Human Resources Manager

Brian E. Field, PHR

***** ***** ***** ****, *****, Texas 78653

Home Phone: 512-***-**** Cell: 512-***-****

Email: abm5l9@r.postjobfree.com

SKILL SUMMARY

Accomplished, problem solving HR Manager with Professional Human Resources

(PHR) certification that possesses over eleven years of progressive

leadership and management responsibilities in multiple manufacturing and

distribution assignments. Experiences include managerial positions in union

and union-free facilities and effective employee relations through

progressive HR strategies and systems. Significant experience working in a

team environment to solve problems, improve performance and resolve

conflict. Avid learner, dependable, self-motivated and a value based

manager who possesses the ability to work beyond the job description.

PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY

Brown Distributing Company, LTD September 2005 to

January 2010

Human Resources Manager, Austin, TX

Managed and directed all facets of the Human Resources function for a 400

person beverage distributor that is the exclusive distributor of Anheuser-

Busch products for the Austin area and the seven surrounding counties.

Leadership responsibilities included managing a staff of 5 employees to

ensure all HR, Department of Transportation (DOT) and OSHA recordkeeping

requirements maintained. Critical responsibilities included hiring and

staffing (hourly and salary), self-insured health insurance administration

and management, maintaining union-free environment, discipline

administration, management of workers compensation case management and

representing the facility at all functions associated with the HR

department.

. Managed consistently and addressed all concerns resulting in zero

exposure to liability for the company

. Implemented successful pre-employment screening processes to reduce

turnover and associated costs.

. Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures to maximize

business efficiency and enhance employee benefit options while

reducing costs.

American Income Life Insurance Co. July/August

2005

Obtained Texas insurance license to pursue self employed sales opportunity.

Pactiv Corporation July 2000- April 2005

Human Resources Representative, Temple, TX

HR Representative for 350 to 700 employees as assigned. Managed and

supervised payroll function and direct report while supporting and

directing all aspects of Human Resources function. Lead Team member for

several processes that supported facility expansion and organizational

directives. Critical responsibilities included hiring and staffing (hourly

and salary), Affirmative Action Planning (AAP), maintaining union-free

environment through fair and consistent policies and practices, discipline

administration, assisting management of workers compensation case

management and representing the facility at all functions associated with

the HR department.

. Managed consistently and addressed all concerns resulting in

zero exposure to liability for the company. Defended all EEOC,

DOL and OSHA charges successfully.

. Secured $147,000 in grant reimbursement for training with

approximately $45,000 in additional training at no cost to the

company (electrical, maintenance, computer training).

. Temporary assignment to Malvern, Arkansas facility

(approximately 200 employees) to replace departing HR Manager.

Served in HR Manager capacity to facilitate day to day Human

Resources responsibilities and resolve pending EEOC and Union

grievance issues. Successfully resolved local EEOC claims and

was recognized as instrumental in achieving initial union

decertification vote.

. Conducted sensitive investigations in several facilities

resulting in identification and evaluation of managerial

performance, safety concerns, potential liabilities and

significant cost savings opportunities.

International Paper June 1998- June 2000

Human Resources Generalist, Adroscoggin Mill, Jay ME, and DPD Facility,

Hampton, SC

HR Generalist for manufacturing facility with 620 employees in Hampton, SC.

Managed and supported Affirmative Action Plan administration,

staffing/hiring, labor contract administration, grievance resolution and

response writing, arbitration preparation/hearings and day-to day Human

Resources services and administration. Initially assigned to paper mill in

Jay, Maine location as part of an in-depth development program offered to

new college graduates who will serve as future Human Resources leaders.

Training included various areas of the HR function, with emphasis on

employee relations, people development, communications and work systems

improvement assignments.

William Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital June 1996- May 1998

Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Center, Madison, WI

Work -Study student that supported confidential out-patient substance abuse

treatment of veterans.

United States Navy June 1986- May 1992

Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operator- Mechanical (E-5)

Operated reactor and steam plant systems on board USS Arkansas (CGN-41).

Performed preventative and corrective maintenance on reactor and steam

plant systems.

EDUCATION

1998 BBA, Management and Human Resources

University of Wisconsin-Madison

GPA: 3.63

1988 Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operator-Mechanical

Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit- S1C Prototype, Windsor,

CT

1987 Naval Nuclear Power Course

Naval Nuclear Power School- Orlando, FL

1986 Machinist Mate "A" School

Nuclear Field "A" School- Orlando, FL

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION/TRAINING

Professional Development Courses: International Paper HR Curriculum

Certification Training (Employment Law; Compensation Systems; Employee

Relations; Work Systems; College Recruiting and Effective Interviewing;

Workplace Violence Prevention and HRIS System training); Affirmative Action

Planning; Fair Employment Practices; Interaction Management; Interviewing

Skills; Negotiating Skills; Quality Improvement Processes (QIP); Sexual

Harassment Prevention Training; Communication Skills for Professionals;

Peer Review Facilitator Skills; Performance and Development/Career

Architect Training,

HONORS

Summary of military honors (1992): Honorable Discharge; National Defense

Medal; Joint Meritorious Unit Award; Southwest Asia Service Medal; Coast

Guard Special Operations Medal; Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (two); Good

Conduct award.

REFERENCES

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