Human Resources Manager

James Flaugher

*** ******** *****

Decatur, IL 62526

217-***-**** (Cell)

Email: **************@*****.***

I am interested in exploring what opportunities your company has to

offer. I have enclosed my resume.

I have 10+ years of experience in managing various Human Resource

activities in a high volume production and service environment. I have

had direct responsibility of all Labor, Compliance, Recruiting,

Payroll, Training and Development, Benefits and Program Development.

Should you have any questions regarding the information on my resume

or if you need personal references, please do not hesitate to contact

me through my home address, telephone number or email address listed

above.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to meeting

with you and your team.

Sincerely,

James Flaugher

James Flaugher

110 Colorado Drive

Decatur, IL 62526

Cell: 217-***-****

Email: **************@*****.***

Human Resources

Recruiting & Hiring . Labor Relations & Safety . Records & Computer

Administration . EEO/AAP & Compliance . Employee Relations & Development .

Training . Succession Planning & Retention . Benefits . Communication .

Diversity Relations . Conflict Resolution . Program Development

Strategic Planning . Accounting (Budgeting & Payroll) . Business

Development . Project Management . Alliance Building . Public Relations &

Special Events

Selected Accomplishments Human Resources Manager

. Successfully implemented recruitment strategies that increased hiring

and reduced critical shortages through targeted recruitment campaigns

and employee referrals.

. Consistently motivates employees through coaching and mentoring;

experienced in resolving performance management issues for both exempt

and non-exempt employees.

. Conducted an employee survey to assess organizational effectiveness;

worked with members of management to effectively address employee

concerns

. Directed a cross-functional team to create a Human Resources system:

used surveys, interviews and archival data to identify areas of

change; implemented improvements to correct deficiencies.

. Created, implemented and managed revisions for a Policy and Procedures

Manual

Competencies

Talent Acquisition - Established the initial function and subsequently

hired, trained and managed a creative recruiting team. Successfully

reduced turnover by introducing initiatives that were key to the

recruitment, selection and retention of new hires. Exceeded diversity

requirements while effectively changing the organizational work culture.

Employee Development -Trained managers on how to improve leadership skills

and effectively managing staff performance. Increased management's

participation and level of competence during recruitment initiatives by

developing an Interview Toolkit; introduced a team-interviewing concept

to address cultural changes and reduce conflict/dispute resolutions.

Performance Management - Coached and counseled managers on the positive use

of Management By Objectives (MBO). Established methods to distinguish

high-performing employees by identifying behaviors that are critical to

business unit's performance; formulated those behaviors into the

evaluation process.

Communication - Developed and implemented new HR strategies and cascaded

into the entire workforce. Co-authored and distributed an informational

newsletter and posters. Conducted individual and group meetings to share

the strategy plans and to address questions.

Legal Compliance - Provided management consultation and advice for

issues/questions covered under Title VII Civil Rights Act and Equal

Employment Opportunity Laws (EEO) - (ADA), (ADEA), (FMLA) and Sexual

Harassment. Served as company's representative at hearings with the Equal

Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Office of Federal Contract

Compliance Programs (OFCCP).

Employee Relations - Provided recommendations to management regarding

improvements in policies and procedures. Provided advice, counsel and

interpretation of HR policies to all employees

Character Traits - 100% responsible and accountable, values integrity and

treats others with dignity and respect. Open, tolerant and able to

embrace cultural differences. Open-minded, good listener and

compassionate. Able to make tough decisions, maintains composure under

sensitive circumstances, respects an individual's right to privacy as

well as the company's responsibility to maintain confidentiality.

Safety - Educated and empowered the workforce on importance of workplace

safety

Payroll - Has managed payroll systems, all federal and state reporting

requirements, audits, benefit deductions, garnishments and child support

payments, etc.

Information Technology - Proficient in all MS Office applications

Career History:

Corporate Human Resources Manager

Bodine Services of decatur

Decatur, Illinois

January 2oo8 to February 2009

Human Resources Manager

Archer Daniel Midland,

Decatur, Illinois

November 2000 to April 2007

United States Marine Corps

Staff sergeant

September 1980 to October 2000

Education

MA, Human Resources Development

WEBSTER UNIVERSTIY, SAINT LOUS, MO.

BBA - BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION

CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY, BUIS CREEK, NC

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