Human Resources Manager

ANDRE BRADLEY

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

New Lenox, Il 60451

815-***-**** (hm) or 708-***-**** (cell)

*************@*****.***

OVERVIEW:

Dependable proactive Regional Human Resource Manager with over 10 years of

implementing and maintaining Human Resource and Payroll functions,

administering evaluation associated with relations and human resource

policies, practices, and programs. Supports Company's goal by helping

individuals achieve their personal, financial and self-improvement goals

while providing customer service and ensuring business objectives and

expectations are met.

SELECTED SKILLS:

Tri-State Industries Hammond, Indiana

Regional Human Resources Manager May 2007-May 2008

. Directed organizations with over 400 union and non-union employees in

several locations and with budgets estimation over $2 million.

. Implemented a labor relations strategy that ensured a positive and

productive work environment

. Provided organizational leadership for the human resource and staffing

function including organizational effectiveness/development, strategic

planning, employee relations, policies, compliance, benefits,

compensation, and performance management.

. Facilitated the resolution of workplace disputes and grievances,

represented management in labor relations, including contract

negotiations and labor management committees.

. Served as primary point of contact to assist management in

establishing and maintaining an effective and collaborative working

relationship with unions.

. Provided periodic updates to management regarding employee/labor

relations issues.

. Served as the chief spokesperson in labor negotiations and primary

counsel on labor contract administration.

. Advised operations managers on a broad range of employment

regulations, their impact on workplace incidents, and general methods

of positive employee relations.

. Responded to union organizing activity, training managers on employee

relations and the election process.

. Provided consultation with regards to National Labor Relations Board

(NLRB), grievances and arbitrations.

. Maintained legal compliance by reviewing federal, state, and local

regulatory requirements and disseminating, explaining, and consulting

regarding requirements.

. Managed union's contracts and relationships.

. Created presentations to inform senior staff and/or management

regarding Labor Relations issues. Developed benchmarking processes for

compensation planning which was collaborated with the finance and

operations so that pricing models can be adjusted appropriately, and

financial projections are accurate.

. Oversaw budget of $1 million and developed an annual comprehensive

communication plan as it implementation of employee benefits,

including, but not limited to, open enrollment, retirement planning

workshops, and wellness initiatives by request for proposal for

external vendors.

. Supervised payroll and benefits staff, along with maintaining

awareness of current practices in payroll processing.

. Approved the process improvement and implementation of changes and

improvements for greater efficiencies in payroll processes.

. Oversaw the complete multi-state payroll cycle for 400 as well as

manage all aspects of year end process (W-2's; 1099's; federal, state

and local tax filings, etc.), payroll tax reporting and payments on a

pay cycle basis for several legal entities.

. Overhauled and maintained policies and procedures; benefits

administration to include claims resolution, change reporting,

approving invoices for payments, annual re-evaluation of policies for

cost effectiveness, information activities program, and cash flow.

. Implemented new relationships to established goals and adjusts

accordingly. Recommended new approaches, policies and procedures to

affect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services

provided.

ANDRE BRADLEY

1995 Water Chase Drive

New Lenox, Il 60451

K-Solution, Inc. Olympia Fields, Illinois

Human Resources Manager June 2002-May 2007

. Managed HR for organizations with over 100 non-union employees in

several locations and also manages budgets estimation over $1 million

. Implemented recruitment efforts for all exempt and non-exempt

personnel, students and temporary employees; conducts new employee

orientation, monitors career- path program, employee relations,

coaching and counseling, outplacement counseling and exit

interviewing.

. Developed and administered various human resource plans and procedures

in order to be aligned with business goals.

. Implemented department goals, objectives and systems to ensure

effectiveness of the business and resources. Developed and negotiated

effective compensation administrations for the business unit and

regional associate population.

. Processed payroll with ADP and SAP programs and managed and reconciled

files accordingly.

. Audited payroll as it related to federal and company policies.

. Processed garnishment interrogatories and verifications of employment.

Process termination letters and subpoena. Managed files through

trouble shooting of payroll errors.

. Coordinated all payroll functions, including recording, updating, and

transmitting employee pay information on payroll software, preparing

pay-related calculations and reports, recording payroll related

entries in the general ledger, processing manual checks as needed, and

distribution of paychecks..

. Researched and resolved child support and garnishment discrepancies.

. Maintained and updated payroll files, in hard copy and in computerized

forms, including tax withholdings forms, salary deduction and

reduction agreements, and time sheets.

. Prepared annual W-2 statements; reconciles W-2 transmittal to GL and

quarterly filings.

Sta-Rite Industries (union) Hammond, Indiana

Regional Human Resources Manager September 2001-March 2002

Multi Global Filter Manufacturing Company, 250+ Employees, Non-union

environment

. Determined what training can contribute to improve safety and

productivity.

. Delivered training in the most efficiently approach and tool,

resources (classroom, manual, or alternative technology).

. Managed the design, development, delivery and evaluation of training

programs with managers and personnel. Reviewed performance issues

(e.g. safety,) for organizations on a quarterly basis to discuss in

training interface meetings and implemented improvement plans.

. Initiated goals and budgets associated with assigned areas of

responsibility.

. Implemented compensation program, rewrote job descriptions as

necessary; conducted annual salary surveys and developed merit pool

(salary budget); analyzed compensation; monitored performance

evaluation program and revised as necessary.

. Produced and analyzed effectiveness benefits and recommends cost

effective improvements or changes while maintaining associate and

partner confidence.

. Managed and negotiated health, dental, life, long and short-term

disability insurance, medical reimbursement, supplemental insurance

and other payroll deduction payments and submits to accounts payable

for payment.

Temporary Staffing Assignment Chicago, Illinois

Human Resources Generalist April 2000-August 2001

Employment & Employment Service Chicago, Illinois

Employment Retention Manager November1998-February

2000

. Advised employers with labor and employee relations, workman's

compensation, unemployment, benefit administration, and act as

representative at community service organizations.

. Recruited, screened, interviewed and recommended candidates to

perspective employers.

Counseled candidates during all phases of program to ensure qualification

and job readiness

ANDRE BRADLEY

1995 Water Chase Drive

New Lenox, Il 60451

. Targeted, established and cultivated relationships with companies and

hiring professionals to encourage interviews of qualified candidates.

. Researched and developed new methods and procedures of the recruitment

process and motivate employers to participate in on-the-job-training

program.

. Collaborated with other employees of the human resources organizations

to analyze and design processes and systems to effectively attract,

reward, and motivate the company workforce.

Personal (Family Leave) April 1997-November 1998

UPS Chicago, Illinois

Human Resources Manager March 1993- May 1997

Global Shipping & Delivery Company, Consolidate Employment, Multi Site

Location, Union Environment

. Analyzed and reviewed all employment's spending to equal out the

fiscal budget.

. Determined staffing needs and secured personnel accordingly.

Maintained employee benefits including worker compensation. Conducted

quarterly evaluations of employees.

. Supervised eight personnel including contract security personnel.

. Mediated first steps of grievance procedure.

. Trained all interviewer and recruiters, advice local management on

variety of HR issues.

. Guided coordinators to provide new employee orientation and training.

. Responsible for preparation and maintaining AAP and EEOC reports

daily.

EDUCATION/TRAINING: Morris Brown University (Business

Administration)

United States Army- Conducted platform training 1986-

1994

Microsoft Office Suite, ADP Payroll/Report Writer, SAP Payroll

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