Manager Human Resources

Christopher Manuel Ropchack

**** ********* **.?Columbus, OH?43228?724-***-****?******@***.***

Education

. Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Science in

Communications.

. Ohio Dominican University, MBA- Expected date of completion September

2010 and graduation December 2010

Professional Qualifications

. Experienced Manager in handling employee relations through effective

communications and employee relations in both union and non-union

environments.

. Staff training and development to retain employees.

. Building good working relationships with employees and managers to

gain their trust and confidence in me as a manager.

. Knowledge of local, state and federal employment laws to remain

ethically and legally correct when dealing with employees.

. Experience in running a recruitment center for a newly opened retail

location, hiring over 150 new team members for a successful grand

opening.

Professional Experience

Giant Eagle, Inc

Team Member Relations Specialist

Columbus, OH January 2010-Present

. Ensure that all decisions concerning the Team Members and HR

practices are consistent with Company values, policies and procedures

and collective bargaining agreements.

. Resolve Team Member issues by conducting prompt and thorough

investigations, recommending appropropriate course of action and/or

Team Member performance feedback.

. Advise management in the coaching, development, and career-pathing of

Team Members which meet immediate and future goals of the Company.

. Demonstrate the ability to be self-motivated and be able to work in a

fast changing environment and as part of a team or individually.

. Oversee operating HR functions for more than 600 managers and team

members in numerous locations throughout the Columbus region.

Field Human Resources Manager, Class Facilitator

Columbus, OH and Youngstown, OH

November 2005-December 2009

. Responsible for hiring and retaining employees for positions at store

level through effective training and development on a continuous

basis. Utilizing the Peoplesoft Application. Worked in both union

and non-union environments.

. In charge of maintaining all record keeping ensuring the company is

compliant with local, state and federal laws and regulations to pass

audits internally and externally.

. Representing the company to potential new hires at job fairs and

through recruitment and communication skills by exemplifying

professionalism

. Promoting the continuous development of the employees and identifying

candidates to be promoted into the management development process.

. Providing support, direction, and recommendations for the appropriate

resolution of employee issues to include personal grievances with the

understanding of labor laws and agreements.

. Other duties include payroll, employee relations, employee

developing, orientation for new hires, and also training and

development of new Human Resources Managers within the company.

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