation program to include HR information and company resources.

Saved company thousands of dollars every month by reducing reliance on employment agencies. Brought

the majority of formerly outsourced recruiting functions in house to reduce billable hours from 200+ to

less than 15 per month.

Education & Certifications

Faulkner University Montgomery, AL

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Human Resource Management, 2005

Of Note

Professional Development:

Complete ongoing training in the areas of compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations,

leaves of absence, workers’ compensation and workplace safety/security.

Affiliations:

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

References:

Matthew Higgins 205-***-****, President and C.O.O. of Trey Research

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Amy Jones 205-***-****, C.E.O. of Contoso, Ltd.

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