Human Resources Manager
Resume:
SEAN L. HUSSEY
Email: ****.******@*************.***
Westerville, OH 43081
C: 330-***-****; W: 614-***-****
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Strong communication and analytical skills developed through daily
interactions with hourly and management leaders. Comprehensive knowledge in
the areas of labor agreements, organizational behavior, personnel and labor
law. Extensive experience in investigating and answering Equal Employment
Opportunity charges, National Labor Relations Board charges,
discipline/discharge cases. Record of successfully promoting union and
management cooperation in strategic company initiatives in order to be
competitive. Experienced in recruiting for highly skilled hourly and
salaried positions.
WORK EXPERIENCE
July 2009 to current - Human Resources Manager, ArcelorMittal, Columbus, OH
(126 employees)
. Provide all human resources and labor relations support to two United
Steelworker facilities.
o EEO-1, Vets-100A, AAP.
. Administer and/or support Benefits, Workers' Comp, Sickness & Accident.
. Security liaison to Corporate.
. Reinstituted Absenteeism Policy and monitor occurrences and implementing
Return-to-Work policy.
. World Class Equipment Reliability (WCER) Steering Committee.
May 2007 to June 2009 - Labor Relations Coordinator, ArcelorMittal,
Cleveland, OH (1,600 employees)
. Supported Contract Negotiations with USW summer 2008.
. Team member of coke plant acquisition team.
. Supported LR Manager in every aspect of the Basic Labor Agreement
including such areas as work rules, absenteeism, lines of progression and
investigations.
. Worked closely with USW leadership to continue strong and cooperative
relationship that has been developed at the plant.
. Helped develop/lead/sustain Hourly Onboarding Process, Maintenance
Technician Mechanical and Stationary Engineer programs for internal an
external candidates.
. Institute for Career Development (ICD) management representative -
responsible for co leadership of $500,000 fund that is to be utilized to
provide resources and support services for the education, training and
personal development of employees including upgrading their basic skills
and educational levels.
June 2004 to May 2007 -- Senior Human Resources Generalist, Goodrich
Landing Gear, Cleveland, OH (500 employees, two facilities)
. Supported hourly and salaried employees in two United Autoworker
facilities.
. Supported management in roll out of new plant rules, absenteeism policy
and interpretation of collective bargaining agreement.
. Led Step 3 grievance meetings and coach supervision in grievance
procedures.
. Provided HR leadership to salaried Operation and Quality departments.
. Participated in contract negotiations for the main UAW facility in
Cleveland.
. Recruited, interviewed, and hired hourly/salary staff by utilizing
behavioral based and department specific interview questions.
. Member of ISO14000 review board and Continuous Improvement Guidance
Management Team for Cleveland sites.
May 2002 to May 2004 -- Human Resources Manager, Republic Engineered
Products, Fairlawn, OH, (formerly Republic Technologies International).
Oversaw and implemented strategic initiatives for labor relations and human
resources in a 1,050 employee United Steel Workers of America steel
facility. Worked with management to interpret and implement a collective
bargaining agreement, plant-wide incentive program, drug/alcohol policy and
absenteeism/tardiness policy. Worked with management to determine better
ways to utilize workforce and create cost savings under the new collective
bargaining agreement. Held regular meetings with all salaried and hourly
employees to discuss changes associated with the new company. Constantly
communicated with management and union leadership in order to deal with day-
to-day challenges.
March 1998 to December 2001 -- LTV Steel Company, Incorporated, Cleveland,
OH
Labor Relations Coordinator, Maintenance Shops, 2000 - 2001.
Organized and held grievance meetings with five locals of the USWA
regarding contractual grievances and other issues in maintenance
departments. Investigated, enforced and resolved alleged incidents of
improper conduct on the plant premises. Researched contractual issues and
proposed strategic settlements. Handled daily employee issues and concerns
of management and union in 1,000+-employee maintenance organization at
Cleveland Works facility.
. Assumed responsibility for all LR functions at the Warren Coke Plant
(April 2001 - Dec 2001), a 200-employee facility. Worked with management
to more efficiently utilize the work force.
. Researched, developed and implemented agreements to combine maintenance
departments, lower costs by reducing the workforce, and better utilize
existing equipment.
. Taught salaried supervision and union officials about labor contract
changes regarding the grievance procedure, safety investigations, local
working conditions, and discipline.
Associate, 1999 - 2000/ Trainee, 1998 - 1999/ Coop, 1998.
EDUCATION Masters of Labor Relations and Human Resource Management,
June 1998 Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH GPA
3.47/4.0
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, May 1996
Minor: Sociology/Human Development Family Services
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH GPA 3.1/4.0
COMPUTER SKILLS include Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook and Internet.
ACTIVITIES / ORGANIZATIONS
Variety of conferences which focused on Labor/Management cooperation
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