Human Resources Manager

CAROL D. EDWARDS

**** *** *** *. . ****** Six, SC 29666 . 864-***-****

***********@*****.*** . http://www.linkedin.com/in/caroledwards

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A Human Resources Leader who improves the bottom line by providing

strategic leadership and implementing HR initiatives in the areas of

organizational development, compensation, benefits, and employee/labor

relations. Balances organization and employee needs by finding creative

solutions and ensuring employees are treated fairly, consistently, with

dignity and respect.

Areas of Experience

Organizational Development Change Management Recruiting/Retention

Performance Management Strategic Execution Benefits and Compensation

Policies and Procedures Employee/Labor Relations Legal Compliance

Training and Development Six Sigma/Lean Union Avoidance

Manufacturing

Education & Professional Development

Masters of Business Administration - HRM (MBA) - University of Phoenix -

2007

Bachelors of Science, Business Management (BS/BM) - University of Phoenix

- 2002

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) - HRCI - 2003, 2006, 2009

Professional Summary

HR Experts On Demand 2010 - Present

HR Consultant for small businesses Greenville, SC

Personal Sabbatical 2007 - 2010

Continuing education, family coaching, volunteer work Ninety Six, SC

FUJIFILM Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc. 2003 - 2007

The N.A. Manufacturing and R&D headquarters of FUJIFILM Greenwood, SC

Corporation.

Vice President, Human Resources

Provided pivotal, strategic leadership for 8 manufacturing locations and

distribution center with peak employment of 1500+ employees. Directed staff

to maximize employee development through effective use of employee

relations initiatives, organizational development, performance management,

policies/procedures, succession planning, and training/development.

Advised President and Senior Staff relative to legal, ethical and moral

issues and established policies/procedures to ensure consistent

application.

. Developed and communicated HR Vision and change management initiatives

involving policies and procedures, performance management,

compensation, succession planning, benefits and organizational design.

Result: Upon implementation, saved $5 million through reduced

turnover, improved employee relations, and improved morale.

. Provided strategic leadership to senior executives with rigorous

collaboration in large scale workforce reduction plan. Results:

Strong employee and leadership buy-in, flexible workforce assignment,

no involuntary layoffs and no legal actions.

. Redesigned health care benefits plan and changed vendors. Results:

Eliminated $2.65 million health care cost increase and added employee

accountability for personal expense.

. Led development and implementation of new compensation systems.

Results: Improved employee relations, internal alignment, external

competitiveness, and 20% turnover reduction.

. Implemented new policies and procedures involving competency-based

performance management systems and job structures through

collaboration and consensus. Results: Succession planning support,

structured employee development, goal measurement and positive

employee relations.

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SYNNEX Corporation 2000 - 2003

A leading global information technology supply chain services Greenville, SC

company, servicing resellers and original equipment manufacturers

in regions around the world.

Human Resources Director

Established and provided strategic leadership for HR Department covering 5

regional manufacturing, warehousing and sales locations with 700 employees.

Directed corporate benefit plans for 1500 employees. Developed and

implemented consistent HR policies and procedures. Assimilated and

restructured competitive workforce groups following acquisition.

. Created Manager Handbook covering HR-related polices and procedures.

Results: Improved employee relations, leadership practices,

efficiency, performance management, professionalism and consistency.

. Employed a targeted buddy system for employees involved in major local

acquisition. Results: Successfully integrated independent

workforces, improved employee relations, and balanced workload.

. Renegotiated controlled costs in benefits plan for Corporation.

Result: Reduced costs by $1 million.

. Provided training and development for management and employees.

Results: Improved employee relations, understanding of policies and

procedures, and reduced legal issues.

. Increased workforce 38% by updating multiple recruiting practices and

use of talent assessments. Results: High quality hires that achieved

company sales goals.

Dana Corporation - Gresen Hydraulics Division 1993 - 1999

A leading manufacturer of drive train, chassis, structural, and Greenville,

engine technologies for every major vehicle world-wide. Gresen SC

Hydraulics Division manufactured hydraulic components for on and

off-highway vehicles.

Division Human Resources Manager

Directed strategic planning and implementation initiatives for 1200

employees in 6 manufacturing locations. Oversaw administration of 17

defined pension and health benefits plans from closed facilities. Charged

with remaining union-free in 4 plants and bringing labor contract costs in

under budget in union plants. Facilitated closure and divestiture of 4

plants.

. Created gain share programs for all employee levels. Results:

Increased employee suggestions by 300% and reduced lost time injuries

by 86%.

. Diffused budding union organizing campaign through swift issue

identification and problem resolution. Results: Maintained union-

free status, avoiding costly labor contract development and

administration issues, and reinstated positive employee relations.

. Provided effective communications during divestiture and plant

closings. Results: Significantly limited premature turnover and

retained experienced workforce during transition.

. Oversaw contract negotiations with Teamsters Union. Results: Under-

budget contract and no work stoppage.

Previous Experience

HR Manager, HR Supervisor, and HR Rep. in other Dana Corp. locations in IN,

OH, and OK.

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